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Should we use Remote Health Tracking for our Security Forces?
When I heard about the sudden death of Acting Commissioner of Police Winchroy Budhoo, I immediately thought of all the good members of the security forces who continue to make tremendous sacrifice to protect and serve us. The following week there was a report that a correctional officer allegedly shot and stabbed his wife during a domestic dispute. Let’s be real, to be part of the law-enforcement team in this country means a tremendous amount of stress. The mental health, as we have seen through several unfortunate incidents, can be fragile, which also translates to the fragility of the physical health and well-being. As many studies have indicated, high stress levels tend to…
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The Importance & Benefits of E-Prescriptions
There is no doubt that the world is changing dramatically, and Jamaica is not being left behind. Gone are the days when you have to stand in line at a store to purchase goods and acquire services. Jamaicans are now living in a technologically advanced world where we can do anything and go anywhere without changing our physical location. We now speak about life as if we are on an assembly line where efficiency is paramount and saving time and money crucial. This transformation is also taking place in thehealth care industry. Telemedicine is set to take off globally and will allow us to access health care anyplace, anytime. Electronic…
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Intermittent Fasting- What is it and how does it work?
Growing up in the church when I hear the word fasting I automatically think of prayer. I started hearing about “Intermittent Fasting” last year, I honestly didn’t pay it much attention but recently one of my health conscious , gym rat friend suggested I do it after complaining that I couldn’t shake the last 7 pounds off my body. So in true mamachel fashion I had to research it and also take you guys along. Here we go! What is Intermittent Fasting? First we need to clarify that intermittent fasting is not a diet but a pattern of consuming food, it’s a way of eating. It’s basically scheduling your meals…
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Great Prospects For TeleMedicine
Last year, I attended the annual Health Information Management Systems Conference in Orlando, Florida (HIMSS17). This was my second year, and apart from my company being the only Jamaican company represented among hundreds of the best technology companies in the world, I was quite excited when I visited the various booths and saw the very impressive offerings. One thing that really stood out for me was the linkages that could be made with what we have in Jamaica and the technology available elsewhere to propel the telemedicine industry while increasing the reach of health care to our people. The Government has been talking about telemedicine for a long time. In…
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Health Meet Technology
Health is by far one of the most important assets we can have as individuals. If we do not have good health, we pretty much have nothing. Mahatma Gandhi rightfully stated, “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” The prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, and the effect they have had on the population not just in Jamaica but worldwide, signals to us that we need a revolution in health to arrest this problem. Without a properly organised and implemented health-care delivery system, there can be no true sustainable development of our country and its…
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Creating Your Self Care Routine
Burning sage, yoga, and face masks! Self care was definitely the buzzword for most of 2018. We heard quite a bit of self care this and self care that but what many failed to realize was the self care could take on many forms. Generally speaking, self care can be defined as things done or bought for oneself that leaves a feeling of satisfaction. So if you’re thinking, that can mean anything, then you’re almost correct. It’s the promotion of things that put you back in alignment. Now if you’re like me, self care can seem like a luxury of money & time that I simply do not have. When…
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Natural Flu Remedy
Tell that cold or flu to chuck awfff! Before all these crazy pharmaceuticals, there was some good ol’ bush or root to make into a tea to drink. Your granny would use these old remedies which would lessen the severity of what ails you or make it all better. Just like that! While I believe pharmaceuticals have their place, herbs come first and foremost when dealing with any sickness in my household and with ‘cold and flu season’ on us, there are so many natural remedies we can use to support our immune system and get these viruses to chuck right awfff! If you have to leave home when you’re…
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DIY : Mosquito Repellent
Chikungunya or Zika Virus have been two mosquito borne diseases that has everyone wary. Some are ok with using over the counter repellents like OFF! Deep Woods which has Deet. However quite a few persons are wary of that chemical or are simply allergic, asthmatic and so forth.
