South Africa is at the brink of the 1 year anniversary since the first COVID-19 Lockdown in March 2020. Since then, we have mainly focused on COVID’s rise, fall and death rate. We have completely forgotten about the other effects of this pandemic. Depression during this pandemic has risen dramatically across the globe, without us
As you all know, Salvagente not only sells ozone saunas, we are also advocates for healthy living and overall wellness. Ozone therapy is a great, non-invasive way to improve your overall health and wellness. Ozone therapy has shown to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, to name a few. “How is this possible?” you may ask,
Most people understand that diet and sleep schedules have a profound impact on mental health. Fewer people seem to understand that hydration, or the amount of fluids you consume, also has a profound impact on mental function and mental health. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues, taking the time to ensure
Children at every age aren’t getting enough sleep. In fact, they average 1.5 hours less than the recommended amount every night. While there are likely a lot of individual reasons for this discrepancy, it still has the ability to severely affect each child as they grow and development. Sleep is the key to a child’s
Dogs are known as man’s best friend for a reason. These phenomenally emotionally-literate creatures are the perfect companion for humans because they have so many ways of communicating. However, as dogs are primarily non-verbal it can be difficult for owners to fully understand what our four-legged friends are trying to tell us. Dogs depend on
Tea, in some countries, are considered an all day everyday beverage. It is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water and has multiple health benefits. There are over 3,000 varieties of tea available today. These varieties can be placed in one of six categories; black, dark (including pu’erh), oolong, yellow, green, and white.
Approximately one-third of South Africans live with some form of mental disorder according to Professor Dan Stein from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cape Town. Mental health disorders can be deadly but due to a very unfortunate stigma attached to it, many patients refrain from getting the treatment they require. Despite there being a number of
We understand that Wellness isn’t just about exercise, healthy diets and ozone saunas. The animals in our lives also contribute to our overall wellness. Pets bring so much happiness and light to our homes, which is why we’ll want to keep them safe and healthy. Did you know, however, that some household cleaners can actually
It’s no secret, cats have a strange effect on people… The ancient Egyptians worshipped them, royalty “owned” them, celebrities bragged about them and some (a lot actually) have their own Social Media accounts. Ever since the birth of the world wide web in 1990, people have been sending each other funny cat images. In 2015,
As we all know, getting enough sleep is vital for a healthy mind and body. So what makes sleep so important? In this blog post we will discuss how you can get enough sleep and the importance of not burning your candle on both ends. In ancient and medieval times, people did not sleep only