Medicare or Veterinary Care

Oct 3, 2011 | Health

Has anyone noticed that veterinarians, who compete in a marketplace, are a good deal more efficient and cheaper than the socialised human healthcare system, which is spiralling out of control? Note the following story: I was just at the veterinarian’s office... read more

Maca Energy

Aug 22, 2011 | Health

Maca is a potent herb that grows naturally in Peru’s Junin plateau. Maca was considered sacred by the Incas. It is known to increase energy levels, balance hormones, stimulate metabolic functions and perform as an aphrodisiac. Maca is an adaptogen, and as such... read more

Just Say No To (Pharmaceutical) Drugs

Aug 14, 2011 | Health

Sometimes a story comes along that is so outrageous I have to comment. On August 17, 2010, at the 105th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association in Atlanta, Dr. Donald Light presented his research in a paper titled  “Pharmaceuticals: A... read more

Coconut Oil and Alzheimer’s

Jul 28, 2011 | Coconut Oil

For decades, coconut oil was considered a “dangerous” saturated oil by the margarine promoters who set out to demonize butter. We know that ended in tears when it finally came out that the trans fats in margarine proved to be much more dangerous than any... read more

Sprouts: An Ideal Preparedness Food

Jul 28, 2011 | Health

Preparedness just makes good sense. The question isn’t whether or not to be prepared – it’s what to be prepared for. Earthquakes, nuclear accidents, tsunamis, power outages and petrol shortages can all occur with no notice. Food shortages could... read more

Pilates and Your Health

Jul 28, 2011 | Health

Pilates is an exercise system developed by Joseph Pilates to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve overall health. Exercises are performed on a mat and on specially designed equipment. The Pilates system includes exercises for every part of the body and... read more

Coconut Oil and the Common Cold

Jul 28, 2011 | Coconut Oil

Coconut oil contains a fatty acid called lauric acid, which has anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also has anti-viral properties, which make it perfect for fighting winter colds. Studies have shown that coconut oil can bolster a... read more

Will You Be Labelled “Mentally Ill”?

Jul 28, 2011 | The World

Do you question authority? Fail to accept conventional wisdom? Lose your temper when you hear a politician make a promise that you know he or she won’t keep? If so, you may be mentally ill, according to the most recent revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical... read more

Gluten Glues Up My Guts

Jul 28, 2011 | Health

I’ve avoided cooked wheat for years, but sprouted grains don’t seem to bother me. Then, the other day in a grocery, I sampled a strawberry shortcake. The amount of cake was about a teaspoon…well maybe two teaspoons, because I had two. In truth, I... read more

Rules to live by

Jul 27, 2011 | Self-Improvement

01 Get and stay out of your comfort zone. I believe that not much happens of any significance when we’re in our comfort zone. I hear people say, “But I’m concerned about security.” My response to that is simple: “Security is for... read more