HealthMasters Blog — Digestive symptoms

Why Are You Bloated? Too Much Cake, or Something More Sinister? 0

Why Are You Bloated? Too Much Cake, or Something More Sinister?

What is Your Gut Trying to Tell You? We have all become a little snack-happy at a party, eaten too much cake, and had to undo the top button of our jeans to make room for the food baby. However, if you feel and look bloated regularly without overindulging, your gut microbiome might be trying to

What to do when you can’t poo 0

What to do when you can’t poo

The Purpose of Poo As you read this, your body is working hard to: Clear waste produced during its normal, healthy activities Remove compounds (e.g. hormones) from circulation that have completed their tasks. Neutralise toxins that can harm your body, and Fight off pathogens (infectious organisms) that could otherwise make you sick Once it’s completed these

Antibiotics and Probiotics – Get the Facts 0

Antibiotics and Probiotics – Get the Facts

Fact 1: Antibiotic overuse is a serious problem. When you’re faced with an infection that your immune system is struggling to overcome, antibiotics can be lifesavers. However, we do have a tendency to overuse these medications. According to an Australian survey, in 2014, around 38% of hospital patients received antibiotic therapy and 23% of these