Total Failure

A quotation commonly attributed to Albert Einstein defines insanity as repeating the same thing multiple times while expecting a different outcome. Milton Friedman observed that, every so often, we should examine the results of policies, regardless of the good...

Outcome vs Intention

There is a great quote by the late economist Milton Freriedman. In fact, quite a lot of good quotes from him. I think the man was a um, a genius. But that's beside the point. One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than...

Money Talks

A wise senior colleague told me in the 1990s, when I was involved in some medical committees, “Never stand between your colleagues and a barrel of money.” Maybe that’s a little harsh. I think Paul Keating, when he was Prime Minister, made similar observations about...
Be Ever Questioning

Be Ever Questioning

Some weeks it is really hard to know where to even begin. Just when you think that health policy and the actions of governments have reached their lowest, they out do themselves with even more stupidity. Seriously, I do not understand how this happens and whilst as a...

Cholesterol Myths Exposed

Cholesterol Myths Exposed

Think you know all about cholesterol? Think again. Most of what you have been told is wrong! Here Dr Joe and George discuss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSNuAVvkzf4  

How To Reprogram Your Central Nervous System

How To Reprogram Your Central Nervous System

Research has proven disrupting chemicals that target our central nervous system can upset the communication between our endocrine and metabolic systems and organs including our skin and microbiome. So in order to take care of our central nervous system we must take...

Thinking Outside The Box

Thinking Outside The Box

Recently I had the pleasure of presenting at the Friedman 17 conference on the creep of the nanny state into our lives. Regular readers will know my view on the importance of the individual being responsible for their health. And how much of the advice we get from...

What Is Healthy Minded?

What Is Healthy Minded?

In a new series George Helou and I explore all things health related. In doing so hopefully it demystifes some of the conflicting information out there. If you have a specific topic in mind, that you would like discussed please email us at [email protected] and let us...

7 Proven Steps For Keeping Out Of Negativity

7 Proven Steps For Keeping Out Of Negativity

When we have challenges and setbacks, it’s easy to dwell on the negative aspects. What happened, what went wrong and what didn’t happen? In reality, this only creates more of the same. Everything in life is made up of energy, and energy can only be transformed, or...

Toxins Everywhere

Toxins Everywhere

There is much hype about de-toxing. But is it needed? Is there a simpler way? And what is a toxin? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzzk2F2S5jc George Helou is a life coach, author, educator, motivational speaker and founder of EP7 – Empowered for Purpose in 7 Steps....

We Must Speak About The Unspeakable: Suicide.

We Must Speak About The Unspeakable: Suicide.

Some people may become at risk of suicide after periods of depression or other mental health issues. Others may have thoughts of suicide after a major life trauma. Most people with mental illness never attempt suicide. However, 87 per cent of people who take their own...

Hormones And Us

Hormones And Us

Recently I gave a presentation to a group, which was undertaking a six-week health transformation through changed eating patterns and exercise. It is always great to talk to those who are on the path to improving their health and who are keen to learn more. Of course...