Longevity The Basics – Part 1
Knowing how to slow the human ageing process is important for society as a whole and especially so for our Boomers Club members. This is Part 1 of an ongoing series that will be added to over time.
Month: April 2018
Putting the Silk in the Silk Road
Story by Kaylee Prince. A trip along the Silk Road is not complete without a stop at a silk production factory. And although the mysterious fabric was first produced in China, I chose to stop at the Yodgorlik Silk Production factory in Marg’ilon. Marg’ilon, located in the Fergana Valley region of Uzbekistan, on route from … Read more
Have you ever wondered what is above Thunderstorms?
In recent decades, researchers have begun looking at some strange optical phenomena in the cloud tops. High above ordinary lightning, exotic forms known as sprites and elves shoot upwards to the electrically charged ionosphere. They are cool and colourful relatives to the sizzling bolts that plunge down towards the Earth.Once referred to as Upper-atmospheric lightning … Read more
Winter Optimism
Having worked in all facets of hospitality, it was only a matter of time before I began writing about it. It all started with me working on the floor looking into the kitchen, feeling that I would be better placed there. Always loving food, and learning more about it then led to me wanting to … Read more
Phytosterol Supplementation
Summary English medical professionals are instructed NEVER to advised patients to eat phytosterol enriched foods. On the other hand the Australian Heart Foundation recommends medical professionals advise patients to consume 2–3 g of phytosterols per day from margarine, breakfast cereal, reduced fat yoghurt or reduced fat milk enriched with phytosterols (approximately 2–3 serves per day of … Read more
Alcohol for Breakfast? Most Aussies do it, do you?
Most people don’t know this. A particular sugar added to cereals and concentrated in fruit juice can damage the liver in the same way as Alcohol.
Diet Shakes?
Essential Health’s “Slim and Trim” makes the Boomers Health Hall of Shame with a 4 Skull rating!
Off the Beaten Track in Puglia, Italy (Part 1)
Immerse yourself in in the gastronomic delight that is Puglia, the heel of Italy. Renowned travel writer, Bruce White takes us on a food and wine adventure off the beaten track, sampling the best the region has to offer, a real celebration of the local cuisine.
Boomer Profile
We’re interested in you! In what you love about being a Boomer. Should you wish to share with us (please do) please email cameron@boomersclub.com.au with what you love about being a Boomer and a short bio. Below Lorayne Branch, (25 going on 50 something) from Ballarat shares why she loves being a Boomer. Meet Lorayne! … Read more
The Shopping Trolley.
The story of human evolution You’ll notice www.health.boomersclub.com.au headline banner depicts the story of human evolution through to modern man “hunting” with his shopping trolley. To get to where we are now we have overcome the Neanderthals, Sabre Tooth tigers, Ice Ages and ourselves. Today we face a new threat and it has a lot … Read more
The Failed Holy Grail
A promising molecule called a CETP inhibitor was discovered about 20 years ago. It had the potential to both raise good cholesterol while at the same time reduce bad cholesterol. Conventional cholesterol lowering medication (drugs called statins) only reduce bad cholesterol and then not by as much as the CETP inhibitors promised to. Following conventional … Read more