The prescription for good health is simple: laugh with vigour, trigger nature's healing chemicals

While good optics and imaging in all faculties can be valuable, an image is not always as absolute as the common viewpoint may suggest.

Whether or not you choose to exercise your right to advance “past go” is up to you. There is no monopoly on who may avail themselves of the number one drug for longevity, or on the degree to which they may partake — though, by location, perhaps a few of your clients are a little restricted. But not you.

Judges are, in a unique sense, leaders. For society, this is healthy. People need somewhere to take their real or perceived grievances so they can be revealed, examined, and adjudicated. If injustice is bottled up and allowed to escalate without the opportunity for a wise, respected, neutral second opinion, harmful situations can develop — situations that are far from being “free from illness or injury”, in other words, unhealthy for society.

Is resistance a good or bad thing? It depends on who wins the war. Those who resisted the Axis in the Second World War on behalf of the Allies were later heralded as heroes and venerated; those on the losing side were labelled villains and, in some cases, vilified.

With Christmas looming, two additional temptations arise: easing off on things that matter, and celebrating before there is true finality.

Perhaps the lesson is twofold: Take self-responsibility, and be grateful for the ability to smell — for better or worse, in sickness or in health.

Beyond physical addictions, there are two other major groups of addiction traps that anyone can fall into: behavioural addictions and impulse control disorders.

There are several key differences between male and female skin, including thickness, oiliness, hormonal influence, and aging patterns.

Judges, how many surveys have you been asked to complete recently? Beyond the compulsory New Zealand Census, most surveys are biased from the outset, completed only by those who feel inclined to share their opinions. My assumption is that you are not seeking another survey. Instead, perhaps you prefer to reflect on a perspective, acknowledging it may also carry bias, and consider whether truly “open-and-shut” cases even exist.

Judges embody discernment and poise. While many of us are quick to speak — often letting our voices engage before our brains — judges could be called professional procrastinators. They pause, consider, and withhold judgment until they are certain. And thank goodness for that; the popular vote is not always the healthiest for society.

When you buy a T-shirt, you usually choose from three sizes: small, medium, or large. There are other options, such as extra-large and XXL, but for this article, we’ll focus on the first three.

The following is a guideline I often use—not directly medically tested, but typically effective. When a patient is in a sufficient stage of recovery, their ability to understand and apply their personal prescription confirms comprehension. This enables them to future-proof the prescription, adjusting in harmony with their body as they recover and strengthen.

Which exercises you should do, the supplements that might help, and whether or not to have an MRI scan — our expert, Malcolm, gives his advice.