HOLISTIC MEDICINE is a whole-body approach to wellness and healthcare, meaning that the goal is to treat a person as a whole: body, mind, and spirit. Optimal health is much more than the absence of sickness. According to holistic medicine...
ACCORDING TO the latest estimates from the United Nations Population Division, the global life expectancy at birth for both sexes combined is currently 73.33 years, a 0.23 per cent increase from 2023, which stood at 73.16. An individual’s life...
THE ALOE vera plant has been used for thousands of years to heal a variety of conditions, most notably burns, wounds, skin irritations, and constipation. Aloe was one of the most frequently prescribed medicines throughout most of the 18th and 19th...
WHILE MOST households contain a medicine cabinet stocked with ibuprofen and paracetamol, there are alternative natural remedies that you can use to prevent and treat a wide range of ailments. For those who do not want to be constantly reaching for...
THE IDEA of waking up early, sitting down to breakfast, and writing a few pages in a journal sounds great. However, in practice, it rarely works out so cleanly. After a while, you start sleeping in a little more, then you skip writing, because you...
TO EAT or not to eat? When it comes to the avocado, we have come up with a million ways to eat the pulp, include for other uses like skincare, hair, nails, decorations and even ornaments. However, have we ever thought about how we can utilise the...
JAMAICA AIDS Support for Life (JASL) has introduced the One Life, One Health project, a transformative effort aimed at enhancing health outcomes and raising awareness about epidemic-prone infectious diseases across Jamaica. This innovative project...
HURRICANE BERYL has left many individuals facing numerous challenges, especially those managing chronic conditions like diabetes. Effective diabetes management becomes even more crucial in such times to prevent complications. Here are some...
IT IS natural to feel stressed in challenging situations such as job interviews, school examinations, unrealistic workloads, an insecure job, or conflict with family, friends or colleagues. For many people stress reduces over time as the situation...
WHEN IT comes to breast cancer, there are a number of ways you can protect yourself. While it is important to note that several factors shaping your personal lifetime risk of breast cancer are completely out of your control, among them genetics,...
AS HURRICANE Beryl nears Jamaica, it is essential for everyone, especially our senior citizens, to be well prepared. The effects of a hurricane can be devastating, but with careful planning and preparation, you can ensure your safety and well-being...
SELF-CARE DOES not have to cost anything. It is just doing things you enjoy and many of the things we enjoy or feel fulfilled from cost nothing. Stepping outside and taking a deep breath, for example, might be the greatest act of self-care. Even if...
SELF-CARE IS not synonymous with self-indulgence or being selfish. Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, you can be well, you can do your job, you can help and care for others, and you can do all the things you need to...
AMID RISING concerns over the effects of climate change on small island developing states (SIDS), key stakeholders convened to address the critical impact on Jamaica’s public health system at the Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) Stakeholder...
WHILE ACHIEVING weight loss is an important goal for millions of people across the globe, an equally if not more difficult challenge is to retain the weight lost over a long period of time. Weight loss backsliding, that is, regaining lost weight,...
DIABETIC NEUROPATHY is a prevalent complication of diabetes that affects the nerves, leading to discomfort and reduced sensation in affected areas. This condition arises due to prolonged exposure to high blood sugar levels, which can damage the...
IN CANCER care, different types of doctors, including medical oncologists, surgeons, and radiation oncologists, often work together to create an overall treatment plan that may combine different types of treatments to treat the cancer. This is...
With the advent of telemedicine platforms like MDLink Limited, patients across the island now have access to a diverse network of healthcare professionals who can provide expert care remotely. Let’s explore some of the common conditions that can be...
AORTIC STENOSIS is one of the most common and serious valve disease problems. Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening and can sometimes be referred to as a failing heart valve. Aortic stenosis restricts the blood flow from the...
WORLD FAMILY Doctor Day (WFDD) was declared by the World Organizations of Family Doctors (WONCA) in 2010 and celebrated on May 19, when family doctors across the world are honoured for their service to their patients. This year marked the 10th...
EVEN IF you try to live a healthy lifestyle, sometimes you will get sick. This may range from a mild cold or flu to a terminal illness. While you can be proactive about your health, sometimes it can seem like the luck of the draw, with seemingly...
MITOCHONDRIA ARE special compartments (organelles) in our cells that are best known for their role as powerhouses, as they break down food molecules and turn out adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecular fuel for the rest of the cell. However, they...
WITH LESS than one week to go until the inaugural Caribbean Medical Professionals’ Summit (CAMPS), the medical fraternity in Jamaica and the region is gearing up for an insightful weekend. On May 31 to June 2, medical professionals and aspirants...
SKIN CANCER develops primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. But it can also form on areas that rarely see the light of day, including your palms, beneath...
