Since the dawn of civilization, and the creation of mankind, martial arts has been a foundational asset for survival & security. Throughout the course of millennia, said civilizations would develop & pass down codified martial systems (fighting, combat, philosophy), as a means of sustaining their security, and supporting the development of future generations, into the...
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Fat Calories. Carb Calories. Protein Calories. Want To Lose Bodyfat & Weight? Know They’re Not Equal
“Watch Your Calories”. “That Food Has Too Much Calories In It”. You don’t have to have a personal trainer, or dietician to have heard, or come across these expressions–whether it be through media, friends & family, or associates. The word ‘calories’ is popular amongst the millions world-wide who engage in the health, fitness & directly...
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Eat Healthier: Easter Bun & Cheese–General Dietary Tips & Considerations For Jamaicans
This blog post was extracted from the booklet: “Easter Bun & Cheese Dietary Guidelines For Jamaicans Health & Well-Being (2018). Written By Oshane Bryant (Founder & Managing Director-O’Shane Bryant Fitness Limited) & Stacey-Ann Ricketts (BSc Dietetics & Nutrition; Dietician at University Hospital of the West Indies). The Easter Season for Jamaicans in Jamaica (and...
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Food Prices, Oil Prices & Higher Cost Of Doing Business Causing You Worry? Here Are 3 Coping Tips
“Price hikes pounding pockets of poor” https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20220202/price-hikes-pounding-pockets-poor-experts “Price hike cry” https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20220311/price-hike-cry “Meat & poultry farmers say wrong persons getting increase” https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Meat_and_poultry_farmers_say_wrong_persons_getting_increase?profile=1606 The global economic shock of the Ukraine-Russia war, has definitely announced itself to our macroeconomy here in Jamaica. And with it’s announcement, has brought inflation that compounds atop of the inflation caused by the […]
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Lose Weight Or Lose Body Fat? The Similarities. The Differences. The Challenges.
How to lose weight fast? How to lose belly fat only? How to lose weight without exercise? These are 3 of the most popular searches on the Google search engine, when we browse our data. And let’s not forget to mention the ubiquitous “Before & After photos”; “Weight Loss Transformations/Challenges”; and “Weight Loss/Burn Belly...
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Hike Safely: Hazards & Mitigation Strategies–General Safety Considerations Before Setting Out
Generally, before venturing on a hike with a group, or individually, you ought to be briefed on, or/conceptualize the: Plan. Hazard(s). Risk(s). Preparation Opportunities. To support safety of each individual, and the group as a whole, before embarking on hike(s) or similar excursion(s). Hiking Hazards Categories Specifically, hiking-hazards can be grouped into the following […]
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Flush & Vetox: The Wholesome Vegetarian Diet For Weight Loss (long term)
The flush & vetox is a dietary program/system with the primary aims of: 1. Assisting members/participants increase their consumption of fibrous-rich foods, and foods as close as possible to their natural state. 2. Instilling dietary behaviors in members/participants that can lead to the inclusion of more fibrous-rich foods at ratios relative to other macronutrients, in […]
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5 Ways to Fight Fat this Christmas
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); You have done well this past year keeping off that extra weight, but Christmas is around the corner. Its that time when you visit family and friends and they almost always have some type of Christmas treat to offer, Christmas cake, sorrel, eggnog. chocolate, you name it. Let’s be real, [...] Continue Reading -
5 Hacks to Eating Guilt-Free this Christmas
Christmas is the season for family, fun and you guessed it…food. For many, it’s the time to relax and enjoy everything, especially the food and drinks that are associated with the season, like sorrel drink and fruit cake. Sadly, a drawback of this enjoyment is the extra weight that is visible as soon as we [...] Continue Reading -
Elderly Licensed Firearm Holder Who Shot Two In Liguanea, Jamaica, Was In The Right?
A Jamaica Gleaner article on December 9, 2021, told the story of an elderly licensed firearm holder confronting a taxi driver for bad driving, and ultimately discharging his weapon, hitting the cabbie, and an innocent. See link below for article in full: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20211209/two-shot-elderly-licensed-firearm-holder-liguanea Having screened the story, we arrived at the conclusion that the licensed […]
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