Labelling sound in the colors of the rainbow sounds like a strange exercise. So why do we call sound pink, white or brown, and why does it matter? It turns out that sound has a spectrum, just like light. The spectrum of sound most similar to the spectrum of pink
Histamine is a signalling chemical produced in your body. It triggers an immune response to help your body fight an intruder. Regulating your histamines is critical because an allergy can trigger an anaphylactic attack, which can be life threatening. But what is the link between hydration levels and the release
It is that time of the year. Please consider getting an annual checkup. As we head to the close of the year, I know your days are filled with social engagements. Nevertheless, make time to go to a clinic. There is no better cure than prevention. Prevention relies on early
“You have nothing to fear but fear itself.” Franklin Roosevelt made this statement in his inaugural speech in 1933, when elected President. The global economy had just undergone the great depression in 1929. Banks were losing depositors as people were scared. He was appealing to the population to stop being
Chelation is a process by which you eliminate unwanted elements from your body. Think of it like spring cleaning yourself. How can you use chelation for your benefit? Let us set up a use case. Your lifestyle has been poor, your blood pressure high, leading to elevated calcium in your
Your brain generates electrical pulses, used to signal the body. A group of neurons generates a pattern that can be recognized and classified. Alpha, Beta, Delta and Theta, for example. What are your brain waves telling you and how can you use it to your advantage? You generate alpha waves
Today, I deal with one of the most enigmatic themes in health. Why does my body respond differently to the same stimulus? Why can I eat anything on my holiday but get bloated when I eat it at home? Why can I walk miles on a vacation, but feel too
Lactose is a simple sugar found in nature. Two sugars, galactose and glucose, combine to create lactose. Are you lactose intolerant? What are the signs of lactose intolerance? How can you tell if you are? To find the answer, one must understand how lactose is produced. When galactose and glucose
Astigmatism is a common vision condition caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens. It results in blurred or distorted vision. In a normal eye, the cornea and lens are evenly curved, allowing light to focus on a single point on the retina. In astigmatism, the cornea or
“Assume you have achieved homeostasis. Would you need to focus on anything else? Remember, from my article yesterday, I was speaking to entrepreneurs. Smart people always looking for an edge. “Breath” I said. If you wished, you could build a stack a mile high. Filled with myriad cures, magic pills,
“What is the one universal principle that has not changed? Something that you would hold to be true, no matter what, when it came to health?” I was being asked a deep question, having just concluded my talk to seventy entrepreneurs. Homeostasis, I said without hesitation. Coined by Walter Cannon,
You keep speaking to yourself. In your head. All the time. Have you ever wondered why? What is the biological or evolutionary benefit of speaking to yourself? You hear people asking you to tame, slow down, or even stop the thoughts. That’s all well and good, but it begs