Reach Out And Touch

Reach Out And Touch

In our continued pursuit to tackle our cravings and pin ‘em to the mat once and for all — this post will focus on the more tangible side of things. Reach out and touch … you heard me. That’s correct. Item number THREE on my Thirteen Surprisng Sources of Food...
Why Is Doping Sometimes OK?

Why Is Doping Sometimes OK?

There are interesting double standards that we apply to different fields of human endeavor. In sports the use of performance enhancing drugs is forbidden. Whilst that does not necessarily stop athletes using them at least it is not condoned.   Efforts are made to try...
It’s Flu Season – Bring Out Your Dead

It’s Flu Season – Bring Out Your Dead

It has come a bit later than usual this year but this week finally the terror descended. This winter we are bracing for a “killer” flu. It will be by far the worst winter since time began or at least the worst since last year (whichever is more recent). Even though...
Do I Really Need A Pill?

Do I Really Need A Pill?

This week saw the biggest ever settlement involving the pharmaceutical industry. Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) agreed to pay the US government 3 billion dollars in fines and penalties relating to the marketing of three drugs. Whilst this is a massive amount of money it is...