We have become increasingly aware of the importance of the gut and skin microbiome. But what about the one we live in? From the products we spray on kitchen counters to the damp cloth beside the sink, everyday habits can influence the microscopic ecosystem inside our homes
Your home is more alive than…
When interest rates go up, many South Africans instinctively think property becomes a bad investment. Higher rates mean bigger bond repayments, and that's what everyone feels immediately, so it's understandable that it dominates the conversation. But interest rates and inflation aren't the same thing, and mixing them up can make people miss one of property's…
The group chat is planning a weekend away and payday has finally arrived. Before agreeing to the deposit, you pause.
It can be an uncomfortable opt-in if you are tired of turning things down due to budget limitations. "A useful starting point is to ask what saying yes today will mean for the rest of…
Wine can feel more complicated than it needs to be. In reality, a few small changes to how you serve, pour, and taste it can make a noticeable difference, whether you are opening a bottle at home or ordering one over dinner.
“Good wine etiquette is really about getting more enjoyment from the bottle,” says…
Ask almost anyone in their forties what they wish they'd done differently with their skin, and you'll hear a familiar answer. "I wish I'd started sooner." The irony is that your twenties are often the decade when your skin looks its best. Collagen levels are still high, cell turnover is efficient, the skin barrier is…
Most of us don't think much about our hearts when they appear to be working perfectly. We get on with our lives, go to work, look after our families and tell ourselves we'll get around to that health check when we have the time. The problem is that some of the most important cardiovascular risk…
After the heavy rains most of the country experienced midway through September, your lawn may be looking greener than it has in months. The downside? It's meant growth on steroids, weeds making themselves at home, and some lawns left dealing with sodden patches and compacted soil.
The good news is that helping your lawn get back…
What happens in the skin as UV levels rise, and how to stay ahead of it
As we move out of winter and UV levels begin to climb, skin starts producing the pigment that will become visible as dark marks weeks, sometimes months, before those marks ever appear on the surface.
"This early reaction happens…
By Andy Moore (MSc in Dietetics), Research & Development and Quality Control Manager at NPL Nutritional Performance Labs
Creatine is familiar territory for most people who spend any time around gyms, training programmes or sports nutrition. It has become one of those supplement names that needs little introduction. Creatine nitrate is less familiar.
The addition…
Here are six 'Did you Know' facts that will help you rethink your routine and give your oral health the care it deserves:
1. Harder brushing doesn't mean cleaner teeth
This is one of the biggest oral-care myths, you don't need to scrub your teeth with a hard toothbrush to remove plaque. In fact, gentle…