Health and Medicine

Stroke and Hypertension in Haiti, are they linked to all that extra SALT in the way Haitians cook?

Most Haitians care more that their foods have a great taste than how healthy the food is. That makes me think: Stroke and Hypertension (high blood pressure) in Haiti, are they linked to all that extra SALT in the way we cook? more »

July 1, 2018 8:19 AM

I am having Low Back Pain, am I getting old? Is it age related?

Sometimes, as we begin to get older (when young Haitians call you a ti granmoun) we still think we are young super men, capable of doing anything. After lifting 8 deep-cycle batteries 5 feet high, I realize I'm not young anymore. My back hurts like a mother f... LOL... more »

June 24, 2018 7:43 AM

Next time, ADD a little ginger (gingembre) to your instant oatmeal, it tastes so good!

The next time you are making instant oatmeal, do you yourself a favor, add a little ginger to the mix. you will thank me for it. more »

April 14, 2018 11:42 PM

Haiti CLAIRIN - Deadly drinking alcohol kills many on both sides of Haiti-Dominican border

Haiti Health -- A deadly moonshine (clairin) reportedly sold in Los Cacaos, a Haitian border town with Pedro Santana, Dominican Republic, has killed many people along the border. Alcohol drinkers beware... more »

December 28, 2017 7:03 AM

STRESS can Make your Body Ache, Did you know that?

Sometimes you feel pain all over your body and you have no idea what is causing this... It could be STRESS! You're probably stressed out. Read this... more »

November 5, 2017 9:06 AM

Tips for Storing Your Vitamins: Not in the Kitchen, NOT in the bathroom!

If you are like me, you store your vitamins in the kitchen cabinet or in the bathroom. I just found out, these are the two worse places to store your vitamins and supplement. more »

October 27, 2017 9:57 AM

Do you throw away your vitamin supplements once the expiration date is reached? Read this...

I know many people will throw away their vitamins and supplements as soon as they reach the expiration date. Don't do that. You're throwing your money away... Read this... more »

October 20, 2017 7:16 PM

Haiti Health & Diet - PAPAYA is Good for Your Eyes

Haitian simply love to drink "Jus Papaye" (Papaya juice) but did you know? Papaya is Good for Your Eyes... more »

October 18, 2017 2:58 PM

Nearly 40 percent of Haitian doctors leave the country

While hospitals in Haiti are suffering from a shortage of doctors, nearly 40% of health care professionals, trained in Haiti at the Faculty of Medicine at the expense of Haitian taxpayers, leave the country. more »

August 29, 2017 11:43 AM

Your Health : Parsley - Great herb to help you recover from Anemia

Did you know? Pasley is a great herb to help you recover from anemia. You can have anemia and not even know it. If you've feeling tired, having headaches, you feel weak and a bit depressed, changes are you have anemia... more »

July 10, 2017 12:56 PM