Why is Health Such a Low Priority?
Something only rarely addressed during the acrimonious debate on medical care is why we take such poor care of our health. Many of us in the developed world eat too much, smoke too much, and/or drink too much. Combine that with a tendency to sleep and exercise too... read more
Weight Loss? You Could Lose 10 kg in 5 Days
Yes, it’s possible. A Sydney man (105 kg) did lose 10 kg in 5 days at Hippocrates Health Centre in 2002. How? He had ONLY watermelon juice, water, wheatgrass juice and rejuvelac for 5 days. In addition, he gave himself water enemas twice daily. Before you embark... read more
Sunshine and the Immune System
Getting more sun may directly boost your body’s ability to fight disease, according to a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and published in the journal Nature Immunology. In laboratory tests, researchers... read more
Trusting Your Intuition
I had a feeling that something weird was happening. I couldn’t figure out why. Nothing specific was out of the ordinary, or even the slightest bit untoward. But something in that instant message gave me the creeps, even if I trusted the source. I logged off as... read more