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The Ultimate Carnival Survival Guide.

AT U THE CARIBBEAN HEALTH DIGEST OUR TEAM OF CREATIVES ARE 100% TRINI-TO-DE-BONE. IF YOU’RE UNSURE OF WHAT THAT MEANS, ALLOW ME TO EXPLAIN.

FETES, MUSIC, VIBES, A GOOD WINE (NOT THE ALCOHOL); WE ARE SPECIALISTS. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A PARTY, FIND A TRINI.

As you may know, Trinidad and Tobago is known for the greatest street parade in the world. Carnival, the two-day mega festival with the most gorgeous costumes, music, energy, dance, performance, steelpan, and food brings in hundreds of visitors annually.This season of back-to-back fetes requires some safety coaching to gear you up for the non-stop lime.

Here’s the expert advice from our U Team:

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Prep Your Body!

We don’t just mean to hit the gym seven days a week to get your body in shape for your costume, prioritize a healthy diet. Nourish your body with vitamins and proteins for the extra strength and stamina you’ll need before you hit the road. If you’re not already on a balanced diet, try kickstarting this at least a few weeks before carnival so your body is fully in order, inside and out.

2.

Stay Hydrated!

It’s important to stay hydrated throughout the season. Drink loads of water and support your local coconut man. Those electrolytes will come in handy for your gym, dance, or recovery session.

3.

Pace Yourself!

The alcohol isn’t going anywhere. Remember, the goal is to have a good time and how is one doing that bent over sideways on the pavement. Plus, a hangover for the following fete? Nah! Avoid mixing drinks. We recommend choosing one drink, sticking to it and drinking water in between.

4.

Mentally Prepare!

Listen to all the latest soca on your way to work or school and back. Get your vibes ready and start practicing the song lyrics because we know you’ll be singing from night till morning.

5.

Rest!

The carnival season is jam-packed with fete after fete and we love to do more than we can handle but, listen to your body. Give yourself time to recuperate between parties and don’t force yourself. The last thing you want is to be yawning in de people fete!

There! We’ve given you a few essential tips for surviving the carnival season. The only thing we can’t prepare you for is the post-carnival blues, also known as, carnival tabanca.

We apologize.

ONE OF THE MOST VISIBLE YET MOST NEGLECTED PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES. MANY FACTORS, MANY PEOPLE, MANY CAUSES, MANY PLACES, AND A GROWING HEALTH PROBLEM. AFFECTING MORE THAN ONE BILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE, THE CONDITION IS CAUSING INJURY TO HEALTH SYSTEMS EVERYWHERE.