A parasite is any organism that lives and feeds off another organism. There are many parasites that can affect humans – from those that live inside the body (endoparasites) like heartworm and tapeworm, to those that live on the skin (ectoparasites) like head lice and scabies. Then there are intracellular parasites, like bacteria and viruses,[…..]

Health issues related to inflammation of the digestive tract can be debilitating at the best of times. With symptoms ranging from chronic diarrhoea and stomach cramps to fatigue and weight loss, people who suffer from inflammation of the digestive tract can become very mindful of not only what they eat and drink, but where they[…..]

Many people have occasional constipation, but for others it can be a recurring problem that causes a significant amount of stress, inconvenience, and discomfort. Characterised by infrequent, difficult, and sometimes painful bowel movements, constipation occurs when a person’s stool moves through the colon too slowly. This can be due to a range of factors, including[…..]

Food intolerances or food sensitivities are much less dramatic than true food allergies and so often harder to identify. These are commonly caused by wheat or dairy but again can be caused by any foods […]

Any person suffering with IBS, abdominal bloating, gas or flatulence, gurgling stomach, reflux, diarrhoea and/or constipation. The test may also be beneficial for those with wheat intolerance […]

The Complete Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) is a non-invasive tool used to assess the digestive system. This test provides accurate information regarding your digestive enzymes […]

Candida is the short name used to describe yeast overgrowth in the body. The technical term for yeast overgrowth is candidiasis caused by the overgrowth of the fungus candida albicans. […]

Ulcers (also known as peptic ulcers or gastric ulcers) are areas of damaged and inflamed tissue in the upper digestive tract that cause pain, indigestion and discomfort. These lesions can occur […]

Toxins come in two broad categories, environmental (external) and endogenous (made in your body). Environmental toxins include metals, chemicals, hormones, bacterial and microbial toxins […]

Reflux and indigestion affects millions of people’s lives every day with one in ten adults experiencing reflux every week. For some, the symptoms of reflux and indigestion may only be mild […]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits that are not associated with any abnormalities seen on […]

Sensitivities to food or also referred to as intolerances have become increasingly prevalent in the Australian population. Many people are unaware that they are sensitive to […]