Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
Published: Monday Wednesday | September 16, 2009
Happy one day sad the next - It could be bipolar disorder
Mary was a successful businesswoman but, for many years, she was experiencing changes in the way she functioned. She would have periods in which she became very happy and overly confident. "These were my most creative periods," she reported.... Read More...
Cod liver oil vs fish oil
Cod liver oil and fish oil are among the top 20 best-sellers in retail pharmacies in Jamaica. Of course, iron tablets, multivitamins and appetite stimulants (many Jamaicans want to get fat!) are right up there with them... Read More...
It's pear time again
The avocado (called pear in Jamaica) is a favourite of many people. Most Jamaicans have their special food with which 'pear' is eaten. There is, for example, bulla and pear, pear and ackee and pear and white hard-dough bread... Read More...
Bring on the heat!
The application of heat is one of the oldest prescription used to treat health problems and traumatic injuries sustained during physical activity or exercise. Heat not only provides pain relief but also holds healing qualities... Read More...
Yoghurt is the new superfood
Yoghurt, it seems, has joined the ranks of superfoods like broccoli and green tea. A stroll down the refrigerator aisle will find claims that yoghurt can do everything from boosting your immunity to helping you lose weight... Read More...
Letters
Men should know their 'sickle status' - Dear Dr Williams-Green,You are to be congratulated on drawing attention to the importance of knowing your 'sickle status'. Read More...
