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...

Taking Pills Is Not A Free Lunch

Taking pills when lifestyle changes are what is needed may seem an easy option.There is no free lunch though and drugs can have unexpected side effects.

Wars Are Not The Answer – With Cancer Or Drugs

President, Jimmy Carter told congress in 1977 “Penalties against possession of a drug should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself”.The current war on drugs causes more damage to (mainly young) people than the use of drugs.

Perking Up Winter Skin

Heating and the harsh winter weather can suck the moisture out of your skin, leaving it dry and dull.The good news is your skin need not look dull or flaky or feel drier during the winter months if you follow these 5 easy tips.

Eating Made Easy

Eating has been made harder than need be. Keep it simple with these basic principals.

Spring Clean Your Immune System For Winter

Whilst viruses are present in the environment all year round more cases are seen in winter. If it is raining outside and you are inside a house, you won’t get wet – unless the roof is damaged and leaking. Our protective roof against viruses is our immune system.

Vitamin D Will Help You With Weight Loss

Vitamin D Will Help You With Weight Loss

Just when you thought you had heard all about Vitamin D, more research surfaces with compelling information. Vitamin D is related to so many health concerns like diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, stroke, cancer (including breast cancer), heart disease and…drum roll….weight loss as well!

Life, Work And Masterchef

Happiness comes from doing what we love doing and with people we like spending time with. Sadly in many jobs bureaucracy chokes the lifeblood out of people who strive to do their best but are not interested in meaningless forms.

Make Exercise A Social Activity

I exercise alone. I like it that way. Sometimes my wife works out at the same time as I do, but we don’t talk while we’re sweating. She’s does her thing and I do mine. Maybe you’re different. Maybe for you exercise is easier and more enjoyable if it’s more than just exercise, if you make it an event with friends.

Treat Animals Humanely And Humans Fairly

Humans as natural omnivores eat both plants and animals and this has been the case for thousands of years. It is no more wrong for a human to eat meat or fish than for lions or sharks to do so.However, the way farm animals are treated matters.