Beyond beauty at Bougainvillea

The lavender colored former fort, perched on a hillside overlooking the harbor in Tortola’s Road Town, has long been famous for its aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Now the Bougainvillea Clinic is ready to add state of the science physical therapy (known as physiotherapy in the BVI) to its services. Click for more.

Healthy for you and the planet

If every American skipped one meal of meat each week the reduction of carbon dioxide would be akin to taking more than a half-million cars off U.S. roads. A 2006 United Nations report called the meat industry “one of the top contributors to the serious environmental problems.” Click for more.

Organic skincare boutique

Sandra Robinson, the owner of Organic Skin Boutique in Christiansted St. Croix is committed to her clients’ good health, from the inside out. Click for more.

The healing touch

Ancient Egyptians understood the power of anointing the body with oils. Now modern science offers products and procedures to sooth the soul and turn back the ravages of time. The best are in the Caribbean. Click for more.

Scare yourself stress-less

Stress not only kills, but it also ages you more than any other known element. During stressful periods you produce higher levels of cortisol, which interferes with hormones, immune system and brain and nerve function. Click for more.

Slow down fast

Most of us know that diet, exercise and relaxation make us feel and look more vibrant. But just once in a while isn't enough. We need to plan to relax every day. Click for more.

Herbal remedies

Modern medicine may offer the benefit of space age technology, but often simple balms, butters, and lotions work wonders too. Herbal extracts are plentiful in the Caribbean, where the healing and restorative power of plants and nuts has been passed down for generations. Click for more.