Tag Archives: health

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 …

There’s nothing quite like pregnancy to focus your attention on your health and well-being.  Most moms-to-be naturally have questions and concerns about their nutrition so that they meet the needs of their growing baby.  Of course, you also want to maintain a strong and healthy body that is well-prepared for …

Getting back into the school routine doesn’t have to be painful.  With some basic planning and organising habits, you can beat the weekday morning blues and get the kids off to school with a smile and a wave.  If you do just one thing this year to make the kid’s …

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 …

“How do I raise healthy kids in 2022?” This question bothers millions of parents in the country as American children don’t seem as healthy as we imagine. Surveys indicate that half of the children in the country don’t have a healthy diet plan, even though they drink fewer soda cans …

The nine months of pregnancy can seem like the perfect time to relax. After all, you have extra weight to carry. Sitting around and avoiding any physical activity can reduce backaches, right? Surprisingly, No. In fact, according to recent studies, working out during pregnancy releases endorphins in your body that …

Pregnancy is a crucial time of your life, and you can ruin it due to some unhealthy habits. However, you can ensure a healthy pregnancy with healthy habits. Healthy mamas carry the baby full-term and give birth to a hale and hearty baby. So, if you are thinking about conceiving …

If your family member has been diagnosed with an illness or has fallen sick, you might feel like your whole world is falling apart. You will feel helpless and desperate to make them feel better and take away their pain. While you may feel like there is nothing you can …

Copper boasts a ton of cosmetic benefits and is becoming well known as a useful skincare modality for anti-aging and skin longevity. From reducing wrinkles, healing wounds, and even preventing grey hairs, copper is taking over in the world of beauty. Copper improves antioxidants, promotes collagen, reduces fine lines and …

The rise of smart watches has given people many benefits, the most interesting of which has been calculating sleep statistics, or should we say lack thereof! Globally 45 percent of the population suffer from sleep issues – the most common of which is lack of sleep. Sleep loss – particularly …

Loving our kids is easy… keeping pain and fever at bay? That’s harder. But here’s the secret: It doesn’t have to be! When your baby or infant has a fever, turn to conveniently packaged Panado® Paediatric Syrup, Peppermint 5 ml Sachets. Parenting is a rollercoaster. One minute you’re pacing from room to …

Collagen supplements are very popular and you may be wondering how to take collagen for the best results possible. Taking collagen is easy to implement into your daily routine to improve the health of your hair, skin, and nails, as well as to boost your overall health. What Are Collagen …

Many parents find their children lagging in focus and mental energy around the end of the second school term.  This may well be exacerbated in 2022, as the first full year after intense COVID disruptions unfolds.  It’s not just the South African winter blues, kids, worldwide, have felt the stresses …

We all want to live a healthy lifestyle. But a million-dollar question is what a healthy lifestyle is? Is it about eating a balanced diet? Or does adding exercise to your regime make it a healthy lifestyle? Well, a healthy lifestyle is everything mentioned above and more. It is about …

A denture is a great invention in the world of dentistry, as it has brought solutions to problems associated with missing teeth. With a denture, you can replace missing teeth enabling you to eat, talk and smile properly with no pain. Just like every medical treatment, using dentures comes with …

While science has taught us never to underestimate the power of germs, sometimes these microscopic critters are simply too crafty, even for the most stringent germ detective. Is Winter To Blame For Childhood Colds? Welcome to winter – the season of snuggles, bear hugs, hot chocolate, colds, and flu! Of …

You won’t find it in the medical textbooks, but if you’re a parent boomeranging in and out of your paediatrician’s rooms with an endlessly sniffling baby or toddler, chances are you’ve heard of ‘crèche syndrome’.  It’s a colloquial term referring to a cycle of infections, usually upper respiratory, that unfortunately, …

One of the most powerful ways to relieve stress is by soaking in a hot tub on a chilly day. However, there are other benefits that you might want to know about, including getting healthier and more relaxed. If you’re considering buying one, now might be the right time for …

There’s already a nip in the air and it’s a matter of time before we start digging out our winter woollens. Along with cooler weather comes poor eating habits and excuses to ditch exercise regimes. Most experts believe it takes an average of 66 days to form a habit, so …

#BreatheEasierSA This Winter with RespiClear® Decongestant Range. Winter is approaching, and South Africans can now breathe easier with the proudly South African and highly innovative RespiClear® decongestant range from OBEL®. The RespiClear® range boasts steroid-free Nebs, petroleum-free Vapour Rub (with the hygienic dispenser), and preservative-free Drops for inhalation. All products …