Archives: 2009   May

What’s The Real Problem?

The Problem Is Rarely The Real Problem
In many cases it’s the reaction to the problem that is the real problem. Why? Well for a start it’s a reaction and not a response. It’s a fire fighting tactic that only temporarily removes the symptoms of the problem.

When the pressure is on and there is a need [...]

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Posted in Chemical Additives, Chronic Illness, Do No Harm, Nutritional Value, Prevention, Sugar, Toxicity, Vitamins on May 26th, 2009, 1:18 am     

Myth – Drink Juice – Lose Weight

Another Stupid Diet Myth.

Pure Juice May Not Be Pure Health

The following headline from the site “Fruit Juice Facts” deserves commentary.
“Drinking 100% Fruit Juice is Associated with Lower Risk of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome”
Silly science is alive and kicking.
The article claims research in the States shows that people who drink 1 serving of 100% [...]

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Posted in Sugar on May 20th, 2009, 1:46 pm  1 comment   

Stupid Diet Myths – #1

There’s so much misinformation when it comes to dietary choices that it can be confusing. So over the next few articles I thought I’d highlight some facts and expose some myths.
Why Fat Free Often Means – This Food Will Cause Weight Gain
In this obesity sensitive world many manufacturers shout Fat Free or 98.8% Fat Free [...]

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Posted in Aspartame, Chemical Additives, Do No Harm, Sugar on May 12th, 2009, 12:36 am  1 comment   

Cash Use Increases Disease Risk Including The Flu

Credit Card companies will just love this!
The high profile Swine Flu Pandemic alert increases the importance and relevance of a study done in 2002. It highlights the potential health risks of handling cash.
Many human viruses do not live long when away from your body.  Flu viruses have been shown to survive for about 1 hour [...]

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Posted in Virus, Vitamins, Water on May 2nd, 2009, 10:57 pm