Summer special health of ostomates

Summer Special

It is summer in the Southern Hemisphere which is always a time of fun and greater freedom.  We can enjoy the warmer weather and spend more time outdoors.   Our summer season also coincides with Christmas, so there can be extra reasons to feel joyful.   It is a special time of year!  To find out more … continue reading

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Let’s talk!

For some time now I have been supporting the nutritional and health needs of ostomates, firstly via consultations in my local area in Melbourne, Australia, and then through travelling to many different parts of Australia to give nutritional presentations.  The presentations covered a range of topics and were presented to ostomy support groups, industry professionals … continue reading

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Detouring into mental health

I am a nutritionist and in this forum I usually write about nutrition for ostomates.   This topic is very important for the general health of ostomates and is a particular passion of mine. However, on this occasion I am going to digress from this topic to focus on another subject that is, in my opinion, … continue reading

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Dietary solutions for lactose intolerance

Many people consult with me because they are experiencing diarrhoea or very loose bowel motions.  For those who are ostomates, it is often assumed that loose output is a consequence of the stomal surgery alone.  However, there may be other reasons for the loose output which, when rectified, can lead to more appropriate consistency of … continue reading

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Peanut Butter or Vegemite?

During the course of a recent nutritional consultation, I had a discussion with a client that highlighted the dietary difficulty that is often experienced by ostomates – making a choice between the best food for health and the best food for comfortable stomal output.  Sometimes the choice can be very straightforward and little consideration is … continue reading