Anti-Aging

Oral Hygiene: 6 Myths That Need To Be Busted
Bacteria can live in your mouth in the form of plaque, causing cavities and gingivitis, which can lead to periodontal (gum) disease. Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for your teeth and gums. Healthy teeth not only enable you to look and

How To Handle Failure In A Pressurized World
Failure is inevitable in life. By learning to focus on valuing who you are, not what you do, you can let go of negativity and approach yourself in a more positive way. Failure is a common experience that affects all age groups, from childhood though to old age. The rise

Ginseng: Everything About Its Proven Health Benefits
Ginseng is a plant that has been adopted as an herbal supplement. Being the most medicinally valuable element of the plant, its root has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. There are many variations of this plant – most notably red Korean ginseng, American ginseng and Asian ginseng. The compounds

Haemophilia: What To Eat And What To Avoid
World Haemophilia Day is commemorated on the 17th April. Haemophilia is a rare disorder when your blood does not clot effectively – due to a lack of blood-clotting proteins. When you have haemophilia, you may bleed for longer after an injury for example. People with haemophilia don’t need a special diet,

Skin And Your Environment: Reverse The Aging Process
It’s the body’s largest organ – around two square meters – and makes up around 16% of our body weight. So, why do we neglect our skin? Dr Sly Nedic, a physician board-certified in anti- aging medicine by the World Organisation of Anti- Aging Medicine, aesthetic specialist and founder of 8th

Spa Review: A Piece Of Paradise Hidden In Suburbia
Avoiding the Joburg morning rush, we made our way towards the wrought-iron gates of Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa – and a hidden piece of paradise. The hotel is tucked away in the neatly trimmed suburb of Wendywood, conveniently just out of the Sandton CBD. If you didn’t know about

Crunchy Celery Salad: Good For Treating Haemophilia
World Haemophilia Day is commemorated on the 17th April. Haemophilia is a rare disorder when your blood does not clot effectively – due to a lack of blood-clotting proteins. When you have haemophilia, you may bleed for longer after an injury, for example. People with haemophilia don’t need a special diet, but

The Rock Speaks Out On Depression
According to the World Health Organization, depression is a major mental disorder, with more than 300 million sufferers worldwide. If not treated, it can lead to suicide, and currently 800 000 people die annually because of untreated depression. Moreover, this disorder is badly stigmatized, and often the taboo surrounding the
On Our Health Desk: Healthy Products We Love
Here, we give you our Longevity picks for the super nude, superfood health products we absolutely love. Their benefits are sure to improve your life! 1. Skinny Green Tea Price: R120 Size: 1 carton (containing 20 teabags) Where to buy it: find it at the following link. What is it?
Breast Cancer: How To Prevent The Monster
Breast cancer is a leading cause of death in women aged 45-55, but nowadays it’s affecting women in their late 20s too. The majority of these cases are hormone- sensitive breast cancers. The breast-cancer risk factors supported by research and conventional medicine (early periods, late menopause, never being pregnant or