Opportunity to Learn

The previous post was about the very overweight RNZ executive Megan Whelan, who discovered that going to the gym and working with a personal trainer did wonders for her confidence and her strength. I’ve been very critical in the past of giving people “Green Prescriptions” so they could attend exercise classes at a discounted rate, so they might lose weight….

I write about a courageous woman, Megan Whelan, Head of Content at Radio New Zealand, who was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, late in 2021. She took the best officially approved advice, and she worked hard. 12 months later her diabetes is “well managed” which means inevitably getting worse, because officially Type 2 Diabetes is a progressive disease. Megan Whelan…

There is no medical cure, that will change who you are, and how you see yourself. How you see yourself is a critical issue. So difficult to do – but remember that birds of a feather flock together. Look at those around you. How do they look? What are their interests? What do they do too often, and devote too…

I recognise the expertise of Dr. Mario Kratz. Although he chooses and would recommend a diet that’s higher in carbohydrates and plant foods, than I have discovered works for me at my time of life. Thirty years ago, I was eating the sort of diet he prefers. This is a very good explanation of a difficult topic. More than 1…

With Dr. Peter Attia 14 June2021 In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter Attia and Bob dive deep into blood glucose and why it matters so much with respect to metabolic health and longevity. They explain the need to pay close attention to metrics like average blood glucose, glucose variability, and peak glucose numbers. We begin by understanding that…

Glucose Spikes Uncovering a Hidden Threat A documentary for NHK, filmed in Japan, the USA, and Italy. Prof. Antonio Ceriello says that, “Glucose spikes undermine our health, even though we are unaware of it.” As well as obesity, glucose spiles are a driving force in type II diabetes, heart disease, poor circulation, diabetic foot ulcers, amputations, Alzheimer’s and many other…

Dr Phillips is trialing a radical but simple new treatment approach: using metabolic therapies such as fasting and very low carbohydrate Ketogenic diets. The aim is to restore mitochondrial function, which he sees as the foundation for health.

The human gut is more like the gut of a dog than any other creature. That should give us a clue to what we are designed to eat. The fact that we can eat and survive on a much wider range of foods is a tribute to our adaptability.

Six Minute Walking Speed Test: This is a standard test which is commonly used for older people in a hospital rehabilitation setting.