Many of us find it difficult to control ourselves when we start eating. How can we limit out portions? Portion control is a struggle for most of us at the best of times, and because it such a common problem, … Read More
Urinary stress incontinence is a very common problem for women of all ages. This predicament is not limited to women who have given birth, or who have been through menopause, or even the elderly: it affects one third of young … Read More
Nexium and other heartburn medicines can cause weight gain, as can other medications such as certain antidepressants, beta-blockers and antihistamines. This reinforces the issue about speaking to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any medication. It’s important to understand all … Read More
Heartburn, indigestion, reflux, GORD …..whatever the name…. when an attack occurs it’s no fun! Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into your oesophagus. I have seven lifestyle changes, which may eliminate or reduce the frequency of your symptoms: Avoid … Read More
One of the unintended adverse consequences of nanotechnology in general, is that by making a substance substantially smaller in size than would occur naturally, the substance may exhibit significantly higher toxicity when in nano- particle form. Contrary to the older … Read More
We need to understand that it’s impossible to go an entire year without navigating through some challenges. That’s just life! Experts tell us that happiness is a choice that we can make, and that it’s not something that is entirely … Read More
After the recent Catalyst program on the ABC, there’s renewed interest in using food choices to help balance lipid levels. So, I’ve put together a simple list of foods you might consider, each in their own special way, helping balance … Read More
A new study suggests that a large daily dose of vitamin E might help slow the progression of the memory-robbing illness we know as Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s patients who were given a pharmacological dose of vitamin E experienced slower decline … Read More
There are interesting trends developing in nutrition. People are overly exposed to “free diets” – as in gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free – you name it! Don’t get me wrong, there are always those people who have legitimate food intolerances and allergies, … Read More
Last October, the ABC showed two consecutive episodes of their science program called Catalyst. The program sparked controversy, because the two-part special described the link between saturated fats, cholesterol and heart disease as a “medical myth”, and downplayed the benefits … Read More