Tag Archives: health

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. …

Worldwide cancer is the second leading cause of death with around one in six deaths due to cancer.1 In 2018, approximately 9.6 million people died due to cancer.1 In South Africa, the burden of cancer continues to grow with cancer (neoplasm) ranked as the second leading cause of death in South Africa …

Obesity is a growing concern worldwide with 39% of men and 40% of women over the age of 18 being classified as overweight, and 13% of people are classified as obese.1 It is estimated that by 2025, 2.7 billion adults will be overweight, over 1 billion people will be obese, and …

Parents across South Africa are worried about their children and their possible exposure to the coronavirus, amidst a second wave of the virus moving through the country and the start of the new school year being delayed later this month (February). “Teaching children the importance of good personal hygiene is …

“Honestly? I don’t like fighting. For months and months we tried peaceful, pleasant talks about how difficult it is to live with Type 1 diabetes, and how diabetes tech could change our lives – but that didn’t work!” explains Bridget McNulty, Type 1 diabetic and co-founder of Sweet Life Diabetes …

Your metabolism is the name we give to describe all of the processes by which our bodies carry out chemical processes that sustain our lives. It includes the digestion and absorption of food and the regulation of ideal body temperature. All of these processes require energy. That energy comes from …

It’s true. Your baby or toddler was born with a sweet tooth! Children this age naturally prefer sweet tasting foods, including breastmilk. Did you know that babyhood and toddlerhood are critical periods in shaping and influencing your child’s eating habits and taste preferences? Upon introducing solids, it’s important to offer …

There are several menstrual cup benefits that you may not even be aware of. Sometimes we are apprehensive about trying something different because we do not understand their purpose or how they could make our life easier. Women spend hundreds of Rands every year on sanitary products. One of the …

The year of 2020 was not an easy one with many people facing the ongoing struggles due to COVID-19. Now more than ever it is essential to maintain good mental and physical health. Yoga is an excellent form of exercise to do just that. In our post today, we will …

Human feet are one of the most underrated parts of the body that we often take for granted. Aside from being responsible for the body’s overall support and motor skills, feet can be important indicators of some health issues happening in our body, too. That’s why as early as childhood, …

A lot of children go through a phase of fussy eating at some point in their development. It’s normal and common, but that doesn’t make it any easier on busy parents who just want their kids to get a healthy meal. If your child is showing signs of fussy eating, …

Correct posture improves women’s health Assuming wrong postures inevitably puts a damper on one’s health, and in women this failure to keep the back straight can result in more unpleasant things than the lack of elegance. As far as health is concerned, few things have quite as measurable effect on …

For over 6 000 years, the cannabis plant has been widely used for various medicinal purposes1  and the health benefits have been fiercely debated for decades, with many claims dismissed along the way. Thankfully, science stepped in, and cannabis myths and legends are now backed by research. The benefits without …

In 2019, a study by Healthy Babies Bright Future, an alliance of NGO’s and scientists, found that 95% of conventional baby foods in the US are contaminated with toxic heavy metals including lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium, which can impact the growth of babies brains, lower IQ, and increase the risk …

Everyone going through surgery wishes to heal quickly and bounce back to life in the shortest time possible. However, the recovery period will depend on the type of surgery you’ve had, as well as your health record. Dr. Andrew Jacono, MD, FACS, also notes that proper post-surgery care is a …

Whether you are an elite or lifestyle athlete, the best possible performance is important in your sport and training regime.  But so is optimum recovery.  Just as nutrition is key to sports performance; it also plays an essential role in how well and how quickly you recover from your exertions.  …