Move the Blues Away

 Exercise for mental health. I think this is something we have touched on previously in the podcast, but it is an issue that's worth revisiting, and in particular, some interesting new data is out. Now, you probably won't have seen this in the mainstream media because...

Movement is medicine

Chores are good for us. I can hear you all screaming already. Household chores typically aren't the most popular activity that people do through the course of the week. And I get it. It's not what you do for fun, but it keeps your house in order. And that can include...

Outcomes Matter More Than Intentions

In sport, you can tell how you or in a team sport, your team is traveling by the scoreboard. It's not to say that winning is everything, and you can certainly enjoy playing sport for the enjoyment of playing sport. That's a good thing. But if you want to know whether...

Licencing Cake

The ability of governments to make petty regulations that have ridiculous effects knows no bounds. We need a license to make a cake for a cake stall

Danger Is Not All Around

We are led to believe that danger lurks everywhere and that only government action can save us. The reality is different as these two examples show.

Healthy Handbags

Handbags are a fashion piece and also serve a useful purpose. But have you ever thought about handbags and your health?

Facts Not Fear For Flu

The past winter in the southern hemisphere has shown up the deceit and hysteria peddled by so called “experts”. The facts speak for themselves.

Reliance on Drugs Has A Human And Economic Cost

When too many of us take too many drugs, there are consequences. These are both economic and human. The solution is to use drugs judiciously and not as a replacement for being responsible for what we put in our mouths.

We Need More Fun Not More Fun Police

Fun and purpose is one of the pillars of DIY health. Petty laws which make it almost impossible to have fun at the beach without tripping over some ridiculous by-law is actually bad for the health of the community.