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...
Today Show – “E” – Diseases

Today Show – “E” – Diseases

  Modern technology can make our lives easier. But it still needs to be used sensibly. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7Kme1I5Qc[/youtube]

Babies With Reflux

Babies With Reflux

Oh, if only they could talk, of course I mean babies. Particularly those who suffer from reflux and as a new or seasoned parent you feel hopeless in what you can do. You Google the symptoms, seek support through family and friends or ask your maternal experts to save...

Talking Crap

Talking Crap

People who know me may say that I often talk a word that rhymes with grit … while I could be offended, it could be said that it is also very true. While we may knock a quite well know UK health “guru” that takes an unusually keen interest in the topic and seems to...

Today Show – Coffee And Butter

Today Show – Coffee And Butter

Ignore the latest news story about which food causes or stops cancer. Eat sensibly and enjoy your food. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loTos7uKbuk[/youtube]

Today Show – Coffee And Butter

Today Show – Coffee And Butter

Ignore the latest news story about which food causes or stops cancer. Eat sensibly and enjoy your food. This article was first published on www.drjoetoday.com

Paleo – Sorting Fact From Hysteria

Paleo – Sorting Fact From Hysteria

  Science is supposed to be the antithesis of faith. The idea is that science is based on provable concepts whereas faith is a belief in something whether or not it can be proved. In the real world this difference is nowhere near as great as it is cracked up to...

The Top 8 Foods That Blast Fat

The Top 8 Foods That Blast Fat

  If you have found it a challenge to figure out which foods to add to your grocery list for effective fat burn, you are not alone.  Yes, there is a plethora of food out there, but which ones are most effective in helping to shed pounds?  There are many foods...