Cancer
Cancer is not a new disease. Evidence of it appears in the skeletons of prehistoric man, and Galen, the prominent Greek physician of the 2nd century AD, observed that ‘melancholic’ women appeared to be especially susceptible to cancer of the breast, demonstrating an early recognition of the relationship between mind and body, as well as [&helli
“Getting Old Ain’t for Sissies’ ” Bette Davis
Now that I am in my 60’s, I feel more comfortable in my skin than my obsessed 20’s, my emotions are more stable than my neurotic 30’s, I decline commitments I felt obliged to take on in my driven 40’s and I care not what others think of me, which still worried me in my […]
Chickpea Curry
Plant based eating is big news. Even if you don’t go the whole hog, (sorry) and convert to veganism, there are many benefits of increasing plant based foods especially legumes like chickpeas. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, have been eaten since ancient Egypt times.The main ingredient of middle eastern dip hummus, chick
The Blues and Flu’s
Thanks to isolation, masks, and other Covid measures, the winters of 2020 and 2021 in my clinic were largely bereft of the usual coughs, colds, and flu. Bring on winter 2022, and it seems everyone and their dog has a respiratory tract infection, including, of course, the now ubiquitous Covid-19. I have treated more severe […]
Dog Biscuit Recipe
We all love a treat. Especially Felix. Make these delicious pumpkin doggy biscuits to treat your best pal. Makes approx 100 2cm biscuits. Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup rolled oats 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. allspice 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup cooked steamed pumpkin […]
Breathing: The Key to Your Wellbeing.
Breathwork is experiencing a worldwide explosion in popularity. This is unsurprising when optimising breathing patterns potentiates mental clarity and physical performance. The science underpinning these claims is irrefutable. The three core aspects of breathing involve chemistry, anatomy, and rhythm. The Chemistry of the Breath The biochemis
