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One in seven patients given early ART could manage without it later, researchers estimate Two weeks ago, the announcement that a baby had been ‘functionally cured’ of HIV disease with the use of very early antiretroviral therapy (ART) caused great excitement at … Continue reading →

The American Cancer Society reports a record one million new worldwide cases of stomach cancer and 800,000 deaths per year.  Stomach cancer has been found to be the fourth most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of … Continue reading →

Billed as a time to “renew you, in Saint Lucia”, the second annual Health and Wellness Retreat was held here October 4 – 7, 2012 under the guide of the Saint Lucia Tourist Board. Although the numbers attending were not … Continue reading →

Processed Foods: Easy Isn’t Always Safe Written by: Emma Anius These days it is very hard to avoid processed foods, they happen to be everywhere from pre-cooked meals to frozen dinners, salad dressing, BBQ sauce, ice cream, whipped cream, fries … Continue reading →

Toxicity and its damaging effects are virtually unknown to the majority of people.  It is now estimated that 80 percent of jobs are sedentary and the workplace to be one of the most toxic environments. Constant exposure to common workplace … Continue reading →

From  Scrawny to Brawny: Muscle Building Written by: Emma Anius So you’ve been going to the gym for about 6 months trying to put on muscle and still not seen any hope of a bicep or even a 2-pack showing … Continue reading →

Does being overweight automatically mean you’re unhealthy? How about if you’re skinny—does that mean you’re healthy? A recent study published Sept. 5, 2012 in the European Heart Journal showed that people can be overweight yet still healthy and fit. The … Continue reading →

You’re scoping out the supermarket aisles for a healthful snack. A box of‘100% natural’ almond, oat and fruit granola bars sounds wholesome —perfect, right? Unfortunately, this is a common error. Firstly, because you will not find something nourishing in a … Continue reading →

Generally before people start to exercise they think about it for a good while with all sorts of questions popping into their heads. When will you start? How long shall you exercise for? Should you ask a friend? What activity … Continue reading →

A prominent, 17-year study of about 30,000 middle-aged people found belly fat to be a leading cause of type 2 diabetes. Waist size and one’s body mass index (BMI) has also been previously linked to the increased risk of high … Continue reading →