NewsDesk What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort and it is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract. Research shows that IBS is more common in women than in men and begins in young adulthood. Some IBS patients experience weight loss because they […]
With Youth Day on 16 June and Drug Awareness Week coming up from June 24-30, let’s consider one of the main health challenges faced by our youth. Alcohol and drug addiction are a major problem in South Africa and, more often than not, the problem has its roots in the teenage years. In their quest […]
Maxine du Plessis Carbohydrates are a major macro-nutrient and one of your body’s primary sources of energy. Some weight loss programs discourage eating them, but the key is finding the right carbs — not avoiding them completely. You may have heard that eating complex carbs is better than simple carbs. But nutrition labels don’t always […]
Maxine du Plessis Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAP Syndrome or GAPS) is a condition which establishes a connection between the functions of the digestive system and the brain. This term was created by Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD, MMedSci (neurology), MMedSci (human nutrition) in 2004 after working with hundreds of children and adults with neurological and […]
Having a simple blood pressure check could save you from suffering – and possibly dying early – from a stroke, heart attack or another chronic condition. May 17th is World Hypertension day with the theme “Know Your Numbers”. Furthermore, the World Hypertension League, together with the International Society of Hypertension is promoting May Measurement Month. […]