by Dr Joe | Mar 24, 2012 | Politics, Relationships, Stress
Stress is one of the commonest problems we face in the 21st century. Once upon a time stress was brought about through fear of predators or enemies. In later times stress could come from lack of food or exposure to the elements. Modern stress can be from financial... by Dr Joe | Mar 16, 2012 | Pharmaceuticals, Politics
Some interesting figures have been posted on the Medicines Australia website. In the six months to September 30, 2011 37 pharmaceutical companies spent AUD$ 40 million on 18,174 educational events which attracted 423,516 attendees. The average cost per head re event... by Dr Joe | Mar 9, 2012 | Politics
As children we look to our parents for protection. As we grow we are gradually able to do more things for ourselves and make our own decisions. Some will be good ones and others we may regret or learn from. The fundamental point is, that adults have the responsibility... by Dr Joe | Mar 2, 2012 | Mental Health, Politics, Stress, Womens Health
There is an old adage that when the only tool you have is a hammer, all problems start to look like nails. The rise of the medical model over the last 50 years has increasingly made every problem people have a medical “nail” and hence solved by the “hammer” of a pill.... by Dr Joe | Feb 18, 2012 | ADHD, Pharmaceuticals, Politics, Stress
Last week Whitney Houston died at the relatively young age of 48. Whilst the story is yet to fully unfold, it seems that prescription medications were involved in her death. This would put her in the company of Heath Ledger and Michael Jackson to name but two who have... by Dr Joe | Jan 28, 2012 | General Health, Politics, Womens Health
The evolving issues around PIP breast implants shows how confusing things can become in health. In a nutshell the company, which makes these implants, was closed in 2010. It was accused of using a lower grade of silicone (industrial rather than medical grade), which...
