Cults are many, varied and typically are only spoken of in terms of religion or New Age or Supernatural belief systems. However the group think and cultural forces that play out on obsessive social media forums tend to generate the same set of issues for individuals...
One of the things doctors worry about the most is missing a diagnosis. Treatment starts with diagnosis and to miss a cancer or other serious illness risks exposing people to considerable harm. This driving force has led to the concept of screening for illness in an...
The origins of the new wave of dieting philosophies based on a purist approach to foods and lifestyle can often be traced to an underlying ethos of perfectionism. One of the biggest issues in our digitally washed society is the curse of perfectionism. Perfectionism by...
Today is Halloween. Despite the common view that it is an American custom (and certainly it has been observed there for many years) it is in fact originally a Celtic festival. In ancient times villagers would light bonfires and wear costumes to deter ghosts. In the...
Many people are so busy that they barely have the time to stop and eat, not to mention taking time out for a water break. If you go hours without water, you will find that by hydrating, you will have more energy and focus that will help make your day much easier and...
There was an interesting review published in The Lancet about the placebo rate in use of antidepressants. The review found that that the placebo response rate had remained steady over the last 20 years – at around 40%. What was even more interesting was the way this...
For how long have you been saying affirmations with little success? Would you like to know how to truly believe in yourself and follow through on your decisions, dreams and goals? Affirmations versus beliefs Affirmations are positive statements that people write out...
The latest bad guy to be demonized by public health is sugar. We are told that sugar is now the problem in our diets. The solutions from public health are the same tired old nanny state ideas including a sugar tax, banning of advertising and other government mandated...
A recent article in a UK newspaper reported that the National Health Service (NHS) is considering delaying procedures for a particular class of individuals such as the obese and smokers. In the USA, there are rumblings about health care rationing with the Affordable...
Recently I went to a “radical” presentation. The man who was doing the session has been described as dangerous and a threat to our health. Yet, despite this, or maybe because of it there were over 200 people in the room keen to hear his views. Now I must warn readers...
