The Big Pharmaceutical Short
In the movie The Big Short a small number of fund managers “bet” against the mortgage market prior to the GFC. Rather than rely on brokers recommendations, rating agencies or government endorsement, they first hand viewed the properties and spoke to borrowers. This...
What Is Your Code?
I’m a planner, goal setter, and vision board creator so when someone asked me if I had a manifesto, the fact I didn’t took me by surprise. Nor did I really even know what one was. I immediately Goggled manifesto and couldn’t understand why I needed one. As I surfed...
Real Food Does Not Need An Elephant Stamp!
Long after its use by date the heart foundation tick is being retired. The star rating system replacing it is no better. Both are mired in the belief that fat in the diet is bad and that high carbohydrate intake is good. Real food does not have a label and is not in...
Today Show – Fatigue
Many of us feel tired. In addition to getting enough sleep,simple things can give you a feeling of more energy. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Rk9dcDfHs[/youtube]
Let’s Be Honest
When I say the word self-care the first thought, for most, is self-indulgence or selfishness. Yes, they all start with self and that is where the similarity ends. The cost of healthcare is rising exponentially. In fact it has risen greater than the cost of living for...
What if it’s not the gluten that is causing your gut trouble?
For years now, I’ve heard anecdotal stories of patients with food intolerance issues – specifically gluten and wheat intolerances – finding that when travelling in Europe, they did not experience the same problems as at home in Australia. Their joy was palatable....
It’s Only Your Life…
Today I’m going to let you in on a little secret…it’s not hard to get and stay fit. It’s not about hard work and deprivation. It’s all about boundaries. Let me explain… When you were a child your parents set boundaries around you. They were the authority on what was...
Fix The Cigarette Lighter
Recently there was a screening of one of my favourite movies of all times – The Blues Brothers. Whilst I have seen it many times on DVD (and am fortunate to have a directors cut edition with a few extra scenes) it was great to see it on the big screen again after some...
Today Show – A Beer Is OK
Claims that beer is low in sugar are correct but meaningless. But there is nothing wrong about enjoying a beer. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBiC50IpCIY[/youtube]
Do You Remember “The Incredible Shrinking Man?”
That movie, in a way, is a metaphor for life. Once we reach adulthood, we start a slow but hopefully long decline. Our bodies shrink and ultimately die––“Ashes to ashes, dust to dust”. That is reality and we can’t change it other than living our lives to the fullest....
Low Fat Lie – one big diet cover up!
Hard on the heels of the bacon and red meat causes cancer scare scientists in the UK have found that cooking with vegetable oils like sunflower oil releases toxic chemicals called aldehydes which increase the risk of cancer, heart disease and dementia. The healthiest...
No Time To Workout?
The number one reason why you don’t exercise is that you don’t have time. At least that’s what you tell yourself. I know we are all busy. Between getting to and from work, balancing responsibilities and having time for yourself, there’s little left over for workouts....