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Lina Gutierrez: “I did everything under the sun to get better.”

Her stomach ached. A subconscious suggestion helped it heal

Hypnosis is often associated with silly stunts, but medicine is now starting to embrace it, spurred on by studies showing it can help with chronic pain – even if we don’t understand why.

  • Liam Mannix

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Constipation may be an unlikely, but significant risk factor for a heart attack.

How constipation could double the risk of having a heart attack

It affects more than 20 per cent of the population, but few of us would think that constipation increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

  • Sarah Berry
IBS affects around one in five people in Australia.

IBS affects one in five Australians. What’s the best way to treat it?

It’s not known what causes IBS, and there is no cure, so the condition is often difficult to manage. But a new study offers clues for how best to find relief.

  • Alice Callahan
Prebiotic sodas like Poppi have gone viral online for their taste and health benefits. But are they actually that good for you?

Does the latest trendy drink promising good gut health actually work?

One brand has been hit with a lawsuit from a customer citing misleading information about the drink’s benefits.

  • Nell Geraets
Miso salmon, soba noodle and avocado salad.

These simple fibre-rich recipes will give the whole family a health kick

Packed with wholesome ingredients, these dishes contain everything you need to improve gut health. And they taste great, too.

  • Sarah Pound
Embrace the dirt. If getting your hands and feet dirty isn’t enough, find a local mud run.

Are you getting dirty enough? Experts say it can improve health

Whether you’re gardening or doing a mud run, playing in the dirt has many health benefits.

  • Holly Burns
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Apple cider vinegar has been used as a home remedy for healing wounds, coughs and stomachaches for thousands of years.

The benefits of introducing apple cider vinegar to your diet

While research supports some health claims around the popular drink, other studies show it can cause more harm than good.

  • Alice Callahan
Cheddar cheese is good for your gut.

Seven gut-friendly fermented foods you can find in the supermarket (and yes, cheese is one)

Probiotic-rich fermented foods boast a range of health benefits – here are some of the best buys from the supermarket.

  • Sam Rice
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s zucchini and halloumi fritters.

A dietitian’s guide to the best foods for lowering your cholesterol levels

Are you one of the more than 1.5 million Australians with high cholesterol? Here are some ways to tackle it – and the recipes that make it easy.

  • Susie Burrell
Yoghurt.

Natural, Greek, coconut, high-protein: The nutritional pros and cons of your favourite yoghurt

With the range of yoghurts ever expanding in the supermarket, how do you know which one is right for you? Here’s a simple guide to get you started.

  • Susie Burrell

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