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Accomodation spots to explore in Langebaan

Living in the city can sometimes be extremely draining – this is usually the case for various reasons, some of which include spending hours in traffic as you venture to and from work, the demand of having to reach certain targets when it comes to work, and also balancing the responsibilities that comes with family […]

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Feeling and even looking blue? Unpacking signs and symptoms of cyanosis

The saying “feeling blue” is an idiom which means you’re feeling sad right, you’re not okay. Now what happens when your skin colour literally starts turning blue and it seems like you’re slowly turning into Mystique? This is a condition called cyanosis, where skin, lips, or nails turn blue due to a lack of oxygen […]

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Neck check: Discovering the causes of swollen lymph nodes

There are many ways that our bodies use to let us know something somewhere is wrong with us. Sometimes, how the body fights foreign objects that have entered it can reflect as some kind of an illness whereas it’s just our bodies being there for us against the bad guys. The latter is also the […]

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Does your chronic illness limit your energy levels? Defining the spoon theory

Chronic pain can significantly impact daily activity levels, leading to a need for self-pacing strategies. You come to an acceptance that you cannot really function fully like everyone else when you have a chronic illness because somehow, it often hinders you from going all out. According to Cleveland Clinic, the spoon theory, developed by Christine […]

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How often should a woman visit a gynaecologist?

A girly’s reproductive health is of paramount importance as it is one of the most delicate aspects of her life. This is why women would always be advised to be besties with the gynaes to ensure that all is well at all times. The Obgyn Durban publication claims that a gynaecological exam is a crucial part […]

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Yellow flags! What jaundice tells us about our bodies

The colour yellow represents the sunshine, joy and everything light, all that is good and well but even if it’s your favourite colour, I’m sure you wouldn’t want it to be on your skin, or any part of your body. If that were to happen though, you start noticing yellow in your eyes and skin, […]

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Here’s how your body tells you’re dehydrated

Our bodies need all the necessary nutritional components for them to function at their full potential, hydration is one of these components. Anything operating on low fluid is bound to be problematic, just like how your car cannot run for long with low fuel. The same goes with your body, if you don’t have enough […]

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Can you have period pains on your feet?

I have heard a couple of people talking about period pains under their feet and yes my reaction has always been the same as yours right now, shook. However, I have come to realise that it is actually a thing and health experts have an explanation for it. This condition is called sciatic endometriosis. According […]

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Understanding helicopter parenting

Being a parent is a learn-on-the-go type of contract, and it’s a lifetime one. you are never really prepared to be apparent and most of the time you don’t even know what to do and how to go about it, all you are certain about is that you love your kids and you want absolutely […]

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