You may remember a story I told you a while back about my Dad forgetting where he parked his car… He found it hilarious, and to tell you the truth, we all did. It was one of those funny little things that happen to all of us from time to time (like me 'forgetting' where I put the key to the garage, thus foiling my plan to give it a good clear out). But just recently, things have taken a turn for the worse… ------------------------- The 12 h ..

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At school I was always into a good debate. Possibly I liked the sound of my voice too much. Or possibly it was because I had a crush on Vicky Pritchard, who would come to the debating society at lunchtimes. One day we had debate about vegetarianism, and I was told to speak on the anti-veggie side. A girl who had once snubbed my advances was there, as well as Vicky Pritchard. At one point in my ill-informed, joke strewn speech, I declared tha ..

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There's no nonsense today. No silly jokes or strange stories. (Big 'aaahhhhhhhh' from the crowd.) Instead, I'm going to get straight down to business and deal with my evergrowing email inbox. As you know, I can't give out one-to-one advice, but I can certainly publish my findings in these letters. So here goes… --------------------------- The fuss over pomegranates --------------------------- One Good Lifer write: “Can you please tell me ..

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Strange people, those folk from Kent… Seems they like to eat elephant and rhino. Oh, and the occasional bison when they can get their hands on it. Mind you, I am talking about the people of Kent 400,000 years ago. I just read today that archaeologists have found ancient elephant bones and flint weapons along the Channel Tunnel rail link. Elephant bones on the line… now there's a proper excuse for a train to be late! And accompanying the ar ..

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Okay, I tricked you a little. The best way to prevent diabetes is not by kissing, as you'd understand it. Love can change many things, but saliva has limited uses. But I wanted you to read this letter today, whether you're concerned about diabetes or not. Because this advice should be followed by everyone. It will not only arm you against diabetes in the future, but improve your health without you having to resort to faddish diets. In fact, ..

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I've got to credit the drugs companies with one thing... They never fail to surprise me. Just when you think they can't possibly sink any lower, along comes another story so outrageous you think they MUST be making it up. (It also has a hidden 'nasty' side effect: it makes you forget you're drinking a cup of tea so that you end up pouring it over your lap). So, what are the drugs companies doing to us THIS time? --------------------- Greed b ..

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Jacques Cousteau, the intrepid undersea explorer once said, 'The future of nutrition is found in the ocean.' But it wasn't fish that he was talking about. I'm sure he was already aware of all those omega 3's and fish oils… or was he? …actually, I'm not 100% sure what he was talking about. But I BELIEVE he was talking about all those other nutritional secrets held within the ocean depths. As was Good Lifer, C.C, when he wrote me this email rec ..

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A few weeks back I was telling you about a book by Mark Stengler called The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies. Well, it's a blinding read... full of fascinating information and most of it new to me. For example, I've never thought to cover the topic of varicose veins before. But when I read Mark's chapter on it, I thought: wow, this is a common problem that's rarely ever dealt with! So I got in touch with the publishers, and they've kindly ..

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Back in 1628, a hot-tempered physician called William Harvey was having problems. First off, nobody believed his ridiculous theory that the heart acted like a pump, circulating blood round the body. I suppose the medical establishment of the time declared there was 'no official proof' yet, so it COULDN'T be true. He was probably seen as an alternative medicine quack and ridiculed by the local town crier. Little has changed, eh? The second ..

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I have to share this great online exercise I found... Ready? Okay let's go. New exercise routine if you're over 40. You might want to take it easy at first, then do it fasteras you become more proficient. It may be too strenuous for some. And remember, always consult your doctor before starting any exercise program! Right, here goes: SCROLL DOWN... NOW SCROLL UP. That's enough for the first day. Great ..

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