First Do No Harm (Primun Non Nocera)
Written by: Martin E. Gillespie, Executive Contributor
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Yes, the famous original oath of the world of medicine according to the scholar, Hippocrates. But what about self-responsibility for one's own health!!
Well if in one camp the option is a 'magic' pill for that, repeat every few months and that will do no harm.
But, what about one of the most toxic substances, more addictive, more readily available especially in developed countries, yes sugar.
What is sugar?
S - Seductive U - Unbalanced G - Grains of toxins
A - Addictive R - Readily available
Sugar is evident in many of the food-like products consumed by millions daily.
Then there is the personal denial of 'I don't have sugar in my tea/coffer', so I don't have any sugar in the foods I consume. Really?
Most people who are consuming guidelines of food pyramids, shakes, fizzy drinks, fruit smoothies, food supplements mimicking foods (packed with 'x' amounts of......................... ) are adding sugar to your body, equivalent to this photo. And this is before midday !!! Sugar is it your friend, enemy or addiction?
Martin E. Gillespie, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Martin an entrepreneur, leader and visionary with a passion for a healthy lifestyle, is the CEO and Founder of GEM Wellness Warriors, with a focus on the wellness and preventative health of men in society, a focus on self-image / self-relationship and mental wellbeing. He is a believer that change is necessary in society, including the teaching of wellness, good nutrition, holistic health, connection and optimism.
He is also a Board Member of a Medical College (Australasian College of Nutritional Environmental Medicine www.acnem.org) helping change the direction of education for medical practitioners from prescriptive medicine to preventative wellbeing for themselves and their patients.
Gaining over 30 years of commercial and corporate experience of leading teams and people across many portfolios, transforming organisations, making many mistakes along the way, and on a daily basis, is now thriving working with a collaboration of amazing people from across the globe. Still making many mistakes and learning.
From a personal standpoint, Martin has also overcome personal trauma and stage 4 cancer. A keen sportsperson, Martin also enjoys running, swimming, yoga, meditation, and is an ambassador for cancer research charities. The power of community is essential as currently a columnist for a local monthly newspaper with a circulation >50,000 in print media. A storyteller, keynote international speaker, presenter and curious learner of life.
