Health Tips
In every Nation Sunday Sun a Sandy Crest Health Tip is published. Below you may find a collection of the Health Tips that have been published over the last three years. We at Sandy Crest cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information contained herein, for medical information is dated from the time it is published. We would suggest that you check the veracity of information with your General Practitioner or Family Physician before acting on it.
Health Tips have been categorised into medical conditions for your convenience, within the category they are in alphabetical order.
Open all Health Tips | Close all Health TipsAbdominal/Gastrointestinal/OBGYN/Urinary
- Age For Breast Cancer Screening Moves From 40 to 50 - Women between the ages of 40 and 49 read more...
- Appendicitis - The appendix is a 3-4-inch finger-shaped pouch that is attached to the cecum read more...
- Bed Wetting (Enuresis) - Enuresis is defined as the unintentional discharge of urine during sleep read more...
- Belching, Bloating and Flatulence - These are embarrassing symptoms that may beset any person read more...
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that surrounds the urethra read more...
- Controlling Heartburn/GERD - To control your heartburn you may have to restrict/eliminate read more...
- Dietary Supplements Discouraged for Patients Undergoing Radiation for Prostate Cancer - In a recent issue of Internationa read more...
- Early Elective Caesarean Sections Raise Risk of Complications - Often a Caesarean section is read more...
- Eating Disorders - Eating disorders are associated with psychiatric issues that can ultimately lead to read more...
- Eclampsia/Preeclampsia - Preeclampsia occurs when blood pressure exceeds 140/90 after the 20th read more...
- Ectopic Pregnancy - An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy where the developing baby is found outside read more...
- Indigestion and Acid Reflux of the Stomach - During the festive season individuals read more...
- Is there such a thing as male menopause (andropause)? - Male menopause is as a result of a reduced blood testosterone read more...
- No Evidence to Support Restriction of Fluids, Food During Labour - Joan Tranmer, MD co-author of a recently read more...
- Oral Contraceptives - Study Explains Potential Failure with Obese Women - read more...
- Osteoporosis and Cancer Of The Oesophagus - Recent studies have shown that the popular read more...
- Small Survival Benefit for Women Who Opt for Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy - In a recent study read more...
- Study Questions Benefits of Elective Removal of Ovaries During Hysterectomy - An article published in the March/April read more...
- Vitamin D/Pregnancy - In a recent study it has been revealed that a less than optimal intake of Vitamin D read more...
Acute Conditions
- Alcohol - A few facts - Alcohol is absorbed into your bloodstream within a few minutes after drinking read more...
- Alcohol & sensible drinking - Alcohol consumption increases during the Holiday season and is read more...
- A/H1N1 Swine Flu - The Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization recently confirmed the outbreak of Swine Influenza. The strain (A/H1N1) responsible for this outbreak is believed to have recently mutated. read more...
- A/H1N1 More Contagious Than Seasonal Flu - The WHO reported the A(H1N1) virus causing read more...
- Asthma - Asthma is a disease of the lungs that involves constriction of the muscles around the small read more...
- Brain Haemorrhage - It’s assumed that a “brain haemorrhage” always begins as a sudden headache read more...
- Chickenpox - Caused by a virus: varicella-zoster it is extremely contagious read more...
- Childhood Emergencies - How would you handle it if your child was unconscious read more...
- Dengue - Flu- like viral disease spread by the bite of an infected (Aedes) mosquito. read more...
- Eclampsia/Preeclampsia - Preeclampsia occurs when blood pressure exceeds 140/90 after the 20th read more...
- Ectopic Pregnancy - An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy where the developing baby is found outside read more...
- Fever in children - Fever is a response produced by the brain and in children it is quite often a reaction read more...
- Gastroenteritis in children - Gastroenteritis is a term used to describe an illness in which there read more...
- Meningitis - This is the inflammation of the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord read more...
- Migraine - Recent studies have proven that a combination drugs taken within an hour read more...
