Leisure sports and physical activity are an important part of everyday life for the many South Africans who have embraced healthy lifestyles. However, physical training does come with risks, and it’s important to understand the vital role that nutrition plays in sports recovery. Maretha Vermaak, registered dietitian at Rediscover Dairy …
Read More »Top 12 Healthy Snacks Parents and Kids Love
Having trouble getting the kids to eat healthy foods? Of course, junk food tastes delicious, so kids are going to gravitate towards foods they probably shouldn’t have too often. However, there are plenty of healthy snacks that kids will love. Below are a number of snacks that are loved by …
Read More »Learn More About Why Aluminum Is So Harmful In Kids Deodorant
Your child growing up might cause some flashbacks to your youth. The awkward age where deodorant becomes necessary arrives before you know it, and of course, you want your child to do everything they can to take care of themselves and minimize embarrassment among their peers. Deodorants or antiperspirants are …
Read More »5 Must Have Health Products From Faithful To Nature
Faithful To Nature is one of our top companies when it comes to buying healthy, ethically sourced, and affordable health products to promote overall health and wellbeing. In today’s post, we have rounded up our top five must have health products from Faithful To Nature. 5 Must Have Health Products …
Read More »10 Signs Of Eating Disorders In Teens
Eating disorders are complex mental health disorders. If an eating disorder is left untreated it can lead to serious complications, that could end up in fatality. Complications can include heart attacks, tachycardia and heart arrhythmia. Anorexia nervosa has the highest fatality rate of any mental health disorder. The most common …
Read More »5 Tips To Become More Mindful During Your Yoga Practice
Yoga is a great way to become more mindful. Yoga can help you focus on your breath, and connect with your body. When you’re more in tune with your body, you can become more mindful of your thoughts and emotions. Why Is Yoga Important For Your Body? There are many …
Read More »Your Personal Wellness Journey In 2022 – Feelgood Health Looks At Trends And Tips For A Holistic, Natural Lifestyle
If anything, our two-year pandemic experience has only sharpened our focus on the importance of our holistic well-being and self-care. In 2020, the non-profit Global Wellness Institute valued the world’s wellness economy at $4.4 trillion, and predicts robust growth post-pandemic, reaching almost $7trillion by 2025. Taking an interest in experiences and choosing products …
Read More »Developing Authentic Resilience – Why The Time Is Now
Let’s face it, even before COVID disrupted the world in 2020, South Africans were in need of a good dose of resilience to see us through the everyday stresses and strains of a teetering economy, crumbling infrastructure, persistent poverty, high crime and corruption. We, as South Africans tend to think …
Read More »5 Symptoms of Tooth Decay to Look Out For
Cavities are holes or decay in the hard surface of the tooth. Tooth decay is recorded as the most common health condition in 2017 with more than 500 million children suffering from it. Tooth cavities happen over time and sometimes do not get noticed by the individual until the damage …
Read More »CHOC Flip Flop Day 2022 – How You Can Help Young Cancer Patients
The annual CHOC Flip Flop Day is upon us. FLIP FLOP Day fundraising event held to raise much-needed funds for the South African non-profit organisation, CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation. Leading up to Flip Flop Day, the public can buy a sticker for and should wear their flip flops for the …
Read More »FYI play it safe To Screen Award-winning Global Mental Health Film In SA
Featuring young people from across the world, documentary film, Connecting the Dots, will be brought to South Africans virtually and on big screens by FYI play it safe, innovator of the parental app that is changing how parents keep their children safer online. Directed by Noemi Weis, Connecting the Dots, which …
Read More »6 Tips For Managing Teen Mental Health In 2022
The teen years can be rocky at best, however with the current state of the world with covid and the increase in online activities it can be harder than ever to manage teen mental health. There are many factors that influence teen mental health and it is important to note …
Read More »Levi’s® Kids Has Finally Joined The Rookie USA Family In South Africa
Finding a great place to find your little one cool and relaxed branded clothing can be a nightmare. This is the reason we are so excited to announce that the wait is finally over and the much sought-after Levi’s Kids has been available from October on the Rookie USA website. …
Read More »New Year, New You: How To Be More Health-conscious In 2022
Many South Africans will be looking to 2022 as the kickstart they need to start living a healthier lifestyle. This may include relooking their mental health, exercise regime or eating plans for the new year. With research from the South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicating that there’s been an increasing …
Read More »Why CBD Oil Is A Better Alternative To Regular Painkillers
Modern times can be rough for many individuals. The criteria fit many sections of the population, and the worst affected ones are often the working adults, senior citizens, and many others. It is often due to the increasing economic problems like inflation, stagnant salaries, harsh working conditions, and increasing cost …
Read More »Go For These Items for A Kickass Winter 2022 Closet
In winters, you want to feel warm, cozy, and comfortable. You may think this means compromising on your style, but that is not always the case. Just because it is cold does not mean you cannot look stylish! It may be difficult not to repeat your favorite cozy clothes every …
Read More »You Are Your Child’s Greatest Defence Against Skin Cancer
School is out and the sun is shining. As we head into the long December school holidays – and longer days trying to keep kids entertained – our little people are likely to be spending a lot of time outdoors. Getting kids out and about and away from screens has …
Read More »6 Tips For Choosing The Best Maternity Dresses
In today’s post, we will be sharing six tips for choosing the best maternity dresses. The best thing about wearing maternity dresses, is that they are super comfortable to wear during pregnancy and you can wear them post-delivery. During pregnancy a lot of changes happen. Everything from moods, food cravings, …
Read More »Six Ways To Support Your Mental Health This Festive Season
Christmas carols are playing on the radio, tinsel is winking at us from the shops, and most of us are feeling – well, a little flat. The festive season can be challenging at the best of times, given the flurry of last-minute activities and the pressure to have a wonderful …
Read More »School Children And Their Changing Nutritional Needs
As our kids enter their school-going years their growth is steady, but slower and somewhat less dramatic when compared to the rapid baby-toddler-to-little-person transformation. It’s an interesting time nutritionally as school-going children tend to be more open to trying different foods and are developing their foodie likes and dislikes. They …
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