When it comes to eating “well,” there are some foundational basics I believe will likely never change to any significant degree, at least in our lifetime. This includes the recommendations to avoid processed canned foods and limit your sugar consumption. ...
How ready are you and your crew to conduct in-water rescues of injured, near-drowning or drowned victims? How often are drills conducted testing on-board equipment & crew ability? This summer Medical Support OffShore (MSOS) teamed up with Ondine Diving´s...
In the last edition of The Islander we talked about toe injuries often sustained on board. This month we are going to take a look at the medial longitudinal arch and it´s relationship with the Navicular bone of the foot. The Medial Longitudinal Arch is the inner arch...
Uncomfortable problems such as constipation, wind and diarrhoea are something that we all experience from time to time, yet most of us are too embarrassed to talk about them. In my clinics it is the most fundamental issue I have my clients address. I thought I’d set...
It turns out that pistachios have a particularly beneficial effect on good gut bacteria. There is a huge link between athletic and human performance both physical and cognitive with regard to your gut bacteria and overall health. Looking after your gut bacteria...
Emergency contraception may be required after unprotected sex or if a contraceptive method failed e.g. a condom has split, or a pill has been missed or vomited etc. There are two types of emergency contraception: The emergency contraceptive...
