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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Am I really dedicating the last article in this series (more on that later) to a well-worn cliché? The answer is yes, but with a new twist. Allow me to explain … Screening is used to identify the possi...

Dear Dr Nekia, I’ve been cheating on my wife. She was raised in a Christian home and carries a lot of those beliefs and values with her today. It affects our sex life. She thinks that certain acts are dirty or a sin. We decided to wait until we got...

“No we cannot go down to the store and get a dog.” I’ve said that so many times in the past six months, I must say it in my sleep. The dog conversation happens over breakfast, lunch and dinner and fills every minute in between. “Mummy, could we go d...

On Friday I found myself hovering over a tray of mac and cheese with a glass of champagne in one hand and chocolate mousse in the other. Is it just me, or do you find it tough to keep balanced over the weekends? There is a standing joke in my house ...

We’re sick of stress, right? Life’s busy with a long ‘to-do’ list so we want to practise mindfulness, meditate, relax, be kind to ourselves. We’ve read all the personal development books/blogs/articles … how hard can it be? My friend recounted her r...

We hear a great deal about the benefits of eating more fibre. What is fibre? And is it good for us? Dietary fibre, or roughage, is the indigestible portion of food made from plants. The human body cannot break fibre down into smaller molecules that t...

Dear Dr Nekia, Why does my girlfriend have to get all done up just to go to the gym? She loves to work out and keep fit. She has done a good job at losing 50lb and I am proud of her, but ever since losing the weight she has changed. I used to like t...

Storms. Last weekend Bermuda was once again confronted with a major storm. The key to ensuring that minimum damage takes place is great preparation. After our experiences over the past years everyone takes the time to effectively prepare to protect t...

Dear Dr Nekia, Is internet dating really a good idea? I am not having much luck dating here in Bermuda and my friends keep telling me to try internet dating, but I am scared. I have heard a lot of horror stories and I’m not too sure that I am ready o...

Most of us are busy … crazy busy. It’s not helped by the fact that “busy” isn’t cool any more. We’re realising that yes, busy often means successful, but it can also mean overstretched and less focused. If you, like me, sometimes feel like you’re sta...

I know what Rumpelstiltskin did when his spinning straw into gold deal went bust, he started a line of children’s socks and sweaters. These things have to be stitched by someone with a heart of stone. I was thinking this standing in a department stor...