There is a bit of an issue with the ‘detox culture’ that seems to be rife in the health industry. This notion of ‘dirty-then-clean’ and that a 3- or 5-day cleanse will make all things in your life better is problematic. It completely misses the...
“Ladies and gentlemen, wear sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.” These are the opening lines of a song called Wear Sunscreen by Baz Lurmann. Have you heard it before? If not, it’s definitely worth peeling...
Kimchi, a dish of Korean origin, is a traditional sidedish of salted and fermented vegetables (mostly traditionally cabbage). Kimichi, as a dish has exploded in the past few years on the health scene due to how incredibly beneficial it is to one's body, and specifically,...
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 Tbs chia seeds1/3 tin organic coconut milk1 tbsp coconut nectar honey1 large banana frozen1 dropper CBD½ lime¼ cup waterOptional: Toasted coconut flakes and lime zest Method This smoothie is like having a pina colada and chilling in the sun on an island. Mix...
When it comes down to it, life is busy. Between working, running a household, and trying to make sure you get enough rest to feel like you’re living a balanced life, many people eat on the go or make unhealthy lifestyle choices. Unfortunately, these kinds...
There’s a long-held belief in the South African magazine industry that an issue will sell well if you put a Karoo windmill on your cover – the hallowed windpomp. As a country it seems we’ve always been drawn to the area, but now, after five...
Contrary to popular belief there is no overnight miracle cream or quick fix that can turn our skin, hair, and nails into all we have ever dreamed of. Although we may switch on that selfie mode and awe at what our baby soft and (yes unrealistic) skin may...
‘Coronavirus tracked: How women leaders outperform men during the pandemic’ The Independent reported at the end of July. This followed on from articles such as ‘Why Are Women-Led Nations Doing Better With Covid-19?’ in the New York Times and ‘What Do Countries With The Best Coronavirus Responses Have In...
It's been quite the year. With a global pandemic seeing more than 3.5 billion people in voluntary or mandatory confinement, it’s fair to say that 2020 has made us all a little more introspective. Lockdown hasn’t been all bad, though. Many people have reconnected on a...
It's not always easy to tell at the beginning of a relationship if it will become abusive. Regardless of whether it is physical, emotional or takes some other form, abuse often follows an escalating pattern in which the controlling behaviors worsen over time. Physical...