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...
Fats are OK – It is finally official

Fats are OK – It is finally official

Completely removing the recommendation to limit fats in the diet is, you would think, big news. It is funny how significant health news sometimes does not get covered. This happens mainly when it goes against current orthodoxy push health authorities or if it lacks a...

Sip On Soup This Winter

Sip On Soup This Winter

As we discussed in our last blog post, 70% of our immune system is in our gut, so to reduce the frequency, duration and severity of winter’s nasty cold and flu viruses, it is important to foster good gut health. A great way that you can heal your gut and strengthen...

Today Show – Mens Health

Today Show – Mens Health

Mens health can be improved with some very simple changes in lifestyle. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw6-ay1xbQ8[/youtube]

Sex, Breasts and Burgers

Sex, Breasts and Burgers

Research on mammography, an application for a new hamburger outlet and female “Viagra” would seem to have little in common but surprisingly there is a common theme. A recent review of mammography screening was reported as confirming it as a “life saving” screening...