by The Fit Lab | May 19, 2021 | Allied Health Programs, Chronic Disease Management
Today is World IBD day and we’re raising awareness about the debilitating conditions of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD affects 75,000 Australians but many people living with these illnesses stay silent about...
by The Fit Lab | Apr 27, 2021 | Chronic Disease Management, Nutrition
It’s Immunodeficiency Week and here at The Fit Lab we are recognising the ways that Exercise and Nutrition affect your immune system. Proper nutrition and physical activity are an important part of managing normal healthy lifestyle as well as boost your...
by The Fit Lab | Mar 11, 2021 | Allied Health Programs, Chronic Disease Management
Coeliac disease is a condition where the body’s immune system reacts to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in foods made with: Wheat (spelt, durum, atta) Rye Triticale Barley And in small amounts in: Oats Ingredients made from the above grains e.g. malted barley, wheat...
by The Fit Lab | Aug 15, 2018 | Chronic Disease Management
Rates of individuals diagnosed with a type of diabetes is becoming increasing common. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (2016) recorded an approximate 5.1% of the Australian population being diagnosed with some form of diabetes, with a diagnostic rate increase of...
