The medical definition of fibrositis is “an inflammation of the white fibrous tissue of the body, especially of the muscle sheaths, ligaments, tendons, periosteum and facial layers of the locomotor system and marked by pain and stiffness”. Recent evidence suggests … Read More
This article was published and is reprinted with permission from Deborah Hutton’s website Balance. To see the original article, click here (https://balancebydeborahhutton.com.au/bowel-cancer-screening-kit/) Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world. Bowel cancer screening, using … Read More
I was consulted for this article on osteoarthritis. Only through constant communication between patients, healthcare providers and the pharmaceutical companies would we be able to come up with better, improved solutions. Reprinted with permission. To see the original article, click … Read More
This article originally appears in The New Daily (www.thenewdaily.com.au). It is reprinted here with permission. Spring is the time when buds burst and the skies brighten – and spring cleaning hits households everywhere. This time-honoured practice has a long history and … Read More
Neuropathy is seen as a neuron disorder. This means that a functional part of the nervous system is not behaving normally. Neuropathy equals nerve damage. It is commonly seen in diabetes, causing numbness, weakness and pain, especially in the hands … Read More
If you are carrying a few extra kilos – whether in the form of belly fat, love handles, a beer gut or pot belly – you’re not alone. In recent years, the number of people who are overweight has increased … Read More
What is happening in healthcare today? Let me start with an assertion: the inadequacy of clinical education is a consequence of the failure of health and medical education to adapt to two related transformations in the last 50 years that … Read More
Having a sense of purpose protects your heart and adds years to your life. Scientists have found that people who felt strongly that their lives have meaning, or that they are “useful” to others were at lower risk for heart … Read More
The Shake It program is simple: it restricts sugars and high GI carbohydrates, whilst increasing lean protein. There’s one meal during the day which is replaced with a Shake It option, but you are empowered to choose the options for … Read More
Here’s a list of the top 10 healthiest foods to eat, which have the most nutrition for every food calorie, enabling you to maintain a healthy weight, and get the healthiest bang for your buck! Choosing these foods will help … Read More