My name is Beverley Ann Scott, I am a medical doctor by profession and author of The Stolen Cascadura. I have always enjoyed writing. When I was in school I enjoyed reading West Indian literature. However most of the readings were very dated and far removed from the reality of …
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Living with Vitiligo, it’s not contagious
By Nerissa Hosein. Last year, while my family was going about their usual routines of life – juggling school, karate, and social activities – a little white spot started showing up on my sonās hip. I noticed it one day while he was getting ready for school. Vitiligo. Thought it was …
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 »Relieve stress: 5 easy ways to calm your nerves fast
It is worth remembering that you cannot change the world, but you can change how you respond to it. In other words, you have to find ways to relieve stress as life comes at you. Many people do not realise that the root of most of their medical concerns is …
Read More »Counter ageing with 6 amazing CBD products
Everyone wants to look young and beautiful forever, but it is not practically possible. There are a tonne of skincare and anti-ageing products flooded in the market that promise to counter ageing. However, most of these products are found to be ineffective and may cause side effects. According to experts, …
Read More »Can kratom enhance your cognitive power?
“While working hard in the field or the hot sun might not be our thing in this present age, kratom can still fill the gap of improving mental energy and rewarding users with better cognitive power.” The kratom tree is a herb native to Southeast Asia and one of the …
Read More »Sleep: 5 surprising health outcomes from getting enough rest
We all know how important sleep is for us, and how a lack of it can lead to the quality of life going down. But itās not just that weāll feel sleep deprived, tired, and irritable if we donāt rest well. Sleeping well and having a set routine is something …
Read More »Top 10 benefits of Delta 8 THC
Delta 8 THC (or Delta 8 Tetrahydrocannabinol) is a unique type of legal THC gaining popularity in CBD and cannabis stores around the globe. Since most states in America have banned the consumption of Delta 9 THC derived from marijuana, customers have been looking for a legal alternative for pain, …
Read More »Knowledge for children: 5 must-have tools for life
Providing valuable knowledge for children can be a bit exhausting for parents with so much information coming at them from all corners. While children learn naturally from the world around them, it is easy for them to get caught up in routines at home doing chores, playing games, watching videos …
Read More »CBD products: The complete guide for 2021
Cannabidiol seems to have taken over the world, thanks to its medicinal and therapeutic properties. Everyone seems to be preferring CBD products when it comes to treating chronic conditions, such as pain, anxiety, and inflammation. Companies have several hemp-based products that serve as natural remedies for various ailments. More and …
Read More »Health and fitness in London: Keeping fit during the pandemic
Since July 25th, 2021, Londonās gyms have been back open and doing business once again. And following the worldwide vaccine roll out and the adaptability of our health and fitness services, it thankfully doesnāt seem likely that theyāll close again. Yet Covid is not going away. The vaccines offer protection …
Read More »Learning online: Protect childrenās mental health
Switching from physical school to learning online has brought about positive and negative reactions from children but where mental health is being affected, it is a cause for serious concern. Although the change is a dream come true for some children who enjoy the benefits of a peaceful environment, for …
Read More »Trying to conceive: 6 best practices for couples
Making a baby may seem to be a pretty straightforward process for many couples while it is not so simple for others. Assuming that you are one of the fortunate couples to have a perfect pregnancy when you are ready is a bad idea. This may only cause you mishaps …
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 »CBD infused gummies: Maintain a healthy body
A healthy mind with a healthy body is what everybody aspires for in today’s materialistic world. To accomplish this, individuals take help from an assortment of synthetic health supplements which ought to have side effects in one or the other form. However, despite this, they tend to incline more towards …
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