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Often fast food is only the food available for those on a low income, especially when there are no or little cooking facilities at home/work. But why it is so appealing, is probably down to its addictive nature. Fast food had been bioengineered to be addictive. And even though that sounds scary we wonder why are we allowed to buy it. 40 years of research and lobbying by food companies has reduced the bar for what we call food. Coke can dissolve a tooth left in it overnight Coke can clean a toilet Ketchup can clean a coin A burger left to it’s all one never rots Twinkies don't rot There are many other scare stories that mean that what we eat isn’t actually food out even natural. Yes there are food guidelines: Laughably they are produced with the help of food companies. One such pregnancy NHS caffeine guide says: Five cans of cola (up to 40mg each) But the pregnancy NHS sugar guide means you shouldn’t even have one can of coke. ...

For a while, I suffered from persistent, recurrent headaches that only taking Nurofen could shift. I found my headaches came down to a few things. Eyestrain Lack of rest, especially the eyes, Dirty glasses Lighting coming from behind the tv/monitor, a bit like an eclipse The brain Lack of water, drink water without crap in it. Crap = flavours, additives etc. Caffeine withdrawal, caffeine pills Alcohol dries out the brain, drink more water The body Poor posture, sit upright adjust your keyboard monitor, seat properly, and foot rest Take regular breaks, from working Get the right amount of sleep for you. Varies between 6 - 10 hours because of age, gender, and recent activity It took me months to clear all the crap out of the system. The biggest threat to my brain was my favourite fizzy orange drink. When I really had a look at the back I was surprised to see so many e numbers it made my head spin. I now don’t use Nurofen or g...

How I keep on track, and not loose cool thoughts as they happen. You need. An extra price of paper and a writing tool. Label it with the date and the title, 'side track'. Place it to the side of your main work.    Why? I often loose focus. My mind wanders and wants to explore new and fresh ideas. This is an amazing asset. To think of new ideas easily and freely.  Yet this can eat into your productivity. Stops you accomplishing your main goals. And may cause unescesary stress.  Yet, all you I need is a piece of paper to keep myself back on track. When I start work I often have those 'aha moments. But this creates a conflict.  I want to complete my main task. And stay on track. I know completing the work I set out to do is the best way to move ahead. But I also want to explore that new idea. Who knows where it may lead, right? How? I take the new thought and note it separately. I put this on my sidetrack. I place shopping, errands, thoughts, projects, social media...