Health. Fitness. Wellness. You.
With birds chirping overhead as you lounge in a recliner on the verandah and absorb the cool breeze and expansive view of the mountains, it certainly feels more like a home instead of a “home” – that dreadful word we fear as we become more and more wary of our aging parents.
A short stroll through the large and airy home, past the verandah where a few recline in easy reflection, past the kitchen filled with laughter as a birthday cake is being prepared, and through the garden and gazebo where the tables are being set…
The buzz in your brain, the humming in your veins, the swell of your heart as your favourite song comes on… We all know that music can have a physiological effect on our bodies.
Brian Superville has over 12 years of experience as a certified spinn instructor, and is quite well known in the industry throughout Trinidad and Tobago. Read more about Brian here. If you’re new to spinning, here are a few tips Brian wants you to keep in mind: 1. Avoid the “bouncy spinn” Spinn is indoor […]
“Come on, you’re better than that!” It is the encouraging shout urging you to go faster, harder — to challenge yourself. Even if you choose to remain seated, amp up the resistance and hold your form to achieve a more efficient stroke.
“Once you have land, you have health and wealth.” It was her father’s motto, and one she lives daily as she puts food on the table that was grown with her own hands.
“To watch a child come in stumbling… and then be able to stand and go straight into a pose — to go from barely being able to balance, to being so graceful — it takes your breath away.” – Johanna Simon
Fitness is a lifestyle — and you have to commit. Here are the top three things that just won’t work if you want to be a “fit” person. 1. “I only work out when I feel like it.” Exercise can boost your energy and improve your circulation. If working out after work is touch-and-go, try […]
A little bit here, a little bit there… we all have our “little” goals to get a better body in a short timeframe. Here are a few pointers: 1. Eat little and often Nibble throughout the day, rather than full hearty meals which slow your metabolism down. 2. Eat more protein This helps your body […]
Work. It’s where most of us spend the majority of our waking hours, and it often has the largest effect on our healthy eating plans or weight-loss goals. Here’s a few ways to stop your workplace from derailing your diet. 1. Find a weight-loss ally Having an ally at the office can be a great […]
Processed foods have the advantage of saving time and money, which makes them tempting to people who have a busy lifestyle and for those who don’t particularly like to cook. It is no secret by now that the vast majority of processed foods are not healthy. In general, they are very low in nutrients, especially […]
“I had to stop competing — we didn’t have any more space to put the trophies,” he jokes, gesturing at the shelves of fame, laden with the milestones of the sporting careers of his family.
Never hiked before? No worries. Emile Serrette, Certified and Licensed Tour Operator, gives some handy tips for the newbies. Exercise Prepare by doing some cardio workouts — a stepper, treadmill, elliptical or even regular walking. Start easy Alright, men, forget your egos! It’s okay to take the easy way out. If you’re a first-timer or […]
“Some people come to fall in love…” Various paths have led his faithful to him — whether one is seeking a good lime, a fitness challenge, a stress-less wind-down, or merely the opportunity to step out of the ordinary and meet new people.
The Brits call it aubergine. The Americans call it eggplant. In the Caribbean, we call it melongene; some also call it baigan. Whatever its name, India is said to be the native country of this strange-looking fruit – because that’s what it is, rather than a vegetable. While eggplants don’t have an overwhelming supply of […]
Combat Readiness is a state of preparedness to defend oneself based on an adopted lifestyle of situational awareness, which is centred on personal safety, self-defence awareness and assault prevention. In his book, Personal Safety, Self-Defense Awareness and Assault Prevention, Grandmaster Major Sarwan Boodram teaches the basic principles of the combat readiness lifestyle. Here are a few […]
“Your mind is the most valuable tool you have in any confrontation… as long as you’re still alive you’re a winner… don’t give up on you… you owe it to yourself to fight to stay alive!” – Major Sarwan Boodram
“It’s about love… if you don’t love what you do, your energy could never be transferred to heal someone else’s pain.” – Amir Ali
It began with a dream, and a well-timed opportunity. “Our contracts were all coming to an end where we worked at the same outpatient clinic, and my brother was about to rent a facility in El Socorro and only needed the upstairs,” Lorraine explains. “I said to Nicole: I have this opportunity… do you want in?”
It is important to always be alert and aware of possible threats in your surroundings, whether you are at home or at work. In his book, Personal Safety, Self-Defense Awareness and Assault Prevention, local author Grandmaster Major Sarwan Boodram provides some common pointers that can be of use to everyone. Here are a few of Major’s […]
You may not think that happy events such as planning your wedding or getting a new job may cause your hair to fall out, but you’d be surprised to learn that ‘stress’ can not only result from negative factors but also positive factors in your life. Local trichologist Patricia Neptune, who you can read more about […]
Hair. For those with bouncing, lustrous locks is just a word… but if you’ve ever looked in dismay at strands in your brush, on your pillow, or swirling down your bathroom drain, you will understand the stark horror and embarrassment that a simple thing like ‘hair’ can cause.