- Near-Drowning - Near-drowning is the term for survival after suffocation caused by submersion in water read more...
- Puncture wounds - These are generally caused by sharp narrow objects. On the day of injury seek read more...
- Recognizing Medical Emergencies - Severe pain that is not going away is one of the more common read more...
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - TIA is often referred to as a ‘warning stroke’ or ‘mini-stroke’ read more...
- Urticaria/Hives - Hives present as raised wheals on the skin and often burn and itch read more...
- Vertigo: Quick and Easy Treatment - Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) read more...
- Viral Red Eye - The leading cause of a red, inflamed eye is an adenoviral infection read more...
- Warning signs of a heart attack - Chest discomfort: Most persons experience central chest discomfort read more...
- What to do in a case of a Medical Emergency - Remain calm. Start CPR or rescue breathing read more...
Blood/Lymphatic
- Clotting in Veins Close to Skin May Be Associated With More Dangerous Deep-Vein Blood Clots. read more...
Certificates/Medicals
- Food Handling Tips Listed below are steps to help prevent foodborne illness by safely handling food read more...
Chronic Disease
- Asthma - Asthma is a disease of the lungs that involves constriction of the muscles around the small read more...
- Childhood Obesity - Here in Barbados the incidence of childhood obesity has increased read more...
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) - This is a condition in which there is a sustained elevation of blood read more...
- Early Initiation of Metformin Extends the Agent's Duration of Efficacy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes - In a recent read more...
- Overweight – Restrict Your Calories - Add more raw vegetables to your diet. This cuts down read more...
- Severe Complications of Diabetes Higher With Major Depression - In a prospective study recently published in Diabetes read more...
Head/Neurological/Psychiatry
- Alzheimer's Disease A New Tool Help Predict Risk - A new risk index test helps predict whether read more...
- Brain Haemorrhage - It’s assumed that a “brain haemorrhage” always begins as a sudden headache read more...
- Dementia - Dementia is a medical term that refers to the loss of mental functions such as memory read more...
- Dementia - some blood pressure drugs may help protect against dementia - read more...
- Eating Disorders - Eating disorders are associated with psychiatric issues that can ultimately lead to read more...
- Emotional Pain - New brain scanning technologies reveal that the part of the brain that processes read more...
- Kids and Internet Addiction - Is your child's Internet use affecting their homework, school performance read more...
- Memory Loss Associated With Higher Risk for Stroke - In a February 2010 print issue of the journal Neurology it read more...
- Meningitis - This is the inflammation of the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord read more...
- Migraine - Recent studies have proven that a combination drugs taken within an hour read more...
- Teenage Depression - Teenagers that are depressed commonly have the following symptoms: read more...
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - TIA is often referred to as a ‘warning stroke’ or ‘mini-stroke’ read more...
- Vertigo: Quick and Easy Treatment - Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) read more...
Heart/Respiratory/Chest/Eye/ENT
- A Routine ECG May Save an Athlete’s Life - A new study appearing in the March 2, 2010 issue of the Annals of Internal read more...
- Asthma - Asthma is a disease of the lungs that involves constriction of the muscles around the small read more...
- Cataract - The lens of the eye is normally clear. If the lens becomes cloudy read more...
- Cigarette Smoking - Cigarette smoking is one of the most common forms of addiction in Barbados. read more...
- Ear Ache & Ear Infection - There are many causes of earache including trauma, infection or inflammation read more...
- Foreign Bodies in the Ear and Nose - A variety of objects (foreign bodies) may become lodged read more...
- Long Working Hours Causes Heart Disease - An 11-year study of over 6,000 British civil servants published in the European read more...
- Vertigo: Quick and Easy Treatment - Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) read more...
- Viral Red Eye - The leading cause of a red, inflamed eye is an adenoviral infection read more...
- Warning signs of a heart attack - Chest discomfort: Most persons experience central chest discomfort read more...
