Fatty liver. The new epidemic
Fatty liver is thought to affect at least one in five adults and is now the most common chronic liver condition in Australia. It reflects a build-up of excess fat in the liver. In the past, alcohol was the key factor in fatty liver but obesity and diabetes are now the...
Do you have itchy feet?
Tinea (ringworm) is a common fungus that can affect all parts of the skin, hair or nails. It enjoys hot, sweaty conditions and recurs frequently in the warm summer months. Tinea is common on the feet (‘athlete’s foot’) where it typically causes moist, cracking, itchy...
Iodine supplement vital in pregnancy
About half of the pregnant women in Australia are not getting enough iodine, according to the latest research. Iodine is an essential element used to make thyroid hormone which regulates the body’s metabolism and is vital for normal brain development. Thyroid...
Weight control. Four strategies that work
In this article we discuss some strategies that you can put into practice to make weight control work for you! 1. Eat smaller servings A hot topic in weight control is the large portion sizes in the average diet. Most of us eat much larger meals than our bodies need,...