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  For centuries ginger has been used in everyday Eastern cooking as a flavor, but as more research is emerging it is also being viewed as a very potent medicine.   Multiple studies have now shown ginger can be used like a natural antibiotic- killing off bacteria and infections. One particular study showed that inContinue reading “Amazing Ginger”

Earlier this year, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), released results of a new study, which found that by the year 2050, the elevated levels of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere will be significantly effecting crop growth all around the world.   These same crops are great sources of dietary protein, zinc and iron,Continue reading “Harvard warns of CO2 rise, threatening human nutrition”

So it turns out we have a ‘second brain’. Yes, that’s right, a second brain. And no ladies, it’s not where you think most men’s would be.   We do all have what is being termed as a ‘second brain’, and for all of us it is in the same exact spot. It is alsoContinue reading “The sci-fi Second Brain”

It’s thankful Thursday, and I have these 2 men to thank for originally inspiring it a few years ago. I once met and looked after these very charismatic and inspiring doctors- Dr. Patch Adams, who was made famous by the movie of the same name starring Robin Williams, and Australian clown doctor, the late PeterContinue reading “Thankful Thursdays”

  I had an interview a few months ago with wonderful dentist, Dr. Steven Lin from Dental Hub in Sydney, and we spoke on many topics relating to how nutrition, oral health and general health could all influence each other.   We also touched on how cavities can be spread from one person to another,Continue reading “Can We Catch Dental Cavities???”

What is ageing? Can anything slow it down? Ageing is basically defined as a cells gradual decline in function and number of pre-programmed cell divisions until it reaches the point of ‘cell destruction’ and death. Can anything help keep our cells behaving and looking younger? Yes! Let’s look at some anti ageing practices from aroundContinue reading “Anti-Ageing Secrets From Around The World”

  It was the year 1967 in down town Chicago. A revolution in how we eat and the obesity crisis was being born. A cinema owner discovered that he could boost his profits through a simple intervention; popcorn cost him very little but he could charge a lot more by increasing the size of servings.Continue reading “How We Got Fat”

-1 500g jar of pasta sauce -1 tin of chopped tomatoes -1/8 Jap pumpkin finely chopped -2 red onions diced -2 garlic cloves crushed -1/4 cup white wine -1/4 cup finely chopped broccoli -1 stick of celery, with leaves, chopped -4 kalamatta olives, with pip removed -1/4 tsp. oregano -1/4 tsp. marjoram -2 bay leavesContinue reading “Yummy Winter’s Tomato Soup”

 Last week we looked at some common food additives we regularly ingest that have negative side effects. Today let’s look at some of the hidden colours in our foods, many of which are known to be dangerous to our health!   102- Tartazine= Yellow colour. Found in foods, sweets, beverages, medicines and cosmetics. It’s beenContinue reading “What Are These Colours Doing To Me?”

Secrets of Successful People: 1. How to Become More Optimistic EXPECT something wonderful to happen every day. TREAT people as you’d want to be treated. DON’T waste breath fighting about things you can’t change. CONCENTRATE on the job at hand, not the results you seek. ASSUME other people mean well. AVOID depressing people and conversations.Continue reading “Secrets of Successful People”