Your Body

Superfoods have only recently become a trend, but they’ve been around for many years. Superfoods are named as such because they’re packed with higher than normal levels of various vitamins and minerals. They don’t often taste the greatest on their own, but can easily be incorporated into your daily meals to reap all the benefits. …

The benefits of exercise go far beyond health and fitness, it’s also therapeutic. As we’re presented with many challenges in life, we will inevitably experience stress – that’s a physical, mental and emotional reaction to the changes happening around us. It often occurs as a racing heartbeat, fast breathing, tension in your muscles, or a…

A weak immune system cannot fight disease-causing organisms so it’s important to adopt healthy habits that will save your life when you least expect it. Here are 15 ways to naturally boost your immune system:  1.  Laugh more – no joke Whether you’re searching for memes or tuning in to watch your favourite comedian, laughter…

Did you know that spending too much time indoors can actually have an adverse effect on your health? Hard to believe? Here are 9 reasons why staying inside all winter can actually make you sick: 1. Your gut health Going outdoors increases your gut microbiome’s diversity by exposing you to a wider variety of good…

With every waking day and even as we sleep, our bodies automatically breathe for us to stay alive. But sometimes restricting our breathing or not being aware of our breathing patterns, can hinder our own productivity as our bodies struggle to receive the air it needs to function perfectly. According to a 2006 medical study on posture…

Did you know that adults gain an average of 0.5kg of weight over the festive season? According to the US Library of Medicine, the western food culture in societies can lead to huge amounts of weight gain in individuals during the holidays, especially from mid-November to mid-January. The biggest cause for packing on a few…

As we age, our skin loses elasticity, flexibility evades us, and our muscles become prone to aches and pains. But what if there was a way to reduce or even reverse the signs of ageing, without relying on topical treatments and wonder-pills? What if you could stay younger for longer by simply remaining consistent with…

Nothing screams Debbie-downer like a muscle cramp during a great workout. They’re not only painful but the sting of a muscle cramp can often lead gym-goers to throw in the towel and give up on their fitness goals. That won’t happen to you if we can help it. Here are some tried and tested ways…

In a very stereotype way, when most people think of hormones, they think of women and emotions. And sometimes, these two concepts are linked. But both men and women have hormones that course through their bodies, and what most people don’t realise is that these hormones can often affect your workout. How? Read on! Quite…

It’s no secret that more and more people are starting to realize the benefits of a healthy and toxin-free body. Even though there are more unhealthy people on the planet today than 50 years ago, one could argue that it’s because of technology and convenience. Luckily, due to the rapid increase in various important health…

Trail running is becoming increasingly popular in South Africa, with a host of trails in and around all our cities. If you love the outdoors further than just your front door, and love running, trail running might be an ideal activity to try. Trail running is an excellent challenge; from forcing you to think quickly…

World Heart Day takes place on 29 September and is an incredibly important day, drawing awareness of the importance of cardiac and heart health. Heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a broad term for all diseases of the heart and blood vessels, with the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases including coronary heart disease (e.g. heart…