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Easy DIY immune boosters to help you beat the sniffles

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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New cookbook set to keep blood pressure low launches

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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Sun-kissed can also lead to sun damage

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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New strawberry-flavoured ARVs offers new hope for children with HIV

In 2021, approximately 238 000 children were living with HIV in South Africa, a number reported by Spotlight in July. Strawberry-flavoured paediatric antiretrovirals (ARVs) are just the latest way the medical world is attempting to bridge the gap when successfully treating HIV-positive children, with the medication set to arrive in South Africa soon, reports IOL. According to News24, the ARVs […]

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Activities to help educate your child

Activities are an important part of a child’s maturing. Experts have encouraged the value in active and stimulating play to boost: intellectual, emotional, social and physical development. Occupational therapist, author and baby expert Meg Faure says, ‘a child’s development is best enhanced through activities that require active participation.’ Therefore, parents are responsible for kind of learning […]

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What your menstrual cycle says about your health

This women’s month we speaking about all things related to women. How to stay empowered in all areas of life, and how to rise above it all. Most women only associate their period with normal fertility when it could possibly tell you more about your health. The average women’s cycle should be consistent each month and occur […]

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Why you need to limit television for your child

The first two years of a child’s life are considered to be a critical time with regards to brain development. Therefore, children under the age of two should not watch television at all. This is according to Anna Rodrigues, play therapist and counsellor. Anna stresses that though television and technology have broadened our horizons in many facets […]

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What’s your parenting style?

Parenthood is undoubtedly the hardest job in the world. Your mistakes always pose the risk of raising an adult with issues, and your successes often go unnoticed until your kids are old enough to appreciate all that you’ve done. When it comes to showing your child love, most people will say you can never do it […]

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Introducing Carrol Boyes Premium bedding range

The Carrol Boyes Premium Signature bedding range has been expertly designed to bring opulence into the bedroom. Designed with 1000 thread count 100% pure cotton, this range is the epitome of luxury and quality. True to our promise of bringing quality craftmanship and unique lifestyle items into the homes of our customers, we are proud […]

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Top 7 essential tools to carry in your car

Whether you on the long road or in the neighbourhood, you want to reach destination safely. However, smooth sailing is never guaranteed, and emergencies tend to crop up when you least expect it. So, to be better prepared for life’s uncertainties, we have gathered a car tool essentials list for you. Jack This is a […]

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Cook with love, cook with homechoice quality cookware

“Cooking is love made visible.” Even though we don’t know who first shared this famous food lover quote, it captures the sentiment that food is a favourite way for people to show their love and affection. Many people’s best memories are about the meals they enjoyed together as a family. Recipes are treasured and often […]

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Kitchen simplicity with comedian Mel Jones

B-well has partnered with comedian Mel Jones to bring you the easiest-peasiest cooking tips at the intersection of comedy and practicality. Mel Jones, born and raised in Cape Town and a proud resident of Mitchell’s Plain, describes herself as “the favourite” of three siblings. She is a single mother, hilarious stand-up comedian, award-nominated producer and […]

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