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26 MayHerbal Remedies SHOULD Be Banned

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I don’t know the full story but there has been a lot of fuss that the government has passed new legislation banning herbal remedies that haven’t been proven to work. Most rational people would say that this is a good thing – if something can’t be proven to work why should it be taken as medicine by people who don’t know any better? There are some people who seem to think this is all a conspiracy theory though, and that the only reason the government is doing this is because it puts money in the pockets of “Big Pharma”.

Firstly, anyone who’s buying herbal remedies instead of using products form “Big Pharma” really needs to think long and hard about what they’re doing. Herbal remedies can work as a placebo, and some may have positive health effects, but the ones that haven’t been proven should never be used as a substitute for clinically trialled drugs. Also, just because something is a herb doesn’t mean that it’s safe to consume. A lot of people fall into the trap of thinking that just because a substance is natural means that it’s going to be good for you.

Secondly, there is no conspiracy in this case. The reason herbal companies exist is also to make money, in exactly the same way is drug companies do. Anyone who thinks that herbal remedy companies are in it to help people are just wrong – they’re in it to make as much money as possible, which is why they’re so upset by this sensible ruling.

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26 MayTips for watching Game of Thrones

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Game of Thrones is probably the biggest TV show on at the moment so I decided to give it a go and see what all the fuss is about. It’s definitely not what I was expecting form a fantasy book – but that’s a good thing! Here are my top things to remember if you’re going to be watching it!

  1. It’s not a TV show to watch with the family – especially the kids! Game of Thrones the book series is a very violent and graphic fantasy story, and this has been maintained in the TV show. If you’re imagining a series like Lord of the Rings without any form of gore or adult encounters then you’re in for a big surprise.
  2. The storyline is complicated and difficult to follow – especially to begin with – but it does get easier, so don’t give up. People who’ve read the books will obviously find this a lot easier. The key is to watch closely and concentrate on who the characters are and their relationships.
  3. If you’re going to start watching it then make sure you know you’re in for the long haul! The series still has several books to go, and the first series only covers the first book!

It’s definitely worth trying though, as the storyline is great and the characters very strong. What I like about it is that there is no clear line between good and evil – everyone has an agenda.

Category(s): TV

08 AprTop TV Shows

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There seems to be a real lack of any good quality TV shows at the moment, so I’ve been revisiting some of my old favorites (well, not that old, but not being made anymore). Here are a list of three of my personal best, and I’ll do another post with a few more at a later date.

Lost – Yes, it went on for too long and was confusing, but I still think it was one of the best TV shows of all time purely for how ambitious it was. No other TV show has created such an amazing world and kept me wanting more for so long. I hope they don’t try to do a sequel with different characters though – although I think it’s probably inevitable sadly.

Scrubs – The final series were awful (anything about series 5 went downhill rapidly) but the first few seasons were great comedy. It’s not going to go down as an innovative TV show, but there aren’t many shows that can make me actually laugh and this is one of them. Just a shame they had to drag it out for so long (and keep bringing it back) until it eventually stuttered to a halt.

Modern Family – this one is still being made so it probably doesn’t really count, but I thought I’d put it in anyway. It’s what you’d call a “gentle” comedy, but it has enough of an edge to make it funny. I almost didn’t give it a chance but I’m glad I did.

Those are a few of my favorites, what are yours? Do you have any recommendations of shows I might like based on the ones listed above? I’m always looking for more, so it would be good to get some ideas.

Category(s): TV