Leisure sports and physical activity are an important part of everyday life for the many South Africans who have embraced healthy lifestyles. However, physical training does come with risks, and it's important to understand the vital role that nutrition plays in sports recovery.
Maretha Vermaak, registered dietitian at Rediscover Dairy says, "Dedication to your training…
Are you a creature of habit that makes a beeline for the treadmill every time you go to the gym? Or maybe overcrowded places aren’t your thing, and jogging or hiking is your poison of choice? Regardless of how you choose to work out, you might be surprised to hear that doing the same exercise…
By now, many of us have already fallen off the fitness wagon. With New Year’s resolutions long forgotten and exercise plans replaced with indulgent outings, many of us are back to square one. And it's understandable. Forming good exercise habits, when you’re surrounded by temptation and a daily routine that doesn’t cater to your fitness,…
Feelgood Health looks at trends and tips for a holistic, natural lifestyle -
If anything, our two-year pandemic experience has only sharpened our focus on the importance of our holistic well-being and self-care. In 2020, the non-profit Global Wellness Institute valued the world's wellness economy at $4.4 trillion, and predicts robust growth post-pandemic, reaching almost $7trillion by…
The year is well under way and that means that there’s no more time for excuses when it comes to putting your health and fitness goals in motion. Take a look at some of the health trends that will continue to shape 2022, and perhaps you’ll find some inspiration for your own health journey.
Hybrid…
Social media or posters on lamp poles promising a miracle potion to clear and cure psoriasis give people false hope, especially as many people think psoriasis is "only a skin condition".
The truth is, there is more to psoriasis than red patches, thick, silvery scales, and bleeding cracked skin.1
Psoriasis is #MoreThanSkinDeep
Psoriasis is a…
Travelling doesn't have to be associated with nausea, and although it is a misconception that feeling nauseated can only occur while travelling long distances, this discomfort can pop up at any time, and through any movement. Being moved around in a car, aeroplane, boat or even an amusement park ride can bring about nausea. Even…
A plant-based diet focuses mainly on incorporating plant foods into your diets such as fruit, plant-based oils, beans, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and legumes. There are also meat substitutes, including soy products. According to recent studies, those who mainly consume plant-based diets are more likely to have lower rates of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes than those…
The new school year usually brings about a mix of emotions for parents and children. Excitement, anxiety, apprehension, and relief are just some of the feelings that come into play this time of the year. And while it’s normal for a new school year to be met with a little bit of anxiety, the experiences…
Most people benefit from the safety and predictability of a daily routine. Whilst spontaneity is necessary to keep life interesting, it’s an element far suited to the weekend, when the trials and tribulations of ‘adulting’ aren’t resting on our weary shoulders.
It has been said that routines help us to organise our days in such…