The United States of America is addicted to narcotics. I do not mean the millions of individuals who are hooked. I mean the whole nation is agitating for the stuff. I also do not mean the junk that slips into our nation in coffee cans or across midnight borders. I...
Once you have decided that you want to start a family, it is natural that you develop a new mindset. You will find that you become acutely aware of your cycle, and begin to contemplate the impacts that having a baby will have on all aspects of your life. You may also...
It’s often one of those forgotten elements of our daily lives, sleep. Yet, like food and water, we all need sleep to survive. The questions for many people are: what’s the quality like and how much are you getting? This is where the parallel with food and water...
Our digestive system is the most important system in our bodies. We don’t tend to realize the importance of proper digestion until we begin experiencing problems. When it’s working properly, it takes the food we consume and produces all the ingredients our bodies need...
In the Star Wars films there is a seesawing battle between the empire and the “rebels”. Through the initial three-film trilogy each side is in the ascendency at differing times. Whilst not a perfect analogy, it is interesting to apply this concept to battles in...
What is Body Image? Body image is how a person thinks and feels about their body. There are 4 aspects to body image: 1. The way we see our own body when we look in the mirror 2. The way we feel about our body 3. The way we act in relation to our body 4....
Would it be big news if one third of athletes felt that using performance-enhancing drugs was not a form of cheating? Would this be even bigger news if 20% admitted doing so? I think it would be. Many people would be outraged. There would be calls for action and a...
Every child must undergo a rite of passage to become an adult. This journey is one that has become more complex in recent history due to the increasing complexity and challenges in their life and the lives of their parents. There has been an explosion in the last 20...
There is a very old maxim in medicine, which is first, do no harm. Once upon a time this was fairly easy to comply with, as there was little doctors could actually do. Today many tests and treatments can cause or lead to considerable harm. This does not mean they...
There is no doubt that pets are a great companion. Much research has looked into the benefits to our health and wellbeing from having a pet. This applies to all ages and to both our physical and mental health. Everyone has a favourite type of pet.Here is an...
