Understanding the relationship between stress and the digestive system

Stress refers to the natural human reaction in our bodies of worry and tension in response to difficult events and scenarios in our lives. Stress can affect the physical, emotional, mental, and intellectual responses and reactions to situations.  Stress often takes up a lot of head space and may even interfere with bodily functions. For […]

Lactose intolerance is a medical condition that affects an individual’s ability to digest lactose, a carbohydrate found in dairy products. According to recent statistics, more than 75% of the world’s population may be experiencing lactose intolerance to some extent, with adults being more susceptible to the condition.  By birth, all babies are born with the […]

Common food intolerances, often mistakenly referred to as food allergies, refer to the difficulty in digesting certain food items that trigger an unpleasant physical reaction. While food tolerances may not be life-threatening, they can lead to symptoms like bloating and abdominal pain, which occur a few hours after eating these types of food.  Food intolerance […]

In the recent past, public awareness on preventive health measures has increased and people are more intent on sustaining their health and wellbeing by maintaining healthy habits.  In this process, receiving advice from your local gut clinic on the prevention of diseases can improve your quality of life and immunity from common digestive conditions. This […]

Bowel cancer or colorectal cancer occurs due to the growth of polyps in the lining of the bowels. It is one of the most common types of cancer in Australia and might be treated with a high success rate if symptoms of bowel cancer are identified during the early stages.  A bowel cancer screening may […]