Posts by Dean Davis

Well before we go any further, let’s look at a few key points...more antibiotics are dished out by doctors than candy at a candy store; pharmaceutical companies manufacture, market and ‘milk’ patients of their money through stronger drugs and antibiotics; doctors have become de facto salespeople for drug companies, and...

Well yes...according to a recent Harvard Study. Nevertheless, this shouldn’t encourage men everywhere to start guzzling gallons of coffee every day. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy my daily espresso...it’s a great way to end my breakfast.

If you’ve been following this blog, you probably would have read Warren’s entry about airport scanners and the potential radiation risk they pose to people travelling on airlines. The reason I’m mentioning this again is because it seems that airport scanners have returned to the headlines…again, for the wrong reasons.

According to the WHO, this is happening! Below is an article which we just came across with some more info. There is no doubt that the ‘War against cancer’ is being lost, and that is not surprising given that intervention still is the main thrust by the medical community as opposed to prevention by being careful with lifestyle, diet and most importantly...daily supplementation with the right nutrients.

I clearly remember the words of my physiology lecturer every time I see the daily highlights of every Tour de France stage every year. It’s been over a decade now but his words still resonate in my ears whenever I see an elite endurance athlete like a professional cyclist.

According to a new survey conducted in the US and published on FoodNavigator-USA.com, nearly a third of those interviewed said that they intend to eat less seafood regardless of its origin. This comes in the wake of the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico...

Well, it’s not an official competition but one can easily think so considering the latest ‘burger’ that has waddled onto the menu of an Australian junk-food outlet. First came the Double Down burger…a fat-laden behemoth that included two greasy chicken pieces separated with cheese and bacon. Just when you thought it was safe to look at a junk-food menu…along comes the OMG Double Double ‘burger’.

Salads are great...they can be meals on their own or tasty side dishes that can complement a meal. Either way, most salads are generally a healthy way of eating a meal without consuming vast amounts of fat-laden calories. However, there is a growing trend towards ‘fattening’ up the innocent salad with an array of unnecessary ingredients.

In the wake of the most devastating environmental disaster in America’s history, the oil spill spreading through the Gulf of Mexico has already caused widespread damage to marine eco-system…and it’s still spreading.

Recently I was browsing through some literature and I came across a recent study that you may be interested in.  It was about combining Omega 3 fish oil with astaxanthin.

They’re advertised everywhere and they available everywhere but why do people still insist on drinking them? Especially considering that they’re loaded with sugar, caffeine, and a host of other ingredients that may cause serious side-effects.

Although we've known this for quite some time, a recent study in France has given more proof that supplementing with minerals and vitamins can help improve your memory. The subjects in the study who took vitamin supplement showed better memory recall than those who were on a placebo.

Well, it sure seems like it! Last week, a large fast food franchise declared that their next ‘target’ (market) was New Zealand. Having already launched their secret weapon in the US a year ago, the company decided to unleash it on the New Zealand population.

Feeling stressed? Do you live in a city? Have you lived in a city since you were young? If you answered ‘yes’ to all three questions, then there’s a good chance your brain may have developed in such a way that you have become more alert to stressful situations and you are more anxious than those people who grew up in rural areas.

It’s been well documented that exercise promotes an array of health benefits both physically and mentally. Research has even been done showing the emotional benefits of performing physical activities ranging from running to a gentle walk. However, these ‘feel-good’ emotions have only been documented to last between 40 and 60 minutes post-exercise.

It’s true! L’Oreal - along with Nestlé – have conducted a study that only echoes what we’ve been saying for a long time…building the foundation for beautiful younger-looking skin starts from within. The study can be found here.

We have been using astaxanthin and lycopene in our Total Balance range for years...which explains why we get many of our customers are saying that the appearance of their skin has improved since they've been on Total Balance.

Tattoos are almost as common as clothes, cars and art. Millions of people around the world have at least one tattoo. I've got nothing against them... in fact, many of my friends and a few family members have been 'inked' with an emblem or design that means something special.

This popular idiom carries more weight than meets the eye. We’ve all heard that eating red meat is bad for you and with more and more headlines suggesting that people seek meat substitutes; I must admit I’m getting a bit worried that the media may be causing consumer paranoia.

Hospitals... most of us have been to one, either to visit a close friend or relative, or to get administered as a patient. Either way, they're not exactly the kind of place one gets excited about considering the reason why you're there in the first place.

