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Nutritious winter superfood soup for glowing skin, a happy gut and an immune boost

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During winter, nourishing the gut with wholefoods and superfoods is important to support the immune system, maintain digestive health and provide essential nutrients that can combat seasonal illnesses and promote overall well-being – including keeping your skin healthy and glowing. Nicole Sherwin from Eco Diva Natural shares this recipe for a nourishing winter superfood soup […]

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Is influenza really something to worry about?

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We’ve all been there: the sore throat, runny nose and cough. Often, feeling like this is due to the common cold, especially if the onset is gradual and the symptoms quite mild. But with winter approaching, is flu something we really need to worry about? While more than 100 different viruses can cause a cold, influenza is

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Canola oil – the ultimate choice for health-conscious consumers

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With a mission to be a sustainable leader in the development and production of high-quality healthier alternative oils, Southern Oil (SOILL) continues to champion the benefits of canola oil as the go-to choice for consumers. “We are proud to promote canola oil as a cooking oil alternative for the health-conscious consumer,” says Morne Botes, commercial

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Exercise: good for the body, mind and soul of your child

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Children spend at least six hours a day at school, mostly sitting down and concentrating. While this is good for their education, their young bodies need to be active and expend energy to increase their learning abilities. That’s why physical exercise is as much a part of the school curriculum as is academic work, says

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Nutrition to power up active lifestyles

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With an abundance of good weather, scenic outdoor environments and a national culture infused with a love of sports, it’s not surprising that active lifestyles are important to many South Africans. Gym, walking and hiking, running, cycling and swimming, soccer, tennis and, lately, padel are popular pastimes helping us keep fit and offering welcome respite from

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FUTURELIFE’s unique AI wellness experience extended

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FUTURELIFE®, a leading health and wellness brand whose overriding goal is to improve the health and well-being of South Africans, launched the ASPIRE2B DIGITAL AI WELLNESS EXPERIENCE at its Canal Walk store in early March this year. Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, the free wellness assessment provides customers with personalised insights into their biological age,

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How to improve indoor air quality and breathe easier

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As we go about our daily lives, we often overlook a critical aspect of our well-being: the quality of the air we breathe. When we do think about the air we’re breathing, we often focus on outdoor pollution from vehicles and factories. What many people don’t realise is that the air inside our homes can

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IVF is not a quick fix, but a process

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Currently, infertility challenges affect at least one in every six couples in South Africa – an issue that statistics attribute equally to both men and women. Some of these couples turn to in vitro fertilisation (IVF) as a medical solution. A good understanding of the conditions in which IVF is the most suitable intervention and

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Re-establishing nutritional balance after Ramadan

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From sunrise to sunset, no water or food for long hours. Then, breaking the fast at sunset, followed by one to two more meals before dawn. Meals during Ramadan are often more abundant and richer than usual, consumed at unusual hours of the night. As the sacred month of Ramadan has come to an end,

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A pharmacist’s advice for treating acne

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Acne is not limited to teenagers; it is a common skin condition affecting people of all ages and skin types. A pharmacist from South Africa’s original courier pharmacy shares insights for addressing and treating acne at home. “Acne is one of the most common skin conditions that pharmacists are often asked about, as most people

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