All posts tagged: wellness

Water is more valuable than gold

Did you know that South Africa is rated the 39th ‘driest’ country in the world according to a report compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organisation? Water is our most valuable resource and needs to be preserved at all costs, because it’s not infinite. The recent water crisis experienced over parts of the country, especially the

[Infographic] Guide to Pasta Shapes

Ahh, pasta. It’s carb-y goodness can be served so many ways: soaked in a red sauce, smothered in cheese, or just with a pat of butter. Despite being one of the first dishes we all learned how to cook, many of us don’t have a thorough pasta vocabulary. There are over 200 types of pasta

4 Reasons Why Fad Diets Don’t Work

In South Africa, 25% of males and 39% of females are either overweight or obese, recent statistics from National Nutrition Week reveal. And while the idea of fast weight loss is tempting, fad diets often do more harm than good — despite their seemingly unwavering popularity. Let’s take a look at four reasons why fad diets simply don’t

[Infographic] Cleaning Tips for a Pet-Safe Home

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

[Infographic] Why cat owners are healthier

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,

[Infographic] The secret to healthy ageing in women

It’s no secret, getting old sucks, especially for women. It’s like one day you just woke up old. You have no idea when it happened, it just did. During our teens and twenties, our bodies go through a lot of changes and we seem to keep weight off quite easily, we spend hours in the

[Inforgraphic] Facts and myths about the Flu

I think it is safe to say that winter has officially hit South Africa. Let’s hope our winter will not be as long and cold as our northern hemisphere neighbor’s. The United Kingdom was hit by the Beast-from-the-East, where temperatures fell below -18 degrees Celsius. The United States of America,  especially central and eastern U.S., experienced

[Infographic] When you might need a supplement?

When it comes to wellness, there are a lot of factors you need to consider. Eating properly, getting enough exercise, and taking enough time out for yourself are all vital to your well being. But what happens when you need a bit of an extra boost? If you are a bodybuilder, for example, it would

Finding balance as a single Dad

Ever think about the importance of balance? This essential quality includes not only the physical, but also the inner voice that tells us to choose the middle path rather than drift toward extremes. In this post, we’ll discuss how single dads can improve their parenting skills by finding balance in three areas of their lives.

[Infographic] Plants to improve your sleep

Sleep is a restorative process that plays an essential part in our overall health. Sleep has a large impact on our physical well-being; as well sleep, our muscles are repaired, skin cells are regenerated and tissue growth occurs. Additionally, sleep plays a vital role in restoring energy and clearing non-essential information from our brain, supporting