Shower we must. But should your water be hot or cold. I prefer it hot on most days. But could cold showers be good for you too? Most people’s idea of a good shower is turning the temperature up high and chilling there for a long time. The sensation of a hot shower is so […]
Small Lifestyle Changes To Beat Cancer
Our society teaches us that cancer is just something that happens randomly. But that’s not always the case. Yes – cancer has a random element. You never know which cells might go haywire. But it’s also predictable. For instance, did you know that people living in traditional areas of India only have 5 percent of the […]
5 Ways To Make Life With Chronic Illness Easier
Even for those with perfect (is that a thing?) mental and physical health, life can be challenging. However, if you are someone that suffers from a chronic illness, doing things that the general population take for granted can sometimes seem insurmountable. The good news is that with a little compassion and some practical strategies in […]
World Kidney Day
World Kidney Day made me think of an ex-colleague and what he’s going through. In his early ‘70s and keeping good health, he suddenly felt a loss of appetite. The gastroenterologist told him there was nothing to worry about. He continued to feel sick. A battery of tests showed that his kidneys weren’t functioning and […]