Getting back to basics at all-women’s gym
It’s been 11 years since she first discovered her passion for fitness, and today Sirena Ingraham runs what she describes as the ideal gym facility for women.
NHI: The Big 'P' Word
Here we are. Just two short weeks away from 2016 and the implementation of the much needed National Health Insurance (NHI).
Bahamas’ first cochlear implant surgery performed at Doctors Hospital
Three years ago, Wesley Paul suddenly went deaf. He had just no residual hearing in his left ear and minimal hearing in his right, and he was no longer able to communicate, continue to work in the financial sector or participate in one of his favourite hobbies – singing.
Dental hygiene tips for the holiday season
Christmas is the time we celebrate the birth of Christ. The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love, kindness and goodness. During this festive season we socialise more with family and friends, exchange gifts, attend parties, and eat to our hearts content. Even though it is a time of feasting, we must be cognizant of our oral health. Preventing caries is still of vital importance despite the season.
‘Girl on Pole’ dance studio offers exciting form of fitness
SINCE opening its doors in February, the Girl on Pole Dance Studio has blossomed into a unique haven for women seeking to relieve stress after a hard day’s work, to relax and learn something new, all while getting fit at the same time.
Live a Fulfilling Life: Creating habits that stick
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” These words from Aristotle are a reminder that success doesn’t come overnight. It is a discipline that, with time, takes you from where you are to where you want to go.
All I want for Christmas
This is the first verse of a popular Christmas song written in 1944. Donald Yetter Gardner penned the song “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth” in about 30 minutes and since then it has been on the tips of our tongues. It is my hope that this song does not apply to any of the readers of this column, unless of course they are in the second grade.
Make holiday meals happy for cancer patients
For the majority of families throughout the Bahamas, the holidays mean family time, laughter, maybe a little Christmas carolling and certainly a whole lot of food. But for those families whose holiday guest list includes a cancer patient at the table, food can take on a whole new meaning.
‘Wombs of Praise’ aims to support and educate women with uterine fibroids
AS a result of her personal struggles with uterine fibroids, Santina Smith has founded a support organisation for women who are undergoing treatment for the condition and those who are coping with early menopause as a result of hysterectomies.
The effects of posture
Posture ranks right up at the top of the list when you are talking about good health. It is as important as eating right, exercising, getting a good night’s sleep and avoiding potentially harmful substances like alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
The stories we tell ourselves
The causes of troubled relationships are created from the stories we tell ourselves. We experience a troublesome event, have an emotional response, and then create a story to explain it or alleviate our pain. Over time we repeat the story until it becomes a script we follow.
The nine tooth brushing mistakes
Most people have a special tooth brushing routine. They can be found brushing and humming in the shower, or walking all through their homes with the toothbrush stuck in one corner of the mouth. There is usually no thinking involved. It’s all autopilot. However, for the best results, tooth brushing needs to be a conscious process.
Waiting times down by a fifth at Rand Memorial Hospital
THE Accident and Emergency Department at Rand Memorial Hospital in Freeport has seen an almost 20 per cent reduction in wait time due to the extension of clinic hours, according to Public Hospital Authority (PHA) chairman Frank Smith.
Is your job stressing you out?
Occupational stress is stress on your job. This can take the form of excessive workloads, violence (harassment, intimidation, physical violence or threats etc), unco-operative colleagues, poor leadership or disorganisation at the management level, or simply not having adequate personal or down time.
