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COELIAC DISEASE OR A GLUTEN INTOLERANCE?

It can be hard to know, as both coeliac disease and gluten (wheat) intolerance present with similar symptoms like, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, fatigue, headaches, nausea, vomiting, skin conditions and joint pain. There is increasing evidence of symptoms such as anxiety and feelings of depression too. The severity of symptoms will vary from person […] Read more...

WHY SCREEN FOR BOWEL CANCER ?

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...

THE BENEFITS OF FERMENTED FOODS

Fermented foods are rich in probiotics (live microorganisms) which add to the population of good bacteria in your gut. Dr Tin Nguyen shares an easy recipe for fermented vegetables....

IMPROVE YOUR GUT HEALTH & MICROBIOME

For optimal health, we need to support the balance of our gut microbiome. Here's 3 steps you can take to improve your gut health....

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE!

It is well accepted that the health of your gut can affect the overall health of your body, including your brain. The microbes (bacteria and other micro-organisms) in your digestive system exist in a...

HOW DO IBD & IBS DIFFER? – Why you need to know

It’s easy to confuse the two, as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) often present with similar symptoms, like abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating or a change in...

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....

WHAT IS EOSINOPHILIC OESOPHAGITIS?

It is an inflammatory condition that affects the oesophagus. We discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this chronic digestive disorder....

HOW CAN I REDUCE MY 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....