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Skipping for beginners
This is probably one of the most feared forms of cardio. Skipping is well known, outside the school yard, as punishment to the heart,...
IBS and IBD – Do You Really Have All The Facts?
“It’s probably the roadside kebab that I indulged in at 2 am on Friday”, you tell yourself. “Or maybe the curry that we had...
Unpacking Leaky Gut – Disease Hiding in Plain Sight.
We have no doubt that you’ve heard the term “leaky gut.” It has, in fact, been accused of being the latest “trendy” disease of...
Myth: peanuts in pregnancy cause allergies
Anyone else have the feeling something radical has happened with peanut allergy in the past 30 years? I don’t recall knowing anyone allergic to...
Long-term Effects of vaping, is not known
E-cigarettes have caused a huge debate after health
officials have linked the products to deadly lung illnesses.
Over the years, the
use of electronic cigarettes has been...
Weight loss
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...
Smoking or eating marijuana is not a cure for cancer
There’s a modern myth that marijuana (cannabis sativa), in its natural form, is effective at both preventing and treating cancer. This myth has become ever more...
Fitness & Exercise
The benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle for Cancer patients
I had a remarkable recovery from Breast cancer due to my fitness. As a former elite/springbok athlete I have been exercising most of my...
Skipping for beginners
This is probably one of the most feared forms of cardio. Skipping is well known, outside the school yard, as punishment to the heart,...
Woman
Live and Learn from fools and from Sage’s
I have always found the saying, live and learn from Fools and from Sages profound. I first heard it in the lyrics of one...
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...
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
Legacy In Lockdown
Today is pretty much one week into South Africa’s lockdown period. As an introvert myself (surprise everyone who knows me!), I find this time...
ADHD Children will battle to attend during the day and sleep at night.
The connection between ADHD and Sleep Disorders.
Many children and adults with ADHD battle to sleep for many reasons. Biologically, the same part of...
Food
Red meat’s a tasty treat but too much can give you cancer
There are many good reasons to eat red meat, including as a source of protein and iron, but having too much of the stuff...
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...
Aging Well
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...
IBS and IBD – Do You Really Have All The Facts?
“It’s probably the roadside kebab that I indulged in at 2 am on Friday”, you tell yourself. “Or maybe the curry that we had...
Pragnancy & Baby
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...
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
Living with Lupus?
Tired? Losing hair? Sore joints? These are just a few of the symptoms associated with lupus. This autoimmune disease has proven tricky to diagnose...
Unpacking Leaky Gut – Disease Hiding in Plain Sight.
We have no doubt that you’ve heard the term “leaky gut.” It has, in fact, been accused of being the latest “trendy” disease of...
HEALTH ANGELS: Causes & Projects *DONATE NOW*
Health Angels Foundation
HELP OUR FOUNDATION HELP MANY MORE
Health Angels Foundation is governed by an independent Board of Directors.
The Foundation is managed by a management team who are...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
