There is a very old maxim in medicine, which is first, do no harm. Once upon a time this was fairly easy to comply with, as there was little doctors could actually do. Today many tests and treatments can cause or lead to considerable harm. This does not mean they...
How many of us want to feel that boundless energy again or that excitement for life? How many of us want to keep our minds clear and sharp, to resist illnesses and disease? Who doesn’t want to feel good the rest of his or her life? Inflammation is at the heart...
When a 101-year-old person can make new muscle cells it would be good to know how that happens and what we can learn from it-right? It has long been assumed that aging is a one-way process of decline but what is emerging is that this is not necessarily the case. The...
By Guest Contributor Sally Symonds author of “50 Steps to Lose 50kg . . . And Keep It Off” – the inspirational story of how she halved her weight and doubled her life. If you’re desperate to drop some kilos but can’t bear the idea of giving up...
There are times when change is upon us. Often this is not recognized until later when with hindsight we can easily say,” there were signs of change”. There is certainly change afoot when it comes to food. Within one week there were three signs that I saw in my...