Blog - GastroNorth

HOW CAN YOU REDUCE YOUR BOWEL CANCER RISK?

Bowel cancer rates are rising among young adults in Australia. Discussions around how we can reduce our risk of bowel cancer are important ones for all ages. Read more...

CHOCOLATE TAHINI ENERGY BITES

These no-bake chocolate tahini bites are made with whole-food ingredients like oats, chia seeds and cacao. They’re rich in fibre, healthy fats and antioxidants—making them a smarter alternative...

PROCESSED VS ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS AND YOUR GUT

Many of the foods we eat today look very different from how they started, but not all “processed” foods are bad. Understanding the difference means we can make informed decisions for our gut...

SHAMILAH’S GLUTEN FREE FRUIT CAKE

Dr Shamilah Lachal is always the first to usher in the festive spirit at our practice, and this year is no exception. She’s delighted to share her much-loved gluten-free fruit cake recipe, an...

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DRUGS LIKE OZEMPIC BEFORE A COLONOSCOPY

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a medication from the GLP-1 receptor agonist family. Other drugs in this class include Wegovy and Mounjaro. These drugs copy the action of a natural gut hormone...

THAT BLOATING FEELING

WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE Bloating is a very common symptom, often described as a sensation of fullness, tightness, or excess gas in the abdomen. In most cases, it is not serious and relates to...

BLOATING – HOW TO BEAT THE BLOAT

We've all experienced bloating at one time or another. It's uncomfortable and sometimes painful. We provide some strategies on how to beat the bloat....

When bowel cancer is found early, it is one of the most treatable cancers. As there may be no symptoms with early stage bowel cancer, screening is one of the most effective ways to detect early signs...

A RECIPE FOR CONSTIPATION

Life can get busy and we can easily forget to drink enough water, eat enough high fibre foods and exercise – which can be a recipe for constipation. Constipation is a common complaint and can...