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...

You Are Worth It! A Guide To Healthy Self Esteem

A healthy self-esteem is a starting point for a happy life. Unfortunately, when you lack self-esteem, you also lack the ability to reach your true potential. Why? Because your thoughts are truly powerful!

It all starts with your beliefs.

Give Nurses Some Credit

Nursing involves human interaction which can not be second guessed by faceless bureaucrats in health departments

Your 5 Quick No-Fail Action Steps to Exercise Success – The SMART Program

Most of us start an exercise program and soon give-up. Why? If I told you there was a blueprint, a map, that told you everything you must do in order to be successful in your exercise endeavors, would you want to learn about it? The program I’ve created is called the S.M.A.R.T Program. These five actions will literally create fitness success in your life.

Is The Flu Shot Actually Useful ?

Each year there is a push for people to be vaccinated against the flu.Last year there were major complications in children. Yet we do not really know if the flu shot is of any use to the vast majority of people.

Pilates Body And Mind

Pilates is great for the health of mind and body. Learn more about Pilates from an expert in the field.

Watch Out For Environmental Oestrogens

There are a number of reasons why average breast size is increasing one of which is increased exposure to oestrogen. The presence of oestogens in the environment is widespread and can be hidden.