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We’re nearly half way through the year already! Can you imagine! Where does the time go?! Last year this time we were still reeling from the pandemic, and added to that this year is the ash and threat of more ash….not to mention the hurricane season which will soon be upon us. Makes me wonder how do we as a nation deal with our anxiety, our stress? What is the national response to deal with

Maternity Matters by Midwife Andrea Jordan SKIN-TO-SKIN CONTACT AT BIRTH, THE NEW-BORN’S ANTIDOTE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING! In our daily lives, social distancing now seems to be the new normal, but I want you to close your eyes for a moment, go within and take some time to picture the beginning of life for your newborn baby; where closeness and connection are of utmost importance.

LASHLEY ZARIA YUTE GYM by Katrina Welch Did you know that one in three children in Barbados are overweight or obese? Gone are the days when obesity and NCDs were limited to the ageing population; our children are now faced with these diseases. However, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados Inc. remains undaunted in its dedication to fight against these diseases with its Yute

TRAUMA-INFORMED PARENTING by Jomo Phillips MSSW-MFT (Clinical Fellow AAMFT) Couple & Family Therapist/Clinical Social Worker Over the last few weeks, I have been particularly affected and distressed by several incidents. One of these incidents has been hearing about several reports of children experiencing sexual abuse. Another incident that concerned me was the reports on a child’s

THE COVID-19 TEST EXPERIENCE by Nick Nunes Part 2 Since the development of clusters arising from the Christmas season, and now found in neighbourhoods, more Barbadians have had the test for COVID-19. But what’s it really like? Following on from last month’s feature are two personal accounts of the testing process told by people who wish to remain anonymous. This perspective

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