Health, Fitness, Beauty & Fashion

Human nature often means one does not realize the importance of a blessing until it’s gone. The gift of eyesight is one of the greatest gifts bestowed upon us humans, yet we often neglect it. Why is that so? Often, humans remove gratitude from the fundamental equation of life. Importance …

Gone are the days where plus sized ladies only have the option of wearing huge baggy clothing items, there are so many ways to be stylish and comfortable with amazing plus size clothing. If you are looking to buy plus size clothing online or instore, here are some excellent tips …

The eyes are one of the most essential organs of the body. Like you take care of your physical health, your eyes also need to be taken care of. Regular checkups and prevention measures may help to preserve the health of your eyes. Eyesight can deteriorate due to medical conditions …

Winter may be upon us but that has never stopped the children of South Africa from making the most of the outdoors, running around and playing ball games until the sun goes down. However, some children are unable to join in the fun due to a debilitating illness one tends …

I’ve got a big arsenal of tools to help me keep my mental health on track and one of these important tools is journaling. I’ve found that journaling helps me in so many ways. If you are looking for a way to overcome that feeling of overwhelm, to process your …

Teachers are at the frontlines of their communities’ responses to the COVID-19 crisis.  As we move into the second pandemic year, there are millions of parents facing financial struggles, thousands of families impacted by the grief of losing loved ones and the constant stress arising from the fears, anxieties and …

Plants are generally nice to look at and, if you choose the right ones, they are surprisingly easy to look after. But, they don’t just bring a splash of color to your home. Plants are also known to improve the air quality in your home and will have a positive …

An air of celebration surrounded 27-year-old Mbali Mbatha, as she was wheeled out of Netcare Milpark Hospital amidst applause from doctors, nurses and hospital staff who had come to wish her well when she recently left the facility to start what would be a very different life than what she …

Did you know that anxiety affects more than 300 million people worldwide1, with as many as one in six South Africans suffering from this mental health disorder2? Anxiety is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It …

There are 3 fundamental principles that must be applied to build an attitude of gratitude. Acknowledgement – we sometimes meander through life oblivious to the things we have and the enormous value that it brings to our life. Gratitude is a practice of being mindfully aware of what we have, …

It is so important to be mindful and live on purpose – here are some great tips for mindfulness. Be Fully Present We live in a chaotic world where it is very easy to lose our balance.  There are often competing priorities, all of which seem to carry the same …

Living on Purpose is a journey of evaluating and re-evaluating our existence as we all search for purpose and meaning in our lives. This must-read, follows the story of Diana, a smart, middle-aged business strategist, who is well integrated with the pace and lifestyle of the successes a corporate position …

I was hoping to write an update each week on my progress with my health challenge but I had a mental health wobble which meant I had to put my focus on putting one foot in front of the other rather than writing about my progress. Although it has been …

Two weeks ago I had the Mirena put in and while I was prepared for a lot of the unpleasant side effects there was one side effect that I was completely taken by surprise by and that knocked me very badly – depression and oh my word did it knock …

A healthy lifestyle and getting the right nutrition plays a paramount role in how it affects your daily life. If your diet lacks the right nutrition, you are depriving yourself from optimal health and subsequently living a happy life. If you had the opportunity to be smarter, live longer, be …

What fun things do your legs help you do? When our legs are strong and healthy, we don’t give them a moment’s thought. But let them start being tired, heavy, crampy or swollen, then it’s time to give them special attention. Turns out, caring for legs early when they first …

Things got off to a slow start with the four week health challenge I’m doing with Helen Joubert, so from when we did the live video together I started implementing some of the changes she suggested but we officially only started on Monday 01 March 2021.  I’m blown away by …

(Not) A piece of cake! “Brown. Gooey. Thick. It lay on the table in front of me. I could smell it from where I sat. The scent made my stomach queasy, bubbling with anxiety. My friends surrounded me, smiling and laughing. They weren’t concerned about it. I dared not join …