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The health fund quandary

The health fund quandary

What a farce, 22 years after being granted health fund rebates for our services, then have it gone in one fell conservative swoop. I promise not to harp on about this ridiculous state of affairs. All I shall say is we are a science-based profession with thousands of clinical trials supporting our prescriptive advice.

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Taurine and liver damage

Taurine and liver damage

Taurine is an amino acid often found in formulas to decrease blood pressure, elevate mood, and assist in detox and to calm an overexcited central nervous system. Recent research has found that the amino acid extraordinaire, taurine protects against complications of liver cirrhosis by reducing portal vein hypertension (PVH).

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Halt that hedonism!

Halt that hedonism!

Hedonic eating is “living to eat”, rather than eating to live. And it seems far too many are treating themselves on a daily basis! Hedonic eating involves consuming “hyper-palatable”, energy-dense foods, which appeal to all the senses (sight, taste, smell, texture).

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Hydration station

Hydration station

Drinking the right amount of water is essential to health. It takes water to create energy. We lose approximately two litres of water daily through the skin, urine, lungs and faeces. Two thirds of our body’s weight is water. Water is absolutely essential for the life in our cells.

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