Author: Diana Boot

1 October 2014

Constipation – A Common Taboo

Constipation is a topic that can be difficult to discuss, but it is very common. It’s important that we do talk about it, as a healthy functioning bowel is fundamental […]

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1 September 2014

Do you need to ‘detox’?

Isn’t it just a normal body function? Detoxification is a series of natural metabolic processes where our bodies turn toxins from our environment into substances that are less harmful and […]

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1 July 2014

Dementia is not inevitable

The numbers of people living with dementia doubles every year. As we live longer we expect our bodies to age, but dementia is not a normal part of ageing. It […]

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1 June 2014

Do you Snore? Are you Tired?

Sleep apnoea affects 25% of Australian men and 9% of Australian women. The most common form is called obstructive sleep apnoea, where your airway is blocked for 10 seconds to […]

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14 May 2014

Fight Cold and Flu with Zinc

Winter is nearly here and it is the time to make sure you have enough zinc in your system, because it’s required for good immune function. It helps you to […]

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1 May 2014

Asthma and your Diet– Is there a link?

Asthma affects more than two million Australians and this is growing. A recent Australian study suggests that a decline in diet quality may contribute to this. The ‘Modern Australian Diet’ […]

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1 April 2014

Watching Videos to Quit

WATCHING VIDEOS TO QUIT We are enrolling patients for a study being conducted at Royal North Shore Hospital with a new technique to help patients quit smoking. The technique has […]

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