Digestive upset? Identifying symptoms of SIBO
Date: 2019-03-21
Author: Alinda Coleman, BNat
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Digestive complaints are common, but did you know they can be due to a wide range of underlying conditions?
Genetic SNP reports supporting your health
Date: 2018-07-16
Author: Lisa McDonald BA Psy Adv Dip Nat MaM
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You may have noticed there are a number of genetic testing reports now available. So how can they assist your personal health?
Benefits of fat-soluble delivery of vitamins and minerals
Date: 2018-06-16
Author: Stephanie Berglin DBM, DipNut, BAComms
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Nutrient digestion and absorption is necessary for the survival of living organisms and has evolved into the complex job of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Most people assume that…
Active folate versus folic acid
Date: 2018-05-25
Author: Belinda Reynolds BSc Nut & Diet (Hon)
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Many individuals are familiar with the terms folate and folic acid, with each being recognised as important before and during pregnancy for the prevention of neural tube defects…
The 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium, 27 - 29 April 2018, Melbourne
Date: 2018-05-11
Author: Ravinder Lilly BSc (Diet) MA
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The 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium wrapped up on Sunday 29 April 2018.Over three days, nearly 500 delegates were inspired, entertained and educated by an international line-up of autoimmune…
Mushrooms and candida – medical mix or nutritional no-no?
Date: 2018-04-27
Author: Ravinder Lilly BSc (Diet) MA
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Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries to boost immunity and to help to keep infections at bay. The infection candida is common and caused by a yeast-like…
Easing period pain with herbs and nutrients
Date: 2018-03-29
Author: Ravinder Lilly BSc (Diet) MA
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Most women experience period pain (dysmenorrhea) at some point time in their life. Muscle cramps associated with dysmenorrhea are usually felt around the stomach, but pain can also…
Probiotics and weight-loss
Date: 2018-02-07
Author: Ravinder Lilly
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Did you know that up to 2kg of your weight is made up of microorganisms? These are the trillions of organisms that make up your unique gut microbiome.…
Support healthy stress levels with the benefits of adaptogens
Date: 2018-01-10
Author: Corinne Wyper
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Stress is a normal, natural response that occurs in the body in response to ‘stressors’, such as environmental conditions (e.g. hot/cold temperatures), stimulating events (e.g. life changes), as…
The wonderful world of medicinal mushrooms
Date: 2017-12-01
Author: Ravinder Lilly
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Enjoyed as delicacies around the world, mushrooms have also been used for their medicinal properties for thousands of years - from China and Japan to eastern Europe.
What you need to know about DAO
Date: 2017-11-22
Author: Stephanie Radnan
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Histamine is a chemical compound that is involved in the immune system response. Histamine is often associated with allergies and their associated symptoms such as sneezing, headaches, nasal…
Caterpillar mushroom and its uses in traditional medicine
Date: 2017-11-01
Author: Ravinder Lilly
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In many cultures, mushrooms are enjoyed for their taste and meaty texture and their deliciously-nutritious properties. As well as containing a whole host of antioxidants, protein, vitamins and…
Perilla: the allergy super-herb
Date: 2017-09-01
Author: Bonnie Bayley
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If you struggle with allergy symptoms like a stuffy, runny nose, sneezing, irritable eyes or an itchy throat, you’re not alone - around one in five people in…
The digestive rescue kit for holidaying
Date: 2017-08-29
Author: Belinda Fay
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When travelling overseas, many people may experience various health-related changes, such as traveller’s diarrhoea. High-risk destinations for traveller’s diarrhoea can include Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and…
Biofilms: what they are and how we can break them down
Date: 2017-08-10
Author: Claire Georgiou
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Biofilms are formations that occur when a group of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses attach themselves to a surface and create a colony.1 Biofilms can…
Echinacea helps cold and flu in pregnancy
Date: 2017-07-19
Author: Claire Georgiou
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When you’re expecting, the part of your immune system which protects against viruses and bacteria runs at a lower intensity than usual. Due to this, expectant mothers are…
Glutathione, what is it?
Date: 2017-06-23
Author: Belinda Fay
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Glutathione is a small protein molecule made up of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamate and glycine. Naturally produced in the body, glutathione is present in virtually every cell…
Choline, an essential nutrient
Date: 2017-05-26
Author: Belinda Fay
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Choline is an essential nutrient that has similarities to the B vitamins. Although the human body makes some choline, choline needs to be obtained through the diet to…
Arginine and its effects on viral replication
Date: 2017-04-13
Author: Belinda Fay
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A single virus particle (virion) cannot replicate or express genetic material (DNA, RNA) without a host cell. Viral infection and virus replication involves six steps:1 attachment: virus binds…
The thyroid gland – small but mighty
Date: 2017-03-15
Author: Alinda Coleman
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The thyroid gland is one of the unsung powerhouses of the body – its crucial roles involve controlling our metabolic rate, body temperature, energy levels, and growth and…