Lifestyle & Wellness Archives - Page 18 of 59

05 Jun 5 Body Positive South African Instagrammers You Should Follow

Posted at 11:35h in Faithful to Nature, Fashion Trends, Natural Wellbeing, Style & Beauty, Wasteless Life by Dr Kerry Haarhoff 9 Comments

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So, you've probably seen or heard the phrase "body positivity" floating around a lot lately. But what does it mean, and are you excluded if you aren't 'plus-size'? Body positivity is unlearning the idea that only certain bodies and physical appearances are worth acceptance and praise,...

04 Jun Water Wise: Even in the Rainy Seasons

Posted at 22:58h in Faithful to Nature, Lifestyle & Wellness, Natural Wellbeing by Inga Sibiya 0 Comments

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In 2017, we all waited with baited breath as Cape Town dealt with a crippling water shortage. We saw videos of citizens lining up at natural springs, stockpiling water for what was promised to be a bleak few months of empty dams. Though they have...

21 May Top Health Tips For Men

Posted at 11:10h in Faithful to Nature, Food Trends, Holistic Health, Lifestyle & Wellness, Natural Wellbeing by Guest Writer 0 Comments

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I wouldn’t say that health tips are one of the most common conversations amongst guys. ‘Jack, what’s the condition of your prostate?’ Is something I’ve never heard around a braai. Thankfully, this ostrich-like tendency to avoid topics of health and wellness is on the wane....

21 May Winter Overnight Oats

Posted at 09:57h in Faithful to Nature, Movement by Angelique Booyens 0 Comments

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With cold winter mornings on the increase, stay in bed a little longer and prepare your breakfast the night before with overnight oats! Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 1 cup rolled oats 2 Tbsps. chia seeds 1 orange, chopped 2 Tbsps. cacao nibs ¼ cup...

05 May The 5 Best Trail Run Events in South Africa

Posted at 14:33h in Faithful to Nature, Lifestyle & Wellness, Natural Wellbeing by Guest Writer 0 Comments

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‘Run through the forest, run’ That’s what I imagine trail runners say to themselves as they fly along the trails on our mountains and hills, overlooking pastures and even cities. Looking at the sheer number of trail runs on offer these days, it’s fair to...

05 May Interview With Marleen Lammers, Author of The Boy and the Tree

Posted at 14:06h in Faithful to Nature, Lifestyle & Wellness, Wasteless Life by Chevaun Roux 0 Comments

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We sat down with Marleen Lammers, who authored the children's book, The Boy and the Tree, which was inspired by her tree-loving boys and her work with Greenpop. This tale of rhyming verse will encourage young readers in the age group 5—8 years to use their...

03 May Losing My Hair Was The Best Thing That Happened To Me

Posted at 12:51h in Faithful to Nature, Holistic Health, Mindfulness, Natural Wellbeing, Wasteless Life by Guest Writer 19 Comments

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My name is Katrien and I am the new CEO of Faithful to Nature. My team have encouraged me to share my story with you, in the hope that its uplifts and inspires those that are feeling challenged in anyway. Growing up in an Afrikaans, conservative...

30 Apr A DIY Mother’s Day

Posted at 10:18h in DIY Beauty Treatments, Faithful to Nature, Home, Sustainability by Inga Sibiya 0 Comments

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"Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children." - William Makepeace Thackeray Mothers are pretty amazing - I’m sure we can all agree. So how do we adequately show our appreciation to the brave few who’ve hazarded one of the...

24 Apr Ditch the Drama & Increase Your Energy Levels

Posted at 11:38h in Faithful to Nature, Natural Wellbeing, Wasteless Life by Robyn Smith 0 Comments

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The entire universe is alive with energy. We are surrounded by energy. We are energy. And this energy vibrates. All particles are merely vibrations of energy and even the atoms that form objects and the substances that we call solid are made up of 99.9999%...

05 Apr A Good-Time Carrot Cake for Every Celebration

Posted at 11:32h in Faithful to Nature, Food, Mindfulness, Recipes by Angelique Booyens 0 Comments

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I made this carrot cake for my birthday this year and it truly exceeded all expectations. Light, sweet , tangy carrot cake that retains its moisture without being all mush and no cake. Perfect birthday cake or for any celebration including weddings , showers and braai’s....