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Why are so many people looking for a magic solution?

Posted on 9th August 2017 at 07:30

Over the years we’ve noticed that many people come to us seeking a magic bullet to cure their problem(s). Instantly. And, this is the crucial bit, without them needing to do anything themselves. Or, heaven forbid, making any changes to the way they choose to live their lives.

Not only do they want a magic solution, but they tend to be extremely selective in considering where the problem may actually have come from in the first place. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s to do with their health, relationships, finances, work or something else entirely. They always seem to look for an external reason for whatever the problem may be.

Summer, the season of aerial attacks

Posted on 4th August 2017 at 07:30

At this time of year many a day is marred by the unwanted attentions of those “flying beasties”. Perhaps it’s the dreaded gnats, midges or mosquitos on the lookout for an easy meal. Or a wasp or bee on the defensive. Either way, a bite or sting can ruin anyone’s day.

So, this week, we’re going to have a look at these beasties, as well as giving you a few tricks to help prevent being bitten in the first place. And, if the worst happens, speeding things on their way.

What have I done to deserve this?

Posted on 26th July 2017 at 07:30

It’s a sentiment we’ve all felt at times. And one we hear from clients from time to time, not to mention family and friends too(!). It’s underpinned by the feeling that they’ve been singled out for some special – and unwarranted – treatment. As though some higher force – whoever or whatever that may be – thinks they deserve particular punishment for some unspecified act or crime.

Perhaps it’s another person’s behaviour, an illness, society as a whole, government or something else completely different. Whatever the source, the message coming over loud and clear is that IT’S NOT FAIR AND they feel powerless to do anything about it. Just imagine a small child sulking and you get the picture.

Honey, one of the pleasures in life

Posted on 19th July 2017 at 07:30

Looking back over the nearly 150 blog posts we’ve written in the last three years, sugar has featured several times as the topic of the week. It’s also been mentioned numerous times as playing a part in many of the health issues we’ve discussed. In fact cutting down sugar, along with drinking more water (!), are two of the pieces of advice we most often give clients.

One thing we find particularly interesting is how few people seem to realise that sugar is a relatively recent addition to our diets. It all started with sugar cane – a grass that only grows in tropical climates – and continued with sugar beet – a root crop found in more temperate climates. Today, over half of the world’s sugar comes from sugar beet.

However, it isn’t the white – highly processed – sugar we’re familiar with that we wanted to focus on today but its predecessor. And the natural alternative to sugar. Honey.

Good intentions

Posted on 12th July 2017 at 07:30

This week we thought we’d keep our blog post short and sweet and pose a question that, in most cases, has tricked everyone into giving the wrong answer. Ourselves included (!).

So, without further ado, here it is:

Five birds are sitting on a fence. Two decide to fly south. How many are left?

Are you a Special Snowflake?

Posted on 5th July 2017 at 07:30

If we’re completely honest we’d never come across the expression “Special Snowflake” until very recently. And “yes”, we know what some of you are probably thinking, there really is no hope for us! However synchronicity has played its part yet again, as it perfectly ties in with what we wanted to talk about today.

So, for those of you who are equally behind the times (!), here’s what the online dictionary has to say about “Special Snowflakes”:

“A person with supposedly unique characteristic or attributes that entitle them to privileged treatment or particular consideration.”

The dangers of feeling sorry and wanting to help

Posted on 14th June 2017 at 07:30

There’s no doubt that the desire to help others is one of our most basic instincts. Done sensitively it’s one of those true “win win” situations. Providing assistance to the person concerned, while being incredibly satisfying for the one offering to help.

However, as most people have found out from bitter experience, – regardless of whether they were the helper or one being helped – there are some fine lines it’s all too easy to cross.

The paradox of risk

Posted on 31st May 2017 at 07:30

A few weeks ago we looked at our beloved comfort zones and gave you a new perspective on them.

Explained why, if you’re wanting anything new, then your comfort zone can’t be quite as comfortable as you thought it was. After all, if it was, you wouldn’t be wanting anything new, would you? If you’re in any doubt, just go and think about it for a moment…

Having exposed this great example of faulty logic – one that you’ve probably never thought to question before – let’s have a look at another one. And this one concerns risk. How we evaluate it. Or, more accurately, don’t evaluate it.

Is sitting in the sun really that dangerous?

Posted on 24th May 2017 at 07:30

With the annual fortnight in the sun beckoning for many people, it’s a good time to put the spotlight on one of the most pervasive summertime health myths. It’s repeated countless times every summer and goes like this:

Sitting in the sun is dangerous; if you don’t use sunscreen your skin will burn and you’ll get skin cancer.

Now if you stop and think about it for a minute, this message doesn’t make any sense at all.

Why do we bite the hand that feeds us?

Posted on 10th May 2017 at 07:30

Scarcely a day passes without yet another horror story about the damage we’re doing to this beautiful planet of ours. The place we call “home.”

Sadly much of this is due to a simple lack of commonsense – a seemingly rare commodity these days – as well as good old fashioned arrogance and greed; both on an individual and collective level.

All too often the finger of blame is pointed elsewhere. To governments, multinational companies, other countries or whoever / whatever is the current scapegoat. However the unpalatable truth is that we each have a part to play in this.

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