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...
Mothers Day
Lets start with one of the few incontrovertible facts that we have on earth. Every single person on this planet has a mother and a father. In the modern era there are many more computations than in the past. Some people may never know their biological mother (if it is...
Dealing With Grief And Loss
Have you recently lost a loved one, a job, a relationship, a friend or a pet? Are you feeling overwhelming sadness, grief, loss, anger, hurt, guilt or other emotions? Do these emotions stop you or hold you back from moving forward and living your life? What are grief...
Diet War Rages
The diet wars between supporters of the status quo (low fat) and supporters of a lower carb, higher fat diet reached a new height last month. South African Professor Tim Noakes, a world renowned doctor and scientist was on trial for, wait for it, putting out a tweet...
The Best Health Strategies To Incorporate Them Into Daily Life
Staying healthy is more than just eating right and getting daily exercise; to truly have a good mind/body/soul balance, there are several things you need to incorporate into your daily routine. It’s easy to apply this way of thinking to other things, such as keeping...
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...
Is Instagram Behind Your Body Image Issues?
It used to be that photoshopped, slimmed, and altered photos belonged only to the world of fashion models – and the billboards and magazines that housed them. However, in the age of the Internet, and especially its trendy buddy, Instagram, everyone has photo altering...
Cholesterol Myths
In a new video series called Health Minded, regular contributor George Helou and I discuss health topics. In this episode we explode some myths about cholesterol. You can subscribe to the channel on you tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSNuAVvkzf4 George...
9 Foods We Should Be Consuming Every Day
Avocados- Good fats are not your enemy. If you’re looking for sustained energy throughout the day, it starts with healthy fats that don’t spike your blood sugar levels and leave you hanging out to dry. Avocados are loaded with fiber and protect against heart disease,...
Three Kilograms
The original concept of public health was to deal with outbreaks of and prevent spread of infectious diseases. This included advice on quarantine, and treatment. Useful advice included sanitation of water and other basic (as would be regarded today) hygiene. The...
Mental Illness In Our Community
We hear a lot about depression in the media – we have had many high profile sportspeople, politicians and musicians disclose their experiences with depression. and as a result many people assume that this is the most common mental illness. Wrong... anxiety disorders...
The “Deplorable” Kitchen Table
Certain things have significance beyond the obvious. One of these is the kitchen table. In a hectic world where many eat in front of screens and eat food, which lacks in nutrition, the kitchen table stands as a sentinel, where people stop the other things they may be...