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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...
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...
Take care of your eyes with these healthy habits
We only have one pair of eyes and although technology has advanced to improve eye sight, we need to take care of your eyes....
Supplements after 40: Are you getting what you need?
After forty, our body's physiology starts to change in a big way. Before, you might have been able to get away with burning the...
A parent’s guide to managing tantrums
'No, I don't wanna... wahhhh!' A parent's guide to managing tantrums
Monique Robinson, University of Western Australia
The first almighty toddler tantrum is a milestone in...
Weight loss
Gut Bacteria for the win
Improve Your Gut BacteriaBacteria are hugely important for your health, however, certain types of bacteria in your intestines may contribute to many diseases. The...
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...
Fitness & Exercise
The Funny Side of COVID-19
Its hard to feel that things are real right now. Covid 19 has certainly turned our entire world upside down. Who would have thought...
6 Benefits of Yoga to Inspire You to Get Practicing
Are you considering starting a yoga practice? Or perhaps you have done it before, but need a little extra inspiration to continue your practice?
Over...
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Cancer Crisis – The Elephant in the room.
An incredibly sad and frightening scenario is unfolding in the Gauteng public healthcare system with the major impact being on the Cancer services. We...
Does sex induce labour?
Sex. It’s what got you into pregnancy, but is it also the pathway to getting you out?
Around a quarter of all Australian pregnancies are...
Beauty, Hair, Nails & Skin
Aging Like a pro
Like the old saying goes “Getting old ain’t for sissies”, it is not easy managing new challenges as they arrive with age, but there...
How To Keep your Nails Healthy
Your
nails are generally a good reflection of your health.Your finger and toenails
should be strong and healthy in appearance, free of ridges, dents,and
discolorations. Make an...
Mental Health
ADHD in a nutshell
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD in a nutshell, is generally diagnosed in children by the time they're teenagers, with the average age of...
Life in Balance
Life in Balance. Love but let go. Set boundaries, but let others in. Spend time alone but also with family and friends. Do things...
Food
Coconut
Due to out of mind out of sight mentality, many forget about foods that are not found in their area. Coconut is usually one...
Gooseberries
This is quite a common fruit in South Africa, which grows fast and abundantly. While it is commonly used for jams, pies and desserts...
Aging Well
Bone Density 101
As the years catch up to you bone density becomes something you need to keep an eye on. The more bone density you lose...
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...
Pragnancy & Baby
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...
Are maternal hormones different when carrying a boy or a girl?
With advances in prenatal testing it’s now possible to find out whether a pregnancy will result in a male or female baby as early...
Men
How Does the Body Use Vitamin A?
Were you told by your parents to eat your carrots so that you can see in the dark? Well, you’d be happy to know...
B is for Balance: Reaping the Benefits of Vitamin B
We’ve all heard the term, “Busy as a bee” but we’re going to use it a little differently today. The vitamin B group make...
HEALTH ANGELS: Causes & Projects *DONATE NOW*
Health Angels Foundation
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Health Angels Foundation is governed by an independent Board of Directors.
The Foundation is managed by a management team who are...
Teddy Bear Foundation
Working
with children & families
Our vision is that children will not be abused anymore, but where
they are being abused, we want to provide efficient and...
Waste Angels Cleaning the Community
It’s the early hours of the morning and a loaded
trolley of stacked with recycle material is being loaded on to a trolley by an
angel...
Health Angels: Trees for life
Trees have always fascinated people. They are the biggest living things on our planet and one of the most beautiful. Trees appear in many religions...
Little Eden
We believe that no matter how profoundly disabled a person may be, he or she is still a whole complete being, with a body;...
