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 …
Read More »Children’s Orthodontics: From “Invisalign First” To Traditional Braces
Is your child all set for meeting an orthodontist? If yes, the first thing to discuss with your orthodontist is whether or not to get Invisalign or traditional braces. Kids, these days, are savvier and well informed than what they were in the past. They are aware that there are …
Read More »The Best Defence Is A Multi-defence
Shew, the disruption, stress, fear, and grief that Covid-19 has brought into our lives! We have no choice but to keep on doing the best we can to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Nearly two years into the pandemic there is much scientific evidence about how individuals can …
Read More »Why Use CBD For Pain Management?
CBD is reshaping the way South Africans manage pain – in a non-addictive and safe way¹! Pain is a warning from your brain, a sort of public service announcement about a real threat.2 It’s during these times, we could all use a little help. Why Use CBD? CBD for pain and …
Read More »8 Winter Hair Care Tips You Might Not Know About
From enjoying the Christmas wonderland to having a cosy night at the cottage, winter offers almost everything including the chilly weather. It is unfortunate, however, that winter cold is harsh on the hair of all textures and types. To make sure your crown survives the cold, here are our top …
Read More »Top 5 Trends for Baby Coats
Winter is coming in the USA, and there is no better way to usher it in than with our kiddies dressed warmly and fashionably. Although the pandemic has affected fashion trends greatly over the past year, there is hope now as countries start opening and activities return to normal. Here …
Read More »Wear Blue For Diabetes – And Help Spot The Symptoms!
Type 1 diabetes symptoms are easy to miss in children… That’s why Sweet Life Diabetes Community has launched the Wear Blue for Diabetes campaign this November. Do you know the 5 common symptoms of diabetes? Would you know what to look for in a child with Type 1 diabetes? For most parents (and many …
Read More »Food & Mood – How Nutrition Affects Mental Health
As the global pandemic has unfolded, our worries have not just been about the threat to our physical health. Worldwide, rates of stress, anxiety and depression have soared in response to the dramatic changes to just about every aspect of our lives. With no end in sight for COVID-19, our …
Read More »Top 6 Ways You Can Prevent Balding From Taking Place
There are many reasons why someone might experience hair loss and balding. These include genetic issues, hormonal imbalances, stress, and much more. If you fear that you might have balding, it is crucial to prevent it from starting. Of course, before that, you must check-in with your doctor to determine …
Read More »The Top 5 Accessories For Women In 2021
With the end of the year approaching, as well as the start of a new year, it’s time to take a hard look at our current fashion trends. We’ve come a long way from low-rise jeans to chokers and scrunchies. So, how can we get ready for the latest fashion …
Read More »ADCO CBD Giveaway – Limited Edition Pamper Hamper Up For Grabs!
Following the recent successful ADCO CBD online store launch for CBD health and wellness products, we’re celebrating with an exclusive give-away of one limited edition ADCO CBD pamper hamper valued at R1000!* Included in your hamper are a range of goodies: ideal for pure wellbeing, a clean-living eco-friendly bamboo trimmed …
Read More »The 5 Steps Of How to Use A Waxing Kit At Home
If you are considering using a waxing kit at home and it is your first time, you might be nervous -are you worried about burning your skin? By reading up on the safety, guidelines, and steps of how to use a waxing kit at home, you can prevent any accidents …
Read More »Hada Labo Tokyo™ Now Available At Leading South African Retailer
Mentholatum SA, a health and wellness company and one of South Africa’s top pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies, has announced the availability of Hada Labo Tokyo™, Japan’s number one selling essential and hydrating skin care line, at Clicks retail outlets countrywide. Created in Japan by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. under the concept of …
Read More »Common Issues Faced By The Youth Today
When the word ‘youth’ appears, it is important to define it. Youth is an age category that comprises of people from 15-24 years of age. The category includes teens and young adults. Issues are everywhere. It pervades every age group whether it is an infant or an old person. But …
Read More »What Is Hospice Care?
To understand hospice care, one has to understand palliative care too. Both of these approaches are towards taking care of people with serious illness. When we deal with illness, there are two options in front of us. Either we fight it or we give up the fight. In both the …
Read More »Osteoporosis in Women
Women produce a lot of estrogen in their bodies, it helps develop and maintain both the reproductive system and contributes to bone health. The female hormone estrogen is essential for healthy bones, it plays an important role in building and maintaining bones in a women’s body. Osteoporosis is caused by …
Read More »Fighting Fire With Fire – Fire Safety Tips
It doesn’t take much for a tiny spark, or a flame that comes into contact with the wrong material, to start a devastating fire. It’s a terrifying sight to see flames grow and spread, while being helpless to do anything to stop it. Fire safety is a precaution which is …
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