As the temperature drops and days grow shorter, our immune systems face increased challenges. With colds and flu making the rounds, and the added stress of shorter days, it’s crucial to bolster our defences. Here’s a holistic guide to staying healthy, happy and cosy this winter: from gut health and wholefoods to superfood skincare and […]
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As the prevalence of autism diagnoses increases, Dr Nerica Ramsundhar, a neurodevelopment paediatrician practising at Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital in Durban, sheds light on the signs and symptoms that parents should be on the lookout for. “Just in the last five or six years, we have seen the numbers of those diagnosed with autism go
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Total Ninja South Africa, Africa’s largest inflatable and obstacle park, is now a Discovery Vitality points–linked fitness facility. This initiative marks a significant milestone for Total Ninja as the business continues to lead the way in family entertainment and wellness initiatives. Discovery Vitality is a dynamic and science-based behaviour-change programme that combines data analytics with
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There are many very good things about being a kid. Jumping castles, for example. Running around and shouting loudly with your friends. Not having to earn a salary. Well, at Sir Fruit, we thought we’d add one more good thing to the list: our new range of smoothies and shots – designed for kids aged
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It’s happened again. It’s 1 a.m. and your 7-year-old is awake and in tears, yelling for you to come to their room as they sit in a urine-soaked bed. While soothing your distraught child and changing their bedding, you mentally lament your lack of sleep (the third time this week!), and the fact that it seems your
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It is that time of year when everyone around us is sniffling, coughing and generally just feeling ‘under the weather’ with seasonal ailments. “While this is to be expected, particularly as the weather cools down, it is worth remembering that influenza can be dangerous for some people and can easily spiral out of control if
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Struggling with gas, bloating or constipation? Feeling tired or anxious? Suffering from inflammatory skin conditions like eczema? All these could be signs of an unhealthy gut. According to Bianca Jonischkeit, FUTURELIFE® dietitian, if the bacterium in your gut is unbalanced, you could experience several symptoms that can disrupt your everyday life. “What we consume in
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Inflammaging refers to chronic, low-grade inflammation that occurs in the body as a result of ageing. It’s a phenomenon where the immune system becomes dysregulated over time, leading to a state of heightened inflammation even in the absence of infection or injury. In the context of the gut, inflammaging can manifest as chronic inflammation within
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International Thyroid Awareness Week is observed annually from 25 to 31 May and is a time dedicated to educating the public about the significant effects that undiagnosed or inadequately treated thyroid disease can have on a person’s quality of life. Worldwide, 1.6 billion people are thought to be at risk of thyroid disorders, and 1
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South Africa’s original national courier pharmacy is making it even easier for people with chronic conditions to comply with their treatment plans by introducing confidential WhatsApp chats for free medication deliveries anywhere in South Africa. “As a trained medical doctor, I cannot emphasise enough how important it is not to interrupt the supply and compliance
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