Perfectly Poached Pears
You need: 1 firm, not overripe pear (1 pear = 1 serving) Spices! This is where you can get a little creative if you know your way around the spice cabinet. If not, no worries! Grab some cloves, star anise and juniper berries to soak and flavour your pear Cinnamon...
The End Of Certainty
There is an old adage which says never let the facts get in the way of a good story. You might think that a scientific pursuit such as medicine would be immune to this type of approach. A large number of medical studies never have their results verified by a...
Good Vibrations
When I think of vibrating I think of those old fashion vibration machines they had for weight loss. Those fat vibration machines are funny to think about but of course this isn’t the kind of vibrations I am referring to. It is our body’s natural vibrations that are...
Beet Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
You need: 1 bunch Swiss chard, stemmed and thinly sliced 3 beets, roasted and chopped 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced 4 ounces chevre goat cheese ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped Dressing – Balsamic Vinaigrette ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1...
The Truth Will Prevail
Last month I wrote about the heat wave in Perth where we had a few days of temperatures over 40oC (104F). It reminded me of the heat waves we used to get when I was a child. Yet one thing had changed. It was no longer a heat wave but a “deadly” heat wave. The doom and...
It’s Time To Break Up With Our Chairs
The average Australian now sits for more than nine hours a day – that’s longer than most of us sleep! Think about the number of hours each day you spend sitting. How do you get to work? How long do you spend in front of a computer? What do you do in the evening to...
Chickpea Basil Dip
Makes: 2.5 cups. (dairy/gluten/egg/sugar free) Store any extra dip in an air-tight container for up to 1 week in the fridge. You need: 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 10 mins in advance (this activates a compound called...
Being Human Is Not A Medical Condition
If you hit your thumb with a hammer it hurts and you may scream out. Sounds obvious enough. The reaction, to cry out or curse, is a normal response to what has happened. Nobody would think that this was due to some form of illness. Someone who gets excited by winning...
Quickly Boost Your Confidence
Are you lacking confidence in interviews, social situations or in relationships? Have you lost your confidence and wish you could regain it? Would you like more confidence to take action towards living a healthier and happier life? Confidence is a positive emotion,...
Today Show – Statins
The benefits of statin medications have been over sold and the risks ignored. "Experts" continue to sprout the "party line" though. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UrlZFtuf4g[/youtube]
Perfect Picnic Salsa
Servings: as a side dish, this can feed up to 5-6 people. You need: 6 tomatoes, chopped into medium pieces 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 seeded and minced jalapeno (OPTIONAL – use only if you like spicy salsa!) 1 green bell pepper/capsicum, chopped small 1/2 red...
Vintage Signs And Non–Compliance
Lets start with some statements of the obvious. Firstly smoking is bad for your health. Second, you cannot purchase a product that is not in existence. And if a product is no longer made, it cannot be “advertised” because you cannot buy it. Last week saw just how far...