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Leisure sports and physical activity are an important part of everyday life for the many South Africans who have embraced healthy lifestyles.  However, physical training does come with risks, and it’s important to understand the vital role that nutrition plays in sports recovery. Maretha Vermaak, registered dietitian at Rediscover Dairy …

Having trouble getting the kids to eat healthy foods? Of course, junk food tastes delicious, so kids are going to gravitate towards foods they probably shouldn’t have too often. However, there are plenty of healthy snacks that kids will love. Below are a number of snacks that are loved by …

Your child growing up might cause some flashbacks to your youth. The awkward age where deodorant becomes necessary arrives before you know it, and of course, you want your child to do everything they can to take care of themselves and minimize embarrassment among their peers. Deodorants or antiperspirants are …

Faithful To Nature is one of our top companies when it comes to buying healthy, ethically sourced, and affordable health products to promote overall health and wellbeing. In today’s post, we have rounded up our top five must have health products from Faithful To Nature. 5 Must Have Health Products …

If anything, our two-year pandemic experience has only sharpened our focus on the importance of our holistic well-being and self-care.  In 2020, the non-profit Global Wellness Institute valued the world’s wellness economy at $4.4 trillion, and predicts robust growth post-pandemic, reaching almost $7trillion by 2025.  Taking an interest in experiences and choosing products …

Many South Africans will be looking to 2022 as the kickstart they need to start living a healthier lifestyle. This may include relooking their mental health, exercise regime or eating plans for the new year. With research from the South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicating that there’s been an increasing …

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 …