“Sing a song Full of Faith that the dark past has taught us Sing a song Full of the hope that the present has brought us” James Weldon Johnson Ethnobotany is the study of how people and cultures interact with plants. It intersects culture, medicine, and mythology. In this article, we continue the discussion […]
September was Menopause Awareness Month and October is World Menopause Month so we thought it would be a good opportunity to fight the taboo and talk menopause. This is a good time to raise awareness of the menopause and associated disorders and diseases. The menopause is a significant life event. It is a unique time […]
Interview by Elton Callwood In the midst of Road Town, the choices for food continues to evolve. From coffee shops and traditional breakfast spots, to sushi, tapas, Italian, French and takeout, not to mention the many mobile food vendors offering BBQ and local cuisine. Added to the mix not so long ago, at the western […]
By Angela U Burns Omar’s Café provides a great breakfast and has been doing so consistently for over 12 years. In fact, after the 2017 hurricanes, Omar’s Café was back in business in short order. Being the only food establishment in the area at the time, grateful customers were delighted to see them reopening within […]
By Rachel Nall, RN, BSN, CCRN Lemongrass is an herb that grows in many countries around the world. The plant’s stalks are a common ingredient in Asian cooking, but it is also possible to brew lemongrass to make tea. The plant has long leaves that are similar to those of Guinee Grass. While an […]
For a little taste of France in Tortola, head over to the Royal BVI Yacht Club on any afternoon or evening for lunch or dinner. “Le Cabanon” serves traditional French dishes, as well as soups and salads in a relaxed atmosphere by the shore. The restaurant opened recently and is gearing up for the busy […]
By Nadine Edwards Dr. Dominic Kiernander BDS, MFDS, DipRestDent, MScClinDent We know that a smile is the best thing you can wear, and so in answer to the call from our patients, Eureka Medical Clinic officially opened a dental arm with the aim of continuing to provide the best possible care under one […]
By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway Whenever Conservation and Fisheries Officer Austin Freeman calls, whatever I’m doing, I know that I have to drop it and run. “How quick can you get here? They’re hatching,” Austin’s voice beamed on the call. “A lot of them. Hope they’re still here by the time you get here.” He’d given me […]
by Keiyia J. George Like always, here’s a recap. Fasting is not starving. It’s way different. Zero calories and almost zero calories do not add up. Many other myths were debunked in Part 1. Part 2 was about the wonderful things your body does, like perform autophagy, which is basically the body’s own recycling system. […]
