I usually write nutrition articles for my website that address a specific topic or need within the ostomate community but, due to the multitude of variables amongst ostomates, and my need to cater for as many possible individual circumstances and scenarios as I can, my articles take a LONG time to write. Therefore, on this … continue reading
Avoiding a bowel obstruction at Christmas time
Christmas can be a fun time of year! There may be lots of festivities and social engagements, opportunities to catch up with family and friends, and wonderful food on offer. There can be a lot to celebrate and be thankful for during this time. Christmas can also present a few more challenges than other times … continue reading
Now you’re an ostomate, are you detoxifying effectively?
In today’s society we are exposed to more toxic chemicals than our predecessors. Unfortunately air, water and food can now all be sources of toxic exposure. We also generate toxins within the body as a result of normal metabolic processes. For greatest wellbeing, it is therefore important that detoxification capacity meets or exceeds toxic exposure … continue reading
What’s your dietary dilemma?
I became a Nutritionist because I wanted to know what to eat. I’d had a difficult time with Crohn’s disease for many years and was at a point of experiencing a lot of fatigue and abdominal pain, which was making it difficult to work. I wanted to have more energy and generally feel better. At … continue reading
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
Are you consuming enough Vitamin C?
As the weather starts to turn cooler in the Southern Hemisphere and winter approaches, the chance of developing some sniffles or catching a cold or the ‘flu increases. As a nutritionist, my thoughts naturally turn to the nutrients that can help defend against infection and assist the body to stay healthy during this time. Vitamin … continue reading
As an ostomate, are you eating mindfully?
Happy New Year! I hope 2017 is starting off well for you and your family. January is always a good time to think about the year ahead, and what changes you would like to implement that will make the new year even better than the one before. As an ostomate, the manner in which you … continue reading
Finding the middle ground for ostomates
As a Nutritionist I am a fan of optimal nutritional intake. The food we eat is a source of nutrients for every cell, tissue and organ in the body, and supplies energy for our body to function. In a perfect world, I therefore like my clients to consume a nutrient-dense diet that provides everything their … continue reading