As Andy Williams says in his classic Christmas song, the festive season is the most wonderful time of the year - but it can also be very fraught with so much to buy, plan and do and, for some, it’s also a very sad time, especially if you’re battling a medical condition, a family illness…
Baobab / Moringa / Hibiscus
Baobab fruit powder is an astonishingly nutrient-rich super food providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and dietary fibre and is traditionally eaten throughout Africa to boost a range of health benefits.
Baobab powder is a nutrient-dense pulp that is extracted from baobab fruit. When the fruit are ripe the pulp inside the fruit dries out naturally,…
Dr Sivuyile Madikana (Herbalife NAB Southern Africa)
The older we grow, the less robust our cognitive abilities become. However, nutrition plays a huge role in ensuring we keep our brains healthy and strong.
The brain is a critical organ in our bodies in the same way the heart pumps blood, the gut digests our food…
A study shows that people with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) may be magnesium deficient and supplementation may help ease symptoms such as fatigue, cramps, depression and insomnia.
The study, published in the medical journal Nutrients, found that patients with IBD had low levels of magnesium and that this mineral may play a primary role in…
Often called a “miracle food” and “nutritional powerhouse”, an apple a day may really keep the doctor away because they’re one of the healthiest foods a person can eat. With more than 2 000 varietals available, it is the most widely consumed fruit in the world.
South Africa exported $618 million (R9.7 billion) in apples and pears during…
Did you know between 70 and 80 per cent of your immune cells are in the gut?1 This emphasises how closely linked gut health and the immune system are,1 and when out of balance, it is harder for the body to fight infection.
While you can boost a weakened immune system, gut health experts say it is…
The weekday challenge is all about finding the balance between our work, home and family demands. Facing severe time constraints and competing agendas, we have to still find the smart ways to eat well, avoid unnecessary snacking and be as physically active as possible during the working weekdays. This highlights the importance of starting each…
Much of the anti-weight discrimination movement currently burgeoning across the world is focused on socio-economic injustices and the emotional harm and mental health impact caused by the prevalence of weight stigma and biases. The HAES®, or Health at Every Size approach puts a focus on particularly promoting weight acceptance in the health industry for improved…
Millions of people struggle with their psoriasis daily. Their family, friends, colleagues, and strangers may see red scaly patches, or dry, cracked skin that may bleed, wondering if it is contagious.1 On the inside, they may experience feelings of depression or low self-esteem while living with an illness that is more than skin deep.1
What is…
Whether you have a healthy mouth or experience sensitive teeth and tender gums, now is the time to add sonic power to your everyday oral care routine and feel the difference!
The new GUM SONIC SENSITIVE toothbrush is the latest addition to the GUM range of top-quality oral care tools. Designed especially for people with sensitive teeth…