False health-ads

Junk emails offering wonder cure-alls we used to get are now everywhere: on TV, radio, our devices, podcasts, streaming channels, and across social media. The old spam was easily deleted, but internet advertising especially, is not as easy. We inadvertently click the websites and get sucked in. Try unsubscribing, and you’ll eventually find the tiny link at the … Read More

Fatty bellies

I was deciding on our next post when the answer came from one of our social media followers: “Shirley, how do you get rid of belly fat??” When I lived in Singapore, people would put down a fat stomach to being full of “wind” – and right up to the ’80s, we’d take pills and … Read More

Quick clips

I’ve always stressed how vital a RAW SALAD is – especially before a main meal – to give your colon time to absorb the rich nutrients, water and fibre in it. And ‘under-dressing’ is the key!