Dr Joe Unplugged

Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise, sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways....

It’s Christmas!

If Christmas did not exist it would need to be invented. Perfectly timed at the end of the year, it allows for many people worldwide to celebrate in some way, shape or form. This may be the formal religious celebration or simply a catch up with friends and family....

We Need Our Sleep

Human beings spend more time being asleep than anything else. It is estimated that at the turn of the twentieth century the average American slept nine hours each night. By the turn of the twenty first century this figure has dropped to under eight hours. Lack of...
One Size Does Not Fit All

One Size Does Not Fit All

It is little wonder that people are confused by health messages and the latest discovery. As I have observed before when you are certain that what causes cancer this week was a cure for cancer last week, you are not imagining it. We need medical research as it does...

3 Major Ways You Hold Yourself Back in Life

3 Major Ways You Hold Yourself Back in Life

Are you holding yourself back from making the changes you know you need to make in your life? If you can honestly look yourself in the mirror and say you are happy in your life right now, congratulations, you are among those who are following their dreams and goals. ...

Gaining Independence

Gaining Independence

Living far away from snow fields in a relatively warm climate makes me fascinated by the winter Olympics. Over the years I have been on snow three times and managed to just manage the baby slopes on skis and did slightly better on a snowboard. Knowing how hard it was...

Taking Care Of YOU

Taking Care Of YOU

If you have been looking for a reason to take better care of yourself, consider this article your gateway ticket. What does taking care of ourselves mean? It simply means taking action to promote optimal mental and physical well-being and not waiting until everything...

Restore The Balance

Restore The Balance

Movies apart from, usually, being entertaining, can also get us thinking. Recently I saw the Australian move “Swinging Safari”, a comedy set in the 1970’s. For those who lived through the time it is a real trip down memory lane with so many iconic references to things...

Top 10 Habits That Make You A Happier Less Toxic Person

Top 10 Habits That Make You A Happier Less Toxic Person

1. Daily Meditation - Starting my morning with mediation keeps me grounded, patient, and expands my vision. Meditation reminds me to breathe deeply and include passion in everything I do. Facts =  When you’re grounded, you’ll notice your energy levels naturally...

Lets Start These 6 Things Happening

Lets Start These 6 Things Happening

In January we contemplate what we want to achieve in the upcoming year. New year’s resolutions are great for those who stick to them but many make similar resolutions each year because we didn’t quite achieve last years. What we lack is a plan. For example, “I resolve...

Stop The Distractions

Stop The Distractions

Does your mind easily wander?  Are you driven to distraction?  Do you find it difficult to remain focused and in the moment? Would you like to be more mindful? Emails, social media, internet surfing, fun activities, phone calls, talkers, gossipers, doomsayers,...