Why the way you feel makes sense, and why it doesn’t have to stay that way
You Are Not Broken. Your System Just Hasn’t Been Updated Yet. If you have lived through something traumatic, there’s a good chance you’ve had this thought at least once: Something is wrong with me. Maybe it shows up when your heart pounds at a sound nobody else noticed. Maybe it’s the wall of anger that rises out of nowhere, or the numbness that settles in when you want to feel something. Maybe it’s the way you scan every room, every crowd, every road, long after the danger has passed. And the conclusion feels obvious. I’m damaged. I’m broken. This is …
Obesity and insulin resistance
Berberine a natural GLP1- Agonist Turn on that weight loss switch by Dr James G Liddell B.Pharm M.Pharm PhD Background There are currently 1 billion overweight people globally 33% of men and 50% of women in South Africa are either overweight or obese Obesity is associated with at least 30 medical conditions – let’s name a few: diabetes, cancers, arthritis, hypertension and gallstones A mere loss of 10% of bodyweight will reduce diseases associated with obesity with 50% More people in South Africa will die of diabetes related causes than aids You are classified as overweight when your BMI …
Ivermectin versus Iodine for the Covid pandemic
Ivermectin versus Iodine for the Covid pandemic? Q & A with Sue Visser January 2021 Introduction: I have received several inquiries about Ivermectin, an old-fashioned veterinary drug used for controlling mites, scabies, roundworms and other parasites. Now people want to take it because it shows promise as a wonder drug that could eradicate the Covid-19 / SARS 2 viruses. Ivermectin comes from avermectins that are naturally occurring compounds (fermentation products) from the soil namely actinomycete such as Streptomyces avermitilis. The avermectins stimulate the γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor in the peripheral nervous system, blocking the electrical transmittance between nerves and muscle …
How to reduce COVID-19 risk on your holiday
COVID Holiday Tips COVID-19 levels in your area– please consider the number of COVID-19 cases in your community and in the community where you plan to celebrate when deciding whether to host or attend a gathering. Check CODID STATS for South Africa COVID-19 South African coronavirus news and information. sacoronavirus.co.za) Exposure during travel– Airports, bus stations, train stations, public transport, petrol stations, and rest stops are all places travellers can be exposed to the virus in the air and on surfaces. Location of the gathering – Indoor gatherings, especially those with poor ventilation (for example, small, enclosed spaces with no outside air), pose …
Why must chlorine be removed from drinking water before ingestion?
What is chlorine? Chlorine is a chemical element with symbol Cl. It is a poisonous pale-green gas and is one of the halogens found in group seven in the Periodic Table. It was discovered in 1774 by the Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele, but it was Sir Humphrey Davy who gave it its name. It has an unpleasant, suffocating odor. It forms part of table salt as the chloride ion. Chlorine is a strong oxidant and is used in bleaching. It is inexpensive and a very effective water disinfectant. Chlorine gas with formula Cl2 combines readily with other elements. At …
Poetry – Mother Earth , why are you crying?
Mother Earth , why are you crying? Your summers are green Your autumns are gold Your winters pure white And your springs are pink But mother earth why are you crying? I can hear the birds sing The wildebeest migrating in the Serengeti The whales celebrating the newcomers in St Sebastian bay And the cheetahs running on the open Namib plains But mother earth why are you crying? I can smell the crisp air after the bushveld rain The sea breeze that the south Easter brings The big five in the Kruger And the purifying mountain air …
How to keep CoVID-19 anxiety at bay
How to keep CoVID-19 anxiety at bay In a recent TED-talk, American psychologist, Dr Guy Winch said the key to managing anxiety, lies in taking action. By acting to restore the very feelings that anxiety seeks to diminish, we can shut off our fight-or-flight response, regain a more realistic assessment of the actual threat, and use our emotional and intellectual capacities to deal with it more effectively. He gave six tips on how you can manage your anxiety: 1. Focus on what you do know as opposed to what you don’t know When you notice that your anxiety is leading …

