The New Year is off and running. So too are the health resolutions many of us made when we were basking in the after-glow of the Christmas Season and feeling somewhat virtuous about our plans. You know the kinds of things you promise yourself. “This year I will make better food choices. I will Continue Reading
Mind over medicine. Does it work?
“This laxative is quick and powerful”. These were the words my father used to describe a chocolate based purgative he’d been offered by a colleague at work to take home and try. He was so impressed by its action that next morning he headed back into the office hoping more was available. He’d been Continue Reading
Can talking about sickness be bad for your health?
Can talking about sickness be bad for your health? A busy Mum of four I know, believes the answer is yes. She says that she used to spend a lot of time thinking and discussing the latest disease, the current “bug” going around, or which family member was suffering with what. She found that talking Continue Reading