Follow Follow Follow “In some ways, it feels as if my journey has only just begun,” Dr. Desirée Cox said.    Dr. Desirée Cox grew up in The Bahamas before the country’s independence, and not on the tropical vacationing side of Nassau – instead on the poor side, the ‘over-the-hill’ neighborhoods in a family of founders for fundamental Christian Pentecostal churches. Her mother, Ena-Mae Cox, insisted that her daughters have the best possible educational opportunities. She wanted her girls to be strong independent women with the skills and confidence to chart their own destinies a ..read more

Follow Follow Follow Craving something to snack on? Perhaps reading or watching television are truly incomplete activities when a snack is absent. The crunch of a potato chip or the fizzy taste of a soda is a welcome delight.  However, ambling over to the pantry to eye something to eat can be a struggle, especially if, deep down, we know the desired snack is not the healthiest one.  There isn’t a problem with eating the occasional cookie or chip. The problem with snacking on the delicious salty potato chips or sipping an orange-flavored fizzy drink is that enough is never enough ..read more

Follow Follow Follow Eating disorders are a truly debilitating and deadly set of mental health issues. They have one of the highest fatality rates out of all mental health conditions, with someone dying approximately every hour from an eating disorder complication in the U.S. The prominence of eating disorders is on the rise. A literature review published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition of 121 studies conducted between 2000-2018 found that the prevalence of eating disorders doubled during the period 2013-2018 when compared to 2000-2006. Outside of the extensive socioeconomic ..read more

Follow Follow Follow Everyone has put up with bloating at least once- your belly unexpectedly becomes puffed, and all you can do is caress it. If you didn’t consume a few beers that day (a case in which there’s no question concerning the source of bloating!), you might wonder what causes your bloating.    What Causes Bloating? Bloating occurs when your gastrointestinal tract is filled in one of its sections with excessive gas or air. It can also be caused by too much water retention or by the inflammation of the digestive tract. Bloating has many diverse causes, sometimes unclear ..read more

Follow Follow Follow A sudden sense of fear, dizziness, sweating, breathing problems and a racing heart – panic attacks are overwhelming and mentally draining. They can leave you powerless for a few minutes before your body returns to its normal state. Struggling with an anxiety disorder is hard enough, but experiencing panic attacks can make things worse.  Fortunately, there are ways to cope with your anxiety and strategies to help you prevent panic attacks. They can at least help decrease the intensity and frequency of panic attacks. It is crucial, however, to consult an experienced ..read more

Follow Follow Follow Most people will agree that a good night’s sleep makes them feel more awake. You probably have heard the saying waking up on the wrong side of the bed. It refers to a person’s bad mood and has some truth to it. If a person didn’t get a good night’s sleep, this might be the reason behind their grumpiness today! Even though many factors affect both insomnia and mental health, there is good reason to believe that healthy sleep can improve mental health and treat many psychiatric illnesses. So far, the evidence points to a two-way link between insomnia and mental health. M ..read more

Follow Follow Follow When we talk about health and self-care, it generally covers emotions, mind and body. Our self-care routines revolve around meditation, eating healthy, exercise and skincare, but one crucial category gets neglected often is sexual health.  Your sexual self is a major part of your overall wellness and deserves time to be pampered. Indulging in healthy sexual self-care activities can help reduce stress and support psychological and sexual health.  Self-care is undoubtedly one of the best forms of self-love. Including your sexual well-being with your emotional ..read more

Follow Follow Follow Until recently, good health was described as the absence of any diseases for centuries. It evolved to include physical, psychological and mental well-being. One significant factor in this new definition of health is food. You need nutritious food for the body’s growth, development and maintenance. It also helps enhance the overall quality of life. Functional food science has recently emerged as a popular concept in Europe and the U.S. However, it originated decades ago in Japan. Functional food science indicates that foods and their components can significantly benefit ..read more

Follow Follow Follow Fruits and vegetables are the stepping stone of nutrition. Scores of studies and common knowledge agree upon the importance of eating enough fruits and vegetables, so we shouldn’t be surprised that we are encouraged to indulge in them more often. In discussions regarding how to include fruits and vegetables in our diets, we sometimes encounter a peculiar phrase: “eat the rainbow!” Simply put, diversity is the key to a nourishing and healthy diet.   What Does “Eat the Rainbow” Mean? “Eat the rainbow” is a memorable call to eat fruits and vegetables of various color ..read more

Follow Follow Follow Plastic surgery has experienced an explosion in popularity over the past two decades. Some researchers attribute the increase in demand for plastic surgery in the 2000s to the proliferation and popularity of plastic surgery reality TV shows. In comparison, the increase in the 2010s is partly ascribed to the influence of social media. According to a Precedence Research report, the American cosmetic surgery industry will be worth $205.1 billion by 2030, growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 12.42% between 2022-2030. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ 2020 ..read more