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Doctor's Advice: Are we safe from pregnancy?

Published:Wednesday | October 14, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Q. A very pleasant day to you, Doc. We are a young couple who are very much in love. But there is no prospect of getting married for at least five to six years. We are both students.However, we really adore sex with each other. We just cannot...

I panic on long flights

Published:Tuesday | September 29, 2015 | 11:34 AM

Q I have a loving husband who is in a very good job. I am a full-time housewife. I do not need to work. I do a lot of voluntary work for churches and other needy organisations. I feel fulfilled helping people.My husband's work requires a good amount...

An Ounce of Prevention: Breast cancer - prevention is the cure

Published:Friday | October 2, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is once again here. From its inception in America in 1985,  it has focused on the early detection of breast cancer, mainly by regular mammogram testing, as the most effective way to fight this disease.

An Ounce of Prevention: The Honey Bee - a sweet healer

Published:Friday | September 18, 2015 | 12:00 AMDr Tony Vendryes, Contributor

Honey, the main product of the honey bee, is composed primarily of sugars and water, along with small amounts of vitamins and minerals, including niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus,potassium...

Ask the doc: 'I don't want to call him daddy'

Published:Monday | September 21, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Q. My mother insists that we call mybrother's father daddy. This is because he pays the bills. At 15, I do not think that I should call this gentleman father as I know my father even though he does not provide for us. Is uncle OK?A I understand why...

Worried about my man fluid

Published:Monday | September 21, 2015 | 10:38 AM

Q: Doc, I am worried about the amount of 'man-fluid' that I produce. I am 19 years old and have not yet had sex with a girl.This is mainly because I am deeply concerned about the very small volume of the liquid that I ejaculate at a climax. I do not...

Is a return ticket necessary?

Published:Monday | September 21, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Q I am an Australian national about to go to Jamaica to conduct research for my master's degree. I have a ticket for my visit, but I do not have a return ticket. I read that a return ticket is necessary to enter, but I am not sure of my exact...

Dear Counsellor: Torn between two lovers

Published:Monday | September 21, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Q: My marriage is on the rocks. My husband told me he was not ready for children. To my horror and shock he admitted that he has an eight-month-old baby. He claims it was a mistake and it was from a one night stand. However, he has never said sorry...

Are you worried about CHOLESTEROL?

Published:Friday | September 11, 2015 | 12:00 AMDr Tony Vendryes, Contributor

cholesterol-free diet (like strict vegetarians) can still have high cholesterol. Many of the 'low-cholesterol foods' being advertised are so full of sugar and carbohydrates that you are swapping 'black dog for monkey' when you use them hoping to...

The Back-Up Plan

Published:Thursday | September 17, 2015 | 4:05 PMKrysta Anderson

In relationships, we all dream of acquiring the fairytale ending. Well, most of us anyway. But in searching for our very own happily ever after, we sometimes get weary of waiting for Mr or Mrs Right and growing frustrated with the many 'right nows'...

I wish my nagging wife would drop dead

Published:Monday | September 7, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Q To be honest, I wish my wife would drop dead. She is very nagging. She fusses about everything. She quarrels if I eat the food in the fridge, yet, if I don't, it stays there and spoils. She does not want the children to eat either, and gets angry...

Ask the doc: My daughter's flatmate is considering suicide

Published:Monday | September 7, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Q My daughter who is at college overseas called me to let me know her flatmate was considering suicide. What should she do?AYour daughter should immediately report this to one of the counsellors or psychologists on campus. Tell her to stay with her...

'I have a missing body part'

Published:Wednesday | September 2, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Q Doc, I am extremely concerned by the fact that I don't think I have a clitoris. I am 20 years old, and I have had several dates with boys. Two or three of them have rubbed me 'down there' - mostly through my clothes, but I felt nothing at all. I...

Ask the doc: My pastor is all about young people

Published:Tuesday | September 1, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Q My eight-year-old does little work at school and will complete his schoolwork at home with me beside him. How do I change this behaviour?A Have you asked your son why he does little academic work at school? Depending on the response you get, you...

Ounce of Prevention: How to eat properly

Published:Sunday | August 30, 2015 | 12:00 AM

A MAJOR truth I have constantly reminded readers of is: you are what you eat. But that's not all. You are also how you eat. Yes, the way you eat your food is also extremely important. Here are some useful tips on how to eat.Eat primarily for...

Immigration Corner: Who can 'countersign'?

Published:Monday | August 31, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Dear Mr Bassie,I am planning to apply for a British passport and would like some advice as to who is able to countersign passport applications and photographs.- GSDear GS,Some passport applications and photos must be signed by someone else, known as...

Dear Counsellor: Virgin deception

Published:Monday | August 31, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Q: I feel deceived by my wife. When we were dating, she told me she was a virgin. I had my doubts, but still believed her. We had sex while we were dating. She got pregnant and we got married quickly, before the baby was born.After the marriage, she...

Immigration Corner: What can she do without 'papers'?

Published:Monday | August 31, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington,Someone left Jamaica at three months old and is now 17. The person was raised in America, but was given a new name, and has no birth paper or records in the American system apart from school records. Would they be able to...

Opportunities in Quebec

Published:Monday | August 24, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Dear Ms Powell,I've been reading your column since 2012 and I must say thank you for shedding so much light on the Canadian immigration system. I notice, however, that most times you say that a programme is not open to persons who want to move to...

How do I proceed after a drug conviction?

Published:Monday | August 24, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington,I had a drug offence in Jamaica in 2001 for which I paid a fine. After a few years, I applied to the Ministry of Justice and got my records expunged. Eleven years later, I applied for a United States (US) visa and was...

My husband does not respect me

Published:Monday | August 24, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Q: My husband does not respect me. We have been married for six years and have been friends for 10. He is rude. In addition to his job, he has a business but I do not know how much it makes. He will decide to take our two sons to the movies or a...

Dr Tony Vendryes: Are soy foods safe?

Published:Monday | August 24, 2015 | 12:00 AM

I consider soy a miracle food, and have been recommending this humble bean to my patients for decades. Scientific research has shown that eating soy protects against heart disease, cancer, the metabolic syndrome, and osteoporosis, while easing the...

10 Must-Haves For Naturalistas Pt II

Published:Thursday | August 20, 2015 | 7:48 PMJody-Anne Lawrence

Growing up, all most of us knew when it came to hair care was shampoo, conditioner, comb, and oil. As technology in all areas of life has improved, so has hair-care regimen, especially for black women. From pudding to serum Flair hauled in the 10...

How do I get my family to the US?

Published:Monday | August 17, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington,I am married to a United States (US) citizen who lives in Jamaica with me and my unmarried daughter, age 29, and my grandson, age nine. We have been married for the past 10 years. He wishes to file for us, but we are not...

I want my mom with me in Canada

Published:Monday | August 17, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Dear Ms Powell,I am Jamaican born and I recently got permanent residence in Canada. My mother is now alone in Jamaica and I want her to come to live with me. I heard that I can apply for a 'super visa' for her to come and stay with me for up to five...

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