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Do we really understand what 10 g of sugar means? Find out how to read nutrition labels with Canadian Registered Dietitian, Helene Charlebois.  Remember she will be here May 6-7. Book your tickets at this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nutrition-for-non-nutritionists-workshop-tickets-32386273215?aff=es2.  

Brief Biography of Dr V. Rene Best Dr. Best is a physician in private practice in Barbados and he also serves as the Force Medical Officer of the Barbados Defense Force where he carries the rank of Captain.. At present he is the Rehabilitation Coordinator on the Medical Panel of the West Indies Cricket Board.Continue reading “About Local Feature Speaker, Dr. V. Rene Best – Nutrition Workshop May 2017”

  Helene talks about testosterone and food….take a look.  

https://biteable.com/watch/embed/upcoming-event-in-may-2017-1348717 Upcoming Event in May 2017 on Biteable.

Here Helene looks at Eating for your genetic type.. Did you know…. That in your saliva, scientists can isolate 7 specific genes which can determine your susceptibility to specific diseases. What the video to find out more….

Communication in Cancer Care Thursday, 22 June 2017, 530pm-9.00pm 3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael Good communication between patients with cancer, family caregivers, and the health care team helps improve patients’ well-being and quality of life. Communicating about concerns and decision making is important during all phases of treatment and supportive care for cancer. (www.cancer.gov)Continue reading “Communication in Cancer Care – June 22, 2017”

Whether you are a Health Professional or Fitness Professional,  Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc has something for you! Join us on our Nutrition Education Weekend on May 6 or May 7 and here from Nutrition and Obesity Expert Helene Charlebois as she delivers Nutrition for Non-Nutritionists and Nutrition for Fitness Professionals and Enthusiasts. Registration is BDS$150.00.Continue reading “Nutrition Seminars May 6 & 7, 2017”

Hibiscus Health Caribbean is pleased to welcome back Helene Charlebois, Canadian Registered Dietitian, Nutrition and Obesity Expert to our shores to present “Nutrition for Non- Nutritionists” and “Nutrition for Fitness Professionals” on May 6 and May 7, 2017. Pre-register at http://www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com. Nutrition for Non-Nutritionists – Seminar & Workshop May 6,  2017 Conference Room, Sky Mall,Continue reading “Nutrition for Non-Nutritionists & Fitness Professionals – May 6 & 7”

Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc is pleased to announce Dr. Ronald Henry, Trinidad-based Interventional Cardiologist and Dr. Dean Heller, USA-based Interventional Cardiologist as guest speakers at our Joint Echocardiography & Vascular Imaging Workshop on March 5, 2017, The Mount Restaurant, UWI, St. Michael. Dr. Ronald Henry is considered the pioneer of interventional cardiology in the Caribbean.Continue reading “Dr. Ronald Henry – Father of Interventional Cardioplogy in the Caribbean”

  Objectives: To review the modalities used in imaging the Cardiovascular System To undertake a review of the indications for various imaging modalities To give physicians a better understanding of Cardiovascular Imaging to ultimately improve patient care   Programme   Chairpersons: Dr. Stephen Moe, Cardiologist and Dr. Anthony Harris, Cardiac Surgeon CME Hours: 6  Continue reading “Updated Programme: Joint Echocardiography & Vascular Imaging CME”