Avoiding dairy due to lactose intolerance is unnecessary in most cases
It is worth reading this article to see if you can pick who is paying for the research behind these claims. My belief is the dairy board. If we were to look at this practically there are so many flaws in the argument. Firstly the quality of the dairy is of utmost important, it must […]
Herbal Cures a ‘toxic’ mix.
Cyndi: “Grow your own herbs and use them in your for foods, as they are important for health.” MANY herbal medicines are contaminated with potentially lethal doses of heavy metals such as arsenic and mercury, belying their reputation as low-risk “natural” products. Cheaper and less effective herbs may be substituted for the one on […]
Whooping cough vaccine may need to change, and I’m wondering how many more vaccinated diseases are beginning to mutate.
Whooping cough vaccine may need to change, say researchers. THE bacteria that causes whooping cough in Australia has mutated, scientists have warned, eroding the protection provided by the vaccine now given to children. Researchers from the University of New South Wales have identified significant changes in the two most common strains of the Bordetella pertussis […]
Obese people struggle with their genes
I don’t think that the genes are significant, let’s face it people are obese because of the food they eat and the lifestyle they live. Obese people struggle with their genes Debate over the obesity epidemic sweeping parts of the world has focussed on whether lifestyle – too much junk food and couch-potato […]
Soy has negative health effects.
Soy does have isoflavones, to help prevent lung cancer, but it also has phytates and phytoestrogen, which cause mineral deficiency and increased female hormones respectively. So to be prudent eat soy sparingly as isoflavones are also available in many other foods recommended by Changing Habits and Cyndi O’Meara Soy men have less risk from lung […]
Pregnancy and dietary recommendations.
The last time I was pregnant was about 17 years ago and there was no hint from the obstetrician that I should stay away from any food. Alcohol and Smoking obviously were avoided ( it astounds me that some mothers still do both while pregnant) but diet was not something spoken about. I find […]
Fish oil supplements beat psychotic mental illness – Why take a supplement make sure you eat plenty of food with the rich sources of omega 3.
Taking a daily fish oil capsule can stave off mental illness in those at highest risk, trial findings suggest. A three-month course of the supplement appeared to be as effective as drugs, cutting the rate of psychotic illness like schizophrenia by a quarter. The researchers believe it is the omega-3 in fish oil – […]
How wonderful to see chefs using original ingredients instead of ingredients from a laboratory
After years of enthusiasm for “molecular gastronomy”, with its battery of gels and emulsions, many leading chefs are turning back to focus on ingredients and where they come from. A number of Michelin-starred chefs at this week’s Madrid Fusion, an annual gastronomy fair in the Spanish capital, said they were now looking to take more […]
Rickets warning from doctors as vitamin D deficiency widens.
Vitamin D deficiency is rising, perhaps we need more sun. Read how 20 minutes a day can give you much more the the RDI. Cyndi O’Meara Computer-obsessed children who spend too long indoors and over-anxious parents who slap on excessive sunscreen are contributing to a sharp rise in cases of the bone disease […]
Study links thyroid disease to non-stick chemicals
A British study published in the journalEnvironmental Health Perspectives has found that people with high levels of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in their blood also have higher rates of thyroid disease. PFOA is a chemical used in the production of many industrial and consumer products including non-stick cookware, stain-resistant carpet coatings, and fabric waterproofing treatments. This […]
Medical Doctors are Changing
I’ve just been to Woodford Folk Festival 2009. It is a fabulous festival, filled with music, arts, entertainment, comedy and my favourite; the collection of minds on matters such as health, environment, permaculture etc. It is a melting pot of intellect that I just soak up. I only had a day at Woodford Folk Festival […]
Cereal is the WORST breakfast food.
How latte lifestyle is making us lardy THINK that order of eggs and orange juice you’re probably enjoying right now at your local cafe is a healthy choice? Think again. Experts warn that those who ditch the classic wheat cereal and milk in favour of a restaurant breakfast could be consuming the […]
Think before you next take antibiotics. $300 million wasted on the needless intake of Antibiotics in Oz.
Needlessly treating bacterial infections and viruses with antibiotics costs $300 million a year nationally that could be better spent, says a report. Inappropriate treatment also has a significant impact on morbidity, mortality and treatment costs, according to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. The commission said the use of “antimicrobials” appeared […]
Lets get back to basics.
As a society we have become obsessed with how we look – it’s all about what we weigh and our quest to be slim. But what about our health? Is our low fat, no fat, no sugar, processed way of eating act ually good for us or are we doing our bodies more harm than […]
Phthalates (1) and Biphenol A (7) are Two Very Important Words and Numbers to know.
In Chapter 42 (Pots, Pans and Packaging) of my book – Changing Habits Changing Lives I talk about the fact that food choices are very important. I then go onto say that we also need to look at the packaging we buy our food in, the vessels we use to cook and bake our food […]
Quality cups of tea and coffee is a must with NO modified milks or artificial sweeteners
Drinking lots of coffee and tea can significantly reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, an Australian study shows. Consuming three to four cups of the beverages daily cuts the diabetes risk by 25 per cent for tea and coffee drinkers, compared with non-drinkers. An analysis, by The George Institute for […]
