Food additives
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Sugar substitutes
Sugar is available in multiple forms and some are marketed as better than others, however they all have the ability to cause tooth decay.
Read more on Teeth.org.au website
Avoiding Triggers - Headache Australia
Factors that trigger migraines vary. Identifying triggers are complicated by the fact that it often takes a combination to set off a migraine.
Read more on Migraine and Headache Australia website
Food Allergy or Intolerance? - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
Many people think they are allergic to a food when in fact they are intolerant. Unlike food allergies, intolerances do not involve the body’s immune system. Slower in onset and not life threatening, food intolerance symptoms include headaches, bloating, wind, nausea, mouth ulcers or hives. Symptoms that occur several hours after a food is eaten are more often as a result of an intolerance or enzyme deficiency rather than a food allergy. A food allergy is not: The inability to dige
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Food labels & nutritional information | Raising Children Network
Nutritional information panels on food labels list energy, protein, fat, carbohydrates and sodium. These labels help you make healthy decisions about food.
Read more on raisingchildren.net.au website
Food allergy and packaged foods [250K — An allergy awareness project ]
List of ingredients often change, so be sure to read the label every time you buy packaged food. Check and respect the 'may contain' statements too.
Read more on National Allergy Strategy website
Food allergy versus food intolerance - MyDr.com.au
A food allergy is an immune response triggered by eating specific foods that cause certain well known symptoms to develop.
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Travelling with food allergy - Young Adults
Listen Travelling with food allergy Top Tips For Travel Take your own food on the plane
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ASCIA Dietary avoidance for food allergy FAQ - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Dietary Avoidance for Food Allergy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Packaged Food - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) works in collaboration with key stakeholders in the Australian food industry including Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and the Allergen Bureau. In 2002, A&AA welcomed the introduction of the Food Standards Code 1.2.3, requiring mandatory labelling of the top eight allergens, including peanut, tree nuts, egg, milk, sesame, fish, shellfish and soy. Those with Coeliac Disease welcomed th
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5 things you should know about food allergy - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
Are you or your children at risk of developing food allergy? 1.What is allergy? An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance. Substances that can trigger an allergic reaction are called allergens. Allergens that trigger an allergic reaction may be in medication, the environment (eg pollens, grasses, moulds, dogs and cats) or in the food we eat. Individuals can have mild allergies or severe allergies. Up to 40% of Australian children are affected
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Dysphagia and Swallowing | Ausmed
When assisting a person with dysphagia during meals, it is critical you know what types of food and at what consistency they are allowed to consume, therefore making it essential to consult a client’s care plan before beginning.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Wound Types: Pressure Injuries and Ulcerations
There are now 6 pressure injury classifications. Pressure injuries may never heal if the patient is failing to consume adequate food and fluids to maintain body functions and assist tissue growth.
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Eating Disorders - Types, Signs and Treatment | Ausmed
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses, influenced by a range of factors. An eating disorder is an illness marked by irregular eating habits, distress about eating, and an obsession about body weight. Eating disorders are very serious, have severe health complications and can even be fatal.
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Understanding and Managing Diarrhoea in Adults | Ausmed
Diarrhoea is when more than three loose, watery stools are passed within one day. The stools passed by someone experiencing diarrhoea are between Type 5 and Type 7 on the Bristol Stool Chart. Diarrhoea may be either acute, lasting for up to two weeks, or chronic, lasting for over four weeks.
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Malnutrition and nutritional supplements - Australian Prescriber
The first step in reducing malnutrition is to identify those who are at risk
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Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal | Ausmed
In the context of withdrawal from drugs and alcohol, it is crucial that the concept of addiction and dependence is first acknowledged. Prolonged or excessive use of a substance can lead to tolerance and physical dependence. This process in itself is complex and depends on many factors.
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Beta-blockers lower blood pressure when given as a second drug | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Addition of a beta-blocker to diuretics or calcium-channel blockers reduces BP by 6/4mmHg at 1 times the starting dose and by 8/6 mmHg at 2 times the starting dose
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Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) Using DRSABCD | Ausmed
Basic life support is a procedure used to achieve preliminary preservation or restoration of life until advanced life support can be performed. It involves establishing and maintaining airway, breathing, circulation and related emergency care using CPR, in addition to using a defibrillator.
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Medicine Interactions | Ausmed
A medication interaction is defined as a measurable modification (in magnitude and/or duration) of the action of one medicine, by prior or concomitant administration of another substance, including prescription, non-prescription medicines, food, alcohol, cigarette smoking or diagnostic tests.
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Calcium Supplements - Australasian Menopause Society
The use of calcium supplements has long been considered an integral part of managing osteoporosis, with detailed reviews of medical research indicating a reduction in fracture risk when calcium and vitamin D are prescribed. In addition to the bone health benefits, there is also evidence that calcium supplements may improve cholesterol levels, blood pressure, clotting risk and other cardiovascular risk factors.
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