The term ‘gluten-free’ is ubiquitous in modern society. Dietary gluten (or wheat) is often blamed for causing a variety of unpleasant symptoms, health problems, and weight gain. Today many people avoid gluten in the belief that it will improve their health or help them to lose weight. Health professionals have expressed concern that increasing numbers
Mental illness describes a number of diagnosable disorders that can significantly interfere with a person’s cognitive, emotional or social abilities. ABS data show that females aged 16–85 years have a higher rate of mental health disorders (22 per cent) than males (18 per cent). A higher rate of anxiety disorders is the main contributor to
It seems we are never satisfied with the amount of sleep we get. We either don’t get enough and wake up tired, or we get too much and wake up feeling sluggish. Just how much sleep we need is subject to debate but the National Sleep Foundation has explored how many hours of sleep your
Constipation is one of the most common bowel problems experienced by Australians and this condition can be distressing and debilitating. Constipation is the term used to describe when your bowel motions are less frequent and you have trouble passing them as they are often hard and dry. At times you may only be able to