As well as having a wide range of negative effects on the body, consistent alcohol use can alter mood and behaviour. Why not take a break and enjoy a delicious mocktail, such as the Kombango which is shaken up daily by the AVE bar team at Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa?

Reducing your meat intake can be good for your pocketbook, the environment and your health. Try introducing meatless meals into your weekly repertoire, such as this delicious, and easy, salad from Maureen Cubbon, director of Bestlife Wellness & Culinary, and co-founder of wholesome meal kit provider, Zest.

Cayman’s year-round warm climate makes it easy to take fitness outdoors.

While the British Dietetic Association stresses that you cannot ‘boost’ your immune system through diet, a healthy diet and lifestyle can both support immune function.

Water makes up 60% of your body’s weight, so it is unsurprising that it needs hydration to survive. Water regulates temperature, lubricates joints, keeps organs functioning, delivers nutrients to cells, prevents infection and improves sleep and mood. Kidneys and liver need water to get rid of toxins.

Caymanian Janine Martins is a meditation teacher who has practised the technique for almost a decade. Here, she explains the benefits.

Pets are good for our health. That’s the conclusion of researchers that study human-animal interaction, who say our furry friends boost emotional and physical well-being.

Social media doesn’t have to be mindless scrolling. Wellness tips, tricks, and inspiration for the body and mind are at your fingertips and local Instagram accounts are the perfect places to look. Here are a few to start your scrolling journey.

Essential oils - concentrated plant-based oils - have been around for centuries with uses ranging from medicinal to perfumery. Jaslyne Bridges, an essential oil educator and owner of Quintessential Life, shares her top 10 essential oils, which she uses aromatically, topically and internally.

The modern world is fast-paced, and being swept along with this can often lead to tension and lack of self-care. This year has also brought with it extra pressures, which can manifest themselves in the health of our bodies and minds.

With the ongoing stresses and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to take care of your mental wellness.

Even before COVID lockdowns, apps and devices that track steps, monitor heart rates and assist with relaxation techniques were big sellers in the market.

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