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'At wits end' with Customs
An import/freight company serving Abaco yesterday told Tribune Business it was "at its wits end" and virtually "unable to continue in business" do to the frequent procedure and duty rate changes imposed by Bahamas Customs, despite paying some $818,347 in revenues to the Government on behalf of its Bahamian clients.
Tamese Knowles, proprietor/owner of IE Imports, which has an office in Marsh Harbour and ships to Abaco from West Palm Beach, expressed her "frustration" to Tribune Business yesterday, explaining that she was still awaiting a $4,300 refund from Customs of overpaid duties, despite having submitted all the relevant pap ...
70,000 to further aquaculture research
MULTINATIONAL life sciences and materials company Royal DSM NV presented the Cape Eleuthera Institute with a cheque for $70,000 to further its research into offshore aquaculture.
DSM and the Cape Eleuthera Institute (CEI) are collaborating to demonstrate that raising fish in an offshore cage within the Bahamas and other warm-water locales is possible and can be done with assured success and in a sustainable manner.
The support is aimed at demonstrating the commitment of DSM - whose products include food, dietary supplements and medical devices - to sustainability and feeding the world's population.
DSM Dyneema and CEI have been working in partnership since 2009 to find improved predation contro ...
A Juice For Your Bladder
On the next hot summer afternoon, forgo the lemonade stand and choose an icy glass of cranberry juice instead. Your bladder will thank you.
A Kid Favorite That's Good For Blood Sugar
There is something sweet and creamy that kids love - and it may actually be good for your blood sugar. No, it’s not chocolate pudding. It’s peanut butter.
A New Year Message from Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis, Member of Parliament, Killarney
A New Year is upon us! We all have new dreams, new wishes and new resolutions for this upcoming year. We can dream and wish, but without a vision we will not succeed. A vision is the concerted effort of a realized dream; it has substance, drive and determination – a beginning and an end.
Age gracefully with chiropractic care
By Susan Donald D.C.
WITH science finding more ways to increase human longevity, ever greater numbers of older people will have to cope with age related complaints and enjoy not just a longer life, but a healthier one.
As we age, our bodies naturally change and become more prone to certain health problems. Everyone should be concerned about how the aging process affects them and their loved ones - whose longevity and wellness when they are older may depend on how their health is protected while they are young. Your health is a product of your physical condition, genetic heritage, age, gender, occupation and your environment.
That environment includes your diet and lifestyle, what stresses y ...
Arthritis: Oh my aching feet
Complaints of joint pain seem common place and are even expected as people age. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States affecting more than 40 million people. It is more common as you get older, especially in the elderly, however it can occur at any age, and the word literally means pain within a joint. Arthritis, describes the inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints, along with increased fluid in the joints.
Arthritis and the feet
The feet seem more susceptible to arthritis than other parts of the body because the feet have 52 bones and 33 joints that can be affected, and they bear the brunt of walking and standing. Arthritis in the feet can cause loss of motion in the joints and loss of independence, but that may be avoided with early diagnosis and proper medical care.
Causes
There are three types of arthritis that may affect your foot and ankle.
Osteoarthritis is wear and tear arthritis. It is common in people after they reach middle age. Over the years, the smooth cartilage at the ends of the bone wears down causing inflammation, swelling, and pain in the joint as the bone edges rub together. It progresses slowly and the pain and stiffness worsen over time.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease seen in joints all over the body caused by a person's own immune system attacking and destroying the cartilage.
Arthritis can develop after an injury to the foot or ankle, especially if the injuries were ignored and not treated. This type of arthritis is similar to osteoarthritis and may develop years after a fracture or severe sprain.
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of the salts of uric acid -- a normal by-product of protein in the diet. The big toe joint is the most commonly affected area. Avoiding proteins such as shellfish, red meat, cold cuts and cheese can prevent or delay the attack of arthritis.
There are other causes of arthritis including bacterial and viral infections to the joint, bowel disorders, and even some drugs.
Symptoms
Different forms of arthritis affect the body in different ways. Once cartilage is damaged it cannot be reversed. Signs and symptoms of arthritis of the foot vary, depending on which joint is affected. Common symptoms include joint pain or tenderness, early morning stiffness or reduced motion, swelling and difficulty walking.
Diagnosis
Early diagnosis is important for effective treatment of all types of arthritis. Your podiatrist will diagnose arthritis by using medical history, a physical examination and other tests. Additional tests may include an exam of the way you walk (gait analysis). This shows how the bones in the leg and foot affect walking. X-rays can show changes in the joint space between the bones or in the shape of the bones themselves. A bone scan, computed tomographic (CT) scan, or magnetic resonance image (MRI) may also be ordered for more evaluation.
