by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
Any woman who has had breast cancer could tell you about the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight to help reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence – the problem is that in the quest to lose weight women can become vulnerable to the emotional...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. For people who have Coeliac Disease, the immune system reacts negatively to the gluten protein. This immune response in the small bowel causes the villi (small finger-like projections that increase our...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
Your body’s thermostat’s gone on the blink, you’re gaining weight, or becoming forgetful. Sounds familiar? During menopause, your body undergoes a lot of changes so, your diet needs to change to compensate for your new dietary needs. Accredited...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
What it is sleep apnoea? It is estimated that about five percent of Australians have obstructive sleep apnoea (sleep apnoea). It is more common amongst males with around a quarter of Australian men over the age of 30 years affected. Sleep apnoea occurs when the walls...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
Have you ever considered weight loss surgery? Unfortunately, most media tends to either show the best stories where people lose 100kg, start running marathons, get a promotion at work and meet the partner of their dreams, or the worst stories when people get terrible...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
Weight loss is simply about taking in less kilojoules than you burn. However, after years of bad habits it can be hard to change your ways. There are now a range of treatments to help you to reduce your energy intake. Talk to your dietitian about the best choice for...
