Air Is Essential – Conditioning It Is Not
Air is essential for life.Air conditioning makes life more pleasant. The two are not the same. One politician had the “cheek” to point out that we have become extremely precious.
Children Need Support Not Drugs
It is with some shock that I discovered that a pharmaceutical company is doing a trial of antidepressant use in children as young as seven. Children may have a variety of heath and emotional problems. They need our help, support and guidance, not labels and drugs.
The Last Word (Hopefully) On Swine Flu
The saga of H1N1 has entered the next stage. Now that it is clearly apparent, even to the “experts” that there was a gross over reaction, the finger pointing has begun. Yet there is no accountability being shown by those who got it completely wrong at significant cost to the community.
Childrens Health The Winner Of Masterchef
Junior Masterchef shows us that children can be talented cooks.Preparing real meals with fresh ingredients is great for the health of our children and ourselves.
“Saving Lives” Is Not What It May Seem
Saving lives sounds like a great idea.The problem is that the term is meaningless and is used to justify things which otherwise may be opposed.
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.
Childhood Obesity Comes From What Children Eat Not What They Watch
“Experts” prefer their programs to be funded and blame advertising.However the real problem of childhood obesity comes from what children are fed.And who feeds children?
Enjoying A Quiet Drink Is Possible
The vast majority of people are able to use alcohol responsibly so why do governments aim for the lowest common denominator.
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.