A while back I was asked to help judge a Chili eating contest. This was timed to coincide with the annual chilli festival. Chillies trace their origins back 7500 years. Previously regarded as the domain of eccentrics Mexicans and Thais it is only recently that many...
Time management is undergoing a sea change. It is becoming attention management. By being mindful about what we are thinking, we can get more done in less time. Here’s how. Tip 1: Breathing Mindfully The life expectancy of a giant tortoise is around 140 years and an...
It is winter in the southern hemisphere. Whilst viruses are present in the environment all year round more cases are seen in winter. Some people rarely get viral illnesses and others are frequently sick. Equal exposure to viruses does not mean equal numbers or...
Being able to reach and easily maintain a healthy weight is a goal for many of us. But at what cost do we try to achieve our goal? Being “well” means different things to different people but generally we consider ourselves to be well when we are balanced:...
Our digestive system is the most important system in our bodies. We don’t tend to realize the importance of proper digestion until we begin experiencing problems. When it’s working properly, it takes the food we consume and produces all the ingredients our bodies need...
Here is something that might surprise you. Eating some chocolate is good for you. And Easter is the time when our love of chocolate can really be indulged a bit. Chocolate is universal. It is said that nine out of ten people say they like chocolate and the tenth is...