General health tips
Medical research during 1940 documented cancer cells’ preference for sugar. To allow sugar to enter, cells have insulin receptors. Cancer cells have up to 16 times more insulin receptors than healthy cells. However, it took until 1997 for this concept to be incorporated into cancer care in the United States. It is not yet used in … Read more
The Australian CSIRO has developed a strain of genetically modified wheat which can switch off human genes. The effects of genetic modification are not known, however, correlations with health issues appear to be more than mere coincidence. Watch the video of how Australian scientists are playing with our genetics.
Further to the Blog “To Eat or not to Eat” here is an interesting article by Dr Mercola about the dangers of farmed fish. Not only for our health should we decide to eat farmed fish, but also the devastating effect aquaculture has on wild fish populations. Apparently the Australian Government strongly advocates farmed fish … Read more
A recent study by Waters DD, Ho JE, Boekholdt SM, et al published in the J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;61:148-152 discusses the increased risk of people taking Statin medication (cholesterol-lowering drugs) developing Diabetes. Considering that research dating back as far as the 1980’s identifies inflammation and not cholesterol as the danger associated with increased cardiavascular … Read more
The heavy marketing surrounding Krill oil has many people asking which is best: Omega 3 fish oil or Krill? The components of Omega 3 oils that are particularly benefcial for our body are the essential fatty acids EPA and DHA. To keep it very simple, EPA is required by the body to relieve inflammation as … Read more
Did you know that most if not all fish sold in Australian supermarkets comes from fish farms? Atlantic salmon is one of the most commonly eaten fish and what we eat in Australia is predominantly farmed. In fact, Atlantic (or Tasmanian) salmon is the most commonly farmed fish. This production method is a cruel … Read more
You may have noticed a significant increase in the marketing of ‘sugar-free’ soft drinks and foods. Unless the product uses Xylitol or Stevia, the sweetener is not natural. Even Xylitol and Stevia have to be ‘processed’ which means that the natural form has been modified. However, it is the aspartame and its related products that … Read more
Can electromagnetic radiation be the cause of most of today’s diseases? If you live near a mobile telephone tower, use computers, mobile or cordless telephones, have children, have or know anyone who has cancer of any kind, I urge you to take the time and view this video: http://player.vimeo.com/video/54189727/
Life, sometimes, can seem overwhelming. In fact, after we ‘wake up’ to our divine place in the scheme of things, it can often seem even more so! We become aware of the problems caused by dumpsite disposal of plastics, of the rising salination of productive lands, of the tens (or even hundreds) of thousands of … Read more
More on caffeine – updated 6 Feb 2024 Australians love their caffeine. Caffeine’s Downsides However, consuming caffeine can come with side effects, such as insomnia, anxiety, increased heart rate, addiction, and the ‘crash’ that occurs several hours after consumption. Not to mention that caffeine can block the absorption of some essential nutrients – think about … Read more
