Tag: Wellness
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STDs: All You Need To Know About The Silent Trap
Making love is a beautiful thing, but what if it’s not just our partners we are connecting with? Across all walks of life in South Africa, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise. Having a sexual interaction with someone whose STD status is unknown to you is quite a gamble, especially for women. “STDs…
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7 Eco-Friendly Products For Daily Life
Living green doesn’t have to be difficult. By including these eco-friendly products in your day-to-day routine, you can do your part to decrease waste and harmful chemicals that go back to the environment, save water, and slow down the rate at which we use up our natural resources. Did you know? Each year of the…
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Medical News: Top 5 Breakthroughs In Medicine
Here are the most prominent medical breakthroughs that took place at the end of 2017, from man-made human blood to an artificial pancreas. 1. Scientists remove HIV from animals A study published in the journal Molecular Therapy has revealed that scientists are finally closer to finding a permanent cure for HIV. A research team from…
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Crème Brûlée Á La Matthew Foxon
This is crème brûlée with a twist. We have switched the sugar out for isomalt – a sugar alcohol with minimum impact on blood sugar levels – making it more diabetic-friendly. Of course, portion size and moderation are key. Click here to find out everything you need to know about all sugar substitutes. Ingredients 375g…
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Positive Solitude: Rediscover The Good Of Being Alone
Solitude in 2018 is certainly a scarcity. The world has never been a busier place. Our information-per-minute and activity-per-day rates have tripled over the past ten years, despite modern conveniences designed to save us time and busyness. We spend a good deal of money on washing machines, fast food, car washes and housekeepers, and yet we…
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Rooibos: Can It Protect Against Type-2 Diabetes?
Rooibos tea has the potential to prevent, delay and even reduce the progression of Type-2 diabetes, according to new research. The recent studies were conducted by the SA Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and its research partners, the Agricultural Research Council, (ARC, Infruitec-Neitvoorbij, Stellenbosch), the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, the Polutechnic University of Marche…
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100 Ways To Live Healthy: Numbers 51 – 60
So, here are 100 simple ways to be healthy. Over time, you’ll find that these habits start to accumulate. Before you know it, you’ll wake up and discover that you’re leading the healthy, happy life you’ve been aiming for. 51. Drink your greens. Starting your day with a green smoothie is a great way to…
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Sleep 411: Is Getting Enough Z’s Really That Important?
In this day and age, getting eight hours of sleep is seen by many as a luxury, not a necessity. Moreover – along with the ability to work at any time and in any place – many of us are cutting corners on our z’s. But proper rest is needed for more than just energy. It balances our…
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Fit And Healthy In The Midst Of HIV/AIDS
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]On commemorating World AIDS Day on the first of December, it is important to discuss some of the issues related to this…
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BMI Is About To Become A Thing Of The Past, Here’s Why…
We’ve all had our BMI worked out by a medical professional at some point or another. And although it can provide a general indication whether ones weight to height ratio is healthy or not, it’s far from being an accurate weight measurement tool for everyone. Now a new App has been developed by the Mayo Clinic,…