Get Off Mothers’ Backs!

Get Off Mothers’ Backs!

It is the quintessential motherhood statement to say that it is good for babies to be breast-fed. It is not the purpose of this blog to list the benefits or why we should encourage mothers to breast-feed. We all know this. Plus, virtually all women want to breast-feed...
Delicious Rice Salad

Delicious Rice Salad

You need: 1 1⁄2 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled 1 1⁄2 cups cooked wild rice, cooled 2 ribs celery, chopped small 6 radishes, chopped small 3⁄4 cup currants 1⁄2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped 1⁄2 bunch parsley, chopped Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper,...
Be Offensive

Be Offensive

Commentator Brendan O’Neill made an interesting point in a recent column in the Weekend Australian suggesting that being “offensive” is a key part of human progress. He noted that Copernicus “offended” the Christian authorities of his day by claiming the earth were...
Pokémon Go – Something To Celebrate

Pokémon Go – Something To Celebrate

It is fascinating to see how the world turns. A lament of many over the last decade or so has been that teenagers and children do not get outside to play and spend too much time on screens. This was initially TV and video games and more recently phones. So it is great...
What Is Missing In Your Life

What Is Missing In Your Life

Do you feel as if there is something missing in your life? Are you wondering or questioning whether there is more to life? Would you like to have far greater motivation, energy, fulfilment and happiness in your life? The people who are happiest and most fulfilled in...
Understanding Insulin

Understanding Insulin

Hormones play a central role in our metabolism. In this video Tom and I talk about the role of insulin especially in weight management.   Tom Shiyoya is a personal trainer with over 16 years experience. He owns two Plus Fitness franchises in Perth, Western...