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In this follow-up video, we continue to remember and honor Avri’s stepfather, Neville, who bravely fought prostate cancer. Losing a loved one is very tough, and for Avri especially, it's tough to figure out how to deal with the grief. As we reflect on his life and legacy, we also focus on important health and wellness tips that can make a difference.
We dive into the crucial aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including the significance of a balanced diet rich in greens, the benefits of regular exercise, and the necessity of routine checkups with your doctor. Learn how these habits can help prevent health issues and promote overall well-being.
Join us as we discuss practical tips for improving your health and managing your wellness proactively. Don’t miss out on this valuable information that could positively impact your life and the lives of your loved ones.
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[@AvriSimas]

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[@kingskid4804]

Sometimes you share an illness with people and they CONSTANTLY bombard you with questions and more questions and you’ll get frustrated and overwhelmed

[@lorrainelambert2943]

I don't mind the questions Because it may make one think...

[@natashaawesome6739]

Thanks I lost my dad to prostate but he made it to 90 years old because he didn’t hide it. Condolences to your family

[@Resilientqueen-c1b]

When you embrace your sickness I think one lives longer. My condolences.

[@carolt1022]

You’re talking the truth about the Caribbean people my sister passed in January because of cancer and especially the men they don’t like to go to the doctor until it’s really bad

[@Izzymill]

Avri, I am so happy that you have brought this issue of nutrition up in this vlog. Especially for Caribbean people. I eat a whole food plant based diet and when my people hear this they "poo poo it". This is so important - Some West Indians love to hear good things about their bad habits. As A child in the caribbean we use to walk everywhere, growing up. Now whenever I visit, people now take a bus for 3 stops. It breaks my heart. Blessings for highlighting this issue.🙏🙏🙏

[@lorrainelambert2943]

I have learn the importance of foods from my sister who is sick with cancer, and she is doing well because of a number of things and eating the right kind of foods is one of them....

[@cathybarela4304]

Avri & Simas Thank you for your advice, and thank you for caring about this community. Very wise words.

[@chandysuchit8320]

Thank you for this video

[@juddyhenry9937]

Sincere heartfelt condolences to your mom and all family members Trust that all who are listening will take heed. 🙏

[@obrown1960]

Avri I am so sorry for your loss, I have lost relatives too but not as close as yours. A lot of black men are so afraid to get checked out because they don’t want a male doctor examining them 👀🤷‍♀️. I pray that as time passes you will all heal xxx🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@zoesummer3646]

Yes, it would be something that’s great and useful for your audience I would love it. I think you should incorporated health tips in your videos.

[@Gbless1614]

My stepdad got surgery for prostate issues few years back thank God he spoke up and got the surgery done early or else it would be a different story today. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@elainecampbell9799]

Great advise guys. I see the genuine concern on your faces and hope that your comments are taken seriously. We need to pay closer attention to our eating habits and our health. Thanks for sharing!

[@zoesummer3646]

Of course not, people should be grateful for your guidance. I don’t think anyone will take good advice the wrong way.

[@angellahylton1759]

Thank you both so much. Your video amazing and very important, this simple act could save many lives. Avri and Simas keep your videos coming, love you both.

[@katenkosi1389]

Thanks for the sharing this with us this info ❤

[@mabledunk2794]

Girl you are so true my husband did have cancer he did his surgery and doing fine

[@beverlybrown7059]

This was very informative and this is where you start and it also makes a difference, just remember where are never too old to learn.

[@RWP876]

So sorry for your loss. My condolences to your mom I'm praying her strength❤

[@julietbennett121]

Once again, great advice from both of you. As a Jamaican, I stopped cooking the JA cuisine every day long time ago. The yellow, white yams, white rice, curry chicken, jerk chicken, oxtail, ackee & salt fish, etc. Like you both said, eat in moderation. As for seeing doctors, you’re the physician for yourself. Do your research before seeing your doctors. If you’re not comfortable with their answers, don’t be afraid to speak up. It’s your health. Thanks Avri & Simas!❤❤

[@me.georgiaj.5685]

Thanks for this encouraging video for all of us to be sensitive to any change in our bodies and to seek medical help before it’s too late. You are an inspiration and you have no idea how many lives you may be saving. Keep up the good work: much blessings.

