01. ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 3% or more of school-going children. Is your child one of them? Find out how the right diet can help.
Read | 02. Anaemia
Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia. Read more about how you can boost your iron levels.
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03. Arthritis
There is as yet no real scientific evidence yet that a specific diet can alleviate or worsen the symptoms of arthritis.
Read | 04. Cancer
Diet plays an important role in protecting against cancer. An incorrect diet can, however, increase the risk of certain cancers. We list what you should and shouldn't do
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05. Cystic fibrosis and the diet
Nowadays, survival of this previously lethal genetic disorder has improved greatly thanks to early detection and the use of intensive treatments, including nutrition interventions.
Read | 06. Constipation and diet
Constipation is caused by lack of dietary fibre in the diet and inactivity. We tell you how to increase your fibre intake and get off the couch!
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07. Candidiasis
We explain the basic dietary principles to prevent and treat candidiasis.
Read | 08. Depression
Appetite changes, resulting in weight gain and weight loss, are features of depression and can exacerbate negative mood.
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09. Diabetes (type 2)
Diet plays an important role in preventing and controlling type 2 diabetes. Read more about what you should and shouldn't eat.
Read | 10. Epilepsy
The so-called Ketogenic Diet has been used to treat epilepsy, but this remains controversial.
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11. Fatigue
Many of us have suffered from fatigue at some point. How can your diet help?
Read | 12. Gout
Diet plays a major role in the prevention and treatment of gout. We tell you what dietary changes you should make.
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13. Gas
Gas can be a very embarassing problem. Changing your diet and avoiding certain foods may help you save face.
Read | 14. GORD
Do you suffer from heartburn or have you been diagnosed with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease? The right diet may help to ease your discomfort.
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15. Heart
Diet plays an important role in preventing heart disease. We tell you how.
Read | 16. Heavy drinking
Excessive alcohol intake can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Heavy drinkers should counteract this by eating healthily and taking supplements.
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17. Hypertension
Diet plays an important role in preventing and treating hypertension. Read more about what to do.
Read | 18. IBS
You can greatly relieve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome if you adhere to the following dietary guidelines.
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19. Kidney problems
If you suffer from kidney problems, diet can help. We give you the facts.
Read | 20. Liver disorders
Liver disorders have a great impact on what you can eat and what you cannot tolerate. Here are a few things you should look out for.
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21. Menopause and diet
Women are more susceptible to certain diseases after menopause. The correct diet can go a great deal to reducing the risk factors.
Read | 22. Migraine triggers
Although the cause of migraine is unknown, what we do know is that certain foods can trigger an attack. Here is a list of foods you should avoid.
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23. PMS and diet
It's that time of the month again and you are feeling grumpy and miserable. Does the answer lie in what you eat?
Read | 24. Ulcers
People who suffer from heartburn or peptic ulcers should watch their diet carefully. Here's how.
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25. Fat, fatter, PCOS
Between 5% and 10% of women are affected by polycystic ovary syndrome. Are you one of them? Then you might be interested to hear that your diet plays a crucial role.
Read | 26. Smoking
Smokers need to take extra dietary precautions to minimise the damage caused by smoking.
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27. Stroke
The risk of having a stroke can be lessened by paying attention to your diet. Read further.
Read | 28. SLE and diet
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect many of the organs in the body. Significant dietary changes may be called for.
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29. Stress
Are you stressed out? Your diet might help. Here's how.
Read | 30. Thyroid problems
Proper thyroid functioning is essential. Can diet help to prevent and treat an over- or underactive thyroid? Read more.
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31. Diet and hepatitis
This article concerns the dietary treatment of the acute hepatitis phase which occurs in hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, as well as what can be done for chronic hepatitis conditions.
Read | 32. Dietary treatment of hepatitis
Hepatitis, especially Hepatitis B, C and D, can all have serious consequences. Many people wonder whether there are dietary treatments for these conditions.
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