Lactose intolerance isn’t uncommon. As we get older our bodies do tend to naturally produce a bit less of the enzyme called lactase that breaks down the lactose in milk, with varying consequences.

This month is Ocsober, a National campaign aimed at young people to reduce harm from alcohol and drug use. It got me thinking about the number of times I've heard people say to me "I bought the light version so I can drink more". So with Ocsober firmly on our doorstep, and the free-flowing parties that are about to dawn upon us as the end of the year fast approaches, I want to talk about these beverages and safe drinking.

How do you know when your afternoon tea has become a treat rather than a snack? Can you tell the difference?

I recently had an "aha" moment immediately followed by a facepalm while I was doing my grocery shopping. I don't know how I have never ever noticed this before, but once I did, it made a lot of things very clear to me.

It feels like everyone is fleeing Canberra for warmer weather at the moment. So one of my most frequently asked questions at the moment is - how do I stay on track while I'm travelling?

Both the foods that you eat and your weight can affect your pain levels. Whilst there is no magic bullet diet that can guarantee you a pain free life, there are certainly foods such as omega 3 fats, that can influence your pain.