Bursting at the seams. Despite its undesirability, obesity has become a problem for Australia — and me. Fighting all the way, I have "trended up" in weight in the past 30 years with that 54 per cent majority. "Obese" is an ugly word, however true; it makes me feel like a walking disease. [News Source]

Naturopathic allergy therapies are nothing to sneeze at. Many patients and many medical professionals focus their treatments on relieving the symptoms without tackling their underlying causes. [News Source]

Bottled water, cavities linked. Drinking too much bottled water may be contributing to a rise in tooth decay, especially among young children. [News Source]

All eyes on the next bug. Reducing carbon emissions is proving the biggest technological challenge since the new millennium. EDS outlined plans to help its Australian customers cut greenhouse gases from technology-related services by up to 40 per cent. [News Source]

Eat local, and change the world. You've switched to fluorescent bulbs, the laundry is hanging out to dry and you're trying hard not to visit the gas pump so often. So what else can you do to help save the planet? [News Source]

Organic Japanese food hot items in U.K., Europe. Demand for organic Japanese food has grown "phenomenally" over the last few years as more Europeans opt for healthier diets, according to a major importer who was recently commended by the Japanese government for his efforts. [News Source]