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Embrace Your Strength: The Power of Strength Training for Middle-Aged Adults
Why you are not too old for strength training! As we journey through life, navigating the demands of work, family, and personal growth, it's easy to overlook one of the most important aspects of our...
The Medical Benefits of Deep Breathing Exercises (DBE)
The Power of Breathing is increasingly recognized by Western Medicine. Breathwork, once relegated to alternative healing practices, is gaining recognition within Western medicine for its profound...
Unlocking the Mystery: How Ancient Viruses Influence Modern Mental Health
Background - did you know? Approximately 8% of human DNA comprises genetic sequences inherited from ancient viruses. These sequences, known as human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs), date back...
Are You A Hero Or A Failure? It all depends on you!
I am a Failure! Today, I weigh 127.5 kg and am 188 cm tall. My BMI is 36.1, which puts me into Obese Class 2. My immediate reaction is that of disgust. What a fat excuse of a man am I? On the...
Can Alcohol Be Healthy?
When we talk about alcohol, we are really describing the effects of ethanol, a small molecule that has such a powerful impact on our bodies. The chemical formula for ethanol has only two carbon...
The Art Of Accepting Criticism
For the last 20 years, I have taught doctors and nurses advanced life support skills. This is adult teaching at its finest. Remember, all the course participants have come a long way to be in the...
What I Should Have Said To My Wife With Postnatal Depression
One Of My Biggest Failures One of the darkest parts of my life was when my second son was born. My gorgeous wife and I had emigrated to Australia where the little munchkin took his first breath on...
Is There A Perfect Rehab For Alcoholics?
“Recovery didn’t open the gates of heaven and let me in. Recovery opened the gates of hell and let me out!” Anon To a degree, I was truly blessed. My life had been chaotic and full of trauma. I...
What’s Holding You Back?
We all have dreams. Whether it’s landing that perfect job, traveling the world, or simply feeling content with where we are in life, we can all agree that we have things we want to achieve. But...