Treatment
The objectives of treatment of arthritis are controlling inflammation, preserving or restoring joint function and curing the disease if possible. Depending on the type, location, and severity of the arthritis, there are many types of treatment available. Arthritis may be treated in many ways.
Education is very important. Physical therapy and exercise are important to make sure the joint continues to move. Other non-surgical treatment options include pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications to reduce swelling, shoe inserts (orthotics), custom-made shoes, such as a stiff-soled shoe with a rocker bottom, a brace or a cane, weight loss and control or nutritional supplements such as Chondritine and Glucosamine and medications, such as a steroid medications or fluid injected into the joint.
If arthritis doesn't respond to non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment might be considered. The choice of surgery will depend on the type of arthritis, the severity of the disease, the impact of the disease on the joints, and the location of the arthritis. Sometimes more than one type of surgery will be needed.
Surgery performed for arthritis of the foot and ankle may include arthroscopic debridement to clean out the joint, arthrodesis or fusing the joints together permanently, and arthroplasty, a joint replacement.
Remember, arthritis is a chronic, long term condition that will require long term treatment. If you have symptoms of arthritis you don't have to suffer in silence, there is relief available if you see your podiatrist.
oFor more information, email me at foothealth242@gmail.com or visit www.foothealth.org, apma.org or orthoinfo.aaos.org. To see a podiatrist, visit Bahamas Foot Centre on Rosetta Street or call 325-2996 or Bahamas Surgical Associates on Albury Lane or call 394-5820.
BBBC targets 30 percent of market with new beer
FREEPORT, Bahamas- Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Co Ltd. (BBBC) is about to launch "Bush Crack" in the domestic market - the first local beer to retail in a 16-ounce can.
With about 22.5-to-23 percent of the beer market in The Bahamas now in the BBBC camp, according to sales and marketing manager Lynden Johnson, the company is hoping the new 16-ounce can along with the quality of the product will make it a hit with Bahamians. It could also mean a bigger share of the domestic market for the Grand Bahama based brewers.
"With the introduction of Bush Crack, we will be able to get no less than 30 percent of the market in The Bahamas," Johnson said in an interview with Guardian Business yesterday.
While he did not disclose what that translated to in dollar or volume sales, Johnson did say the size of the local market was around 2.6 million cases of beer per annum. BBBC has no problem 'co-existing' with the other local brewers, according to Johnson, but added that as the only 100 percent Bahamian-owned brewery the company is aiming to make its product-line the 'go-to' beers for Bahamians.
BBBC is targeting the segment of the local market now dominated by foreign beers retailing in16-ounce cans. BBBC General Manager Donald Delahey said Bush Crack provides a high quality, locally brewed alternative to the popular 16-ounce Colt 45 or Busch offers.
With a price point Johnson said would be 'competitive', he anticipates 3-for-$5, or 3-for-$6 retail specials for 5.8 percent alcohol content beer should be well received by the local market.
BBBC hosted a team of 11 managers and directors associated with Atlantis' newest restaurant,Virgil's, to a brewery-tour and sampling opportunity at its Freeport, Grand Bahama plant yesterday. Virgil's has an exclusive to serve the beer on draft.
Johnson said he's hoping the excitement that is building from the vote of confidence cast by Virgil's in choosing Bush Crack will carry over to the local market.
With it's 'Real Barbecue' theme, Virgil's customers have come to expect a broad range of quality beers, according to the Virgil's general manager Amaaris Pichardo. They will also serve the rest of the brewery's line of beer products. The restaurant opens on November 1.
Bush Crack is described as a gold-yellow color beer with a mild bitterness and a tangy, full-bodied taste profile, BBBC's Brew Master Dieter Stich told Guardian Business yesterday.
BBBC is busy crafting another new product as well. The ale they are aiming for would have a darker color and fuller-body than Bush Crack. That product may come to market as early as December, although BBBC is currently gearing up for a January release, Delahey said.
There will be an exclusivity agreement for distribution of that beer with Atlantis, Guardian Business has learned. That beer will likely only be available at its restaurants on tap.
BBBC now has Sands, Sands Light, Strong Back and High Rock in its product line-up. The company won Belgium's Monde Selection Grand Gold for its Strong Back beer in 2010, along with the Gold for the High Rock beer that year.
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Bahamas reviews CARICOM food policy
A workshop to review CARICOM’s regional policy for food and nutrition security opened Monday at the Public Health Authority headquarters.
This policy seeks to coordinate regional interventions based on national priorities through 2025.
It is not meant to reduce national resolve to address issues related to food and nutrition security, Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Lawrence S ‘Larry’ Cartwright said.
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