Death in the West Death in the West, a Thames Television documentary,[23] is an exposé of the cigarette industry that aired on British television in 1976 and exposes the myth of the Marlboro Man.[24] In its March/April 1996 issue, Mother Jones said of Death in the West: “It is one of the most powerful anti-smoking films ever made. You will…
I need a dollar So we turned the tv on to see the announcement that the cost of cigarettes has gone up by 13.7%. I need a dollar, or more precisely a $1.12 on average Cigarette taxes will jump by a hefty 13.7 per cent on Monday, the second of four outsized increases in as many years. The excise on…
Technology is so addictive. How many of us put our phones down when we are watching tv or talking to people? Or stop using our laptops while we are watching TV or talking to people? Its hard to be in the moment when we have technology addictions. I believe we miss out on seeing, feeling and hearing and really appreciating…
Acrophobia – the excessive fear of heights Fear of heights, fear of flying or fear of crossing a bridge can be a huge problem for many people and stop them enjoying life as much as they would like too. I was thrilled recently to assist a lady who had been terrified for the last 25 years of crossing a bridge. She had…
When does anxiety become a problem? It is natural to feel anxious about certain events an exam, a new job, public speaking, going to the dentist and meeting new people. Anxiety can also be expressed as the flight or flight syndrome a natural defensive response to danger which kicks in when we are threatened. Think of what our ancestors went…