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Pregnancy is a beautiful journey that brings joy, hope, and excitement for many women. However, it’s essential to acknowledge that this transformative phase can also be emotionally challenging. While physical changes are evident, the impact of pregnancy on mental health is often overlooked. Expectant mothers may experience anxiety and depression, …

Lavender oil is an essential oil that is extracted from the flowers of the lavender plant. It has a sweet, floral scent and is commonly used in aromatherapy. Lavender oil is a versatile and popular essential oil that has been used for centuries for its therapeutic properties. From reducing stress …

There is no other school subject that gets as bad a rap as Mathematics.  It even has a mental health disorder associated with it – ‘Maths anxiety’.  There are a range of reasons why Maths is so polarising, some will say it’s too hard while others complain that it is …

Between their businesses, families, and personal goals, mompreneurs juggle a ton of obligations each day. And while it can be empowering to be your own boss in many areas of life, having to stay on top of so many responsibilities will likely take a toll on even the most resilient …

Recent studies conducted internationally, on over 80 0000 children, have shown that depression and anxiety amongst children and young teenagers has increased by more than 25% since the start of the Covid19 global pandemic – signalling a global health crisis in the youth. Anxiety is a normal human emotion that …

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 …

Visiting the dentist is something that everyone should do at least once a year. This is the opportunity for a professional to inspect your teeth, identify any issues early, and help to ensure they are resolved. An annual checkup can help you to keep your own teeth into old age. …

Anxiety at school is not a new phenomenon; however, educators and parents alike recognise that there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of anxiety among children in the past year, as a result of Covid-19, pandemic lockdowns, and measures to ensure the safety of children who are back …

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 …

Anxiety has become a common word in schools today and is greatly associated with examinations. Not only does it cause students worry, but it can negatively impact their ability to perform in examinations further increasing their examination anxiety.  Anxiety is another emotion in our emotional backpack that many students have …

Far from a time of empowerment and celebration, Women’s Month has seen depression and anxiety skyrocket among women as the boundaries of an already tenuous work-life balance have become increasingly blurred under lockdown. According to a recent Ipsos poll, 40% of South African women say they are feeling anxious as …

Some facets of life can be stressful, such as a struggling relationship, a demanding job, and family disagreements. Stress also elicits different responses from people. For instance, some may find easy ways to cope with losing a loved one, whereas others may deny it. When the stress you get from …

Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils derived from the bark, flowers, stems, leaves, roots and/ or any other part of a plant to enhance physical and psychological well-being. Aromatherapy has many well-known benefits for adults, as well as for children. This alternative therapy is often used in conjunction …

When I think about massage I immediately think of a pamper session, which no doubt it most definitely is! Let’s face it there is nothing better than getting a good massage. I remember getting a pregnancy massage when I was 6 months pregnant and honestly it was one of the …

Here I am. I’m lying in the grass and my mouth tastes of mud. It isn’t raining so the mud must be from the tears. I have so much pain all over my body from tensing my muscles and my throat hurts from screaming into the dirt. I can hear …

Enuresis is better known as bedwetting.  A diagnosis can only be made at the age of 5 years when a child should be toilet trained and is chronologically of the age where the child is able to control the bladder.  Provided by this age no diagnosis was made where any …