by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
Nutritional problems are common for people with cancer and often result in weight loss. It has been estimated that one in every two people with cancer will develop some form of protein-energy malnutrition. What is protein-energy malnutrition? While being treated for...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
Struggling to become pregnant? You’re not alone. One in 6 Australian couples experience infertility. Infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant after a year of unprotected sex. Infertility can be caused by physical or medical conditions such as...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is also known as Syndrome X. A syndrome is a collection of symptoms that together cause a health problem. It’s like a room with one book left on the floor being just a room with one book on the floor, but a room...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
Dietary Changes to Decrease Your Symptoms A study by Dr Luxford and his colleagues found that only one in every ten people with Meniere’s disease have been to see a Dietitian. In fact, even though most of the people interviewed had heard about the benefits of...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 22, 2015 | Lifestyle
What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is a common thyroid disorder. The thyroid is a gland situated at the front of the throat. It produces and secretes hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate, growth and development. A person with hypothyroidism has...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 22, 2015 | Lifestyle
Insulin is a hormone produced by an organ called the pancreas. The main job of insulin is to assist with digestion, specifically helping glucose to get inside cells to provide them with energy. Insulin Resistance is a condition in which the body is...
