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Elderberry is one of those supplements that has a lot of claims attached to it. For example, in Eastern medicine, it’s believed to be a potent herbal remedy for everything from poor circulation to muscle and joint pain. But there’s also some research that supports its touted immune system benefits, experts say. And hey, who couldn’t […] More
Our bodies and minds are going through a tough time as we struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the body is designed to eliminate toxins, environmental pollutants, additive-laden foods and increased stress can put a downer on its detoxing abilities. Luckily, there is a lot you can do to give your body a helping hand […] More
Telehealth is providing healthcare to patients in the comfort of their own homes. Telehealth is currently being used as an effective approach for communication, counselling, and consultation worldwide during COVID-19. Mental healthcare is considered an essential service during the lockdown period, and the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) has assured patients that public and […] More
Everything from hand sanitiser to rubber gloves to cleaning sprays has been flying off the shelves lately. Another cleaning product in crazy-high demand? Disinfectant wipes. But now more than ever, there are also lots of claims and conflicting info being thrown around about what products are most effective when it comes to ridding your home of germs and viruses. […] More
Your period is a pain enough as it is: You might have cramps that range from slightly uncomfortable to debilitating each month, and even persistent headaches, too. And there’s a chance you also experience period pain. WTH? It’s estimated that 40 to 50 percent of people deal with back pain during menstruation, though it’s an underrepresented symptom that patients […] More
Just trying to picture yourself squatting instead of sitting on a chair sounds exhausting, but would you do it if someone told you it could improve your overall health? The way that our lives are set up is very conducive for a sedentary lifestyle — we’re always sitting down, at least for most parts of […] More
Shanelle Dawes thought she had food poisoning. The business owner and mom, 35 at the time, finished cooking a spaghetti dinner, then was hit by a wave of nausea that left her grey T-shirt drenched in sweat. “I didn’t know what was going on,” she recalls. She ran to the bathroom and threw up. When […] More
South Africa is only a couple of days into the national lockdown, meaning it’s possible that some of us are isolated with someone that might potentially have COVID-19. The virus’ symptoms can start appearing as early as two days, and in some instances, only 14 days after exposure. This doesn’t just mean that every household […] More
