By Nerissa Hosein. Every now and then life can get to you – the bills, the jobs, the traffic, the endless pressures of our modern day society. If we don’t take care of ourselves and allow ourselves to breathe, it can really be crippling. So for me and my family, when …
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First visit to Salt Pond – Down the Islands
By Omilla Mungroo. We built our camp hurriedly alongside the small, red-brick structure which housed two water-tanks. These were reserved for the lighthouse keeper, our friend. It was the neatest tent we ever managed to set up: the blue tarpaulin was new and stood stable against the forceful Easter winds. How …
Read More »Taylor Series: What is it and how to calculate it?
In calculus, the Taylor series is widely used to find the power series of the one variable functions with respect to a specific point. It can also take the order of the function that tells how many derivatives of the function must be involved in the series. The derivative is …
Read More »Black shoes for back to school
With the new school term fast approaching, the pressure to check off items on your child’s book list may be building. Certain items may be easier to find than others. Black shoes appropriate for school are usually difficult to source, and if you do find one it may not be …
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 …
Read More »5 Things to know before moving to Trinidad and Tobago
Are you thinking of moving to Trinidad and Tobago? If so, there are a few things you should know before making the move. In this blog post, we will discuss five important factors that everyone should consider before relocating to this Caribbean island nation. Whether you are looking for a …
Read More »8 Ways to hydrate and moisturise your skin
The skin is the largest organ in the body, but most people often overlook its importance and forgo caring for their dermal layers. If you don’t hydrate and moisturise your skin, you experience many problems. This negligence is one of the reasons for skin problems like dryness, dullness, irritation, and …
Read More »Can you use weed for stress or burnout at work?
For years, tokers have grown cannabis seeds for a multitude of reasons. Can you use weed for stress, though? If so, can it play a valuable role in dealing with burnout and other work-related traumas? Let’s take a closer look. Can you use weed for stress to help you cope …
Read More »Tourism Oriented Policing Programme launched by TTL
Tourism Oriented Policing Programme (TOPS) for police, immigration, customs, and other front-line law enforcement officials was launched by Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL) on July 8 and successfully concluded on July 12, 2022. This was in response to the critical need to ensure that visitors’ first impressions are positive and memorable …
Read More »Reading problems: 6 hacks to improve speed
By Joyanne James. The need for reading has increased in modern times since online communication has become the norm. People are texting, socialising, learning, working, banking, shopping and gaming online all day. It is almost impossible for a person with reading problems to coast through life without learning the skill …
Read More »Age calculator: 7 main concerns with age deficit
An age calculator is a very useful tool for a long and healthy life. The extent to which there are age-related changes in long-term memory tasks is also determined by whether retrieval requires conscious remembrance, that is, explicit memory. Greying hair, wrinkles, and forgetting where you parked the car when …
Read More »Get matched with a therapist online by Thriving Center of Psychology
A lesser-discussed “second pandemic” of mental health problems is upon us, and could affect the public’s future perception of therapists and their willingness to seek help. To improve first time encounters with therapy, Thriving Center of Psychology has launched an online matchmaking platform. Vets and validates licensed professionals are matched with individuals …
Read More »DNA Testing: 5 Benefits for your overall health
DNA contains the genetic information that allows living creatures to develop, function, and reproduce. Genetic / DNA testing is the process of discovering alterations in the DNA sequence (genetic variants). Specific health issues may be made more likely by genetic variations. Genetic or DNA testing can reveal your genetic risk …
Read More »Mount St Benedict – come and rest
By Omilla Mungroo. Like an eagle watching over its brood, with watchful eyes and nurturing silence, the Abbey at Mount St Benedict sits with its historical buildings surrounding it, as if beckoning to the people, “Come away and rest for a while.” Organisations surrounding Mt St Benedict Founded in 1912 by …
Read More »Summer savings on villa stays at Silversands Grenada
Make Silversands Grenada your destination this summer. The 4 suites and 9 pool residences offer a world of choice for families or group travellers. Save 40% when you book a villa or suite. Light, fresh, and intimately generous, the timeless modernity of sleek lines and elegant finishes, give way to …
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