There has been an interesting documentary series running on TV about Prohibition in the USA. Thus far we are up to the third of five installments The 18th amendment, which invoked prohibition, is the only amendment to have ever been repealed. And for the simple...
The war on drugs was started in 1971 by then President Nixon. It is fair to ask how we are faring? Headlines about drug busts and big talk from law and order politicians are designed to make us feel we are “winning”. The stark figures are less encouraging. The online...
There is much focus on fats in our diet. Yet sugar intake,especially from liquid forms gets less attention. The “fat is bad” mantra has led to people eating far too much sugar. It also leaves us wondering why we are not losing weight when we are eating...
Interesting research reported by the Greater Good Science Center has found that successful relationships share some important habits. Here are some of my favourite relationship reminders and research-proven habits for happy relationships. 1) Be Each Other’s...
Last Sunday I decided to have a genuine slow day. I didn’t even check the emails although I will confess to posting a few tweets and looking at facebook. But to me that’s fun! It was a sunny day so for the first time in months one could sit outside and soak up some...
When most people are asked, “Are you living in the now?” they usually answer by saying I try to. Most people try to, but their past keeps bringing them back to a place that they really don’t want to go. In order to move forward and live in the Now, we have to embrace...
