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Malnutrition and ageing

Malnutrition and ageing Malnutrition is something most of us associate with developing countries. However, it occurs right around Australia and is more common than you think. Could you or a family member be at risk? According to the World Health Organisation,...

Understanding Constipation

Understanding constipation and laxatives Constipation can happen for many reasons and commonly occurs when a stool passes through your body at a slower rate than normal. The slower the food passes through the digestive tract, the more water will absorb into your...

Dietary requirements for Children

Dietary requirements for children Diet is incredibly important for children to grow and develop.The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend that children achieve and maintain a healthy diet, weight, be physically active and consume adequate amounts of nutritious food...

What is PEG feeding?

What is PEG feeding? PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) is a medical procedure carried out to insert a tube into your stomach. Insertion of a PEG tube means you can receive food, fluids, or medication directly into your stomach (also known as enteral feeding)...
Pelvic floor muscle training for incontinence

Pelvic floor muscle training for incontinence

Table of content Q c × Ask the nurse: Can Pelvic Floor Muscle Training cure incontinence? Step 1: Find your pelvic floor musclesStep 2: Get it rightWatch the video below of Phil who gives us 11 of his best tips for a healthier bladder Ask the nurse: Can Pelvic...
Continence and fluids intake

Continence and fluids intake

Table of content Q c × Fluids intake and continenceWatch the video below of Phil who gives us 11 of his best tips for a healthier bladder Fluids intake and continence With the hotter weather approaching, we should be paying even more attention to a healthy fluid...