ADHD linked to pesticides

brett@drbretthill.com — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Dr Brett Says: This should cause you to have a serious think about switching to organic food. We really have no idea what many of these chemicals are doing to our bodies and wont know until it is too late. Do you really want to be a Guinea Pig?

From The Los Angeles Times

Using data from a national survey, researxhers find that higher levels of malthion detected in urine is associated with a higher risk of the disorder. Food may be a factor.

May 16, 2010|By Thomas H. Maugh I [...]

Has Swine Flu Been Oversold?

brett@drbretthill.com — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Dr Brett Says: I wrote about his in my article on the swine flu vaccine back in September and now Harvard agrees. The Swine Flu as it turned out was as mild or perhaps even more so than the regular seasonal flu despite the millions spent and the fear spread.

From ABC News

A new analysis, using H1N1 deaths in the United States in the spring and projecting likely outcomes for this fall, shows that a typical -- or possibly even a milder flu season than average -- should have been ex [...]

Swine Flu less wide spread

brett@drbretthill.com — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Dr Brett Says: The swine flu continues to show that it is less widespread and less virulent than we were told. Despite the fact that the vaccine is only just rolling out the cases are dropping markedly. Imagine that, people's immune systems fighting off a flu all by themselves!

Now all we have to do is sit back and wait for the vaccination manufacturers and Governements to claim credit for killing off the swine flu.

From Associated Press.

ATLANTA - Swine flu infectio [...]

Chiropractic is critical to reform

brett@drbretthill.com — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Dr Brett Says: Great to see articles like this in the m ain stream media. Finally people are cottoning onto what we have always known. Chiropractic care is a very important part of any prevention or wellness health care model. And given the state of our current crisis care model of health care it is obvious that a paradigm shift is required.

From Quad-City Times

In just 124 words, the U.S. Senate struck a blow for equity, fairness and - not insignificantly - better health care.

Give up alcohol, coffee - it's better than IVF

brett@drbretthill.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Dr Brett Says: We keep getting told that our health problems are due to bad luck, bad germs or bad genes but time and again studies are coming out and saying that our lifestyles play a much larger role. These people only gave up 2 stimulants and made a massive 32% difference to their fertility. Imagine if they ate, exercised and thought in a healthy way in all aspects of their life!

From Adelaide Now

WOMEN wanting to become pregnant are as likely to succeed by giving up alcoh [...]

Genetics 'not to blame for obese kids'

brett@drbretthill.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Dr Brett Says: Of course our obesity epidemic is not genetics. Our genes have changed very little over the last 100,000 years whilst our weight problems are only very recent. It is of course our lifestyles (including our role modelling) that is at fault.

From Adelaide Now

CHILDREN become obese because of the influence of their same-sex parent, not as a result of genetics, a new study by British scientists claims.

Scientists from Peninsula Medical School at the Universities [...]

Shifting America from sick care to genuine wellness

brett@drbretthill.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Dr Brett Says: Some really good common sense shown here by an American senator. It really does seem that the world is finally starting to wake up to what needs to be done to get people healthy again and it is all about lifestyles and wellness.

From yahoo.com

Washington, DC - With the Senate health committee convening daily to craft a comprehensive health reform bill, the basic outline of this landmark legislation is now clear.

Yes, it will ensure access to [...]

Roxon downgrades swine flu threat

brett@drbretthill.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Dr Brett Says: Finally some common sense in this whole swine flu debate. We have finally admitted that Swine Flu is even less virulent than seasonal flu. This just leaves the question of what we do with the 10 million doses of swine flu vaccine that we ordered.

From abc.net.au

Australia is moving to a new swine flu alert level of 'protect', as the Federal Government plans to direct its efforts to treat those most vulnerable to the virus.

Under the new alert level, only thos [...]

Fitness warning for lazy Aussies

brett@drbretthill.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Dr Brett Says: Finally some money being spent on prevantative health! Lets hope they get it right and send a positive, self empowering message to help people regain control of their health.

From Adelaide Now

A PREVENTIVE health agency is set to be established, pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into warnings on the dangers of drinking, smoking, bad diet and lack of exercise.

(Dr Brett Says: lets hope they spend some time on teaching the benefits of good diet and [...]

The Swine Flu Pandemic – Fact or Fiction?

brett@drbretthill.com — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

From mercola.com

American health officials declared a public health emergency as cases of swine flu were confirmed in the U.S. Health officials across the world fear this could be the leading edge of a global pandemic emerging from Mexico, where seven people are confirmed dead as a result of the new virus.

Dr Brett Says: Dr Mercola is spot on here. This has been blown way out of proportion by the scare mongering media. Keeping your immune system fighting fit is the best defence a [...]

Words of Wisdom From a 97-Year-Old Physician

brett@drbretthill.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

From Japan Times

At the age of 97 years and 4 months, Shigeaki Hinohara is one of the world's longest-serving physicians and educators. He has been healing patients at St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo and teaching at St. Luke's College of Nursing since 1941.

Dr Brett Says: Sometimes health is not that hard. It is just doing the basics very, very well.

He has published around 150 books since his 75th birthday, including one Living Long, Living Good that has sold m [...]

Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Obesity, Fat Waistlines

brett@drbretthill.com — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

From ABC News

Overweight Americans Face Double the Risk of Getting the Neurological Disorder

A new study suggests that people who have big bellies are more likely to develop restless legs syndrome (RLS), a condition that makes sleep or rest nearly impossible.

Dr Brett Says: As is so often the case this disorder is linked back to your lifestyle. Excess weight, lack of exercise, dehydration, inadequate magnesium intake and spinal subluxations can all contribute to RLS.

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Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Colds

brett@drbretthill.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

WebMD Health News

Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

Feb. 23, 2009 -- A walk in the sun may be better than popping a vitamin C tablet for boosting your chances of preventing the common cold or flu.

A new study adds to mounting evidence that vitamin C may have been stealing the spotlight all these years from the real cold fighter, vitamin D.

The study, the largest to date on the link between vitamin D and common respiratory infections, shows that [...]

Stuart O'Grady and chiropractic

brett@drbretthill.com — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

"From newborns and children to sports people and seniors. The modern chiropractor is a wealth of knowledge and could assist you in becoming a healthier and wiser person when it comes to looking after yourself. Take it from me".

Stuart O'Grady

Dr Brett Says: The utilisation of chiropractic care amongst the elite riders of the world is great to see. These guys really understand the way ciropractic can help then get the best out of their bo [...]

Blog Entries tagged 'Wellness'

ADHD linked to pesticides

Has Swine Flu Been Oversold?

Swine Flu less wide spread

Chiropractic is critical to reform

Give up alcohol, coffee - it's better than IVF

Genetics 'not to blame for obese kids'

Shifting America from sick care to genuine wellness

Roxon downgrades swine flu threat

Fitness warning for lazy Aussies

The Swine Flu Pandemic – Fact or Fiction?

Words of Wisdom From a 97-Year-Old Physician

Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Obesity, Fat Waistlines

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Colds

Stuart O'Grady and chiropractic