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...
Freedom To Eat The “Wrong” Thing

Freedom To Eat The “Wrong” Thing

Some people will make what others may view as “bad” choices. That is their right and whether I agree with them or not is immaterial. It is not my business.

Chill Out – It Is Good For Your Health

Chill Out – It Is Good For Your Health

The most underrated aspect of health is relaxation. Sleep is starting to be better understood. Lack of sleep contributes to the development of conditions like high blood pressure diabetes and depression. Relaxation is the time when we are not “doing” stuff whilst we...

A Glass Of Wine Is OK

A Glass Of Wine Is OK

With virtually all matters of health there is usually a right amount. Too little or too much is a problem.

Get Off Your See-Saw

Get Off Your See-Saw

Back when I was a kid I used to go on the see-saw (aka: teeter-totter). It was fun to play like that. That was until the big kid sat on it and I was stuck in the air.

No Sweeteners

No Sweeteners

There is a tendency for things in health to be made far more complicated than they need to be. Coupled with this is the tendency to look for answers in just about every place but the one where it lies. Rather than ask which sweeteners to use, (there is a “battle”...

It’s The Sugar, Stupid

It’s The Sugar, Stupid

I have contended that the push for low fat diets over the last 30 years has coincided with a rise in obesity and diabetes.