As we publish Positive Health PH Online Issue 254, I cannot recall a more bad-tempered, polarized, hostile, aggressive public and political atmospheric tone across the globe - UK, USA, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa. Just a few examples include the Christchurch mosque shootings killing and injuring 100 people, the coordinated suicide bombings on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka, killing hundreds of worshipping Christians, the seemingly intractable military standoff in Libya, the Gilets Jaunes riots in Paris, Extinction Rebellion Climate Change demonstrations, the synagogue shooting near San Diego on the last day of Passover.  The weather has not been gentle either with Mozambique hit by cyclones Idai and Kenneth. So, not a very good-natured, harmonious time.

In the past month of 2019 I have been both inspired and appalled by totally extreme types of medical practice. And have been mesmerized, spellbound, inspired, devastated yet remain hopeful in viewing The Parkinson’s Drug Trial: a Miracle Cure?, in my view possibly the best research documentary,  showcasing the complex research and surgical logistics and the human drama as it coincides with pharmaceutical cold realities.