WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST ISSUE
Welcome to an exciting new edition of our health and wellness magazine! We’re thrilled to bring you an issue packed with inspiring stories, transformative insights, and practical tips to elevate your well-being journey.
As always, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you—our readers, subscribers, and advertisers—for being part of our vibrant community dedicated to health and happiness. Your support fuels our mission to empower individuals to thrive in mind, body, and spirit.
After seeing you all in person at the annual health and wellness exposition held earlier in April, we knew we had to put our all into this issue. And so, we did.
Our feature story takes you into the fascinating world of “The Placebo Effect: Mind Over Medicine.” Have you ever wondered about the profound impact that belief and expectation can have on our health outcomes? Prepare to be amazed as we uncover the incredible ways our minds connect with our bodies for specific health outcomes. From groundbreaking research to real-life applications, discover how harnessing the power of the mind can lead to profound healing.
Beyond our feature story, you’ll find a treasure trove of wellness wisdom. Learn effective strategies for balancing fitness and diet goals, unlock the benefits of adaptogens, and master the art of an ancient practice for boundless energy and vitality.
We couldn’t be happier to present you Issue 50!
Here’s to embracing health, embracing life, and embracing U!
Till next time,
AMIRA CHENELLE MUNGAL
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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ABOUT U
U – The Caribbean Health Digest is the first publication of its kind in Trinidad and Tobago dedicated to bringing a wholesome approach to health, lifestyle, and well-being related to Caribbean people.
Our quarterly digest was launched in 2008 and circulated throughout several Caribbean territories for over ten years. After that time, we took a brief interval to evaluate the best way to continue to impact the well-being and lives of our subscribers and readers.
Like any other industry, the magazine world has also felt the impact of digital technology. Years of extensive research reveal a reduction in print publications and a significant increase in online readership. Faster internet speeds, interactive content, online marketing opportunities and a more economical distribution medium are some of the considerations we have employed in making our move into the digital space.
U is produced with high production values meeting international standards. Our exceptional team consists of writers, journalists, and professionals in the medical spheres both locally and internationally, who bring their experience and keen insight into matters that each of us can relate to in one way or another.
THE EXPO
After a brief hiatus, we are back with renewed vigor, presenting an exceptional event that promises to empower the public with the latest knowledge, health concepts, practices and advancements in healthcare technology, all while promoting and inspiring the health and well-being of people and communities.
The U Health and Wellness Exposition is an interactive national event designed to bring together local and international health and wellness leaders, healthy life and lifestyle solution providers, product companies, health food retailers, public and private health care institutions, and educational institutions.
This three-day exposition is the only one of its kind in Trinidad and Tobago dedicated to health and wellness. It is designed to educate and empower people by creating awareness of traditional and non-traditional healthcare products and services.
STUART
"Don't tell me another project!"
SHERINE
"Hmm, how do we relaunch a digital version of U"
AMIRA
"Trust me guys, we can do this, peace out!"
MARTY
"I'll take care of it, but I'm keeping an eye on you guys."
LORRAINE
"Wonder where I'll find those advertisers?"
SAMANTHA
"I can do anything, once I'm glamorous while doing it."
SELLO
"I'm the coolest because I did all these illustrations."
ALL YOU CAN READ
You can now enjoy U The Caribbean Health Digest wherever you are in the world, for free. It’s packed full of fun and fascinating features about your health and overall wellness, with beautiful photography, all laid out in a clean and easy to read format. To see the magazine in all its glory, click below.
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Genomic Medicine
How Genes Influence Preventative Care.
Silence to Solidarity
The Importance of Mental Health Advocacy in Shaping Communities.
Mindful Mom
Holistic Approach to Preparing for Pregnancy
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Function Fitness
Learn the principles behind this holistic approach to training for overall well-being.
Beyond Opioids
Addressing the opioid epidemic with alternatives to pain management.
Expressive art therapy
Building healthier environments one vaccine at a time.
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Hope, A Whisper of Possibility: the pivotal role of hope in navigating life's challenges.
Diet Sabotage: Prepare for the holidays with tips to keep you on track.
The Bittersweet Libation: the complex relationship between alcohol consumption and health.
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Mindful Eating: A healthy body needs a healthy mind. This article guides us in making the best decisions for our diets.
Hoarding Disorder: Affecting 1 in 50 people globally, this behavioral disorder is characterized by the excessive accumulation of possessions. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and coping mechanisms.
