Hoping you had a great Christmas, and enjoyed at least a small break. This is a great time of year to reflect. Isn’t it? That’s what I like to do anyway. Spend a bit of time… and think back to what you wanted 2016 to be. Did you get it? What were your highlights of 2016? Pat […]
Every now and then one of those crazy social media challenges hits home. You’ve probably seen it over your facebook page. 22 push ups for 22 days to raise awareness of PTSD or Post Truamatic Stress Disorder, combat stress and wider health issues. Support for returned soldiers and currently serving men and women, and others […]
Many people believe that e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to traditional smokes. A recent study released by Harvard School of Public Health found otherwise. According to the below article 75% of e-cigarettes and their liquid refills contain Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical linked to Popcorn Lung. The condition is an irreversible disease which causes “scarring in […]
Happy World Hypnotism Day – Jan 4th!! Bet you didn’t know that existed. Well, now you do. Many people don’t actually know much about the totally natural state of hypnosis at all. And that’s a pity because it’s such an amazing tool for change. This day was created with the goal of removing the myths […]
R U OK ? It’s a great question to ask yourself, and also others from time to time. Plenty of help is around locally in the west. Here is an article on resources in Sunshine that was published on the recent R U OK Day. It does mention us for help with gambling, although as you […]
https://vine.co/v/hjzA0whiMVu (thanks to Devon Arbelo for posting this online – (https://vine.co/v/hjzA0whiMVu) Smokers lungs .vs healthy lungs #anatomy) 02/11/13) I recently came across this clip which aims to show the difference between the lungs of a non smoker to that of a smoker. A shocking difference indeed! It’s one thing to read the statistics about these effects […]
Cigarette taxes rose by another 13.7 percent from Monday 1st September 2014. A pack of 20 increased by $1.12 in excise, and a 40 pack by $2.25. The average pack of 40 will rise to over $30 and many packs of 20 will now be over $20; if this increase is passed on in full. […]
