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By William McCreary, PhD.
‘Let’s go for a coffee sometime’ is now a way of life. Coffee shops are opening at record numbers and with record profits. In a generally sedentary and malnourished society looking for quick fixes, caffeine, in any of its variations, is the drug of choice to help us through the day or lose that extra weight. Caffeine or its derivatives are found in coffee, tea, chocolate, pain medication and weight loss products among other things.
Government moving to make supplements illegalBy William McCreary, PhD.
The US and Canadian governments are attempting to quietly pass legislation (CODEX in the US and Bill C-51/52 in Canada) that is designed to regulate natural supplements and vitamins under the control of ‘Big Pharma’ and the medical profession. Codex and Bill C-51 are proposing the need for this legislation under two claims. First is the ‘need to protect the public from the dangers posed by such supplements’. Secondly, they claim that these supplements are non effective anyway.
Unlocking a Key to Personal Excellence!By William McCreary, PhD.
One of the greatest secrets of champions in all areas of life and sport is often overlooked by the ‘masses of mediocrity’ as being unimportant, trivial or it is seen as being ‘way too easy’ to be of such a significant value. Yet every champion, every successful endeavor and individual is founded upon this truth. Businesses, sports teams, executives and leaders of industry and nations have all attempted to tap into this source of power. They understand the ability that this principle has in motivating individuals to perform at higher levels than they individually believe they could achieve.
The Obesity Solution Becomes More ConfusingBy William McCreary, PhD.
On Thursday, July 17th, fat people in our nation began to rejoice at the breaking news. After years of conflicting advice detailing the best approach to dealing with weight loss, finally, the medical community had spoken. The obesity epidemic should be about to come to a screaming halt because one of the most prestigious medical journals presented its astounding findings. The New England Journal of Medicine published findings of a diet study promoting the weight loss benefits of adhering to a low carb diet.
Green Hospitals Vs Green HealingBy William McCreary, PhD.
As our society becomes more environmentally aware and green conscious, new areas of attention constantly come to the forefront of our awareness. We worry about switching light bulbs, proper compost able garbage bags, and aerated shower heads. I recently saw a pizza place proclaiming itself as a ‘green eatery’ because they were only going to give out two napkins per slice of pizza.
Acupuncture for Smoking CessationBy William McCreary, PhD.
Each year, people across the globe vow to finally quit smoking. When conventional methods to quit smoking, such as nicotine gum or patches, have failed, smokers often look outside the mainstream and turn to alternative medicine. Acupuncture as an alternative approach to smoking cessation has a growing number of converts.
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