Avoid drugs, adopt martial arts and allow yourself to cry — Several decades ago, I was fortunate enough to attend a lecture given by a world-renowned psychiatrist on the dangers of doctors prescribing medications to help their patients deal with life’s crises. This psychiatrist gave many examples of people becoming hooked on medications with some extraordinarily bad outcomes. In each case…

Acetaminophen, commonly known as Paracetamol in some countries and Tylenol in others, is an ‘over-the-counter’ pain relief medicine that… — Acetaminophen, commonly known as Paracetamol in some countries and Tylenol in others, is an ‘over-the-counter’ pain relief medicine that at least here in Australia is readily available in supermarkets as well as pharmacies. It is also likely that you can also buy it in your local corner store. So, if…

In 1958 an American researcher called Ancel Keys commenced a huge international research study in which he and his colleagues tried to… — Getting the ‘good oil’ on Olive Oil In 1958 an American researcher called Ancel Keys commenced a huge international research study in which he and his colleagues tried to identify the dietary nutrients that were associated with cardiovascular diseases. His study led to an obsession with cholesterol because the research…

How late in the day can you drink coffee and still sleep normally? — Many years ago, I mentioned to one of my geneticist friends that I had trouble sleeping if I drank coffee or consumed anything else with caffeine after about lunchtime. His interesting reply was that I must be a ‘slow acetylator’. I was impressed but none the wiser. …

Cancer is increasing worldwide. Europe is most affected because of pollution. Learn some simple actions you can take to minimise your risk. — The rate of cancer is increasing dramatically throughout the world. In 2018 (the latest complete statistics), there were 18.1 million new cases worldwide, 9.6 million cancer related deaths and more than 32 million people with ongoing cancer. There are a small number of cancer cases that are caused by rare…

Sanitizing and hand cleaning frenzy — does it work? — Sanitizing and hand cleaning frenzy — does it work? Too much of a good thing? I am not the only one amongst my friends to notice that my hands are becoming dry and irritated from the constant use of hand sanitizers. It is a good sign that I am protecting myself — right? If I sanitize…

Do you feel your energy and spirit rise when the sun shines? Almost everyone feels this — especially after a long winter or rainy period… — Do you feel your energy and spirit rise when the sun shines? Almost everyone feels this — especially after a long winter or rainy period. Our initial response is possibly mostly to do with ambience and our optimism of spending an enjoyable day as it takes eight hours from the…

Genes, Gender and Glutathione — Genes, Gender and Glutathione The world first heard rumors about a new SARS like virus in December 2019. An unpublished Chinese Government document revealed by the world press claims that the first Chinese case was diagnosed on the 17th November but by 20th December there were 60 confirmed cases of the disease now called…