2017
Making and using fermented foods. Presented by Sharon Flynn
A healthy gut microbiome has a huge diversity of bacteria. But how do we increase the diversity of bacteria in our gut? The answer lies with eating small amounts of different fermented foods each day. And as Sharon explained in her…
2017
The brain-gut axis. Presented by Dr Simon Knowles BA (Hons) MPsyc (Clinical), PhD, MAPS
Dr Simon Knowles is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at Swinburne University. His fascinating presentation explains to us what the brain-gut axis is and how it works, and identifies the links between psychological issues and chronic gastro-intestinal disorders such as IBS and IBD. Psychological issues and chronic…
2017
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. (NAFLD). Presented by Dr Alex Hodge, BSc, MBBS (Hons), PhD, FRACP
NAFLD is an exceedingly common and very serious disease. An authority on research into this field is Dr Alexander Hodge from Monash Health. Alex has a PhD in stem cell therapy for chronic liver diseases and lifestyle modifications for fatty liver disease…
2017
Food Regulation. Presented by Louise Fisher, APD, BCom/LLB
As a dietitian, have you ever looked at a food product and wondered what laws govern the information on the package? Louise Fisher provides us with a really clear understanding of food and nutrition regulation by explaining the three principles…
2017
Binge eating disorder. Presented by Dr Kiera Buchanan, Clinical and Health Psychologist
Binge eating disorder is a mental health disorder with diagnostic criteria outlined in the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Kiera advises that anyone presenting to you for weight loss or has concerns about their eating or their weight/shape should be…
2017
Nutrition and breast cancer. Presented by Dr Michelle Harvie, PhD, Research Dietitian, UK
Dr Michelle Harvie is a research dietitian from the Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester. Her research and passion involve the investigation of optimal diet and exercise strategies to prevent breast cancer and its recurrence. Michelle has…
2017
Intermittent fasting. Presented by Dr Michelle Harvie, PhD, Research Dietitian, UK
Dr Michelle Harvie is a research dietitian from the Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester. Her research and passion involve the investigation of optimal diet and exercise strategies to prevent breast cancer and its recurrence. Harvie’s group…
2017
Nutrition and Ramadan. Presented by Lina Breik, APD
The Islamic month of Ramadan, which varies from year to year, is a time during which many Muslim people abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to sunset. Fasting becomes an important act of faith for Muslim people all over the world in order to practice important life skills,…
2017
Bariatric surgery part 2: Diet, nutrition and common issues. Presented by Merril Bohn, APD
In her second webinar Merril addressed the prevention of complications after bariatric surgery. These included appropriate nutritional supplementation, maladapted eating and weight regain. Merril also looked at the specific management of clients who become pregnant after bariatric surgery. Recommended reading is…
2017
Bariatric surgery part 1: Understanding the basics. Presented by Merril Bohn, APD
Obesity is a complex condition and statistically most treatment plans are generally ineffective. In her first webinar Merril gave an update on the procedures available in Australia and which are currently being done. Merril presented the best practice recommendations for diet pre and post operatively…