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Fever, body aches and pain are among the commonly reported symptoms of Covid-19 and are also associated with other viral infections, including influenza. While these symptoms can be most unpleasant, frequently they can be managed at home on the advice of a healthcare professional. It is crucial, however, that medications …

Many of you might have had issues with losing weight, especially if you have children. Some of you might struggle to lose some of the weight that you have gained during your pregnancy. Truthfully, it is not that difficult to find foods that you can include in your eating plan …

The cannabis plant has been around for over 6 000 years and has a rich history of medicinal usage.1 The most commonly used strain of cannabis is known as the Cannabis sativa plant,2 which contains cannabinoids including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).3 While THC is the psychoactive (mind-altering) component of cannabis, CBD is non-psychoactive and …

An accident can happen at any time and, sadly, some of these injuries can involve children. While most parents expect their kids to suffer a few bumps and bruises along the way as they grow up, some injuries can be quite serious. There is a major difference between kids who …

Believe it or not… mushrooms make vitamin D from the sun, just like our bodies do. Mushrooms and humans react the same way when exposed to the sun Not only are mushrooms the only plant source of Vitamin D; they are also able to increase their natural Vitamin D content …

Tonsillitis is inflammation of tonsils which are caused by both viruses and bacteria. Symptoms Of Tonsillitis The most predominant symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat. Young children may refuse to eat due to the painful nature of tonsillitis. Other symptoms may include drooling as a result of pain or …

There are mainly three kinds of ear infections according to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders, namely: Acute otitis media – Sections of the middle ear are infected and swollen leading to fluid build-up behind the eardrum which causes ear pain and fever. Otitis media with effusion …

The benefits of cannabis dates back to 2737, when the Chinese Emperor Sheng Nung used cannabis-infused tea to treat many ailments. The chemical responsible for the health benefits in cannabis is CBD (cannabidiol). Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC  has psychoactive properties, which is why only CBD is extracted. CBD is infused with …

A simple, low-cost bottle ‘spacer’ promises to save thousands of lives in South Africa by making the treatment of asthma more effective and safer. In a bid to improve the lives of people with asthma and prevent any possible unnecessary spread of the coronavirus, the Allergy Foundation South Africa (AFSA) is urgently …

Hand, foot and mouth disease is an infection caused by Enterovirus 71 and Coxsackie A located in the intestines. Although the infection is usually not serious, your child can be plagued with the symptoms for up to four weeks especially around the mouth area. The incubation period ranges between three …

Progressive lenses help you avoid the trouble of switching between pairs if you are presbyopic and need vision correction for near distances mainly. Presbyopia is a condition that usually happens to people who are ageing and crossing the 40 years mark when they aren’t able to see objects at the …

Local specialist brand-building distributor, ACDOCO SA is soon to offer yet another pharmaceutical first in South Africa, this time an affordable, locally manufactured, nature-inspired highly effective decongestant range.  The OBEL® RespiClear® range, formulated in line with the latest advances in evidence-based medicine, boasts South Africa’s first steroid-free nebs available over-the-counter …

It is mindblowing how a worldwide crisis like the coronavirus pandemic can change ones perception so quickly. At the beginning of January I was busy with creating my blogging calendar for 2020, I was concerned with getting my son settled into grade 1 at school and I was planning the …

All women need to accept the fact that they will reach menopause at some point in their life. Once their monthly period stops permanently, they may experience a lot of changes in their body. The symptoms will unfold due to the drop in the oestrogen and progesterone production in their …

So, the lockdown in South Africa was extended by another million years (jokes, it was another 2 weeks or so). And we get why the government is doing this. But that doesn’t mean that this isn’t a tense, frustrating, and even scary time to live through. The best bit of …

HIV is still known as the deadliest virus in modern history that has wreaked havoc to millions of people around the world. The human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is a virus that is a precursor to a much more known disease called AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) that critically damages …

An infection can occur in any area of your body including your mouth. Once you realize that there is an infection in your gum, then it is highly crucial to seek prompt gum infection treatment. This will help prevent the situation from becoming worse. Note that a gum infection could …

We all know the importance of hydration and taking in at least eight glasses of water per day. Your main excuse for not hitting the target is probably because you are skeptical of taking in tap water, and you may not have enough money to spend on bottled water every …

As the terrifying prospects of a lockdown turned into reality last week, one of Africa’s largest reputation management consultancies, Magna Carta has turned to animation to educate people on the symptoms and remind them to practice social distancing to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. The animated short video …