In the vibrant culture and lifestyle of Trinidad and Tobago, there exists a silent struggle that deserves our attention and compassion. Depression, a pervasive mental health challenge, can cast its shadow over the lives of our loved ones, impacting not only their well-being but also the fabric of our close-knit …
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Researchers have found that male sperm count has plummeted by 50% since the 1970s. Modern men are facing various problems more than any generation ever before, including erectile dysfunction, social anxiety, low confidence, fear of talking to women, obesity, low sperm counts, difficulty building muscles, depression, and lack of motivation. …
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By Nerissa Hosein. It is very hard for someone when the root of their identity starts to evolve and forces them to change with it. For the last nine years, I have been a stay-at-home mom. This was never my intention, but you know what they say, you make plans …
Read More »Mental Health Difficulties – You Are Not Alone
By Deshara Pariag, Counsellor, My Life Therapy Essex. “The Centre of Disease Control and prevention has distinguished a difference between mental health and mental illness.” Deshara Pariag, MBACP There is potential for anyone globally to be impacted by mental health difficulties and more than half of adults experience diagnosable mental …
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Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS battle with many symptoms that affect their lives in ways that can be physically and mentally challenging. Due to high levels of the male hormone, women are faced with weight problems, irregular menstrual cycle, constipation, unwanted facial and body hair, acne, hair loss …
Read More »Alone time: 10 Alarming signs you need more or less of it for your mental health
We all need alone time to relax, reflect and recharge. It is necessary for taking care of our mental and physical health when dealing with the stresses of our busy lives. We work hard and play even harder so our minds and bodies are constantly active as we move with …
Read More »World Mental Health Day: Be nice to everyone in 5 easy ways
No man is an island according to John Donne yet millions of people end up alone struggling to cope with mental health issues. This may occur because they feel rejected, abused, financially unstable, or have a mental disorder. World Mental Health Day is a progressive step forward to shine light …
Read More »Vervain: 23 Uses, benefits and side effects of the incredible plant
Vervain is a pretty flowering plant that beautifies your garden and holds a wondrous history, many uses and benefits. This plant blossoms blue or purple flowers that attract butterflies and assist in pollination. The blue vervain is the most talked about verbena officinalis from the verbena family of herbs. The …
Read More »Vaping CBD oil: 7 astonishing health benefits
CBD oil is derived from the buds and flowers of cannabis or marijuana plants. CBD or cannabidiol is one of the 100 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which produces a high or intoxication, CBD oil is used widely as a natural remedy …
Read More »Mental Health during Covid: 7 best ways you can cope
By Camille M Quamina, Psychologist. “Many of us are already treating with mental struggles such as depression and anxiety in varying degrees. This can make this time even more difficult to cope with.” See recommendations on coping with mental health during Covid time. How suddenly and drastically all of our …
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