Great news for people who are suffering with severe reactions due to peanut allergy. A new patch has been designed to be worn on the skin that offers a extreme low dose exposure to the proteins in peanuts that start the allergic reaction. Because the dose is so low it allows the body to become "used to" peanuts and many people were able to nearly double the amount of peanut … [Read more...] about New Peanut Allergy Treatment Shows Promise
Paris Jackson Self Harm And Suicide
Hey there Guys. Today I wanted to share my thoughts on the multiple news reports of how Paris Jackson had an episode of self harm. As I discuss in the video below I am very disappointed in the way that a person in distress as been exploited and treated by the media. Self harm and suicidal behaviour is an important sign of distress and very high risk time for immanent … [Read more...] about Paris Jackson Self Harm And Suicide
Michael Crossland This Man Inspires Me
Hey there Guys. Today I wanted to share just a small fraction of what a good friend of mine Michael Crossland has done for many people world wide. Having lived, survived and shared his cancer journey, Michael continues to share his message to children and adults across the world. I consider myself fortunate to have had the chance to work beside him as a volunteer with … [Read more...] about Michael Crossland This Man Inspires Me
Is Synthetic Marijuana Safe?
Today I read a report of a man who feared for his life after an overdose of synthetic marijuana. Synthetic marijuana, sold as "Kronic" in Australia and "Spice" in the USA has already been associated with a number of deaths world wide. Exploiting a legal loophole, people are manufacturing molecules similar to THC, the active molecule of marijuana, that are altered enough … [Read more...] about Is Synthetic Marijuana Safe?
HPV Virus & Oral Cancer
Hi there guys. Today news agencies have been buzzing with Michael Douglas attributing his 2010 diagnosis with throat cancer to infection with HPV, a virus associated with common warts and cervical cancer. While the biggest causes of throat cancer are smoking and consuming alcohol there is a percentage of head and neck cancers associated with HPV infection. Of cancers thought … [Read more...] about HPV Virus & Oral Cancer