[@lurleenfrancis797]

Blessings to you and your family Avri and Simas, thank for the information.

[@tammyjuice]

You both are so correct about the quality of care given at the hospital according to where the hospital is located. I recently followed someone to get care at a hospital and I was amazed at the difference between where I get care and where this person gets care.

[@jacquelinehewitt4302]

Thanks Avri and Simas l really appreciate your guidance. My Sincere Condolences to you and family your dearest mom .

[@NackuJam]

Avri and Simas, thank you!!! I am still watching this video, but everything you've said so far is so correct! You have to advocate for yourself, and I hope for anyone in any of these situations who can't, that they have others who can advocate on their behalf!

[@viviennedavis-campbell3289]

My condolences to your Family Avrine ..

[@alene6579]

Avri, I'm very happy you made this vlog. Thank you!

[@smithy20081]

Condolences to you and your family. When my brother was diagnosed with lung cancer, we took him straight to Sloan Kettering in Manhattan and that made a big difference. On the note of early screening, I just had my colonoscopy and a small polyp was found and removed. That same polyp which was benign but precancerous, would have stayed there and grow overtime into colon cancer. Colon cancer is so preventable. Early detection saves lives. I was watching a news clip on TV where it says 80% of cancers in the US are preventable with early screening, diet and exercise.

[@AvriSimas]

Great job! MSK is great at treating a dealing with cancers. And you are so right! My mom never misses her colon cancer screenings and I’m now encouraging my dad to do the same. I think I need to make a whole segment around good health practices

[@eileenwatt8283]

​@@AvriSimasinvite invite a Caribbean nutritionist on. She can teach how to substitute some of the unhealthy stuff for more healthy foods. I make ackee with salmon instead of salt fish when I cook it. I add mushrooms, bell peppers. The mushrooms juice flavors it. I make pancakes with rolled oats instead of flour or pancake mix. I put blue berries on top and drizzle real maple syrup on. I also eat fruits in season but never drink juices just plain water or real coconut water, not in the box or can. I get real coconut in the Indian stores and chop it open with a meat cleaver. People just have to put in the time and be creative. Health should be every one's priority in life. That's both mental and medical health. We get only one chance.

[@lindapowers8592]

My prayers and condolences again. You speak truth and wisdom. I believe many men suffer in silence and or don’t get preventative check ups like prostate exams. Men are particularly stubborn. The only test and exam I’m 100% sure my husband got was in his 50’s because I got my bloodwork first and asked the tech to ask the doctor to add it to his orders. He only got physicals because I made his appointments for the same day and time as mine. He now lives in a different state and we are separated in our 60’s and I’m the only person who cares enough to ask him health questions. I’m the total opposite and stay on top of my health, nutrition, activity etc. We only get one body so I pray people will start taking better care💜

[@lorrainelambert2943]

My dear, pl accept my thanks for what you have done with these two videos...a lot of imfo I do hope that people will listen

[@chocolatequeen5953]

Well said 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@bettyclarke9432]

Avri I lost my husband to prostrate cancer in April after being dignoaise he just give up .His father also died of that cancer.but his father live till 8o.He died at 66.He hide up everything.in the end it was so hurtful.My condolences to yoi.

[@micheleflemmings1153]

Just love

[@Kay-Dean]

Your hairs looks very nice Avri! Happy youre doing this video. Really helpful ❤

[@DrJoniC]

I am so glad you are following up. Again Condolences. My Dad recently passed of natural causes (February 2024); however, there are so, so many factors other than just the Clinical and therapeutic aspects beyond visits, annual wellness visits...I consider opening a consultation to help people navigate and advocate for their health . There is an important Administrative and operational aspect. Have questions and ask the healthcare practioners. FYI...New York State has doctrine in promoting wellness; however, it is more. I as a Ph.D.will not "frighten" using GENERALIZATIONs to make your point. We are train to ask questions on ANY research we read or hear about. Salad and vegetables...also be aware that folks need to read ingredient labels not the front the very fine print. I have lots; however, I may need to partner with you to get the word out. Note: All communities Nd regions without proper information and guidance fall into habits that we are used to . As a Jamaican (raised in USA) it is so relatable..We need to be open, speak up AND listen respectfully. Walk good.

