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...
The Secret Equation That Gets Results

The Secret Equation That Gets Results

With almost three quarters of the year gone, it’s a great time to review your results, re-asses and make any necessary adjustments to your strategies. If you don’t have the results you desire, it might be time to heed the words of Einstein:- ‘We cannot solve our...

Houston – We Have A Problem!

Houston – We Have A Problem!

Much work has been done over the last few years on the dangers of sitting. Whilst claims that sitting is the new smoking are way over blown, it is true that in modern western countries many of us spend too much time being sedentary. The human body is designed to be...

Stay Healthy And Get Outdoors!

Stay Healthy And Get Outdoors!

Summer is almost here in the southern hemisphere, and it’s a great time to head outside and enjoy the long, sunny days and shake of the winter’s laziness in an effort to be healthier. Here are some of the benefits of spending time outdoors and how you can do it. The...

The Wisdom Of Wisdom Tooth Extraction

The Wisdom Of Wisdom Tooth Extraction

I have 4 kids, 3 of whom had their wisdom teeth removed on reaching adulthood on the advice of specialists. I had mine removed in my 30s for some reason and so did my wife. In the US and much of the world this is a billion dollar per year business, with millions of...

Feeling Healthy Is Healthy

Feeling Healthy Is Healthy

Last week I was interviewed about a new report from the Australian Institute of health and welfare. It claimed that whilst 85% of Australian’s self-described as being in good health, that infact many were fooling themselves. This was because 63% were overweight or...

6 Tips For Finding Happiness And Wellbeing

6 Tips For Finding Happiness And Wellbeing

Not everyone would think of happiness as an item on a healthy living checklist, but it absolutely is. Taking care of your mind and spirit is an integral part of living a full, healthy life. If you’re feeling unfulfilled, here are a few tips for finding joy and...

How To Get What You Really Want

How To Get What You Really Want

Are you tired of not having want you want in your career, relationship, health and in life? Do you just miss out on finding love, getting that promotion, pay rise, desired weight, taking that next step in life, etc? Here are the secrets to getting what you really...

Laugh More

Laugh More

Last week saw the passing of comedian Gene Wilder. Although he had not made a movie for some 25 years, he is still regarded as one of the greats of comedy. Movies like Blazing Saddles are classics. When interviewed a few years ago he said that he had stopped making...

Top 10 Foods To Stop Hunger And Cravings For Hours!

Top 10 Foods To Stop Hunger And Cravings For Hours!

How often have you felt your tummy talking, okay shouting to you for hot pizza, crunchy chips, donuts, ice cream, or chocolate? You know, mid-way between breakfast and lunch or between lunch and dinner? It is not a given for you to be hungry or experience cravings...

Get Off Mothers’ Backs!

Get Off Mothers’ Backs!

It is the quintessential motherhood statement to say that it is good for babies to be breast-fed. It is not the purpose of this blog to list the benefits or why we should encourage mothers to breast-feed. We all know this. Plus, virtually all women want to breast-feed...

Delicious Rice Salad

Delicious Rice Salad

You need: 1 1⁄2 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled 1 1⁄2 cups cooked wild rice, cooled 2 ribs celery, chopped small 6 radishes, chopped small 3⁄4 cup currants 1⁄2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped 1⁄2 bunch parsley, chopped Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper,...