By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2011, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Depression affects about 16% of persons living in the United States. In Australia, one in four women and one in eight men will suffer from depression. About twice as many women as men report or receive treatment for clinical depression, though this imbalance is … Continue reading Jamaican Health: Getting treatment for depression is important
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A Mile in ALS Shoes : What is it like to live with ALS or Lou Gehrigs Disease
Reblogged People ask me often what it's like to live with ALS or Lou Gehrigs Disease. It's a brave question because the answers are not very pleasant. But it's also such a worthy question because understanding how this disease impacts those who suffer from it creates empathy which is so valuable; it carries us into … Continue reading A Mile in ALS Shoes : What is it like to live with ALS or Lou Gehrigs Disease
Carrageenan – This Cancer-Causing Ingredient Probably Sits in Your Fridge
Attention all only-organic eaters: I'd like to have your attention in particular as you might have read this title and thought, "I bet whatever ingredient it is isn't in my fridge! I'm the healthiest eater I know!" With all due respect, you might be mistaken as the ingredient I'm about to address appears in a plethora of organic … Continue reading Carrageenan – This Cancer-Causing Ingredient Probably Sits in Your Fridge
Do you Know What Will Happen if You Drink Coconut Water For 7 Days
Does coconut water have a magical effect as everyone claims? You have probably heard about coconut oil and the numerous benefits it offers. Now, you will read about the biggest advantages of coconut water of which you have probably not heard before. You probably did not know that coconut water has a practical compatible structure … Continue reading Do you Know What Will Happen if You Drink Coconut Water For 7 Days
Jamaican Wedding: Adventure, Romance and creating special memories
Weddings are one of the most romantic events; seeing two people saying their vows, dedicating their lives to each other and pledging their undying love. The ambiance, flowers, and colors all add to this atmosphere of romance. Another element that dominates in our minds when we think about romance is the location. The venue is … Continue reading Jamaican Wedding: Adventure, Romance and creating special memories
Bob Marley: The Shooting of a Wailer by Cameron Crowe, January 13, 1977
Jamaican Reggae Artiste, Bob Marley: The shooting of a Wailer Los Angeles – Bob Marley, one of the world’s best-known Jamaican Reggae performers, and three other persons were shot December 3rd when seven gunmen burst onto the grounds of Marley’s home in Kingston, Jamaica, where he and his band, the Wailers, were rehearsing. Miraculously, amid a … Continue reading Bob Marley: The Shooting of a Wailer by Cameron Crowe, January 13, 1977
Leroy Smart – Sugar My Coffee
I was introduced to Leroy Smart about 20 years ago by my then room mate Rich, aka Prime Mundo. He had a stash of really good Jamaican pressed LPs in his closet, one of them was a Leroy Smart record. He told me a story of going to see Leroy perform sometime in the 80′s … Continue reading Leroy Smart – Sugar My Coffee
The greatest show on earth
The internationally acclaimed Sumfest happened last weekend, right here in lil ol’ Mobay. We had Trey ladies-keep-your-panties-on Songz and Damian sexiest-rasta-alive Marley headlining the two international nights, though I hear Shabba Ranks stole the show on Friday night. Not that I’m entirely certain who Shabba Ranks is. . . Reggae Sumfest has origins way back … Continue reading The greatest show on earth
How to Plan a Gambling Vacation
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Planning a vacation trip is an exciting event. A gambling vacation is equally entertaining and exhilarating. People who are planning a gambling vacation should keep a number of factors in mind. As you will be spending money, extreme details should be revised about … Continue reading How to Plan a Gambling Vacation
Jamaican Weddings: Exploring themed weddings
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2010, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Having a beautiful wedding is all any bride ever wants. From the moment they were little girls, believing in fairy tales, or wowed by the sereneness offered by a beach; themed weddings can make all these dreams come through. Having a themed wedding can … Continue reading Jamaican Weddings: Exploring themed weddings