Treat meals have their place. These meals are meant to be enjoyed, and not eaten with guilt during or after. Food of all kinds (nutrient dense and/or calorie dense) are meant to be enjoyed (in moderation)…especially with loved ones. This is a part of leading a sustainably healthier lifestyle. In this particular video, we were […]
Continue Reading- All
Health
-
Why Eating Healthy Is Expensive? Geo Forces
by O'shane Bryant onIntroduction Across sections of society in Jamaica, and other nations in the Caribbean, the common belief is that eating healthy is expensive. This is a major indicator of food economics being a causative factor & determinant, of the high prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) affecting the health & well-being of both the population & economy...
Continue Reading -
Physical Activity & Exercise In Hot Weather
by O'shane Bryant onIntroduction No doubt, getting physical activity & exercise in hot temperatures can be an enjoyable experience-whether it be indoors or outdoors. Just the same, however, doing so can pose fitness, performance and health setbacks-for the apparently healthy, recreational non-dependent population segment, athlete, and vulnerable populations within a given society. According to John Hopkins Medicine, “heat-related...
Continue Reading -
High Blood Pressure-Why I Started My Weight Loss Journey (Daveen)
by O'shane Bryant on“My main reason why I started this journey is health issues. I’ve been to the doctor every month. My blood pressure was high. I had to be placed on blood pressure medication. I didn’t want that.” (Daveen, 2019). In the video clip below recorded in 2019, Daveen shares her main reason for embarking on […]
Continue Reading -
Hiking Geo-Reconnaissance: Dallas, St. Andrew, Jamaica (2023)
by O'shane Bryant onDate of Reconnaissance: February 27, 2023. Weather Conditions: Sunny & Hot. Feeling: Energized. General Geo Observations Dry Hope River. Low Flow (Cane River: at Dallas & Constitution Hill intersection). Land slippage of approximately 20ft-50ft width at approximately 100m-200m North East or North, North East of Constitution Hill & Dallas Intersection (coming from Constitution Hill). […]
Continue Reading -
Single Leg Balance Training: Significance
by O'shane Bryant onAs we age, (especially post-menopause & post-andropause), our bodies naturally experience a decline in skeletal muscle mass and bone mineral density with the passing of years. And with it, we lose our capacity to enjoy activities of daily living, and pleasurable experiences, such as time with family, gardening, cooking, cleaning & others. “Muscles play […]
Continue Reading -
Jamaican Dish: Fried Sprat, Bammy & Callaloo…
by O'shane Bryant onIn the Lenten season, Fried Sprat & Bammy are popular food sources that make up Jamaican meals. Steam vegetables in the form of callaloo is a common side. In this blog article, we’ll delve a bit into: The cultural roots of these food sources. Highlighting the macronutrient contributions of these food sources into the diet […]
Continue Reading -
Watch Toddler AMB Climbing Steps & Counting
by O'shane Bryant onEncouraging physical & mental activity in kids. Promoting the giving of time, attention, support, love & protection to kids, by: Parents (biological & non-biological). Guardians. Care-Givers. Extended Family Members. Community (entire). About The Author Oshane Bryant: BSc Geology, Geography Minor; ACE CPT since 2012; Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Accelerator Graduate-2018 cohort; KUKIBO Martial Arts […]
Continue Reading -
E.Park Jamaica, 1st Mileage Workout-2023
by O'shane Bryant onSimone, Arlene & Camille took on the challenge of the 1st mileage workout in 2023 at Emancipation Park, Jamaica. This workout was comprised of a 5000m run & walk, followed by a series of calisthenics (triceps dips, pull ups & leg raises); with an interval-based elliptical machine segment. All the ladies gave a good representation […]
Continue Reading -
Body Mass Index: Drawbacks as Health Indicator
by O'shane Bryant onWith non-communicable diseases putting a strain on the health & productivity capacity of nations worldwide, (particularly those with tertiary-quaternary industry sectors dominating national economies), the Body Mass Index (BMI) is a tool & health indicator used by medical professionals and likewise, specific for giving insight into ones health status in respect to bodyweight. Similarly, popular […]
Continue Reading