Who Will Think Of The Children?
All actions have consequences. Sometimes these are immediate and sometimes the effects are not seen for a period of time. For example, you can plant an apple seed today and it will take years before there are apples on the tree that you can eat. Similarly, childcare...
An Unnecessary Lose-Lose
It is the nature of life that mistakes happen. Smart teachers in life will frame error as inevitable and a valuable learning experience. Others can become so fearful of 'getting it wrong' that they get almost paralyzed by indecision. This principle also applies in...
Purpose – The Eighth Pillar of Health
Human behavior and society have evolved significantly over the last 2000 years, yet it is interesting to reflect on how little humans have actually changed. On the surface, we have modern accommodation, transport, and communication technology far beyond what could...
The Lion Is Out And About
The truth about COVID-19 origins remains a topic of intense discussion and debate. Augustine of Hippo, who lived in the 4th century, said, “The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.” Recent events show that nearly 1700...
Is It Really About Health Of The Public?
The truth about low-fat diets becomes evident when looking at the striking differences in society from the 1970s to today. Those old enough to remember that era will recall how people looked different, and those too young can see the changes in pictures of groups from...
The Year Closes
The impact of Covid 19 has made it hard to believe that another year is about to end. Those who lived through the past few years can reflect on how drastically life changed. Almost everyone you talk to, regardless of age, seems to wonder where the time has gone. Aside...
The Question
The term gaslighting is a colloquialism, loosely defined as manipulating someone to make them question their own reality. The term apparently derives from the title of the 1944 film Gaslight, though the term did not gain popular currency in English until the...
The Power Is In Our Hands
The pillars of health—genetics, lifestyle choices, and overall well-being—are often key to longevity. Last month saw the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at age 96. For many (myself included), she was on the throne before we were born and is the only British monarch we...
Human Connection
Human connection is at the heart of this experience, where voices unite in harmony, transforming a simple breakfast into a moment of shared joy and celebration. Imagine sitting at a table where there is a breakfast buffet. It is already a pleasant and relaxed...
Humans Are Complex Beings
The chemical imbalance theory highlights a tendency in Western medicine to adopt a reductionist approach, where conditions are often attributed to a single cause and treated with a singular solution, typically a pharmaceutical agent. This mirrors the adage that to a...
Breaking It Down
Learning from failure is a powerful concept I reflected on during a talk by Ant Middleton, the former SAS officer who gained fame through SAS - Who Dares Wins and SAS Australia. Regular readers will recall my interest in the incredible potential of the human spirit...
Making A Real Difference
Even before Covid, mental health issues were on the rise accompanied by significant increases in spending and the use of medications. Despite this, the problems continued to increase. The advent of lockdowns in response to Covid has made the situation worse, in...