HOW TO COPE WITH DEPRESSION THAT COINCIDES WITH SEASONAL CHANGES – SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) Weather often affects people’s mood and frame of mind. For example, while some people may revel in winter’s chills, some might notice tiredness, a bit of weight gain, difficulty getting out of bed and...
FEED THE GUT, FEED THE BODY, FEED THE BRAIN. While the main goal when making dietary changes remain to lose weight, we seldom think about the role that our gut may play in achieving this. Many animal studies are now showing that feeding the gut may mean...
HOW MUCH WATER IS USED IN THE FOOD WE EAT We drink water every single day. Sometimes in its simplest form but often we consume it through energy drinks, juices and the cups of coffee that wake us up in the morning. Water is everywhere and we’re told...
BEING A GOOD PERSON IS GOOD FOR YOU Figuring how to be a good person can feel like an enormous feat. What is considered “good” by some, might be harshly judged by others. Of course, there are universally accepted values that are considered...
TREE NATURAL BRANCHES OUT TO BALLITO The Tree Natural Concept was created by business partners Brett Roux, Dominique Howard and Nic Burden with the aim of helping others experience the benefits of healthy living. “After two years of providing...
HOW TO KNOW YOU’RE DOING BETTER THAN YOU THINK You should really cut yourself some slack. You are doing better than you think you are. In fact, you are probably quite badass in the eyes of your peers and friends. You see, we notice our shortcomings and we...
4 WAYS TO LIFT YOUR SELF-ESTEEM How valuable do you believe you are? When you think about what you bring to the proverbial table, in your family life and in your other relationships, can you see how you are a positive impact on others lives?...
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS: HEALTHY BALANCE BETWEEN BODY AND MIND Life Healthcare, one of South Africa’s leading hospital groups, is encouraging South Africans to invest in wellness this Corporate Wellness week (1-5 July). For many, wellness in the workplace has moved from...
SIX STEPS TO BOOSTING YOUR HEALTH AND BANNING DREAD DISEASE According to the most recent South African Demographic and Health Survey, almost 70% of South African women are either overweight or obese, as are 13% of our children – more than double the global...
HEALTHY GUT, HEALTHY LIFE! Unpacking the importance of a healthy gut and its impact on your health and wellbeing If you’ve been following the latest health trends you’ll know that gut health is a topical theme within the...
