Back to the future

Before we get to what’s making a comeback, this is based on a piece in WA Today, and it does apply to Perth. But I’m pretty sure it’s not unique, and that this may be a trend we might be seeing more of. According to a new report, the average Australian spends roughly...

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...
Weight Gain & The Interconnection With Toxic Scents

Weight Gain & The Interconnection With Toxic Scents

There are many tired of the weight-loss rollercoaster and want to learn why they haven’t been successful in the past. So let's touch on a few barriers that prevent us from achieving our goals and how to overcome these barriers. A lax government. We need to put public...

The Modern Day Temperance League

The Modern Day Temperance League

For the record, I enjoy a glass or two of wine with dinner and have enjoyed a glass at social functions. It is even the case that through the course of my existence, I have, on a few (genuinely a few) occasions had a glass or so more than was necessarily ideal. Other...

Does Breakfast Matter?

Does Breakfast Matter?

The notion that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" was a marketing slogan to sell breakfast cereal. It has no scientific basis. What really makes a difference is eating real food. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeNjboyN7zo&feature=youtu.be

What We Can Learn From Tiger Woods’ Masters Win

What We Can Learn From Tiger Woods’ Masters Win

Perhaps one of the signs of getting older is that we worry less about what others think of us. After all one of the things that we are implored to do is accept others, warts and all. The marriage vow of,  “for better or worse” applies to many aspects of life. We can...

Another Spendathon – For What?

Another Spendathon – For What?

Australia recently had a Federal election, where, as usual, health spending featured prominently with both sides promising to spend more. There is little questioning of what it is hoped to achieve or whether proposed spending is based on actual need. When it came to...

Simple Ways To Downsize Toxic Plastic Overload

Simple Ways To Downsize Toxic Plastic Overload

In today’s world, plastics seem to take over our home, our businesses, and our lives because of convenience. Plastics can be found in wallpaper, lamp shades, mini blinds, and flooring, clothes, drinking water, skin care and more. Here are some simple steps to lessen...

Heart Check – Mate!

Heart Check – Mate!

It has not been a good week for big public health. In a massive backdown, the Australian Heart Foundation has pulled a series of advertisements which suggests that people who don’t get a “heart check” don’t love their families. I did not see the TV version but heard...

Are You Putting in the Effort and Not Seeing Results?

Are You Putting in the Effort and Not Seeing Results?

Do you put in a lot of work and effort in your career/business, relationships and life, yet have little to show for it?  Are you getting discouraged with the lack of results your efforts are producing? The Hard Way or the Easy Way? Sometimes we do things the hard way...

Medicalisation Strikes Again

Medicalisation Strikes Again

It was reported earlier this year in the Weekend Australian that over 100,000 Australian children were prescribed antidepressants in 2017/18 - a doubling over the last six years. This should sound alarm bells even though the health department attributed some of the...