Is joint pain taking over your life? – You may dread taking the dog for a walk, meeting up with friends for a game of golf or your garden may look as though it hasn’t been touched for years. Are you constantly reminded of your limitations when you hang the washing out or mow the…
DetailsWow it’s hot out there – but it’s still possible to keep moving and being active through the warm summer months. Tom Hamilton has come up with 4 fantastic tips to make exercising in summer safe and more pleasurable. Tip 1 – Time of day Daylight saving means we are blessed with longer daylight. Try…
DetailsDeck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la la la la la, tis the season to be ….. worried. Say whaaaat? In my years as a Dietitian I’ve lost count of the times I’ve heard people express some level of distress about Christmas, food and their weight. Above all else I…
DetailsAs the temperature rises and we approach summer, it’s time to get ready for Australia’s favourite summer past time. Backyard Cricket! Backyard Cricket makes an appearance at every summer BBQ and it’s wise to be up to date on the latest literature in dealing with backyard cricket injuries. Common injuries to avoid when playing backyard…
DetailsSusan Williams, dietician, hosted a series on Feeding Fussy Eaters – every busy parents worst nightmare! Here is a summary of just some of the gems that she shared. Healthy meals for everyone Mel: Just wondering how you go about setting out healthy meal plans ensuring that everyone eats the same meal……i.e not cooking separately…
DetailsBusy is the new black, and for many of us it’s tricky to fit regular exercise into hectic schedules. However – this is a good news story. You don’t have to train for a marathon, sit on an exercise bike for hours or go to the gym 5 times a week to get fitter, healthier and happier. Losing…
DetailsWhat Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as osteoarthroses, is a type of degenerative joint disease. OA is a disease of the entire joint, encompassing the cartilage, joint lining, ligaments and bone. Although it is commonly referred to assimple ‘wear and tear’, there is much more to the disease, with cartilage breakdown, bony overgrowth and…
DetailsWe have previously talked about heel or Achilles pain in children known has Sever’s Disease. What about the adult version of Achilles pain? The most common cause of heel pain in adults is Achilles tendinopathy. Unfortunately, no specific population group is immune to developing Achilles tendinopathy. This means that anyone, from avid sportsman / sportswoman…
DetailsIrritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS as it is known for short is the term used to describe uncomfortable symptoms of bloating, cramping, wind, diarrhoea and/or constipation. Because these can also be symptoms of other conditions, the diagnosis should only be made after ruling out other conditions such as coeliac disease, crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis…
DetailsThis recipe comes with thanks to Marion’s Kitchen via the delightful Susan Williams, who tells us again and again that food is all about enjoyment. Thanks Susan, and you might also like to check out our Spring Newsletter for another of Susan’s cooking suggestions. This dish is light enough but deliciously warming for this time of…
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