Dr Joe Unplugged

Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise, sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways....

It’s Christmas!

If Christmas did not exist it would need to be invented. Perfectly timed at the end of the year, it allows for many people worldwide to celebrate in some way, shape or form. This may be the formal religious celebration or simply a catch up with friends and family....

We Need Our Sleep

Human beings spend more time being asleep than anything else. It is estimated that at the turn of the twentieth century the average American slept nine hours each night. By the turn of the twenty first century this figure has dropped to under eight hours. Lack of...

Doing Nothing In Particular

Last Sunday I decided to have a genuine slow day. I didn’t even check the emails although I will confess to posting a few tweets and looking at facebook.

How To Live In The Now

When most people are asked, “Are you living in the now?” they usually answer by saying I try to. Most people try to, but their past keeps bringing them back to a place that they really don’t want to go.

Time To Be Accountable

Time To Be Accountable

For too long excuses have been made for bad behavior. . It is time for people to be held accountable for decisions and the actions they take.

Sexy Abs Are Made In The Kitchen

Sexy Abs Are Made In The Kitchen

Sexy abs are more than just good looks. A strong, toned core represents good health, proper nutrition and fitness prowess.
And contrary to common believe, sexy abs are not made in the gym.

The Emperors New Clothes – Peer Reviewed

The Emperors New Clothes – Peer Reviewed

One of my favourite parables is that of the Emperors New Clothes. Written in the 1800’s by Hans Christian Andersen, it has never been more apt than today. We are incessantly told that only “wise” people know what is best for us. Anyone who is not sufficiently educated is not supposed to have an opinion.

The Top Seven Ways To Develop Excellence In Your Life

The Top Seven Ways To Develop Excellence In Your Life

No one can be perfect, but each person can be excellent. They can be their most excellent self. In each field of endeavor, there are many ways to develop excellence. Getting to mastery should be a goal of becoming excellent in whatever you do

What Do I Do Next?

What Do I Do Next?

There are connections between wealth and health. It is not a straight line, which says the richer you are the healthier you will be. The late Kerry Packer was for many years Australia’s richest man and yet had a number of serious health issues and ultimately died at...

The Resistance To Change And Healing In Us All

The Resistance To Change And Healing In Us All

Inside each one of us lies images and worldviews, which filter and reshape the “out there” world into our own personal versions of reality. Importantly it is emotions that drive core beliefs rather than rational logic or information.

Reflections On Love And Respect

Reflections On Love And Respect

Love connects us at our foundations – opens us to a full exchange of the best we have to offer each other. Love facilitates selfless states where we become a part of a greater connection and cause – a belonging that is so strong, it melts fear.