Nutrition
- Best Thirst Quencher - At this time of year (summer), thirst is one of the most common feelings we will experience read more...
- Christmas Health Tips - Reduce stress In these tough economic times determine what you - read more...
- Food Handling Tips Listed below are steps to help prevent foodborne illness by safely handling food read more...
- Fruit Juice Reviewed - The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement about Fruit Juice read more...
- Going Nuts at Christmas - Nuts help keep your weight and cholesterol down, cancer at bay, and your read more...
- Healthy Tips When Eating Out - General: Avoid breaded appetizers; Avoid anything fried – e.g. crispy/ fried chicken read more...
- Holiday Season - Weight Check - It is not uncommon for an adult to gain anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds read more...
- Overweight – Restrict Your Calories - Add more raw vegetables to your diet. This cuts down read more...
- Salt should only be restricted in hypertensives: WRONG! - For years there has been a fierce debate read more...
- Spinach - is it good for you? - As a kid, your mom told you read more...
- Sweet Drinks and Obesity - In Barbados the consumption of sweet drinks has risen read more...
- Top ten vegetables/fruits - You should always aim to eat the most nutritious read more...
- Vitamin D/Pregnancy - In a recent study it has been revealed that a less than optimal intake of Vitamin D read more...
- Vitamins Don't Seem to Prevent Cancer - Recent studies suggest that calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A read more...
Orthopaedic/Joints
- A Baker's cyst - The cyst is also called a popliteal cyst. There is a bulge and a feeling of tightness read more...
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) - If there is stiffness or pain in your shoulder read more...
- Heel Spurs/Plantar fasciitis - Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis often co-exist. read more...
- Lower Back Pain (LBP) Myths and Facts - Part I - Myth: LBP is harmful or can cause permanent harm read more...
- Lower Back Pain (LBP) Myths and Facts - Part II - Myth: I have to see my doctor right away read more...
- Rheumatoid Arthritis - Traditionally it has been accepted that Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a crippling read more...
- Sprains - Your ligaments are tough, elastic-like bands that attach to your bones and hold your joints read more...
- Topical Diclofenac Effective for Patients With Hand Osteoarthritis - Recent studies have shown that the use of topical read more...
Paediatric/Teenagers
- Asthma - Asthma is a disease of the lungs that involves constriction of the muscles around the small read more...
- Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema - Often begins between ages 2 to 6 months. read more...
- Bed Wetting (Enuresis) - Enuresis is defined as the unintentional discharge of urine during sleep read more...
- Chickenpox - Caused by a virus: varicella-zoster it is extremely contagious read more...
- Childhood Emergencies - How would you handle it if your child was unconscious read more...
- Childhood Obesity - Here in Barbados the incidence of childhood obesity has increased read more...
- Cigarette Smoking - Cigarette smoking is one of the most common forms of addiction in Barbados. read more...
- Dengue - Flu- like viral disease spread by the bite of an infected (Aedes) mosquito. read more...
- Ear Ache & Ear Infection - There are many causes of earache including trauma, infection or inflammation read more...
- Eating Disorders - Eating disorders are associated with psychiatric issues that can ultimately lead to read more...
- Emotional Pain - New brain scanning technologies reveal that the part of the brain that processes read more...
- Fever in children - Fever is a response produced by the brain and in children it is quite often a reaction read more...
- Flu shot - The flu is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. read more...
- Foreign Bodies in the Ear and Nose - A variety of objects (foreign bodies) may become lodged read more...
- Fruit Juice Reviewed - The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement about Fruit Juice read more...
- Gastroenteritis in children - Gastroenteritis is a term used to describe an illness in which there read more...
- Kids and Internet Addiction - Is your child's Internet use affecting their homework, school performance read more...
- Meningitis - This is the inflammation of the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord read more...
- Migraine - Recent studies have proven that a combination drugs taken within an hour read more...
- Near-Drowning - Near-drowning is the term for survival after suffocation caused by submersion in water read more...
