ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactive disorder, is a neurological condition. Many children suffer from it. It goes undiagnozed in many cases, well into adulthood. We dismiss it as growing pangs. But is ADHD connected to a weak or poor gut? Let's start at the beginning. Many people undergo
You want to live long? I'll bet you do. If you do, you might want to get your head around something known as Yamanaka factors. Shinya Yamanaka, a Nobel laureate (2012), was granted the coveted prize for demonstrating that even older cells could be reprogrammed. But I get
Breathing! Its instinctive. But let me teach you different techniques of breathing that you can use for your benefit. Shortness of breath can occur with sudden onset. Possible triggers include exertion or stress. If it is exertion, sit down, put your head down, and breathe in with your mouth and
Inflammation occurs when your body is out of balance. With the lifestyles we lead, that is likely true for most of us. One reason for our bodies to be inflamed is our lifestyle. Excessive calories, excessive weight, and a sedentary lifestyle. So if you have inflammation, should you exercise or
All of us wish to be tall. There's something about taller people that makes height aspirational. Yes, I know Napolean was short and conquered the world. But, with respect, height remains aspirational, regardless of the exploits of the French conqueror. So, if you want your ten-year-old to grow
"Then the world went silent." I was watching a documentary on the effects of the pandemic on our planet. In particular, I was interested in what happened to other living species. How did the Blue Whale react, for example? It turns out that research has been conducted. Because
When was the last time you chewed on something bitter and then threw it away in disgust? Bitters, often derived from various herbs, roots, and fruits, are known for their distinctively sharp taste. Did you know that the consumption of bitter food is deeply rooted in many cultures? It offers
Have you ever visited the Dead Sea? Did you know that the sea and its surrounding areas are believed to have magical healing powers? Are the healing power attributed to the Dead Sea a fabricated story made to attract tourists, or is there some science behind the legend? Let us
Sundowning. Have you heard the term before? I hadn't, so I was intrigued and wanted to learn more. No, it is not referring to the sun going down. It refers to a change in a person's behaviour as the sun goes down. In particular, people with
I have a speaking engagement tonight. The invitation came from a close friend to whom I never say no. More importantly, she mentioned that there was a group of people in their seventies who met every month. I was intrigued. Allow me to explain why. When we think about health,
Food. Quick, tell me, what did you think of when you read the word food? Whatever you think about is what is called a mental model of the term food. All of us have mental models of things. When we use a term to describe something. These terms could be
"Someone advised me to follow an alkaline diet because my body is too acidic." I can't tell you how many times I have heard this statement. Solutions range from drinking alkaline water, adopting a liquid diet, fasting, taking supplements, changing the water in the house, and