Dietitians form part of the healthcare team that provides help to individuals of any age who might have type 1, type 2, or even gestational diabetes (high blood sugar during pregnancy). How much your blood sugar is controlled would depend … Read more
How Can a Psychologist Help with Chronic Pain?
One of the most common reasons why people see a health practitioner is because of pain. It is easy to think that pain might be a mere physical sensation and the body’s way of alerting us towards injuries. However, pain … Read more
5 Self Care Tips for Junior Doctors
Being a healthcare provider can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. Looking after people and caring for their lives can be quite a satisfying thing. However, it is equally important that healthcare providers look after themselves too.
It can … Read more
3 Benefits of Owning a Dog
Owning a dog can be an exciting adventure as well as a learning process. Pets can be a great source of comfort and motivation. A lot of dog owners would agree that their quality of life is better by having … Read more
An Internship with the Willingness Team
When I first heard of Willingness, it immediately sparked my interest. A sex clinic in Malta? What is this all about? I explored Willingness on the internet and came to realize that it is so much more than ‘just’ a … Read more
The difference between IBS and IBD
IBD stands for Inflammatory Bowel disorder, whilst IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Whilst these may sound similar, they are very different conditions and the distinction between the two needs to be clear in mind when reading further about a … Read more
My doctor diagnosed IBD…what can I eat?
Having Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) does not necessarily mean being restricted with your foods. The first ideal step to take when your diagnosis is made is to keep a food diary, as mentioned above. This will help you identify any … Read more
My doctor diagnosed IBD…what now?
You had some trouble with your bowel habits and ended up going to your doctor after having some pain on and off because your relatives or colleagues suggested you should check it out. The doctor performed several tests and you … Read more
My doctor diagnosed IBD…why?
Several individuals diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disorder (IBD) often find this diagnosis tiresome and a burden on their daily lives. This comes about as parents, children and students alike, having this diagnosis affect work life balance, sports, eating and bowel … Read more
My doctor diagnosed IBD…what type?
Inflammatory bowel disease has two distinct categories, and when being diagnosed with IBD, one will surely ask which of the two is the case. These two categories are Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. This short explanation will give you the … Read more