Last Battle Soon To Be Won
Last week a major report released by the UK based Public Health Collaboration made the front page of British papers. It stated something, which lone voices (including mine) have been saying for many years. That is that, eating a low fat diet is not healthy. In fact a...
10 Ways To Prevent Or Manage Diabetes
There are currently over 1.7 million people living with diabetes in Australia and for every four people diagnosed another doesn’t even know they have it. Diabetes is a growing epidemic in Australia and worldwide it is increasing at a faster rate than any other chronic...
Herbed Flax Crackers
Did you know you have two brains in your body!? There's a "second brain" in your stomach that influences your mood, what you eat, even decisions you make every single day! So it’s pretty important you take care of your second brain by eating lots of nourishing, real,...
Teens And Anxiety
A “gym” for mental health is helping teens with self-esteem and confidence. In the story I am interviewed about how teenage girls in particular can be helped without medications or going down the medical path. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3UTckRfKE8
More Medicine Does Not Equal Better Health
A report from the BMJ recently claimed that medical error or misadventure was the third largest cause of death in the USA. The annual figure, estimated at 251,000, was greater than deaths from respiratory disease, stroke and accidents. The key word is estimated....
Research – Is It The Truth Or A Distortion Of The Truth
This study may shock you. Dr John Ioannidis, a professor of medicine at Stanford University, published a paper a few years ago showing that almost 50% of research studies are either entirely wrong because they can’t be reproduced, or are exaggerated. On almost every...
Curried Zucchini Soup
You need: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons curry powder 1/2 cup of small white beans, soaked 1 small sweet potato, skinned and coarsely chopped 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth 6 medium zucchini, ends...
The Mental Health Paradox
We live in a time of paradox. In the western world (indeed in almost all countries) life expectancy is increasing. Historically people had to worry about not having enough to eat and having shelter. In western countries, for the vast majority of people these are not...
5 Tips For Holding Your Child Without Restraint
If you have been following my series on childhood injections you will be aware of my aversion to holding kids down when they are getting a medical procedure. The alternative is really simple! Holding for comfort rather than restraint. Comfort holds are more gentle on...
Shiitake Bacon/Crispy Mushrooms
Whatever you decide to call this treat, I think you’ll agree shiitake mushrooms are never a bad idea – especially when they’re made into crispy, salty little snacks that work so well in salads, side dishes and as crunchy little gluten free toppings for soups. In terms...
Death And Taxes
Words that can mean different things to different people are much loved by the political and chattering classes. It enables them to say something without having to actually define what they are saying. Terms like “fair” and “saving lives” are bandied about with not...
So You Can Get Back To Business
Computers, cell phones, and tablets all have their place in my life. The task feature in Outlook helps to remind me to turn in my timecard, run monthly reports and complete other routine tasks. SmartSheet, a project management tool, allows tracking of project...