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We’ll be the first to admit that my anxiety has skyrocketed since the announcement of the global pandemic. Everyday activities like grocery shopping have become an anxious activity as we grow increasingly worried about our health every time we step outside. Some have been hit by financial difficulties due to losing their jobs. Those who […] More
These vegan chocolate cookies contain no nuts, no dairy and are packed with so many good-for-you ingredients, like oats! Plus, they make use of pantry-cupboard ingredients — no fresh eggs, milk or butter required. If you don’t have oat flour, don’t worry. It’s easy to make your own from ordinary oats. You just need a […] More
Rooibos is not only a great tasting tea, but it’s also packed with some important immune-boosting benefits that none of us should be passing up. The best part? It’s a proudly South African plant that’s become one of the most loved teas around the world. Without further ado, let’s get straight into the wholesome benefits […] More
You’re at your desk doing work, or sitting on the couch reading a book, or playing with your kids in the backyard, when it strikes: that nasty headache. Forget what you were trying to do — that throbbing pain in your noggin’ has other ideas. Headaches, especially when experienced regularly and severely, aren’t just distracting […] More
As a personal trainer and athlete who manages her training — and training others — along with her fasting, we wanted to tap into Zaakirah‘s exercise tips for Ramadan. A lot of it is about timing and type of exercise. Zaakirah is also a global Nike trainer and has her own workout on the worldwide […] More
If you’ve been having bizarre dreams (and lots of them) ever since the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic, you’re not alone. Dr. Claudia Aguirre, neuroscientist, mind-body expert, and Advisory Board member, says that you can probably blame that on all the scary news you’ve been consuming lately. “If you are on Twitter reading up on […] More
When you walk into a grocery store and see people kitted out in medical gloves, it’s easy to feel like you’re the one not doing enough to protect yourself against COVID-19. But this is not necessarily the case. This World Hand Washing Day we’ll look at why washing your hands is still king when it […] More
It’s been nearly eight weeks since South Africa reported its first case of COVID-19, and while the virus’ full impact on South Africans is almost immeasurable, there are a couple of things that can be quantified. The Human Sciences Research Council recently released a survey-based study that looked at the attitude of South Africans towards […] More
