Why they happen and how to support your body   Evening cravings are rarely about willpower. They are signals. Often, they reflect imbalanced blood sugar, unmet energy needs, or unmanaged stress during the day.   When you understand the root cause, you can respond with support rather than guilt.  If you restrict through the day or eat too little protein, your blood sugar dips at night. This can trigger cravings for quick energy. Stress can push your cortisol higher in the even

Caribbean Health Medical Services is excited to announce the grand opening of its new primary care clinic, which officially opened on December 1, 2025, at the Old Business Solutions Building, next to Napa on Leeward Highway, Providenciales.   David Bernardo Under the leadership of long-time TCI physician Dr. David Bernardo, who has served the community for over 18 years, the clinic provides accessible, reliable, and patient-centered healthcare to individuals, families, and em

Tiny, consistent daily choices that help your body feel safe Your nervous system is always scanning for safety, and what you do repeatedly becomes your body’s reference point. When your routines shift constantly, your system works harder to stay regulated. For the busy professional, consistency doesn't mean rigidity; it means creating reliable anchors that offer grounding and calm.   Small, steady signals help lower cortisol and support digestion and emotional regulation. Whe

Jared Meritus of the Oseta Jolly Primary School in Blue Hills, Providenciales, topped the region in the prestigious Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Youth for Voices Competition, with his winning entry was, a powerful poem entitled “I Want a Good Life”.   Josue Meritus (right), shares in the moment as his son, Jared, is presented with the PAHO Regional Youth for Voices Competition first place prize by Alrissa Gardiner, Primary Health Care Manager in the Ministry of Hea

Why under-eating may be behind your symptoms even if you're “eating clean”   In the wellness space, we’re often told to eat “cleaner,” cut carbs, or fast longer. But many women I work with aren’t struggling because they’re overeating… they’re under-eating. And sometimes, without even realising it. Trying to eat healthy often turns into: Skipping meals or eating very little during the day Cutting carbs or fats Fasting too long, especially under stress Prioritising salads or sm

The Turks and Caicos Islands Primary Health Care Department recently conducted a three-day training workshop on the use of VPD-SMART from 3 - 5 November 2025.  The training was conducted by Claudia Ortiz and Felipe Aguilera Millacura, consultants from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) in Washington DC and Chile.   VPD-SMART is built on district health information system (DHIS2) which is an open-source software developed and implemented by the health information syst

Supporting natural energy without relying on your coffee fix   Caffeine gives you a quick burst, but it often comes with a crash. If you're relying on coffee or energy drinks just to feel functional, it may be time to explore why your energy is dipping in the first place.   Fatigue is not just a normal part of adulting. It's your body's way of asking for support. And while coffee is a common go-to, it doesn’t address the root of the issue… it just masks the symptoms.   Why Yo

Travelers to the Turks and Caicos Islands as of April 1, will no longer required to be vaccinated to gain entry, as the government, on...

The Special Needs Association of Providenciales (SNAP) Centre, located in Kew Town has been burglarized and stripped of all its contents,...

On 29th April, the Ministry of Health and Human Services received the results of sequencing of samples which were sent to the Caribbean...