A recent TV Program has again raised the issue of a sugar tax. All the usual public health suspects were of course in favour. They also bemoaned the influence of industry whilst complaining that they themselves do not get enough funding and lack clout. It is difficult...
There is a great quote by Milton Friedman which says “One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results”. The same can be said of medical interventions. We are constantly told of the crisis in mental health and...
In 2015, I wrote “It is amazing that anyone is left alive and that life expectancy continues to increase. Some 984 substances have been categorized by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (a WHO subsidiary), in order of carcinogenicity. Only one was found...
1. Broccoli, cauliflower, and red cabbage These all shine with nutrient rich shades of color, containing countless overall benefits. The key to consuming all the various vitamins and nutrients you need is found in rich, vibrant, colorful whole foods! These vegetables...
Modern life can be hectic and intense; many of us juggle many different responsibilities and challenges daily. We’re now more aware than ever that stress doesn’t just make us feel miserable, it can also make us feel pretty physically unwell. Many of us...
In the Orwell classic Animal farm there was a binary notion that the animals lived by – “four legs good, two legs bad”. This eventually morphed into “four legs good, two legs better” as the pigs who became the lead animals began walking on two legs like the evil...