[@andreaswaby5879]

Thank you for sharing this information , well said .

[@ZeeTv876]

Thanks for the info. Guys. You can probably do a healthy day in the life which includes what to eat for each meal and snack throughout the day and helpful exercises to do in a week. Nuff love. 🇯🇲

[@patriciarobinson5172]

I appreciate ever bit of information here ,stay blessed guys 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bbdeliveryservice2430]

Do a nutrition app or simple exercise to follow on a daily basis. Love you guys and continue to do the work. Much love and respect 🙏🏽

[@sharondafrazier2489]

❤

[@angelafrancis1397]

Good one guys you have a platform use it you be surprised how many people would tuning

[@donalynappleton9427]

You are so right Av, lots of men don't like to go to get checked.

[@LindaThornton-m7s]

I would love to see you guys cooking some healthy meals for us and you have my deepest condolences I'm just now getting caught up on my favorite people on KZbin and be blessed always

[@shirleybryant3525]

Avri & Simas my condolences to you and all the family. Yes cancer is rampant in my family, many members passed because of. You’re right Avri, people need to change their diet and get regular checkups for all the dr requires, this is how they are able to detect any health abnormalities. Take care and prayers for your family 🙏🙏

[@eulaleecallun9750]

I agree💯. I am a breast cancer survivor of 11years n now I speak to persons all over Jamaica. I encourage persons to share n speak out. The persons who hide away is usually the one who are not able to fight. I also tell them the signs or symptoms to look out for and do there annually screening. Keep educating.👏

[@angelefigueira2138]

You are correct. 100%.

[@patriciapinchinat]

This is so needed. Thank you.

[@angelamckenzie3286]

Thank you much for bringing up this topi my husband also died of protate cancer. We have to learn to confront this issue in our caribbean communities. Hellow from Costa Rica.

[@joanallison5697]

Excellent and informative video. Well worth sharing

[@eileenwatt8283]

Depression is also a big problem in the Caribbean population. Neville might have been depressed too and no one notices it. He might not have known it. Living in the USA during winter can be depressing for people from the tropics.

[@shariselleschoop8460]

Yes, start the platform ❤❤❤

[@shariselleschoop8460]

Thanks for the information ❤❤❤❤❤

[@laralenerosling3082]

Good advice Avri and Simas god bless

[@pattreac3429]

Great convo❤

[@ingridedgerson7702]

Thank you for sharing.

[@CalvinGardine-dt4zq]

🙏UP 🙏 Up 🖤🖤🖤

[@barbarahylton1869]

Valid information Avril and Simas

[@michellesadler-comerie6312]

Good job in opening up and giving advice on health and eating healthy. Maybe you can dedicate a day once a month or every 2 weeks for anyone to ask questions or give them help and direct them to get resources for what ever help they need. I lost my brother 2019 to lung cancer and have lost several loved ones to cancer. Cancer sucks and it’s not easy to watch your love one suffer. I applaud you both for bringing this to the table. Blessings 🙏🏽❤️

[@Bhughey424]

Great video!

[@jearl3054]

Just one addition guys. Colors is most important in our diets, not just green. Fruits and vegetables with darker, richer colors, such as red, orange, yellow, and blue, tend to have more antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent or reduce damage caused by oxidation, a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals. Free radicals can harm cells, tissues and organs. This is why a plant based diet is essential. Bell peppers 🫑 green red orange yellow. Purple 🍆 eggplants, green lettuce 🥬 red tomatoes 🍅 and on and on. Yellow 🍌 bananas, red pomegranates, colorful apples 🍎 🍏. Blueberries 🫐 They all fill us up and keep us healthy. The Jamaican Rastas I believe are the originators of such healthy diets. Plant Based Diets is the key to healthy living.!

[@jearl3054]

Also, plants provide us with 17 nutrients essential for our bodies. The 17 essential nutrients are hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, chloride, iron, boron, manganese, zinc, copper, molybdenum and nickel. All essential for healthy living.

