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Our bodies have more of a chance of managing the difficulties that life throws at them if they are well nourished. Indeed, good nutrition is one of the few things under our control when we need renewed vigour. Tip: Exhaustion can be an early warning that the body is not …

With up to 80% of the human immune system housed in the digestive tract, taking care of your gut is an essential part of staying healthy this winter. As temperatures drop and flu-season approaches, those looking to give their immune system a natural pick-me-up, can opt for fermented foods and …

Here’s a winter health fact. Our bodies need Vitamin D for many important processes including supporting the immune system, bone and muscle building, and to promote better sleep and mood.  We can even produce enough vitamin D ourselves. That’s if we bare our arms, legs, back, chests or faces to …

Hospice care is an option for individuals whom physicians believe to have a life expectancy fewer than six months. Generally, at this point, active treatment which is aimed at recovery comes to a standstill, and this is where the different hospice care services provided are considered. Hospice care emphasizes on …

Having my first mammogram is something that I have been putting off for a while even though I know how important it is. Three of my aunts (two biological and one by marriage) have had breast cancer and successfully beaten it. The last case of breast cancer was the aunt …

Just when you thought you knew all the terminology around a healthy vagina, another weird and wonderful V-term hits the headlines!  There’s no doubt the vagina is a fantastic organ that functions as far more than just reproductive machinery. If you want to keep your vagina healthy, it helps to …

Are you diabetic or on a low sugar diet and need something sweet? Do you crave sugar and feel guilty after eating it? Low sugar diets can be a challenge for the sweet tooth in all of us. There is some good news though, your diet restrictions don’t have to …

World Meningitis Day falls on 24 April and this year’s theme is TakeAction #DefeatMeningitis.1 Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.2 Because of the severity of meningitis and the fact that the disease can take a loved one’s life in under 24 hours1, the World Health Organization has …

Human nature often means one does not realize the importance of a blessing until it’s gone. The gift of eyesight is one of the greatest gifts bestowed upon us humans, yet we often neglect it. Why is that so? Often, humans remove gratitude from the fundamental equation of life. Importance …

The eyes are one of the most essential organs of the body. Like you take care of your physical health, your eyes also need to be taken care of. Regular checkups and prevention measures may help to preserve the health of your eyes. Eyesight can deteriorate due to medical conditions …

Winter may be upon us but that has never stopped the children of South Africa from making the most of the outdoors, running around and playing ball games until the sun goes down. However, some children are unable to join in the fun due to a debilitating illness one tends …

Plants are generally nice to look at and, if you choose the right ones, they are surprisingly easy to look after. But, they don’t just bring a splash of color to your home. Plants are also known to improve the air quality in your home and will have a positive …

A healthy lifestyle and getting the right nutrition plays a paramount role in how it affects your daily life. If your diet lacks the right nutrition, you are depriving yourself from optimal health and subsequently living a happy life. If you had the opportunity to be smarter, live longer, be …

Andene Thomson, founder of Healthy Girl and one of SA’s leading health and fitness personalities, has been selected to partner with US-based fitness conglomerate, MYOKORE, as the exclusive launch partner for its brand-new, top-of-the-range Hevia Resistance Band. The band, which will be branded with and given Healthy Girl’s unique look …

Things got off to a slow start with the four week health challenge I’m doing with Helen Joubert, so from when we did the live video together I started implementing some of the changes she suggested but we officially only started on Monday 01 March 2021.  I’m blown away by …

There has been a lot of debate around small children and the role they play in the spread of Covid-19. With earlier studies suggesting that children do not contribute much to the spread of coronavirus, new studies are now showing that children could be capable of spreading infection. According to …

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to teach us tough lessons and it’s an ongoing fight. The bigger picture is that whether we are travelling, at work, home or school, our bodies are continuously responding to tiny organisms that can cause disease. Germs like viruses and bacteria are everywhere, and it is …

Diclofenac (Voltaren) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication available by prescription for use in treating inflamed muscles in the USA, and without prescription in Canada, it is useful in the management of low back pain and tennis elbow. This article examines the effectiveness of diclofenac for chronic musculo-skeletal (muscle) pain. …