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Hypertension in South Africa among the masses
In 2018, scientists from Wits University revealed that approximately 54% of South Africans have hypertension, and this is the highest percentage recorded in Southern...
A Lean & Mean Omelet that keeps you going
Most eating routines focus on breakfast being a big meal that is key to how your nutrition for the day turns out. A big...
How to Travel Like a Pro
Sonia and I firmly believe that by challenging our bad habits, and by making small but positive changes to our routine we can help...
What pillow do I have beneath me? That is the question
There are so many pillows on the market today, so which is the best pillow to choose? Everyone has their own style of sleeping,...
Breaking Down Rheumatoid Arthritis
While we may associate rheumatoid arthritis with old age, you may be surprised to learn that this is actually an autoimmune disorder and can...
Weight loss
Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Are you at risk?
Suffering from Crohn’s Disease gave me first-hand experience, regarding the effects of vitamin B12 deficiency.
As a doctor, I should have appreciated the importance of...
Sitting can be fatal
You might have heard by now that sitting is the new smoking.
I agree that this sounds a bit exaggerated. But is it really? Now...
Fitness & Exercise
Brain & Mental Benefits from Cardio
Usually when you think about cardio you think about your heart exploding out of your chest, which can be enough to make you queasy...
Outdoor upper workout
It is tough enough trying to work out how all the machines work in the gym, trying to work out what to do outdoors...
Woman
The power of our words
Do we use language or does language use us? This wise question is posed by integrative clinical psychologist Asha Dullabh. She will be featured...
Treat and Beat Breast Cancer with Dignity and Grace
With its long and devastating history, breast cancer has earned its badges in new arenas – even coining new words for itself, like psychosocial...
Beauty, Hair, Nails & Skin
The effects of not washing your makeup off at night
We’ve all been there - You arrive home exhausted, possibly plonk down on the couch and try to recuperate from the day’s efforts, wolf...
How to maintain a healthy skin
Your skin is your body’s largest organ. When its healthy, it's layers work hard to protect you. However, when its compromised,the skins ability to...
Mental Health
Symptoms of stress
Stress may cause a number of different symptoms. These symptoms may be broken down into two main categories, namely Physical and Mental. They affect...
In honour of our Doctors – they are human just like us
In honour of our Doctors - they are human just like usOur Doctors always condone so much respect. Some would say they are almost...
Food
Green Tea
Going green is perhaps one of the wisest moves that you can make. It is packed with antioxidants that help boost the immune system...
5 reasons why Maca is good for you
The maca plant,is known scientifically as Lepidium Meyenii. It mainly grows in the rich soils of the Andes mountains ranges in central Peru. It...
Aging Well
Get your skin looking its best
Everyone has something at some point that they want to look their best for - a wedding, a dance, a graduation, a photo shoot...
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice that is used for both sweet and savoury foods, and has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of...
Pragnancy & Baby
Can stress during pregnancy harm my baby?
Monique Robinson, University of Western Australia
Most pregnant women are aware of the advice to quit smoking, avoid alcohol, and wholeheartedly fear soft cheese in...
Myth: you can control the sex of your baby
Despite most parents ultimately just wishing for a healthy baby, there are many cultural and social factors that can drive the desire for a...
Men
Causes Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a vastly misunderstood illness, yet it affects upwards of 20 million people worldwide. Also referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), CFS...
Exploring Alternative Cancer Treatments
According to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), cancer only has a 40% survival rate in this country. This is a general statistic for all...
HEALTH ANGELS: Causes & Projects *DONATE NOW*
Little Eden
We believe that no matter how profoundly disabled a person may be, he or she...
Teddy Bear Foundation
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with children & families
Our vision is that children will not be abused anymore, but where
they...
Health Angels Foundation
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Health Angels Foundation is governed by an independent Board of Directors.
The...
Waste Angels Cleaning the Community
It’s the early hours of the morning and a loaded
trolley of stacked with recycle material...
Health Angels: Trees for life
Trees have always fascinated people. They are the biggest living things on our planet and one...
