Author: Guest Writer
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Vitiligo explained
In this column, specialist dermatologist, Dr Rakesh Newaj explains the skin condition vitiligo and available treatment options. During the past decade, the prevalence of skin diseases has increased tremendously. Global warming, stress, bad habits and pollution have all played a role. It is very difficult to measure the direct impact of these factors; however, one…
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Can you Use Botox if You Have Vitiligo?
Can you use botox if you suffer from vitiligo? This is the question we asked leading specialists to answer. Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes de-pigmentation of sections of skin on your face or body. It occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, are unable to function. Having Botox when you suffer…
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Recharge your chi
Feeling tired, lethargic and generally washed-out? In this column from the Health Products Association of South Africa, Suzanne Ellis suggests some vitality-enhancing options. What is chi? Chi is the Chinese Taoist term for the body’s vital energy/ life-force. It can be likened to an electric charge which activates and sustains the body. Although not visible…
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Milk and menopause
Is milk and menopause a good combination? After reading this you might want to reconsider those low-fat dairy products you have every morning. New research, published in the Journal of Nutrition, links your otherwise healthy habit to a delay in menopause – and that could be a problem. Later-onset menopause has been linked to a…
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Infertility a concern? Optimise your chances naturally
Infertility is a big concern for many couples. Here is how to optimise your chances – the natural way, says Dr. Colin La Grange The most important growth step any couple can take after their commitment to each other is the choice to have children. Very few people know what they are in for when it comes to…