- Post Exposure HIV Prophylaxis - Scientific data demonstrate that if anti-HIV treatment read more...
- Protect your child from common burns - Never drink anything hot (e.g. coffee, tea, cocoa) when read more...
- Protecting Yourself from Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) - STDs include AIDS, chlamydia read more...
- Protect your skin from the sun - The sun's rays contain two ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage read more...
- Roaccutane Side Effects - Roaccutane (isotretinoin) by mouth reduces production of the skin’s read more...
- Sleep Position for Young Infants - Healthy infants should sleep on their backs the first 6 months read more...
- Some (Noisy) Toys may affect your child's hearing - In a 2006 study it showed that 14 out of 15 read more...
- Sweet Drinks and Obesity - In Barbados the consumption of sweet drinks has risen read more...
- Top ten vegetables/fruits - You should always aim to eat the most nutritious read more...
- Teenage Depression - Teenagers that are depressed commonly have the following symptoms: read more...
- US Task Force Recommends Obesity Screening for Children, Adolescents - The US Preventive Services Task Force read more...
Preventive/Immunizations
- Controlling Heartburn/GERD - To control your heartburn you may have to restrict/ eliminate read more...
- Dementia some blood pressure drugs may help protect against dementia - read more...
- Flu shot - The flu is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. read more...
- Kadooment Health Tips - It is important that revellers adhere to certain fundamentals read more...
- Post Exposure HIV Prophylaxis - Scientific data demonstrate that if anti-HIV treatment read more...
- Preventing dehydration on Kadooment day - Over Kadooment day dehydration can occur as a result read more...
- Preventing HIV/AIDS - Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is the short-term use of antiretroviral treatments read more...
- Preventing HIV/AIDS on Kadooment Day - THIS INFORMATION MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE read more...
- Protect your child from common burns - Never drink anything hot (e.g. coffee, tea, cocoa) when read more...
- Protecting Yourself from Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) - STDs include AIDS, chlamydia read more...
Skin/Bites/Stings/Dermatology
- Animal bites - The most common complication associated with bite wounds is wound infection. read more...
- Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema - Often begins between ages 2 to 6 months. read more...
- Chickenpox - Caused by a virus: varicella-zoster it is extremely contagious read more...
- Corns/Calluses - Feet - Extensive walking and standing, especially in poorly fitted shoes read more...
- Cracked Heels - This condition is often referred to as heel fissures. This problem is not only cosmetic read more...
- Cold sores - Cold sores (fever blisters) are clusters of small fluid filled lesions that develop on the lip read more...
- Cutaneous Larva Migrans-Creeping Eruption - Cutaneous larva migrans (Beach Worm) read more...
- Ingrown Toenail - This is relatively common. The corner or side of the toenail grows read more...
- Insect bites - A minor insect bite or sting may cause a little swelling and itching. read more...
- Keloids - A keloid is the term applied to a scar secondary to a cut or wound that extends and spreads read more...
- Protect your skin from the sun - The sun's rays contain two ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage read more...
- Puncture wounds - These are generally caused by sharp narrow objects. On the day of injury seek read more...
- Tretinoin Gel Can Be a Safe Alternative for Treating Preteens With Acne - At the 68th Annual Meeting of the read more...
- Urticaria/Hives - Hives present as raised wheals on the skin and often burn and itch read more...
Miscellaneous
- Best Thirst Quencher - At this time of year (summer), thirst is one of the most common feelings we will experience read more...
- Caffeine Can Reduce On-The-Job Mistakes - Persons who are tired are more prone to making mistakes read more...
- Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Older Patients with Breast Cancer - A recent study in the New England Journal read more...
- Chocolate on Valentines Day - Valentine’s Day and chocolate consumption is likely to peak read more...
- Cholesterol lowering drug - would it be good for me? - You've tried everything read more...
- Christmas Health Tips - Reduce stress In these tough economic times determine what you - read more...
