Gluten avoidance is essential for someone living with celiac disease and may be beneficial for people with gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome. But even though only one percent of the population experience these disorders, living gluten-free is popular among many people who do not have proven gluten-related diseases. In fact, a gluten-free diet…

Everyone has different requirements when it comes to their macronutrient needs. The balance of food groups is important, as it impacts how satisfied you feel with your meals, whether you are getting all the nutrients you need and how you manage your weight. However, calculating how much protein, fat and carbohydrate you need to consume…

We know that our diet and our mental health are inextricably linked. Extensive research has demonstrated that good nutrition is associated with better mental health outcomes and a poor diet can lead to a number of different conditions such as depression and anxiety. But why is this so? And what can we do about it?…

Brain fog, also described as mental fatigue, is a symptom of other medical conditions. It’s a type of cognitive dysfunction involving: memory problems lack of mental clarity – slow thinking or not thinking clearly poor concentration inability to focus  feeling confused or forgetful a kind of haziness or mental fatigue When is brain fog a…

How to follow the Keto Diet for the most successful outcomes  Do you have questions about the Ketogenic or Keto Diet Australia?  These days, many people are successfully losing weight and improving their health by ‘going keto’. “Some tout it as a cure-all for everything from diabetes to cancer, while others express skepticism or disagree…

Most healthy people who consume a varied diet don’t need to worry about oxalates or a ‘low oxalate diet’. They’ll consume, on average, 200-300 mg of oxalates per day with no health issues as a result. But there are two categories of people who do need to be aware of the potential risks of excessive…

In contemporary society, more and more people are finding that underlying their chronic health conditions is an autoimmune disease and impaired gut health.  There are strong links between Autoimmune disease and Gut Health. Autoimmune diseases have a strong link to the state of our gut health. With a Functional Medicine approach, you can learn how…