New campaign to help ‘Little Warriors’ battling cancer
SHIFTING focus to the youth this year, members of the Warrior Campaign are thrilled to launch an initiative to raise awareness of childhood cancer in the Bahamas.
Preventing early childhood caries
Children need healthy teeth in order to chew food and speak clearly. Despite what many may think, primary teeth are just as essential as their permanent successors. It is important to teach your child good oral hygiene habits from young so they will take these practices into adolescence and adulthood.
Mouth cancer – What to look out for
Have you ever watched a major league baseball game and seen almost everyone in the dugout chewing or sucking tobacco then spitting out the tobacco juices? Do you think those athletes and team managers are aware that smokeless tobacco products contain at least 28 known chemicals that can cause cancer?
Brave Gabrielle beats scoliosis
THE experience of living with scoliosis has inspired 12-year-old Gabrielle Rolle to encourage other children to always be strong, fearless and trust God to work it all out.
Seminar to highlight healing powers of yoga
IMPROVING wellness in the Bahamas through education is the aim of the Eye on Health seminars presented by Solomon’s Fresh Markets.
Talking about gangs and social breakdown
This piece is derived from extensive research around gang violence, civil society participation and systemic failure. It points to some obvious problems that so far, have been ignored and thus the problem has been allowed if not encouraged to grow.
Chiropractic education
Many times I have patients ask me about the educational requirements to become chiropractor.
An inspiring day for Freedom Kids
A special fun day organised by Cancer Society of the Bahamas and 100 Jamz for children battling cancer and sickle cell disease was nothing short of inspiring, according to the organisers.
Spa treatment the Bamford way
The tranquil, soothing and inviting atmosphere of a day spa can offer a sweet escape for both women and men unwinding after a busy work week.
Use of Kinesio taping in physiotherapy
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games have come to a close. The world as watching closely as our own Shaunae Miller and men’s 4x400m relay team won medals for the Bahamas.
Flossing on trial
Recently, a scientific study came out which suggested that groups of studies that had been conducted could not prove the benefits of daily flossing.
‘Freedom Kids’ to have fun day at Radio House
IN an effort to raise awareness of cancer and sickle cell disease in children, the Cancer Society of the Bahamas is joining forces with 100 Jamz to host a special fun-filled day for young adults and kids battling these illnesses.
Women vs men in a healthy ‘Battle of the Sexes’
WITH the belief that it takes a village to build a healthy nation, members at the Club One Fitness Centre are trying to create fun events to get Bahamians to be more active.
New seminar promotes alternative medicine for healthier living
FOR a decade of his life, Janson E “Dr J” Saunders searched long and hard for a cure the numerous ailments that plagued his body. This journey consisted of numerous doctor visits, constant trips to health institutions abroad and taking medications several times a day.
Back-to-school with a smile
It’s that time of year again, where parents are making a list of items their children will need to go back to school. Books, pens, pencils, school uniforms and shoes are just some items on the back-to-school list, but one item often forgotten is a dental check-up.
