With the summer upon us, we’re all heading to the pool. And you might find the information in this blog to be particularly helpful should you or your children be prone to ear infections. A bacteria that is found in the water and even in the soil around a pool causes what is known [...]
It’s the holiday season and the more fortunate of us will be on a well-deserved summer break and heading outdoors for some fun in the sun. And while the sun has its advantages for our health and well-being, like most things in life, too much of a good thing is not good for us. [...]
There is only one worse feeling than catching the flu, and that is catching the flu in the middle of summer. Despite the fact that the flu is often considered to be a seasonal affliction that batters your body during the colder months of the year, the influenza virus is not controlled by the weather.As [...]
In today’s hectic life, we all tend to eat fast food. It’s a fast and easy way to have a meal when on the go. But fast food is generally not healthy food and even something as simple as a chicken salad bought from the corner café could contain as much as six teaspoons [...]
There are two common types of Arthritis; Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.South Africans with arthritis can wait years for a proper diagnosis of their condition. For poorer South Africans, the inflammation of joints often results in disability before it is properly treated.Rheumatoid Arthritis, globally, affects roughly 1 in 100 adults. With the right awareness, you will [...]
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and death. Millions of people suffer from this condition worldwide but it is easily treatable and most people live healthy lives when they are on the right medication. Simply put, Blood Pressure is the force of the blood against the walls of the [...]
Just how much do you know about diabetes? Sure you have probably picked up a pamphlet listing the symptoms of the condition or maybe someone you know has it. But do you really know the early warning signs? And would you know the real effect it can have on your life? Cases of diabetes [...]
It’s one of those things that most of us have heard about, but which few of us have had checked out. Cholesterol is our society’s silent killer, however we only hear about the bad side of having cholesterol. Is there a good side? When we hear the word Cholesterol, we often associate it with [...]
