Health, Fitness, Beauty & Fashion

Of all the areas of the body it can safely be said that our mouth, gums and teeth are given the most regular treatment. That’s treatment both at home, where we brush, floss and gargle regularly, and also at the dentist. Regular visits to a dentist are something we begin …

“Honestly? I don’t like fighting. For months and months we tried peaceful, pleasant talks about how difficult it is to live with Type 1 diabetes, and how diabetes tech could change our lives – but that didn’t work!” explains Bridget McNulty, Type 1 diabetic and co-founder of Sweet Life Diabetes …

Your metabolism is the name we give to describe all of the processes by which our bodies carry out chemical processes that sustain our lives. It includes the digestion and absorption of food and the regulation of ideal body temperature. All of these processes require energy. That energy comes from …

Children tend to be full; of energy and often struggle with direction. While it’s true that some kids discover their passion young in life, many don’t. This leads to parents needing and wanting to find the activities that will be beneficial and create potential opportunities for them in the future.  …

A mother whose baby was delivered by emergency C-section at only 25 weeks while she was unconscious and on ventilator support for COVID-19, was overjoyed to meet her baby boy for the first time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Netcare N1 City Hospital in Goodwood, Cape Town.  …

It’s true. Your baby or toddler was born with a sweet tooth! Children this age naturally prefer sweet tasting foods, including breastmilk. Did you know that babyhood and toddlerhood are critical periods in shaping and influencing your child’s eating habits and taste preferences? Upon introducing solids, it’s important to offer …

There are several menstrual cup benefits that you may not even be aware of. Sometimes we are apprehensive about trying something different because we do not understand their purpose or how they could make our life easier. Women spend hundreds of Rands every year on sanitary products. One of the …

I think we can all agree that 2020 was a complete surprise and not the nice kind of surprise. This global pandemic has brought so many people to their knees and so many people have lost loved ones, livelihoods, homes and more. There are many  years have been years that …

The year of 2020 was not an easy one with many people facing the ongoing struggles due to COVID-19. Now more than ever it is essential to maintain good mental and physical health. Yoga is an excellent form of exercise to do just that. In our post today, we will …

Human feet are one of the most underrated parts of the body that we often take for granted. Aside from being responsible for the body’s overall support and motor skills, feet can be important indicators of some health issues happening in our body, too. That’s why as early as childhood, …

Everybody (quite literally, every body) is beautiful, but we don’t all look our best in the same styles and outfits. It’s fun to swap clothes with our gal pals—hello, the more closets, the merrier—but not every pair of jeans magically fits both you and your three best friends. We can’t all …

Dogs are often referred to as ‘man’s best friend’, however they can be extremely dangerous both due to risk of bite injuries and the fact that they are major carriers of the deadly rabies virus. This December, which is Prevention of Injuries Month, is the ideal time to teach children …

We’ve had a year like no other, and while the shadow of the pandemic still looms over the world, South Africans can breathe a sigh of some relief, that it is, at least, the summer holiday season.  A good dose of festive cheer has rarely felt so crucial.  The pandemic …

Being a parent to a picky eater can be so distressing and this is one of the most common things parents are asking about in my Kaboutjie Community on Facebook group. So I thought it is about time to research this and put together a comprehensive post on tips for …

Correct posture improves women’s health Assuming wrong postures inevitably puts a damper on one’s health, and in women this failure to keep the back straight can result in more unpleasant things than the lack of elegance. As far as health is concerned, few things have quite as measurable effect on …

For over 6 000 years, the cannabis plant has been widely used for various medicinal purposes1  and the health benefits have been fiercely debated for decades, with many claims dismissed along the way. Thankfully, science stepped in, and cannabis myths and legends are now backed by research. The benefits without …

In 2019, a study by Healthy Babies Bright Future, an alliance of NGO’s and scientists, found that 95% of conventional baby foods in the US are contaminated with toxic heavy metals including lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium, which can impact the growth of babies brains, lower IQ, and increase the risk …

Walking rings – marketed as mobility aids for babies learning to walk – may potentially pose serious injury risks for infants, statistics compiled by Netcare emergency departments nationally suggests.  “While they may seem a harmless aid, accidents with walking rings have caused some serious injuries in babies over the years,” …

Everyone going through surgery wishes to heal quickly and bounce back to life in the shortest time possible. However, the recovery period will depend on the type of surgery you’ve had, as well as your health record. Dr. Andrew Jacono, MD, FACS, also notes that proper post-surgery care is a …

Whether you are an elite or lifestyle athlete, the best possible performance is important in your sport and training regime.  But so is optimum recovery.  Just as nutrition is key to sports performance; it also plays an essential role in how well and how quickly you recover from your exertions.  …