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Vitamin D plays a vital role in several bodily functions. One of its essential functions is to regulate our sleep-wake cycle. Sleep is an important aspect of our lives, and a deficiency in Vitamin D can lead to several sleep disorders, including insomnia, restless sleep, and sleep apnea. Vitamin D is an essential hormone that […]
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Any nuts are a convenient snack to have and can be enjoyed at any time, the macadamia nuts are tasty and can be enjoyed with some diet plans. Macadamia nuts are healthy with the best omega-3 to omega-6 ratio and are therefore a healthier choice to have every day if you chose to. According to […]
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That little voice in your head that tells you that you will never be happy until you lose weight or that your worth is measured by how you look. These voices are the inner voices of anorexia and bulimia which could be inflicting severe physical or mental suffering to your wellbeing and therefore affect you […]
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Grapes naturally contain polyphenols, notably resveratrol, which help prevent cardiovascular disease and limit the formation of “bad” cholesterol. The fruit can also be the source of a glowing complexion, and helps to counteract skin ageing and promote skin elasticity. The fruit also acts on renal elimination and helps flush out the intestine and liver. This […]
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The World Health Organisation (Who) along with International Labour Organisation (ILO) have called for the action of mental health concerns in workplaces. According to ILO News an estimation of 12 billion workdays are lost annually due to depression and anxiety costing the global economy nearly US$ one trillion. Two new publications which aim to address […]
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According to The World Health Organisation, depression is the world’s leading cause of ill health. An estimated 300 million people of all ages live with the illness around the globe. Additionally, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has concluded that 4.5 million people are living with depression in South Africa alone. Despite these […]
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There’s nothing better than starting your day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Scratch that – is there any other way to start your day? While we understand the “benefits” of getting a much-needed jolt of caffeine, some would say it’s not all that healthy. If you’re not ready to shake off your caffeine dependency anytime […]
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Load shedding has been top of mind for South Africans, as much as we try to plan our day around scheduled blackouts, load shedding stints change at a moment’s notice, disrupting our well-thought-out plans to live more healthily. Planning is the best approach to dealing with load shedding, especially if health and fitness are part […]
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Parents have seen the benefit of boosting their children’s immunity as they returned to school to face their first winter without lockdown measures. According to a survey conducted by Pharma Dynamics – a leading pharmaceutical provider, the top health supplements SA moms are giving kids are: · Multivitamin-minerals (73%) · […]
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It’s raining, it’s pouring, and we’ve got the sniffles. With COVID-19 still a thing and everyone around us complaining of a scratchy throat, we’ve turned to a few DIY hacks that will help us boost our immune system. Here are a few of our favourite DIY immune boosters that you should be trying – no […]
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A new healthy cookbook has been launched this Heart Awareness Month by SA’s leading cardiovascular medicines provider, Pharma Dynamics and the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA) to help South Africans control their blood pressure by following the DASH diet. The ‘Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension’ (DASH) diet is a proven way to reduce hypertension […]
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We are often told to cover up and stay out of the sun as it can prematurely age our skin. But how much damage can the sun do to our skin, and what can we do to keep it from happening? Ageing signs can be put into four categories wrinkles/texture, lack of elasticity, vascular disorders […]
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