Kat Haigh

In this country we have increasing life expectancy due to better health and medical treatment for disease. People are living longer, but this also means that certain diseases are more prevalent. One condition The Gut Foundation is particularly interested in is ‘malnutrition’. This is a condition that can affect anyone of any age, but is […]

THE GUT FOUNDATION IS VERY AWARE THAT COMING UP WITH HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS AND INTERESTING LUNCHES CAN BE A CHALLENGE. WE HAVE PUT A FEW IDEAS TOGETHER BELOW TO HELP WITH THE LUNCHBOX COMING HOME EMPTY. Our children are active, growing and require nutritious meals to help with their growth and development. Many of our attitudes

In line with its stated mission to assist individuals and the public to better understand the causes of gut problems and to disseminate information about better methods of prevention and treatment, the Gut Foundation’s April 2017 Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) Month Campaign focused on direct collaboration between clinicians and accredited dieticians – and IBS consumers/patients and family members – to increase and strengthen public awareness around a significant health condition that affects one in five Australians during their lifetime.

Following Salmonella poisoning four years ago, Amy Darcy – health and wellness blogger and editor at www.eatprayworkout.com – became painfully familiar with all the major IBS symptoms.

“While not life-threatening, IBS can cause immense pain and discomfort for some people, and can impact people’s lives quite considerably…That’s why it’s so important to see your doctor if you’re experiencing IBS-type symptoms, for proper diagnosis and advice.  Prof. Terry Bolin – The Gut Foundation April is IBS Awareness Month. To help raise greater public awareness about IBS and