Low back pain is extremely common, affecting four in five Australians at some point in their lives. The pain can be debilitating and people often want to know what’s causing it, but in about 85% of cases the cause is non-specific. Doctors, pharmacists, physiotherapists and osteopaths may be sought by people to help manage their… Continue reading
Day: November 15, 2010
Essential Fatty Acids
Fatty acids are the basic structural units of lipids, which are dietary fats. The body can synthesize many fatty acids, but those that cannot be manufactured in adequate amounts must be obtained from the diet. These are called essential fatty acids (EFAs). Fatty acids are classified as saturated, monosaturated or polyunsaturated – depending on the… Continue reading
Birth control for women of 30’s
Finding the right contraceptive Fallen out of love with your birth control? Maybe you’re put off by side effects. Or remembering to pop a pill isn’t your strong suit. Problem is, going without isn’t a good choice, even as you get older: Nearly 40% of pregnancies among women in their 40s, for instance, are unplanned.… Continue reading
Health eating on America with fruits and veggies
At the annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo of the American Dietetic Association this week in Boston, I had the opportunity to hear a disturbing presentation by Elizabeth Pivonka, PhD, RD, president and CEO of Produce for Better Health Foundation. Pivonka spoke about the organization’s most recent research on America’s produce consumption and the… Continue reading