Keeping Your Brain Young
I recently saw a 62 year old woman in my medical practice who had suffered several minor strokes over the last 3 months. These strokes caused some weakness and clumsiness [...]
Remedies for Constipation
The normal frequency of bowel actions varies greatly between people. Ideally you should have from one to three bowel actions daily. They should be a brownish colour, be soft and [...]
Beware of acetaminophen (paracetamol) use in children
The leading cause of liver failure in children in the developed world is the use of excess doses of paracetamol. In some countries, including the USA, paracetamol is known under [...]
Body Types and Weight Problems
Although I wrote the book titled The Body Shaping Diet in the late 1980s, I am continually reminded just how important it is to know your Body Type. Recently I [...]
Menopause – Can Be A Rough Ride!
Some women experience a big deterioration in their wellbeing when they pass through menopause whilst other women seem to sail through it with calm waters. This is somewhat mysterious and [...]
Brown and Golden Flaxseed
Perhaps you love Flaxseeds for their strong mucilaginous fibre content. Its this type of fibre which helps to delay gastric emptying, increasing elimination of cholesterol- whilst improving intestinal absorption of [...]
Your Tongue Tells Tales
Studying the intricate characteristics of the tongue is a practice originating in traditional Chinese medicine. It provides the practitioner with vital information about how well certain systems of the body [...]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
This is a common hormonal imbalance in young women and is more common before having children. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can manifest in different forms – Irregular and infrequent menstrual bleeding [...]
Chicken Leek and Garlic Soup
Why is chicken soup superior to all the things we have, even more relaxing than Tylenol? It is because chicken soup has a natural ingredient which feeds, repairs, and calms [...]
High Blood Pressure
I see quite a few middle aged people with high blood pressure (hypertension) and in a significant percentage of these people they do not get adequate control of their blood [...]