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Coughing just sucks. Whether it’s a repetitive, dry barking cough or a deep, wet hacking, coughs are one of the worst symptoms of being sick. So, should you use natural remedies? Unfortunately, antibiotics won’t treat coughs themselves, but there’s still plenty you can do to make yourself cough less, and make your coughing less painful. […] More
Our bodies are pretty magical. Cut your arm and the skin regrows. Break a bone and it fuses back together. Catch a cold and your body gets right to work creating antibodies to battle the virus. Now, if only your body knew how to undo the nasty pain or symptoms of an ailment, too. But […] More
It’s estimated that a whopping 200 million women around the world are impacted by endometriosis — this is a staggering statistic! While so many women live with this disease, there’s still a lot of misinformation and a lack of awareness of exactly how it impacts a woman’s body. First off, what exactly is endometriosis? Endometriosis […] More
You’ve probably heard from a wise grandma or two that gargling with saltwater can help cure a sore throat. But before you stand over the sink and put yourself through what feels like an open-mouthed dunk in the ocean, is the old saltwater gargle remedy even legit? The good news: Saltwater actually does help alleviate the […] More
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in all the cells in our bodies, and the most common cause of high cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle. Saturated fat – the “bad for you” kind – is found in meat, fish, eggs, butter, cheese, deep-fried, greasy and processed foods. Uh-oh… These foods cause low-density lipoprotein, LDL (the […] More
Statistics from the Organ Donor Foundation of South Africa state there are 4 300 South African adults and children who are waiting for an organ. Being an organ donor is a selfless act and there is an urgent need for more organ donors in the country. In order to be an organ donor, you need […] More
A lot of us think that water is the one thing the body can never have enough of, but this isn’t true. Over-hydration, also referred to as water intoxication or water poisoning, can have devastating consequences on one’s health. What exactly is water intoxication? Water intoxication happens when your water intake is too much for […] More
Th gym is where you build the healthiest version of you, but (gasp) it’s also one of the places that carries the most germs. Yup. Did you know that free weights have 362 times more bacteria than a toilet seat? And more than 70% of those bugs are potentially dangerous to humans. Yeah, that’s pretty […] More
