What is leaky gut? Our digestive system is incredibly clever. The lining of the intestinal walls helps ensure the efficient transfer of important nutrients into our system, while simultaneously blocking the entry of harmful substances (toxins and bad bacteria) – but only if our gut health is in good shape. However, if our gut is […]
What is SIBO? The small intestine (or small bowel) is the ‘tube’ that connects the stomach to the large intestine/bowel. It’s around 6m long, and like most of the gastrointestinal tract contains bacteria. However, it’s usually lower in bacteria numbers than the large bowel. The small bowel has an important role in digesting food and […]
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a condition that affects the lower bowel or colon and it’s quite common, affecting around 20% of Australians. While it can cause distress and discomfort, it may be a sign of a more serious illness. The most common symptoms are: Abdominal pain […]
What is hypochlorhydria? Hypochlorhydria is a scientific term for a low level of stomach acid (hydrochloric acid). Hydrochloric acid, along with enzymes, helps your body to digest and absorb nutrients from food. It also helps eliminate bacteria and viruses in the stomach, protecting your body from infection. People with low gastric or stomach acid can […]
What is GORD? GORD (or GERD in the US) is an abbreviation for Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease. Gastro-Oesophageal is just a scientific way to describe your stomach (gastro) and the ‘pipe’ that connects it to your mouth (oesophagus). Acid reflux or heartburn is a burning pain felt in the chest and sometimes back of the throat, […]
What is diarrhoea? Diarrhoea involves loose, watery stools (poo) and often a change in the usual number of daily bowel movements. Acute diarrhoea is diarrhoea that lasts a short time. It usually lasts about one or two days, but if it lasts more than a few days it may be a sign of a more […]
What is constipation? Constipation means you find it difficult to do a ‘number two’. You may have a bowel movement—but you have to strain to do it. Or you may go days without passing anything at all. It usually involves dry, hard stools. Under normal circumstances, our colon (the main part of the large intestine) […]
What is reflux? Acid reflux or heartburn is a burning pain felt in the chest and sometimes back of the throat, caused by stomach acid flowing back up your oesophagus (‘food pipe’) and irritating its lining.Sometimes the condition is simply called indigestion. If you suffer from reflux a few times a week, rather than just […]
What is flatulence? Flatulence, also known as farting, is the result of a buildup of gas in the digestive system. It is normal and healthy, but excess gas can lead to discomfort and may be a symptom of a gastrointestinal issue. Your intestines normally produce anywhere from 500 mL and 2,000 mL of gas each […]
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. Most of us get nervous before a big or important event or occasion (public speaking, exams, interviews), but if these anxious feelings don’t seem to go away, it can cause problems in your life and impact your mental and physical health. Anxiety involves intense, […]
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