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PG 3 What’s in a number? PG 6 Maternity Matters PG 8 Adolescent Health PG 10 Better Families PG 12 Pandemic fatigue & burnout PG 14 Fitness in small spaces PG 16 Cleaning contact lenses Nutrition PG 18 Food combinations Pt.2 PG 20 Replacing refined grains PG 22 Water watch Pt.1 PG 24 Dietician Victoria Cox Health PG 26 Nicole Carter’s nutrition PG 28 The Delta variant

Editor’s Note

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This month’s issue takes more of a turn along the road of nutrition, great health and well-being. There are features on fitness, how much sun to actually take in, how ultraviolet rays affects your skin, and information about the Delta variant of COVID, among other informative articles. One highlight is the feature on the Better Health resident Nutritionist, Victoria Cox, as we continue

Maternity Matters

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Maternity Matters by Midwife Andrea Jordan Three Troubleshooting Solutions for your Breastfeeding Woes! Why is breastfeeding such a struggle? What am I doing wrong? These are the words spoken by many a new mother in the early days with their newborns. Let’s face it, even though breastfeeding is supposed to be a natural process, for some mothers, and babies, it can be a real
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HEALTHY IN BODY HORMONES

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HEALTHY IN BODY HORMONES by Shanelle Butler Istruggled for years with acne, PCOS, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and a few extra pounds that really didn’t want to budge. Truth be told, I tried a million things and did not know what else to do. Then I came across some research about hormone disruptors and how many everyday items impact the way the body metabolises hormones and
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Health Benifits Of Almonds

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Health B enifits Of Almonds All nuts are healthy, but when it comes to nuts that are the healthiest, the almond is in the top three. That’s because almonds are rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. According to healthline.com, almonds boast an impressive nutrient profile. A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of almonds contains: • Fibre: 3.5 grams • Protein:
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“DETOX DIETS” YAY OR NAY?

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“DETOX DIETS” YAY OR NAY? by Victoria Cox, MSc, Registered Dietitians As we continue further into 2021, many of us are looking for ways to be as healthy as possible. So, does this mean that we should follow a “detox” diet or a “cleanse”? The idea of detoxing our body of harmful chemicals and toxins sounds very appealing, and surely something that we want to do. However,
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EGGS AND WEIGHTLOSS

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If you look on any weight loss list, you’ll be sure to find eggs on it, and probably in the top ten items as well. Not only are eggs filled with protein, they are rich in essential vitamins and minerals, yet low in calories, which makes them perfect for losing weight. Studies have shown that a large egg contains just under 80 calories, and the yolks are especially nutritious. And we know that
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INGRID HOLDER DEATHLY DETOX

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INGRID HOLDER DEATHLY DETOX by Andrea King The world is full of wonderful people, who, if they weren’t in it, would make it a less beautiful place. On January 19, 2021, Barbados almost lost one of those people, in the person of Ingrid Holder, a female pioneer in entertainment management, who is well known in regional entertainment circles. That she is affectionately and respectfully
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ROY DOWNES A CAPOEIRA WAY OF LIFE

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ROY DOWNES A CAPOEIRA WAY OF LIFE by Katrina Welch Fourteen years ago when Roy Downes made the decision to pursue capoeira, the computer specialist had no idea that this martial art would change the entire trajectory of his life, and improve his general good health, to boot. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art form which combines acrobatics, dancing and music. Speaking to
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HEALTH CARE WORKER SPOTLIGHT INTERNIST DR ANDRE GRAHAM

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INTERNIST DR ANDRE GRAHAM by Katrina Welch Alove for science and an interest in the way the human body functions led 31-year-old André Graham to a career in the field of medicine. In 2014, he completed his internship before joining the internal medicine department of the Oueen Elizabeth Hospital (OEH). However, he never anticipated that he would find himself working in the midst of
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COPING WITH COVID -19 & BEYOND T

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COPING WITH COVID -19 & BEYOND T he World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic on the March 11, 2020, and we saw a dramatic change in our lives from that moment onwards. There has been an impact on our family life, our social life, our work life and our medical health. The COVID-19 pandemic is a clear threat to our physical health, both directly and through
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DOCTORS A HISTORY AND LITTLE-KNOWN FACT LIST

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DOC TORS A HISTORY AND LITTLE-KNOWN FACT LIST by Nick Nunes Since the end of 2019, there has been creeping interest in the realm of medicine like no time before. The information age has granted humanity the possibility to research knowledge that used to come only through travel, expense, and fervent dedication to learning. It’s unsurprising to know that the earliest medical
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CURIOUS ABOUT COVID VACCINES

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by There’s a lot to unpack about the COVID-19 vaccines. One of the main concerns about the vaccine has been the expediency with which it has been created and rolled out. Regardless of that notion of doubt or despair, the technology and fevered innovation of the human race, especially under duress, should never be underestimated. Last month we looked at how the two vaccines from China, Sinopharm
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