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...
Are You Just Intolerant?

Are You Just Intolerant?

Or is it an allergy or an autoimmune disease? What difference could it make and is it worth the effort? You know that ad on television for a multinational health fund that encourages people to see their healthier self and the same person being healthy and not healthy?...

Today Show – Detoxing

Today Show – Detoxing

The principal of eating more fruits and vegetables (whole or as juice) and cutting out processed foods is sound. The body can detox itself. You do not need to spend mega dollars on products. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG_toqOvNYk[/youtube]  ...

Make Good On Your Goals

Make Good On Your Goals

At some point or another, probably when you were a lot younger, you were lectured about the importance of keeping promises. Unfortunately, promises are like babies – easy to make but hard to deliver. “I promise to quit smoking”. “I promise to start exercising before...

Words – The Seeds Of Your Future Health And Success

Words – The Seeds Of Your Future Health And Success

Great leaders, such as Martin Luther King, inspired thousands of people. His words in his ‘I had a dream’ speech, were the fuel that powered his vision and created extraordinary change and great success for thousands of people. What you may not realise is that your...

Today Show – Getting The Right Amount Of Sunshine

Today Show – Getting The Right Amount Of Sunshine

Too much sun exposure can lead to skin cancer. Too little can leave us Vitamin D deficient. Treat sunshine with respect but do not be scared of being out in it. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0YkVpZpOeA[/youtube]

10 Motivation Tips To Lose The Last 5kgs

10 Motivation Tips To Lose The Last 5kgs

Everybody talks about how hard it is to lose the last 5 kgs, though it is possible to make it easier! Here are some secret mindset & psychology tips to help you lean up… Tell yourself it’s easy. That old quote from Henry Ford: “If you think you can or you think...

Today Show – Beating Stress

Today Show – Beating Stress

There is much that can stress us. Yet there is much we can do to beat stress. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PL3CVt4l44[/youtube]

Invitation To Get Stupid Accepted

Invitation To Get Stupid Accepted

“Here’s an invitation to the whole wide world From your brother to your sister to your best friends girl Can’t excuse it No excuses Everybody get stupid” This is a catchy song and the chorus gets in your head. The invitation to get stupid seems to have taken hold in...

Today Show – E Cigarettes

Today Show – E Cigarettes

Containing only nicotine ,which is not carcinogenic, e-cigarettes are helpful for those wanting to quit smoking. Yet current regulations make them hard to access. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFSH1G77xl8[/youtube]

Pink Viagra? No It Is Not!

Pink Viagra? No It Is Not!

A company called Sprout pharmaceuticals was bought last week for $US1 billion. Not bad for a company which, according to the New York Times, was created in 2011, has 34 employees and has had $US100 million invested since its inception. The company was formed to...

Today Show – City To Surf

Today Show – City To Surf

If you are running or walking the City to Surf, or doing any running, there are very simple ways to avoid injury. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk7soNQUJMc[/youtube]