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As a child, I remember my parents and grandparents 'wrapping their forrids' (i.e. foreheads) with a piece of cloth (preferably white cotton - cloth diaper would do) and soaking it with Limacol or Bay Rum. Why? Well, it was most likely because they had "ah headic"!
Now don't tell me you have never experienced the perils of this traditional malaise of the Trini society? This is one of the major causes of absenteeism on the job and the easiest excuse that is used to justify staying at home. Hedics are indeed a Trini peril - a major cause for concern. You guessed it the word 'headic is Triniglish' (Trinidad vernacular English) for a headache!
Headics, in the good ole days, were treated with a Cafenol, Panadol, or the good ole faithful Wiz tablets. However, most of the older folks would use another remedy. This remedy may sound crazy today but back then was a must. Most people who had their coal pots always had a pot of coffee brewing. Now we are talking about coffee brought home from the estates. This was the real deal and was taken black and sometimes with a little sugar - this was their cure-it-all remedy.
Today, there are many cures for 'headics'. However, it seems that most of the time the stresses of life lead to most headics. Take some time to relax and relieve yourself of life stresses. This will not only cure your headache but may also lead to better health and longer life. So take your medication or better yet band your head with a cloth wrap and soak it with some Limacol or Bay Rum - you may look silly but it just may be the trick for that annoying headache.
Life in Trinidad today could lead to some serious headics with the current State of Emergency, the depraved indifference for life, and the perils of just surviving in today's roller-coaster World Economics of mischievous traders. However, you decide to deal with today's issues please keep a 'level head' and focus on family and your general well-being. Don't get a headic because some politicians, some criminals, or just the various 'Ministers without portfolios' create situations that simply aggravate your soul. Stay calm and leave the headics for those in authority. In the interim simply live, love, and be happy!
Headics, in the good ole days, were treated with a Cafenol, Panadol, or the good ole faithful Wiz tablets. However, most of the older folks would use another remedy. This remedy may sound crazy today but back then was a must. Most people who had their coal pots always had a pot of coffee brewing. Now we are talking about coffee brought home from the estates. This was the real deal and was taken black and sometimes with a little sugar - this was their cure-it-all remedy.
Today, there are many cures for 'headics'. However, it seems that most of the time the stresses of life lead to most headics. Take some time to relax and relieve yourself of life stresses. This will not only cure your headache but may also lead to better health and longer life. So take your medication or better yet band your head with a cloth wrap and soak it with some Limacol or Bay Rum - you may look silly but it just may be the trick for that annoying headache.
Life in Trinidad today could lead to some serious headics with the current State of Emergency, the depraved indifference for life, and the perils of just surviving in today's roller-coaster World Economics of mischievous traders. However, you decide to deal with today's issues please keep a 'level head' and focus on family and your general well-being. Don't get a headic because some politicians, some criminals, or just the various 'Ministers without portfolios' create situations that simply aggravate your soul. Stay calm and leave the headics for those in authority. In the interim simply live, love, and be happy!