So many people are worried about their weight! It’s either the look, or the health, or the concern about what other people may say about them, or the bullies in school – all the messages from society are that being chubby, overweight, zaftig, or plump is not OK. At the same time, the common foods we find in cheap restaurants, fast food ...

I certainly hope you had a grand time, and that the New Year is a good one for you.  And does your New Year’s resolution include cleansing and detoxing your system?  If so, here are some ideas, from the least complicated to the most committed. 1.    EAT LESS!  If you just overdid it but don’t want to ...

The holidays are coming, and we’re all looking forward to stuffing ourselves with all the special and delicious dishes that mark the season. But what to do with the aftermath of bloat and guilt?  Here are some thoughts. To prevent overeating and stomach aches, the best technique is a very simple one:  CHEW EVERY BITE 25 TIMES OR ...

In July 2005 I went for another scan. I was advised to stop wearing under-wired bras as it was blocking the flow of lymph fluid, by “hot-spots” around the underarm area and under breast area – which showed up clearly on the scans.  Soft bras are much better and don’t restrict the flow.  The scan was fine – ...

I carried on with the diet and supplements. When I had been away at Christmas I ate really well and found that I could still enjoy a lot of good food without feeling that I was “depriving” myself of anything. However, having to watch what I ate all the time did get to me at times. I’m not the kind of person that responds ...

Having researched available dietry/nutritional advice extensively I can say that it is of no wonder whatsoever, that we have an ever increasing, obesity, diabetes, cancer, etc....NHS crippling, health problem!..whilst accepting other contributary factors also, such as life-style choices, emotional problems, man-made toxins, stress, ...

In the early sixties, I got what I eventually recognized as “the blues”.  I had a series of low level jobs, and at times had brief fantasies of sweeping everything off the tables and making a mess.  These feelings surprised me, as they were new.   I associated the feelings with the German expression ...

The blood tests I was told to have every six months to monitor my progress measured two main things, or tumour markers: 1.  The level of telomerase.  Telomerase is an enzyme that helps a cell to self-replicate.  If an increased number of cells have active telomerase, it means that there is some destruction of transformed ...

High blood pressure is considered a “silent epidemic,” as lots of people have it but don’t know it.   The usual treatment is drugs, and there are some dietary suggestions as well, especially cutting down on salt and fat as promoted by Dean Ornish and Nathan Pritikin.  Stress reduction is highly recommended as ...

There seem to be as many diets as sub-optimal mortgages - but which one is the best? The accolade has to go to the low-GI (glycaemic-index) diet because not only does it help you lose weight, it is also great for your health, and may well help you live longer. Every week a new study seems to support the diet, and this week scientists have ...