As winter begins in Perth, I’d like to revisit the keys to keeping our immune system in optimal function. There will always be a new virus or “bug” revealing itself, but the keys are rarely different. Keep yourself well! Organisms are inhaled, swallowed and touched daily through the foods we eat, objects we touch and air we breath. This dance
On November 29th 2019, ABC News featured in an article entitled “Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Not Necessary for Healthy Adults” a recent review that was published in the Medical Journal of Australia. The paper is entitled “Controversies in Medicine: The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements in Adults”. Unfortunately, The ABC News article provided misleading information which emphasised
The use of probiotics has gained popularity over the last few years, for its benefits to the body’s immune health. Probiotics help balance the microbiome within the guts and an imbalance of which would cause several digestive discomforts. There are however probiotics being taken right from the soil. These soil-based organisms may belong to the same category as those that
Your toilet habits say a lot about your health as a whole. The duration that you are on the toilet, the consistency of your poo, whether you strain to let it all out, or it’s too runny, any accompanying pain, bloating and gas… They all say whether you may have a functional gut disorder or not. As your body’s way
It is quite normal to feel tired or to experience fatigue throughout our lives when we experience periods of stress. There would be days where you would be working for extended hours, and nights that may even be sleepless with worry. A major project at work, finishing a thesis at the uni, preparing a party for a big celebration, excited
The body undertakes a process called detoxification to eliminate toxins and be able to maintain a healthy balance of all its functions. It does this all day, and all night, working around the clock. We are constantly exposed to toxins that naturally occur within the body, and toxins from our surroundings. Humans have evolved to be able to withstand changes