[@AvriSimas]

Great addition 👍

[@eileenwatt8283]

​@@AvriSimasit seems Neville was depressed before prostate cancer that's why he stopped getting annual check up. He might not have known he was depressed. Depression is crippling especially in the winter time for Caribbean people .

[@zara9890]

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[@shellyannedwards1029]

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[@queenmiserable9495]

Condolences to you and your family. I work for a Prostate , Gynae and breast consultant One of the things I noticed is that men in particular Black men are less likely to 1) come forward for a test and 2) tell family members they have cancer. As a black woman married to a black man, I have encouraged my husband his brothers and the males in my family to get tested. Many men are scared of the DRE (digital rectal examination), but over a certain age, men can get a PSA blood test. But to be honest whichever test has to be done, your health is important. Early detection is crucial for all cancers, if not detected early, your diagnosis could go from curative to palliative. I live in the UK and whilst the NHS gets a bad wrap, overall it does better than other countries. When you get that bowel cancer testing kit through the post please do it, this was how my mother found out she had bowel cancer. Ladies as uncomfortable as they are, have the smear, have the mammograms, men get the PSA test.

[@rahabpulanemakwala4447]

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[@sybilbailey5503]

Thanks Avri this was very good vlog. Instead of eating rice I eat Buglar wheat. That's a good idea with the community on what's to eat. I found out that I have diabetes 2015, I had to change my life style completely.🇬🇧🇯🇲🙏🏽👍🏽

[@renecharles3649]

I do appreciate you sharing your experiences and your thoughts and information was well put together. Thank you so much, and I really love watching you guys ❤🙏😍

[@Resilientqueen-c1b]

Consume food from various food groups in small portion size.

[@marybrown1483]

Hello Avri and simas I almost lost my son through cancer as am speaking he's hospitalize in Martinique he is responding to treatment very well so it's nothing to hide speak about it and you will get help have a wonderful day

[@jackiebenjamin8772]

I have a very good friend who has started his treatment for prostate cancer. Here in Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹; the Ministry of Health has been having a lot of public clinics all over the country, for men and hundreds have been attending. There is now a new way of testing for prostate cancer, it's similar to a pregnancy test, it was used in the clinics, this weekend for the first time.

[@stephb2575]

That's such a good idea Avri, some persons want to change to a healthier lifestyle but not sure what to do or how to go about it. I've love fruits and vegetables and like to see a colorful spread on my plate, I also make my juices and try to have coconut water when possible. Three times a week, I go walking for an hour and half, it's interesting and educational as I learn along the way. Things that you would usually pass when you are in a vehicle, you get to know more about them.

[@Lucianspelta99]

Death is....life happening. blessings to all

[@marieforde5079]

I did not know that you had a loss my condolences to you and your family 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@AmoyCrosbie]

Thank you, guys, for this video. I really appreciated it... Please continue with the meals' ideas ...I will be looking forward to those ...sending love from Jamaica ❤❤❤🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@renecharles3649]

Condolences to you and your family on the passing of your other dad. That is true, you need to talk to someone. Yes you have to have your annual check ups. These sickness do relate to unhealthy eating habits and you must know your body and the changes you feel on the inside.

[@maxine.a.m.forrest2923]

Avri I'm with you all the way. I follow your vlog. Just let us know.

[@shirleythomas715]

My condolence to you and your family may he rip i pray for you and your family that God will strengthen you all ❤

[@michelletaylor8145]

Avri I appreciate this topic. Maybe you could consider a weekly podcast and call it "your health and you" touch on several aspects of health and wellness and invite a guest or two who is in that field. Just a suggestion

[@jacquelinemadoo2616]

You are quite right. Early detection is curable. I have a friend who had prostrate cancer and a girlfriend who had cervical cancer, and they are both of survivors. Good information 🎉❤

[@simonedixon8715]

My condolences to you and your family's it not easy to last some one I last my father 20 years ago from prostate too it hard

[@Resilientqueen-c1b]

That's so true. I just recently found out my mom's sister is about to lose her breast because of cancer.

