Health. Fitness. Wellness. You.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
