I live in Scotland, for most of the year it’s cold and dreary and it rains far too much. However in the last few days we’ve been lucky to see some sunshine and warmish weather. I was eager to get outside and soak up some sun and get some healthy vitamin D. I have been out relaxing in my backyard having barbeques and friendly banter. Read the rest…

Hello all,

It’s been a while since I’ve posted something and tonight I fancy something a little different.

Most of the posts on my blog are from the research that I’ve done and my own life experience. I look at what’s going on and make some comments on it. I know I’ve helped a number of you and I’d like to make that number bigger, but in order to do that I need your input. Read the rest…

Are you trapped by your comfort zone? So many people have the desire to improve themselves but fain to learn one simple thing. The never learn how to fail. The are scared to death of failure. Instead the retreat to their comfort zone where the whither away thinking of all the things in life they wish they had done!

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What does sugar have to do with social anxiety you might ask? Watch the video and see if you can’t work it out for yourself. This is not just another "sugar is bad" video, this is very serious stuff that you need to take action on.

Thank you to UCSF and Robert H. Lustig, MD for this video.