Teenagers and Sex: Are they ready?
‘When should a person become sexually active?’ a fellow counsellor asked an audience of parents and middle school…
Stress Hormones & Your Emotional Health
Most practitioners like myself find ourselves talking about the effects of stress to clients more often than not. Stress can be physical, mental…
Only Clean What Is Seen – Reversing The Epidemic Of Forcible…
Care of the intact penis is a simple task - leave it alone - so why all the confusion?
Doctors Opposing Circumcision (D.O.C), an international physicians'…
Initiation, Vol 25, March – May 08
He rounds the bend in matching cycle gear, looking streamlined under his metallic red helmet and wrap-around Bollé sunglasses, decidedly intent on the path in…
Man And The Machine, Vol 24, Dec 07 – Feb 08
"What’s wrong with the world, mama?
People livin’ like they ain’t got no mamas.
I think the whole world addicted to the drama
Only attracted to things…
Toy Story: Toxic Toy Recalls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCQ7eSs3D4E
The tale of how plastics and toxins are endangering children’s health…
Practical Values – Hard to Break
As the scary studies about plastic’s health effects pile up, should we kick the habit?
(See also Toy Story, published as part of same feature)
My moment…
Sensory Deprivation and the Developing Brain
Brain growth and everything that implies is ‘experience dependent.’ The last decade of research reveals a reciprocal dynamic between the brain and the…
What Triggers Your Anger?
Family life is complicated and unpredictable. Day-to-day expectations and responsibilities can create angry emotions in both parents and children. No…
Qld Doctor says No to Fluoridation
Former Federal Health Minister Dr Doug Everingham says no to water fluoridation.
As a family doctor and often Acting Government Medical…