[@velmagayle7602]

BLESSINGS SIMAS N AVRI MY CONDOLENCES AGAIN THANKD FOR THE VIDEOS GODDDDD CONTINOUS BLESSINGS 💙💖🙏🏽

[@mitzilawrence9935]

Hi ya'll, important & interesting content 👏🤝. It's very important to advocate for yourself & family members. Medical 'Gaslighting' being ignored, is very common these days,. Everyone please be sure to get copies of your lab reports. You can research it yourself & be more informed. Also write down your questions for your doctor and remember there are no dumb questions 🤔🤞👍. Condolences to you all.

[@Dondee1997]

I think folks do not want to worry others especially children.

[@doreenbennett2454]

A stitch in time saves nine!! Prevention is better than cure! Be body aware, have a healthy lifestyle, and openly discuss family medical history. My husband has prostate cancer and was successfully treated. Following diagnosis he started telling his male family members/ friends . Because of this 2 people were diagnosed with prostate cancer. TALK ABOUT IT!!

[@bobsierichards9555]

Hi Avri how can I get that supplement I would like got it am in jamaica

[@pattreac3429]

Comfort food ....nice to eat but not good. I cut out lots of things out of my diet. I love steam veggies pumpkin .... Cho cho

[@kingskid4804]

Men are usually nonchalant and say very little and if you press them too much they’ll shut down and avoid you

[@SueEverythingVlogss]

This is how they are, and I don't like that ME IS ME. I don't even know what my family dies from because I don't check on these things 😕

[@eileenwatt8283]

You can do a research on your family and look at death certificates.. All records are on line now.

[@francesmarks9736]

sweetheart I can't tolerate the peas and veggies because of the different sprays that's sprayed on the crops, I'm carnivore and I get all the nutrients I need from the meat especially red meat and I don't exercise unless I want to and boy so many things has healed in my body including diabetes, high blood pressure, chrons disease, and a whole slu of things has healed in my body by just eating a variety of meats and intermittent fasting. I'm not against what you're saying you're telling the truth but veggies is that that essential to all humans and I am one of them however I do encourage you to keep movtivating people who may have not yet found the diet that works for them!! be blessed

[@clairehall8518]

Regarding the food etc. and the diabetes, hypertension, cancers etc. yes lifestyle and food is part to blame for the ailments however, all of the mentioned things can be hereditary as well. Eat in moderation, smaller portions add to the food fruits and vegetables. Exercise and walk. Old habits die hard, my dad lived to 100 and was healthy, he ate two called eggs, loaded with salt, Monday to Sunday, and had all the Jamaican foods. A little advice from an mature person, when you are talking about diet, exercise etc. which is good but make sure at the beginning or the ending it's a disclaimer even though you I think have knowledge of medicine. Not bashing you at all just a little advice it's good what you are saying, I am mixed race in fifties I have medical conditions and limitations not all of us can do cycling, and running, etc

[@lornajohnson6491]

Jennifer typing some time is not the sickness kill you is the fretration part that kill

[@Binga7686]

Men don’t like to talk about things like that. They also don’t like to go to the Dr to have the exam that needs to be done. I know a lot of black men in Jamaica who make jokes about having the exam and that laughter also translates to fear and denial. Some men don’t want to go to the doctor and hear their ailments because it’s not manly. I am a breast cancer survivor twice and I have friends who feel ashamed to talk about their cancer. I think there is a feeling that you did something wrong to get cancer and that it’s an evil thing. There is a it of cultural sensitivity and those barriers are why we don’t get the treatment that would take care of the problem earlier when treatment is more successful.

[@donnadavis6875]

High density breast tissue, my doctor recommended the 3D.

[@queenjames9026]

What is 3d

[@beverlysimpson3157]

I lost my brother last year he was attending doctor but he die

[@melindajackson6192]

Condolensce did know he passed

[@Resilientqueen-c1b]

When walk one must walk with a purpose.

[@swoolford5127]

It would be great to eat healthy.

[@beverlyisidore8672]

Encourage all men once you turn 40 years old you must get a prostrate examination by a specialist in that field.

[@pattreac3429]

Mammogram and Breast Ultrasound....

[@norlaxavier2315]

Arvi am watching from Dominica 🇩🇲 you can start a nutrition program on what we should eat we will appreciate it much love I would like to follow you on what's app

[@hopedouglas9979]

I loss my.dad