The Value of a Second Opinion: When it comes to our health, a second opinion can be your wisest and most powerful decision. Here’s the U perspective.
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Parents’ Guide To Adhd: Learn How To Help Your Kids Cope With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
The Immune System: One Of The Most Important Systems For Our Body’s Protection.
The Science Of Internal Monologue: How Talking To Ourselves Can Be Useful To Us.
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Building While Burning: Learn how to lose weight and build muscle simultaneously.Food Poisoning: The signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment options. The Social Shivers: A psychological guide to social anxiety.
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Hiking Your Way To Better Health: A Refreshing Way To Burn Calories. Chronic Sinusitis: The Signs, Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment Options. Long Covid: Covid-19 Might Have After Effects. Here’s What To Know.
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Digitally Enabled Care - The Future Of Medicine. It's Good To Be Good! Altruism And Its Impact On Our Health. Seasonal Affective Disorder - Coping With Seasonal Depression. Heart-healthy Living - The Lifestyle Your Heart Will Thank You For.
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Dietary Supplements and why they may be needed with today’s dietary choices. Ageism: The impact of age stereotypes. Addictive Behavior: An overview of behavioral addiction. Holistic health: An approach that incorporates multidimensional aspects of wellness.
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Ecotherapy: Nature's Impact on Health. The Flexitarian Diet. New Year, New Diet? What it is and how it works. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The causes, symptoms, and the treatments. The fascinating vitality of moving water. One of Trinidad's northern range Ecotherapy desination.
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Acupuncture: What to expect during this Age - old practice of traditional Chinese medicine. The Gut Microbiome: The trillions of helpful microorganisms living in our digestive tract. Peewah or Peach Palm: A species of palm with some intriguing health benefits.
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To vaccinate or not? Facts that help you decide. Adding mindfulness to your meditation. Take a mindful journey into the world of meditation. Lemongrass or Fevergrass This plant is thousands of years old but still living up to its name. Substance abuse and rehab. Understanding the first step toward recovery.
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Clean water. Yet, two billion people worldwide are denied this right daily. Diabetes and its link to cardiovascular disease. We think of epidemics as diseases that pass from person to person, with a sneeze or a cough.
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Erectile Dysfunction. No hard feelings. Stress. We are talking about stress and the effects of stress on the body. Vitamins & Men. Vitamins have proven to be beneficial and essential to health – especially for men.
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Dementia; what it is, how to prevent it, and how you can help. Turmeric; good for your taste buds. Looking to de-stress or increase your fitness? Health and Fitness Holidays. Root Canal; the route to pain relief. Vertigo; the sensation that you are moving or spinning.
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Dental Implants; changing the face of dentistry! What is “good” healthcare? Parenting and wellness; finding balance. Corn; among one of the healthiest foods. Swimming; water based exercises and your health.
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Is The Paleo Diet Right For Everyone? Fad diet or not early humans may have had the answer to good health and long life! The Immune System: Sworn To Protect And Serve How do we keep our immune system intact? Abi & U Introducing our newest feature, lifestyle Chef Abigail transforms local produce and ingredients into exquisite gourmet meals.
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Getting the Juice on Juicing: Juicing is healthy but is it more beneficial health-wise than eating fruits and vegetables.Keeping Motivated During Your Fitness Drive. Easy steps on your journey towards healthy living.Dasheen and Eddoes: These crops are nutritious, relatively inexpensive and available all year round.
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The Bittersweet Truth About Shisha: All I was doing was inhaling fruit-flavoured vapour, right? Wrong! Worried about Your Child’s Weight? As a parent, you have the best opportunity to influence your child’s current and future diet. A Fig is not a Fig: Do you think what Trinbagonians call a fig is really a fig?
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Liposuction: the risks and benefits, is it a quick fix for weight loss? Fitness Devices: Do they work? Congenital Heart Disease: A Condition developed before you were born. Chataigne or Breadnut: Not just good in Caribbean curries, but high in fibre.
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Sterilization: Are medical institutions doing enough to ensure their equipment are throughly sterilized? Aromatherapy: Altering one's mood, Cognitive, Physiological or physical well-being. Green Therapy: The Physiological and Physical effects of being in and interacting with natural environments. Chenette: A delicious, nutritious snack that nourishes and gives us energy.