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If you’re prone to bouts of insomnia, battle to stay asleep, your first thought is probably to chat to your doctor about medication. Sometimes though, your daily diet can play a huge role in your sleeping patterns. Just as some food types, like caffeine, can keep you awake, some foods can help you fall and…

Many people tend to snack throughout the day, although many people turn to unhealthy snacks out of convenience. Nuts make excellent snacks as they’re easy to pack in and are pretty delicious. Nuts as a whole are excellent sources of good fat, fibre and protein, but there are nuts that are healthier to snack on…

The challenge of staying healthy at the office is once again a worry, even if it is just at the back of everyone’s mind. Considering we spend up to 85% of our time at work, staying healthy at the office should be a priority, and it doesn’t have to be difficult either. We’ve got easy…

Workouts are different for every person. Every workout is also very different. Most people tend to have one pair of workout shoes that they typically have for every workout that they partake in. Although workout shoes can be expensive, wearing one workout shoe for several different exercise activities can in fact do more harm than…

Water is an important item to add to your to-do list every day as it is essential for the body to function optimally. It’s also refreshing during hot South African summers and will keep you hydrated. Unfortunately, many people tend to find that it is pretty bland, making it difficult for many to drink enough…

The start of a new year means a lot of people are putting resolutions to paper and it is in fact, an excellent opportunity to pair your resolution with a worthy cause. Taking place in January, WWW (World Without Wine) encourages people to give up alcohol for a month and, by donating to the Earthchild…

Personal trainers are often people with a certain enigma. Most people tend to have a love/hate relationship with them and they tend to be intimidated by personal trainers. Although they make you work more than they allow you to enjoy your workout, they’re there to push you and get you to your healthiest version. Here…

There are many health benefits of switching to a vegan diet – scientific evidence points to longevity and the possible reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes. With such nutrient-dense meals, vegans often feel more satiated as their body absorbs more antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibre. Across South Africa, many are turning to a plant-based…

Many of us start the new year with the greatest of intentions, only to find ourselves giving up half way through January. When it comes to setting goals around fitness, the tendency to place too many rules and regulations on ourselves, as well as sky-high expectations, means that inevitably we become disheartened very quickly. Creating…

Christmas is around the corner, and if you still have a few last minute gifts to buy for family or friends, we’ve got you sorted. From the hardest to buy for, to the easier, we’ve listed our favourite easy last minute gifts people will love! 1)      The Chef – multi-blade herb scissors Herbs are wonderful…

It’s all too easy to over-eat over the holidays, bemoaning the groan of the scales when January hits; the lure of lazy days spent in the sun, with easy-to-reach snacks and sugary drinks are often the biggest culprit of weight gain.  Stay mindful of potential “danger areas” and prevent the festive build-up by following these…

Struggling with bad circulation? Sore muscles and joints? Want to take your focus on wellbeing to a whole new level?  We’ve tried and tested the future of mats and are bowled over by the benefits of Billy the Bee Acupressure mat. Traditional acupuncture can leave some feeling a little queasy, and finding time in our…