We all have our beverage of choice and most of us would fight to the death when trying to convince others why our choice is better. But the fact of the matter is both tea and coffee have their pros and cons and it all boils down to which one you prefer. Some of us
As so much of our everyday food is genetically enhanced and covered in pesticides we can no longer think one or two pieces of fruit a day will be enough. It is very important to opt for 100% Organic fruits and vegetables, but remember to check the labels for no GMO’s as some organic foods
We live in a very fast paced and stressful world. Making your own juice from fruit and veg will benefit your general health and keep you full of energy. Juicing your fruit and veg does not mean you are making a smoothie. When making this type of juice you will need a de-juicer, which
More than half a million women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and a quarter million will lose the battle each year. Cervical cancer is where abnormal cells grow on the cervix. The most common cause of cervical cancer is a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) which is transmitted through sexual intercourse. There are
Obesity among children is a world wide problem. One in three children are obese and will 70% of these children will be obese when they become adults. I regularly watch “Supersize vs Superskinny” on the BBC network. A previous show was about the severe obesity problem in the USA as well as the UK. A
There are more than a dozen species of “cinnamon trees”. The cinnamon is extracted from the inner bark of these trees and are used world wide in sweet as well as savory dishes. There is nothing more wonderful than the smell of cinnamon in the air while baking. Cinnamon was first used by the Phoenicians
And here we are.. another year is almost at its end and the holidays are creeping closer. But before we get all relaxed we have one last important thing to do… It’s almost “Movember”, yes, I mean Mo-vember. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about Movember is a movement to
Unfortunately all of us have experienced some type of flu during our lives. Some cases worse than others, but eventually we all fight through it. We are at the end of winter in South Africa, but strange as it may be most of us get sick during this time. Each person has their own concoction
Alzheimer’s is a disease which mostly effects people over the age of 65. One in five people will develop this disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease which normally starts earlier in life. This is called “younger/ earlier-onset Alzheimer’s”, this can happen as early as 40 or 50 years of age. Alzheimer’s is not a decease
Bipolar disorder is also know as manic-depressive illness. The main symptoms of bipolar disorder is an unusual shift in mood, activity levels, energy levels and the inability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Bipolar is a very destructive illness as it damages relationships, effects your job and school performance and can even lead to suicidal thoughts