Author Archives: Dr Judy
This New Year 2024, don’t make resolutions but set your priorities.
We all know that most New Year’s Resolutions are broken, and some don’t last very long at all. So how about this year, changing the scenario a little and instead, establish your list of priorities for the things that you have already committed to doing. You might also have a second list, often called yourContinue reading “This New Year 2024, don’t make resolutions but set your priorities.”
Avocados – How to choose ripe Avocados; how to ripen green Avocados and how to keep your Avocados once they are ripe
This ripe Hass Avocado looks ready to eat – Hass comprise 80% of consumed Avocados. Many articles have been written on these topics but here are my practical alternatives that will show you how to choose ripe avocados without risking bruising them and how you can store them for longer and preserve their freshness. ChoosingContinue reading “Avocados – How to choose ripe Avocados; how to ripen green Avocados and how to keep your Avocados once they are ripe”
Atrial fibrillation – How I went from a small graze to an ongoing heart problem
A few days before I left for my short holiday to Fiji, I tripped on uneven paving where I grazed my elbow, and twisted my knee. These slight injuries were annoying but not enough to alter my plans – or should they have been? I could never have guessed that a small ‘graze’ might leadContinue reading “Atrial fibrillation – How I went from a small graze to an ongoing heart problem”
My (super-healthy) daily afternoon snack of Brazil Nuts and Dark Chocolate
If you, like me, get ‘peckish’ in the middle of the afternoon and have the urge to have a snack, then a really healthy snack you could choose is my regular: ‘Brazil Nuts and Dark Chocolate’. I’m not suggesting that you eat too much but about three Brazil Nuts (depending on their size) and twoContinue reading “My (super-healthy) daily afternoon snack of Brazil Nuts and Dark Chocolate”
Parkinson’s Disease and the Modern World: Uncovering the Chemical Causes
Parkinson’s Disease is becoming more prevalent. The incidence of Parkinson’s disease is increasing globally. PD is more prevalent in males than females and some racial groups are at higher risks than others. For example, studies in the United States have found that the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease is higher among ‘White’ populations than among AfricanContinue reading “Parkinson’s Disease and the Modern World: Uncovering the Chemical Causes”
7 Tips on How to Give an Inspiring Talk and Wow Your Audience
7 essential tips fo giving an effective and inspiring talk
Redefining Valentine’s Day:
Celebrate the start of a Healthy Lifetime of Love Introduction: What is a Healthy Valentine’s Day and How will you celebrate it? Valentine’s Day, the traditional day of love, can also be the start of enduring good health. Show your love of yourself and your others by exploring these ideas outlines here. For couples whoContinue reading “Redefining Valentine’s Day:”
The Importance of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) in Human Health: A Supplement steeped in Controversy
The seeds of Evening Primrose (left) and Borage (right) are rich sources of GLA and have been used by indigenous people for many centuries. What is GLA and why is it controversial? Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) is an omega-6 fatty acid that is found naturally in certain plants and foods. It has a wide range ofContinue reading “The Importance of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) in Human Health: A Supplement steeped in Controversy”
Your New Year’s Resolution: NO SHOES INDOORS
THIS ARTICLE IS REPRINTED (WITH PERMISSION) FROM ‘THE CONVERSATION’ (MARCH, 16, 2022) – BUT JUST IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! Wearing shoes in the house is just plain gross. The verdict from scientists who study indoor contaminants Mark Patrick Taylor, Macquarie University and Gabriel Filippelli, IUPUI You probably clean your shoes if you step in somethingContinue reading “Your New Year’s Resolution: NO SHOES INDOORS”