Why We’ll Never Have a Sugar Tax in Australia
Source: ABC Sugar Tax vs. Big Business: Who Really Wins the Political Battle? Australia markets itself as a liberal democracy committed to the principles of equality and fairness. But in practice, those with clout or money or both can influence public policy in a way other members of the public cannot. Take the tax being […]
Does Vinegar Really Kill Germs?
Incomes have been pretty much stagnant for years. Meanwhile the price of just about everything goes up around us. Is it any wonder we’re all looking for ways to rein in unnecessary expenditure. Take household cleaners as an example… Generic white vinegar costs $0.25 cents per litre. In comparison, Earth Choice brand multi-purpose cleaner is […]
Ladies! Your Vaginal Scent Is Who You Are…
Vaginal perfumes, douches, scented panty liners, cucumber washes and now vaginal steaming? Really? I mean REALLY? Ladies, do you really want to rid yourself of the very essence that makes you YOU? That scent is uniquely yours. It is everything you are from your genes to what you eat and drink to who you sleep […]
Is the War on Marijuana Politics Rather Than Science?
President Trump’s attorney general, Jeff Sessions, wants to crack down on states that have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. This is a bone-headed, regressive move that I predict will backfire. We have an opioid addiction crisis killing thousands of people in this country every year. That crisis is fueled by a pharmaceutical industry […]
Light Pollution Is Affecting Your Health!
The comprehensive World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness has appeared in Science Advances. Written by a group of distinguished scientists lead by Italian Fabio Falchi, it is a noteworthy accomplishment. The first atlas appeared in 2001, but was based on a less precise satellite measurement system. This latest atlas provides far more clarity. Light […]
Trees, the Environment and the Simple Art of Breathing
I live on the edge of suburbia. When I came here, it was literally where the suburbs transformed to farms and forest. Our home is, or more correctly was, located in a transition zone of small acreage. In fact, the zoning is classified as ‘Parkland Living’ – an area that rejoiced in native flora and […]
You Don’t Die From a Snakebite… You Die From a Lack of Treatment!
Think Australia. Think animal. Most of us would immediately visualize a kangaroo, wallaby, koala are even those cute living bulldozers called wombats. After all, the continent is famous for it’s unique marsupials. But Australia is just as well known for it’s significant numbers of dangerous animals including the world’s most venomous snakes! In fact, 21 […]
Do We Really Need to Clear out Our Skin Pores?
In common with many teenagers, I faced the anguish and insecurities of acne and blackheads. I rubbed and scrubbed, scraped and squeezed, all to no avail. In fact, I made it worse and can still see some of the scarring that resulted from my futile attempts to have blemish-free skin. Then there was the expense… […]
Robotic Surgeon Offers Hope for Prostate Cancer Patients
Are you willing to go under the knife with a robotic surgeon? A machine, a scalpel and your body? It’s happening and it’s generating amazing results. A robotic surgeon in a public New South Wales (Australia) hospital has been successfully operating on prostate cancer patients. “Big deal” i hear you say, “doctors have been doing […]
Listen Up! Your Waist is Talking to You
“My waist has grown so big I can barely see my toes when I look down.” I hear this so often from friends, family, and even strangers. But just because everyone’s waists are expanding doesn’t mean yours should, too. True, several factors may play a part – genetics, hormones, aging and lifestyle. Once you hit […]