Universal Tree Health Clinic

28/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving...may gratitude be a part of our daily routine, may it become part of our daily self care...Enjoy the festivities but most of all remember to give thanks for the blessings of what makes up our lives

20/10/2025

Happy Diwali to one and all from my family to yours
May the blessings of this day radiate into each and every one of our hearts and homes.
May this festival of light remind us of our own inner light to rekindle, to nourish and to share it so that we can together make this world a better place

10/10/2025

In honor of World Mental Health Day, Let's talk about finding and living your purpose in Pain

06/10/2025

Attending the Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine in the Caribbean this past weekend.
Thank you to the and the as well as other stakeholders for putting this event together. Thank you to the Ministry of Health for showing up and being part of this event
Grateful for the opportunity to attend and learn from so many doctors and professionals locally and internationally about the importance of the Integration of medicine. It's not about an "Us" vs "Them" model, it's about a "Patient Centered/Evidence based" Approach.
Looking forward to seeing more of an Integrative Health Approach being adopted.

02/10/2025

How Cupping Works

Cupping therapy involves placing suction cups on the skin to create negative pressure. This suction pulls the skin and superficial muscle layers upwards into the cup. The vacuum effect expands blood vessels, promoting increased blood flow to the treated area. This enhanced circulation can help to relieve muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and facilitate the removal of metabolic waste products.

Cupping is often used to alleviate pain, improve range of motion, and promote healing in the shoulder region by encouraging the body's natural healing processes. It is important to hydrate shortly after the therapy to allow faster cleansing of metabolites.

15/09/2025

🧠 Purpose in Life Protects the Brain from Dementia

A new study from UC Davis reveals that cultivating a strong sense of purpose can help the brain resist aging and delay the onset of dementia.

Following more than 13,000 adults aged 45 and older for up to 15 years, researchers found that individuals with a higher sense of purpose were about 30% less likely to develop cognitive impairment, including mild cognitive impairment and dementia.

This protective effect was seen across all racial and ethnic groups and remained significant even after accounting for education, depression, and genetic risk factors such as the APOE4 gene. While the delay in symptoms averaged only 1.4 months over eight years, scientists highlight that this gain is comparable to or greater than what some new Alzheimer’s drugs achieve—without the cost or side effects.

Importantly, purpose in life can be fostered through relationships, volunteering, spirituality, or pursuing personal goals. “Purpose helps the brain stay resilient with age,” notes senior author Aliza Wingo.

The findings emphasize that psychological well-being is more than mental health—it may be a crucial factor in healthy aging and reducing dementia risk.

📖 Source: Howard, N. C., Gerasimov, E. S., Wingo, T. S., & Wingo, A. P. (2025). Life Purpose Lowers Risk for Cognitive Impairment in a United States Population-Based Cohort. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

15/09/2025

FOR generations, Caribbean households have turned to “bush medicine” as their first line of defence against illness.

11/09/2025