I love seafood. In fact, I love it so much that I could eat easily eat fish for breakfast, lunch and supper. My passion for seafood is shared by my wife. She’s Portuguese so you can imagine the amount of delicious seafood meals we regularly enjoy. You’d think that with all this seafood, my family would be fine in terms of receiving enough omega 3 fatty acids per day...but believe it or not, it’s still not enough.

It sounds ridiculous but it seems that according to this article in the New York Times, exercise scientists have found that athletes can improve their performance in intense bouts of exercise, if they merely rinse their mouths with a carbohydrate solution.

With the aging process, changes occur in the body. When it comes to the skin, these changes can be internal and external. External changes are associated with the skin's appearance while internal changes occur beneath the skin’s surface on a cellular level.

Hi, my name is Dean and I am overweight…well, according to the Body Mass Index (BMI).

It seems strange though, especially considering that I’m reasonably fit, eat a healthy balanced diet and have been blessed with genes that help me gain muscle even if I do light to moderate weight-bearing exercises…but still, the BMI says I’m overweight so I can’t be healthy, right?

Wrong! I’ll explain why…

The BMI has been used for ages (over 100 years) and many people believe that it’s an accurate indication of good health. It’s simple to calculate and measure: “…weight in kilograms is divided by height in meters squared…someone with a BMI of less than 18.5 is considered ‘underweight’, between 18.5 and 24.9 is ‘normal’, 25 to 29.9 is ‘overweight’ and 30 or greater is clinically obese.” So where does the problem lie?

By simply doing the basics, Emmy nominee John Goodman has lost about 100 pounds. Many people may already be asking how he managed to do it. Some are probably wondering if he either had gastric-bypass surgery or followed the latest ridiculous celebrity diet. Wrong!

Right now, while you're reading this, there's a pretty good chance that you're sitting. You could be at home, at work or even on the bus or subway... it doesn't even matter if you're reading this on a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet device... right now at this very moment, you're probably sitting down.

Yes, this is a real question! Although I couldn’t believe it when I first read this Reuters article.

Basically, the fish are being pumped with a permanent growth hormone. This makes it grow faster...

It could be! If the gist of this article is anything to go by. As a subscriber to The Wall Street Journal, I recently came across this article and thought that beneath the somewhat candid topic, the dark reality was something to discuss.

As complex as the endocrine system can be, it cannot be ignored. A lack of sufficient calories and nutrients can be all that’s needed to shake up the body’s hormonal balance…and when it comes to the female body; the effects can be even more serious.

As a child, I used to love playing in the mud after a thunderstorm. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that even on hot sunny days, I would open up the garden hose and make my own mud pit to play in…

It's been a long time coming but soon the US government will force drug companies to reveal the various payments they make to doctors for various 'services' including research, consulting, speaking, travel and entertainment.

What is the difference between someone who lives their life believing that their glass is half full and the person that believes that it is half empty? Who do you think is happier? It has been said that being happy isn't something that just happens to you...it’s something that you make happen for yourself.

The recent pulling of krill oil supplements from the shelves of Texas-based retailer Whole Foods has added fuel to the fire that has been sparked between the krill oil industry and conservation concerns of overfishing the primary marine source in Antarctica’s food chain.

If you’re going to San Francisco, forget wearing flowers in your hair…instead look out for important notices in retail stores selling cellphones. These notices will provide details on the level of radiation emitted by the various cellphone models available at the store.

The ability to move your body in any direction, at any pace, and in any way you wish is what makes the human body such a wonderful instrument. Perceptual motor skills refer to this ability for humans to move…to take a desired action in order to achieve a purpose, whether it’s catching a ball, balancing on a beam, or simply sitting upright.

According to an article on the CNN website, more than a quarter of young adults are unable to meet physical requirements to join the military.

Call it a cliché or whatever you like but that one moment on the lips could really mean a long time on the hips…and/or gut, butt etc. If society needed any further convincing that junk food is wrong on all levels, then...

Question from Ahmed: I've been really interested in ordering your Neuro Natural Serenity product, as I have read some really great reviews from people that used it, the reviews were from your website and from other web pages from the internet.

Can you just imagine?! In addition to having to deal with some GPs who are actually “pharmaceutical salespeople”, what if your local doctor was the legendary and infamous rocker Ozzy Osbourne? If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you will remember I did an entry last year about Ozzy being a three-issue columnist for Rolling Stone magazine and England’s Sunday Times.

If you're a guy and aren't getting enough deep sleep at night, you may be increasing your risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure). According to this article in New York Times, a study have found a link between men who aren't getting adequate amounts of deep sleep and their likelihood of developing high blood pressure.