More is not always better
There is increasing interest in the over use of medical tests, medications and procedures. There has been a belief that more medicine equals better health. In reality it does not. Whilst we absolutely can and do benefit from the advances medicine has made, too much of...
Rethinking Nicotine
It was a great honour to be invited to give the Michael Russell Oration at GFN 18. The talk is about communicating tobacco harm reduction to different audiences. Ultimately our aim is to reduce the harm from the combustion of tobacco. ...
What A Conflict!
I really feel for anyone caught in the middle of this ideological, physical and emotional conflict. Lets say that for whatever reason you have decided you would like to lose some weight. And, you have decided this for reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with...
The Lived Experience
Sometimes a person with cancer goes into remission and we do not know why. This does not mean it has not occurred. We don’t criticise them or suggest it better they went out of remission. A 2003 BMJ paper systematically reviewed trials of whether parachutes were...
Dealing With Disappointment
How often do you feel disappointed or let down by other people? Are you underachieving on your personal and professional goals and targets? Do you find it easy to bounce back from disappointment or do you stay stuck? Disappointment is an emotion that we feel when...
Do Epidurals Prolong Labour?
This popular question does not have a simple answer as there are different circumstances that need to be considered. First stage labour There is no reason an epidural block should prolong first stage labour. To the contrary epidural can result in a shorter first stage...
5 Tips To Combat Acne
Acne can affect those of all ages and ethnicities; from adolescents and teenagers, to adult onset acne sufferers. The effects can be devastating and treatment options are often confusing and expensive. The treatment of acne needs to take into account the causes and...
How To Reverse Diabetic Skin Conditions
“The CDC reports that as many as 80 million Americans were insulin-resistant, and most don’t pay attention to insulin resistance being a precursor to diabetes.” Insulin resistance can affect all organs in the body including the skin. Making simple changes in your life...
The Confronting Topic Every Parent Should Address
Ensuring the health and safety of your child is an integral part of parenthood – it involves educating your child on all sorts of topics from healthy eating to stranger danger and road safety. When it comes to nurturing your child’s wellbeing most parents do all they...
Back Pain By The Ages
We all suffer with back pain at some point in our lives, but as we age, the causes of this often change. A busy working parent might suffer with pain caused by taking care of children, while someone in older age might struggle to understand how their bodies abilities...
The Benefits Of Kettlebell Training For Women
A common misconception about kettlebell training is that women who lift heavy will bulk up and look more masculine as a result. The truth is that most women simply do not have enough testosterone in their bodies to build as much muscle as men. More importantly, women...
How To Deal With Inflexible People
Do your inflexible colleagues, manager, partner, family or friends frustrate you? Are you annoyed by their rigidity and unwillingness to change? It’s my way or the highway! Most of us know people who want things done their way. They are not open to doing things...