A Weight Issue – Time To Think Differently

A Weight Issue – Time To Think Differently

Here we go, another piece on weight-hasn’t it all been done to death? Well maybe its time to look at it a different way. I have written previously about the importance of putting the right fuels into your body and how this means you will feel better and probably eat...
Chicken Little Rides Again

Chicken Little Rides Again

In the story of Chicken Little, it was Chicken Little’s view that the sky was falling. She, of course became very fearful of this and was able to convince others that this was the case. All those who believed it became fearful too. There are two endings to this story,...
H1N1 Vaccination – Why the Rush?

H1N1 Vaccination – Why the Rush?

It is never a good idea to cut corners in life. Whilst it is often easy to justify in the heat of the moment, down the track, the consequences, some predictable, others not will come back to haunt. It is with this in mind that I am increasingly uneasy about the rush...
Stopping To Smoke – Made Easy

Stopping To Smoke – Made Easy

Smoking rates have declined over the last 30 years in many countries particularly the USA and Australia. Most of this has been from people just quitting or going “cold turkey” as it is called. Cigarette consumption does vary considerably around the world . More...

It’s All Done With Mirrors

Guest Contributor – Wendy Wardell If only dermatological science had been more advanced in the days of the Brothers Grimm, the fairy tale Wicked Queen / Evil Stepmother might have had better press. Quite honestly, having pouting teenage princesses under your...

Perking Up Winter Skin

Guest Contributor Jeanette Kemert – Cosmetic Scientist and Lecturer Healthy skin normally has a water content of between 10% and 20%. But heating and the harsh winter weather can suck the moisture out of your skin, leaving it dry and dull. Winter skin usually...