- Cigarette Smoking - Cigarette smoking is one of the most common forms of addiction in Barbados. read more...
- Doctors Slow to Prescribe Insulin - Type II diabetes can lead to considerable morbidity read more...
- Food Handling Tips Listed below are steps to help prevent foodborne illness by safely handling food read more...
- Fruit Juice Reviewed - The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement about Fruit Juice read more...
- Going Nuts at Christmas - Nuts help keep your weight and cholesterol down, cancer at bay, and your read more...
- Holiday Season - Weight Check - It is not uncommon for an adult to gain anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds read more...
- Human Trivia - Interesting Human Trivia e.g. Women’s hearts beat faster than men’s. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
- Human Trivia - More Interesting Human Trivia e.g. All babies are colour blind when they are born. Part 5, Part 6, Part 7
- Human Trivia - More Interesting Human Trivia e.g. average human has about 10,000 taste buds. Part 8, Part 9, Part 10
- Human Trivia - More Interesting Human Trivia e.g. 10 trillion living cells in the human body. Part 11, Part 12
- Is There A Scientific Reason For A Long And Happy Marriage? - June is traditionally the month for weddings read more...
- Kadooment Health Tips - It is important that revellers adhere to certain fundamentals read more...
- Keeping Your New Years Resolutions - For many of us come January 1, we vow to overcome our read more...
- Kids and Internet Addiction - Is your child's Internet use affecting their homework, school performance read more...
- Laughter is the best medicine - How often have you given the aforementioned cliché a second thought? read more...
- Medical myths part 1 - This is part one of a series of short articles read more...
- Near-Drowning - is the term for survival after suffocation caused by submersion in water read more...
- Overweight – Restrict Your Calories - Add more raw vegetables to your diet. This cuts down read more...
- Post Exposure HIV Prophylaxis - Scientific data demonstrate that if anti-HIV treatment read more...
- Preventing dehydration on Kadooment day - Over Kadooment day dehydration can occur as a result read more...
- Preventing HIV/AIDS - Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is the short-term use of antiretroviral treatments read more...
- Preventing HIV/AIDS on Kadooment Day - THIS INFORMATION MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE read more...
- Protect your child from common burns - Never drink anything hot (e.g. coffee, tea, cocoa) when read more...
- Protecting Yourself from Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) - STDs include AIDS, chlamydia read more...
- Protect your skin from the sun - The sun's rays contain two ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage read more...
- Roaccutane Side Effects - Roaccutane (isotretinoin) by mouth reduces production of the skin’s read more...
- Salt should only be restricted in hypertensives: WRONG! - For years there has been a fierce debate read more...
- Sleep Position for Young Infants - Healthy infants should sleep on their backs the first 6 months read more...
- Small Survival Benefit for Women Who Opt for Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy - In a recent study read more...
- Some Healthy Resolutions - 2008 - Avoid smoking and second-hand smoke - this remains read more...
- Some (Noisy) Toys may affect your child's hearing - In a 2006 study it showed that 14 out of 15 read more...
- Some Weird Body Clues - Clue 1: A study (Journal of Arthritis & Rheumatism - 2008) found read more...
- Spinach - is it good for you? - As a kid, your mom told you read more...
- Sweet Drinks and Obesity - In Barbados the consumption of sweet drinks has risen read more...
- Top ten vegetables/fruits - You should always aim to eat the most nutritious read more...
- Urticaria/Hives - Hives present as raised wheals on the skin and often burn and itch read more...
- Valentines and your health - February 14th has traditionally been associated with wining, dining and love read more...
- Vertigo: Quick and Easy Treatment - Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) read more...
- Vitamin D/Pregnancy - In a recent study it has been revealed that a less than optimal intake of Vitamin D read more...
- Vitamins Don't Seem to Prevent Cancer - Recent studies suggest that calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A read more...
- YOUR BODY IS NOT YOURS: An Easter Thought From Sandy Crest - If someone pinched you on your left arm and then asked read more...
