Health & Fitness

It all starts with a scratchy throat and before long you have headache, fatigue, fever, an onslaught of snot or a dry niggling cough… and no energy to get out of bed. Winter colds start slowly while flu viruses set in quickly with the change of season, and with similar …

Staying active and fit during summer is super easy, but when winter arrives motivation can dwindle quickly and make it hard to keep up your momentum. Follow these winter exercise tips to ensure you stay on top of your game and keep fit all year round. Exercising during summer is …

A revolutionary new device called the AfriSpacer™, which makes inhalation of medication from an asthma pump easier and far more effective, has been launched in South Africa by the Allergy Foundation of South Africa (AFSA). The origins of the AfriSpacer™ device began several years ago when Professor Heather Zar, a paediatric pulmonologist and head …

There are many selenium health benefits you should be aware of. Even though you might not have heard about selenium before, this amazing nutrient is essential to your health. What Is Selenium Selenium is a vital mineral that is primarily obtained through your eating plan. You only need it in …

There are a number of good reasons why your child needs to consume protein-rich foods every day. A breastfeeding baby will need extra iron and zinc in her/his diet at approximately six months if she/he is breastfeeding. Baby formula is fortified, so if your baby is formula-fed, this is less …

Mentholatum SA, a health and wellness company, has announced the launch of Baby’s Own in a larger 200ml pack to the South African market. Baby’s Own, the popular alcohol-free Cough Syrup made for children as well as adults, is now available in a larger pack size, offering increased value for parents and caregivers …

Are you feeling itchy down there? You’re not alone! Vaginal thrush, also known as candidiasis, is a common fungal infection that affects about 70% of women worldwide every year1, with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) affecting up to 5% of women.2 But don’t let the ick factor get you down – …

You may have heard about hormone replacement therapy for women and been wondering what it’s all about. All women undergo menopause which is a natural, biological process that occurs when you’ve reached the end of your childbearing years. Menopause can start from as early as your 40’s, however, the average …

If you regularly get intense menstrual pain you are probably needing natural menstrual pain remedies rather than taking pain medication every month. Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) is believed to be the result of compounds in your body referred to as prostaglandins. Before your period starts every month, your prostaglandin levels increase …

You’ve probably already heard that probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that live in our gut and support our overall health. You may even already know they can be found in foods like yoghurt and other fermented foods and can also be taken as supplements.1a However, you may still be …

Ensuring that your health is in perfect order should always be a top priority, regardless of your age. For women in particular, there are certain types of doctors who you should visit regularly for specific needs. One such doctor is an OB-GYN, who has a more specialised form of training …

In an exciting move, Reuterina has unveiled a modernised packaging design that will be used across all of Reuterina®‘s full range of products for all ages: Reuterina® drops1, Reuterina® Vit D2, Reuterina® junior, Reuterina® daily4, Reuterina®acute5, and Reuterina® femme6. The packaging refresh features a new endorsement, the introduction of fun …

Mental health is a complex issue that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Unfortunately, many mental health issues are overlooked or dismissed as “not serious” by those who don’t understand the gravity of the situation. In this article, we will be discussing four mental health ailments that are …

When it comes to skin care tea tree oil is an absolute must have in your home. Tea tree oil for skin is not only for beauty reasons, but has many fantastic medicinal uses too. Every mom should have some tea tree essential oil in her first aid kit as …

If you are a stay-at-home mum or a parent and you are working out many times a week in an effort to become healthy and lose weight, but you have discovered that it really isn’t “cutting the mustard,” it may be because you don’t have a regular programme that gives …

Diarrhoea is still one of the leading causes of death, ill health and disability among children younger than five, accounting for 19% of deaths of under-fives in South Africa and for 46% on the African continent.1 Globally, diarrhoea is the second leading infectious cause of death, accounting for 9.2% of deaths …

Staying fit and in shape can get tricky when you are a parent. A healthy life equals a longer life, and that is why it’s so important to adopt healthy habits that can benefit you long-term. Let’s face it – it’s not always easy for parents to go to the …

The journey of mental and bodily recovery is not easy. Abandoning your addictive behaviors to restore sobriety and regain self-control can be a challenge. But how to treat the damage already done to your body? It can be difficult to start the recovery process, and staying on track can be …

Being in a car accident can be an extremely difficult experience. Aside from the physical injuries you may suffer, there is the emotional trauma of the accident itself. In the days and weeks following the accident, you may find it difficult to concentrate, you may have trouble sleeping, and you …