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Column: Yoga Can Help Runners Improve

Column: Yoga Can Help Runners Improve

[Written by Robin Holder] Runners can improve their performance on and off the road by incorporating yoga into their fitness routine Yoga is perhaps the best cross training method to prevent injuries, gain strength and optimize breathing. Yoga can make you a better runner. The repetitive nature of running and the overuse of some muscle groups while... Read more of this article

Column: Impact And Treatment Of Obesity

Column: Impact And Treatment Of Obesity

[Written by Dr Fatima Cody Stanford] As many know, obesity is now classified as a disease by several medical organizations, including the American Medical Association [AMA], the organization that represents doctors nationwide in the U.S. Taking away the blame For people who struggle with their weight and the physicians who care for them, this designation... Read more of this article

Column: Why Men Should Do Yoga

Column: Why Men Should Do Yoga

[Written by Robin Holder] While yoga may be more popular with women there are many benefits of a regular practice that appeal to men. It’s time to man up and get on the mat. Yoga is perhaps the best way to balance out your workout routine or find that perfect cross training option. For athletes engaged in active sports such as soccer, rugby, weight... Read more of this article

Column: The Health Benefits Of Tea

Column: The Health Benefits Of Tea

[Written by Dr Kuni Frith] Eastern cultures have consumed tea to maintain good health for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese texts list Camellia Sinensis in its pharmacopia as an herbal medicine for improving health, increasing longevity and keeping the mind alert. Eastern cultures engage in tea drinking not only for the health benefits it has to... Read more of this article

Column: Anxiety And Mild Depression

Column: Anxiety And Mild Depression

[Written by Dr Kuni Frith] As an Alternative and Complementary healthcare professional, I am greatly concerned over the number of customers coming into the tea house almost on a daily basis with anxiety and mild depression. In many cases this disorder is crippling members of our community who are desperately searching for ways to address the symptoms... Read more of this article

Column: Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep

Column: Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep

[Written by Dr Kuni Frith] The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is comprised of several layers and has numerous functions. The skin works hard to protect the body. It is responsible for sensations such as heat/cold, touch and pain along with transmitting messages to the brain about the environment around us. The skin naturally regulates temperature... Read more of this article

Diet & Nutrition To Combat Chronic Diseases

Diet & Nutrition To Combat Chronic Diseases

[Written by Dr Kuni Frith] Bermuda is experiencing epidemic proportions of chronic disease. We boast the highest rates of cancer, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity per capita in the world. In the twenty first century with numerous drugs on the market for every disease known to humankind and new drugs being manufactured and fast tracked weekly,... Read more of this article

Column: Key To Enjoying A Stress-Free Holiday

Column: Key To Enjoying A Stress-Free Holiday

[Written by Karin Kushner] We all want to return from our holidays feeling like new, not in need of a second vacation to rest and detoxify. The key to enjoying a stress-free holiday is planning ahead. In fact, planning a vacation can act as a stress-reliever. Picture yourself in a relaxing environment away from your everyday responsibilities, and imagine... Read more of this article

Column: ‘My Top Five Tips For Lustrous Locks’

Column: ‘My Top Five Tips For Lustrous Locks’

[Written by personal trainer and health coach Tania Kowalski] As I’ve gotten older I have to say that the number of strands of hair that end up in my brush are more than I ever remember in the past. I like to blame it on the fact that my hair is really long now so one hair really looks like 5. There are so many things that contribute to hair... Read more of this article

Column: Healthy Living Cuts Heart Disease Risk

Column: Healthy Living Cuts Heart Disease Risk

[Written by Dr Sekar Kathiresan] We often hear people say “it’s in my genes” when referring to any number of diseases. But as a doctor and researcher, it’s now clear to me that when it comes to heart disease, DNA is not necessarily your destiny. My team at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Center for Human Genetic Research recently analyzed... Read more of this article

Junior Food Critic Review: Casablanca

Junior Food Critic Review: Casablanca

Looking for somewhere to take the kids for a bite of lunch? Our Junior Restaurant Critic, Eliza Olander, a student at The Centre for Creative Learning in Hamilton, lives in St David’s and continues her ‘Lunch With Uncle’ series. [Written by 13-year-old Eliza Olander, with a little help from Uncle Tony] Venue: Casablanca Location: Washington Lane,... Read more of this article

Column: Getting Over Slumps In Productivity

Column: Getting Over Slumps In Productivity

[Written by personal trainer and health coach Tania Kowalski] Even the most motivated people experience slumps in productivity. It’s easy to focus on where we were before and to get stuck in whoas me mode. When clicking the remote to find some mindless reality tv and rolling over in bed feels like it’s zapping the one ounce of energy that... Read more of this article

Column: Solutions For Making Home Accessible

Column: Solutions For Making Home Accessible

[Written by Tinee Furbert] I bet you never thought climbing those flights of stairs in your home or being able to get in and out of your tub would be a daunting task. Most persons over the age of 65 want to stay in their own homes after injury or illness; most persons over the age of 65 own their own home. Over the years technology has changed to allow... Read more of this article

Column: 12 Habits Of Healthy & Happy People

Column: 12 Habits Of Healthy & Happy People

[Written by personal trainer and health coach Tania Kowalski] There’s nothing like feeling really truly happy. We live and breath on this incredible planet in this insanely miraculous journey called life so why is it difficult to be happy? Although I tout that happiness is a choice, a perception, a mindset, is it really that simple? I don’t... Read more of this article

Tania Kowalski: Banishing Lower Back Pain

Tania Kowalski: Banishing Lower Back Pain

[Written by personal trainer and health coach Tania Kowalski] Did you know that chronic lower back pain is one of the top causes of disability in North America? Let’s get to the bottom of what is causing it and how we can overcome it. We lift without squatting, we, as a culture are carrying more weight than ever before, we sit more than ever before,... Read more of this article

Column: Reducing Health Care Costs In Bermuda

Column: Reducing Health Care Costs In Bermuda

[Written by Dr Kuni Frith] I was recently made aware of an article on how the Swiss government officially recognized five complementary alternative modalities as legitimate medicine to work in conjunction with allopathic or traditional Western medicine within their healthcare system. The Swiss have taken a very bold and unbiased approach toward including... Read more of this article