As cold and ‘flu season gets underway, we’re all reaching for those multivitamin supplements to help fend off the seasonal bugs. But did you know that you can actually boost your immunity from the outside in, as well as the inside out? All you need...
With pesky power cuts popping up multiple times a week, South Africans are searching for quick and convenient food-fixes that won’t be affected by load shedding. The solution is a surprisingly simple and no, it doesn’t involve popping down to your nearest generator-powered fast food...
While you’re fighting off the winter chills with coats, scarves and a sudden devotion to the closest heater available, be sure to remember that the right diet also plays a big role in keeping you warm on chilly days. It might seem really obvious to...
Most of us think of probiotics as things we only need to get our bodies back in balance once we’re already ill, and have reluctantly started taking a course of those nasty but all-too-common antibiotics. But did you know that a probiotic supplement can actually...
With more and more shoppers looking to make healthier dietary choices, leading food brands are increasingly focusing their marketing on the health benefits of their products. But how wholesome are these “health foods” really? How much of it is fact and how much is just...
The coziness and comforts of winter make it a really special time to be pregnant, growing and bonding with that beautiful bump that's soon to be a baby! However there are a few things moms to be should keep in mind during these chilly months,...
Forget potions, pills and supplements - the world of healthcare has been buzzing about a new "wonder-drug" that's actually as old as time - and not a drug at all! We're talking about that oh-so elusive activity that most of us find it so hard...
We all know that drinking enough clean, fresh water every day is absolutely vital to our overall health. But, did you know that when you drink water is just as important as how much you drink? Strange but true – there are certain times of...
There’s nothing like the feeling of curling up with a good book and a hot cup of herbal tea on a chilly day. And for all you health-conscious bookworms out there, the best book is one that inspires and informs you with new, exciting ways...
Meditation – the practice of training the mind into a state of calm and focused consciousness – is a wonderful way to boost the wellbeing of your body, mind and spirit. Anyone can enjoy the benefits of meditation; but starting the practice from scratch might...