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Introduction The economics, consumption of & interest in weight loss pills (weight loss supplements), make it a hot business segment and trend, in the global health & fitness industry. According to Grand View Research-The global weight loss supplements market size was valued at USD 33.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to expand at a...

Not much is expressed by nutrition, dietary & geology professionals in Jamaica & The Caribbean, of the connection between Geology & Nutrition-particularly on minerals which function as micronutrients in human, animal & plant health. Similarly there is the lacking of courses (tertiary) at institutions within the locales mentioned, that educate budding professionals (health, medical, geology)...

Introduction 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...

Introduction 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...

Introduction Having a high BMI (body mass index) does not automatically mean you’re overfat, and/or unhealthy. Similarly, being told to lose weight, and/or the accomplishment of a targeted weight loss number, does not equal a reduction in your body fat percentage. “While BMI is a reasonable general indicator of body fat (made up mostly of...

When I first learned I had a child on the way, my inner voice immediately said, “It’s time to prepare”. To try and put clothing of words, to express the emotions & feeling I felt at that point, is beyond me till this day. For this piece, I’ll share elements of the preparation I had...

General Difficulty Level of Workout: Difficult. Not recommended for persons in the following categories (not exclusive): Exercisers without clearance from healthcare provider. Pregnant Individuals (2nd, and/3rd trimester). Individuals with musculoskeletal issues such as lower back pain, scoliosis, snapping hip syndrome, arthritis, piriformis syndrome… General Objective Of Workouts With an approach of minimal recovery time between...

What is Activities of Daily Living? Activities of daily living can be understood as those tasks we do, that are essential to us living a high quality of life; without the external assistance of others. Examples of activities of daily living include: Feeding ourselves Personal Hygiene Practices (bathing, dental care) Walking from point a to...

Introduction Ginger & Turmeric are both spices with a bountiful of similarities and uses; in both the medicine & food industries. In Taxonomy (Biology), both belong to the same family (Zingiberaceae). In Agriculture, both can be grown from cut root (rhizome), planted in the soil (or alternate growing medium). In Human Physiology, both can be...