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...

Taking Pills Is Not A Free Lunch

Taking pills when lifestyle changes are what is needed may seem an easy option.There is no free lunch though and drugs can have unexpected side effects.

Wars Are Not The Answer – With Cancer Or Drugs

President, Jimmy Carter told congress in 1977 “Penalties against possession of a drug should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself”.The current war on drugs causes more damage to (mainly young) people than the use of drugs.

Perking Up Winter Skin

Heating and the harsh winter weather can suck the moisture out of your skin, leaving it dry and dull.The good news is your skin need not look dull or flaky or feel drier during the winter months if you follow these 5 easy tips.

Eating Made Easy

Eating has been made harder than need be. Keep it simple with these basic principals.

Spring Clean Your Immune System For Winter

Whilst viruses are present in the environment all year round more cases are seen in winter. If it is raining outside and you are inside a house, you won’t get wet – unless the roof is damaged and leaking. Our protective roof against viruses is our immune system.

Vitamin D Will Help You With Weight Loss

Vitamin D Will Help You With Weight Loss

Just when you thought you had heard all about Vitamin D, more research surfaces with compelling information. Vitamin D is related to so many health concerns like diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, stroke, cancer (including breast cancer), heart disease and…drum roll….weight loss as well!

Life, Work And Masterchef

Happiness comes from doing what we love doing and with people we like spending time with. Sadly in many jobs bureaucracy chokes the lifeblood out of people who strive to do their best but are not interested in meaningless forms.

Make Exercise A Social Activity

I exercise alone. I like it that way. Sometimes my wife works out at the same time as I do, but we don’t talk while we’re sweating. She’s does her thing and I do mine. Maybe you’re different. Maybe for you exercise is easier and more enjoyable if it’s more than just exercise, if you make it an event with friends.