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Today we will be sharing some of the best choices of gluten free food for pregnant moms. Many moms do not eat gluten because of a gluten intolerance or because they have celiac disease. Now that you are expecting a baby you might wonder whether you are getting sufficient nutrients. …

It’s not hard to get kids to drink enough fluids; the problem is that if left to their own choices, they will almost always choose drinks with lots of sugar and zero nutritional value. Soda drinks can be addictive, and one of the leading causes of obesity is the unnecessary …

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 …

Overeating  lead to overnutrition and obesity, and a general feeling of being unwell. Children who overeat are prone to becoming overweight, which puts them at risk for other serious health problems such as heart disease, hypertension, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. With the holiday season approaching, it is normal for children to be tempted to overindulge in treats, given the amount …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Dryness of the mouth is often caused by the inability of the salivary glands to produce an adequate amount of saliva which is required to keep the mouth wet. This is a common condition amongst aged people but can also be suffered by young individuals. Young individuals suffer from dry …

When looking for a mattress, you should know that one characteristic can’t be avoided—firmness. Without firmness, you can experience hip and spinal issues, a decline in health, and even heart issues later on.  If you want to be able to avoid these particular problems, you will need to find a …

I love trying out beauty and health products so when I was contacted to do a Miracle One review I was very excited. I quickly agreed after having a look at the Miracle One website and waited eagerly for my Inner-G One supplements and Miracle One face, hair & body …

Covid-19 continues to take its toll on many of us, and as we move between adjusted lockdown levels, we understand that fitness has probably dropped down on your priority list. However, doing some form of exercise is a simple way to boost both your mental and physical health. South Africa’s …

On Monday I got my first Covid vaccination done and dusted and I am so grateful and relieved. If you are unsure about getting the vaccinations or you want to get your vaccination and want to know how and where to get it done my hopes are that you will find …

Some women develop elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy. This is also referred to as gestational diabetes or GDM (gestational diabetes mellitus). It could happen between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy and just because you’ve developed gestational diabetes during pregnancy, it does not necessarily mean that you had diabetes …

You can get various types of poisoning from certain raw, unpasteurized or spoiled foods that can make you very ill. But which foods are more likely to give you food poisoning? Here are 10 foods that can give you food poisoning that you might find surprising. One can never be …

Many individuals experience back or neck pain due to age or because of an accident. Today, we are discussing when to consider minimally invasive spine surgery for back or neck pain. The treatment for sciatica or back pain is contingent on the type of pain you have. In many cases, …

If you are expecting a baby and you live in the United States, you might not have given much thought to maternal mortality. After all, we have some of the best hospitals and best doctors in the world. Very few women should be dying in childbirth now that we have …

Modernization has led to changes in many industries, and one of them is healthcare. Apart from technological changes, we can now observe changes in the role of different professions in every sector evolving due to modern demand and needs. Among these professions is the highly notable profession of nursing in …

Everyone assumes their kitchen is safe and all the food they make will be healthy. In most cases, that is true. But, there are 10 bad habits that can affect the quality and safety of the food you prepare. Once you know practices to avoid, you will have a healthier …

COVID-19 has impacted infected people in different ways.  Some have been asymptomatic; many have had mild cases; some have had to be hospitalised but didn’t need ventilation and others have endured long stays in ICU.  There are those who have recovered quickly, but a number of people are suffering from …