Welcome to your regular dose of SALAD (Short Answer Long Answer Day). We've covered a range of health related topics for those who either want the short answer (too long; didn’t read) or prefer to nerd out with a more detailed long answer and associated source material.
Short answer: Probiotics and prebiotics can both be very effective in improving a range of gut health and other health issues in the body, with the right approach required to ensure the right types are given where necessary.
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A lot of gastrointestinal problems can stem from not having the right level of good…
Short answer: If you are sleep deprived, studies show you are at risk both physically and mentally, with your safety and quality of life, as well as those around you, at risk of being affected.
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Our daily waking life is impacted by our sleep, both overnight and long-term. While we…
Short answer: Intermittent fasting is an eating plan that alternates phases of eating with set intervals without eating any food (fasting) on either a daily or regular basis, ranging from a few hours to fasting for a whole day.
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Intermittent fasting is the process of only eating within a specific timeframe as a means…
Short answer: External stressors (work, relationships, finances, etc) can affect our hormones that regulate our hunger, resulting in us often eating calorie dense foods (sugars, fats, etc) as a quick energy source to feel better and thereby manage the stressor.
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When we become stressed, our bodies release stress hormones including cortisol and adrenaline that in…
Short answer: A New Year’s resolution is a promise to oneself to change a habit or behaviour, in order to accomplish a personal goal, achieved through planning, simplicity, accountability and ongoing support
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Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to spark positive change. The…
Short answer: Lymphoedema (pronounced lim-fe-dema) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the lymphatic system – a crucial part of the immune system – which circulates infection-fighting fluid (lymph) around the body.
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Lymphoedema is a complex condition which is not broadly researched or understood, even throughout the…
Short answer: By taking care of our gut and mental health in the days and weeks prior to the big festivities, we can set ourselves up to enjoy ourselves and all the indulgences that go with the festive season, giving ourselves the best chance of a quick recovery and preparation for a healthy and happy New Year.
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This time of year is called the silly season for a reason. It is the…
Short answer: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a scheme of the Australian Government that funds costs associated with disability.
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an initiative implemented by the National Disability Insurance…
Short answer: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable lung disease characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms like progressive breathlessness and cough.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term that includes a number of long-term…
Short answer: A recent Australian study has concluded that a dysfunctional gut microbiome may exacerbate some detrimental autistic behaviours but is more likely to be a consequence of, rather than the cause of autism
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There has been much written about the relationship between our gut and brain. Some research…
