Providing the missing nutritional links to support the health and wellbeing of Ostomates
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
I was recently asked a question about cholesterol by an ostomate, and thought it a good opportunity to review it from the context of stomal surgery so that all ostomates are aware of their level of possible risk and required intervention. The question came from an ileostomate, who wanted to know if having the colon … continue reading
In my role as a nutritionist for ostomates I am asked many questions, and recently I was asked a really good one regarding salt intake. The question was whether there are any long-term repercussions for ileostomates consuming a high salt diet in terms of heart health. The person asking the question was young with a … continue reading
