August 14th, 2017921951Last week I saw the “controversial” movie “The Magic Pill” which looks at the role of food in our lives and how what we eat might influence our health. It is accepted that 75% of the disease burden in western societies are lifestyle related. This is a function of many factors including diet.
In the film people change their...
June 26th, 20170873It has become the default position to complain about how badly off we are. It is almost a competition to see who can be the biggest victim. No one will state that life in Australia is not too bad. WA Today Columnist Richard Glover noted last year, “No one wants to mumble this sunny truth because it’s so much easier to pander to the...
May 22nd, 201701102There is much hype about de-toxing. But is it needed? Is there a simpler way? And what is a toxin?
Dr Joe Kosterich MBBS is an author, speaker, media presenter and health industry consultant, who wants you to be healthy and get the most out of life. Dr Joe also gives practical, motivational health talks for...
February 13th, 201701209In the movie Jerry Maguire there is famous line from the main character who yells “show me the money”. Following the money will usually explain much of what may on the surface appear to be nonsense.
It also works in reverse. Looking where the money is going to can be a pointer to what is about to happen. Reinsurance giant Swiss Re...
November 15th, 201601161The Times newspaper in Britain, has apologized to five scientists over articles that suggesting research they did into e-cigarettes was funded by tobacco companies. According to the Guardian the five had intended to sue the paper. It quoted one of the five, David Nutt saying, “The battle to reduce harm from tobacco is gradually being...
September 19th, 201601255Last week I was interviewed about a new report from the Australian Institute of health and welfare. It claimed that whilst 85% of Australian’s self-described as being in good health, that infact many were fooling themselves. This was because 63% were overweight or obese and that 50% didn’t get the “right” amount of fruits and...
August 1st, 201601261Over the last month or so we have seen tragedies in the world. Connectivity brings them into our lives the instant they occur. Decades ago news of an event in Europe may take days to reach other parts of the world. Go back further and it was unlikely you would ever hear of events that were outside your immediate vicinity.
It is...
July 18th, 201601343A couple of weekends back it was raining so, instead of going for a run I used the exercise bike. One bonus (some may disagree) of this is that you can watch TV whilst exercising. Food shows are something that I find fun to watch and Rick Stein is one of my favourite “celebrity chefs”.
So whilst I was pedalling away to nowhere...
July 8th, 201601235
The busier I get, the more I turn to meals that are fast and full of nutrients, vitamins, proteins and healthy fats. Nourish your insides and you’ll be able to work longer, harder and happier!
These meals must be easy to throw together fast – no fancy chopping or cooking techniques required! The messier, the tastier! The...
June 27th, 201601451Once upon a time personal responsibility was seen as important. Society felt the role of the individual was to live their lives as best they could. Hardship, at times, was accepted as a part of that life. Heroes were those who persevered through finding ways to deal with adversity. Self-reliance was a positive trait. Those needing help...
