Your Body

Today’s world consists of two main aspects – career and home, with both these elements and the more modern way of living posing a relatively unique challenge to the human musculoskeletal and locomotor system. One-dimensional and single-sided activity patterns, such as driving, office work in front of a screen, meetings, and even most activities at…

Our bodies are our most precious resource but very seldom do we take care of it like we should. As we get older, our bodies tend to need more care, and this includes regular health checks to make sure everything is A-Okay. Regular health checks can also mean early treatment due to illnesses being caught…

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…

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…

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…

Eleven hours. This is the number of 60-minute sessions that the average adult spends staring at a screen each day, according to statistics reported by htxt Africa. There are hundreds of reasons we tap into technology each day and while it makes our lives easier, the extortionate amount of time people spend looking at screens,…

There’s nothing like that shower of love and devotion that your dog gives you when you step through the door. It’s an instant pick-me-up – plus having a dog is good for your health. Science agrees. Studies show that people who own dogs (and pets in general) have better mental health than the average population.…

Your body has a way of telling you whether it is feeling cared for, nourished, neglected or abused – and it comes down to a word we throw around recklessly: metabolism. We believe we are either born with a “fast” one, which means we can be in the habit of hovering a few boerie rolls…

With plenty of chilly winter nights ahead, it’s hard to resist those comfort dishes at dinnertime – which of course require a robust glass of red with them. That hearty beef and vegetable stew is hopefully loaded with fresh, organic veggies to ensure you get the maximum nutritional benefits from your meal. But would pairing…

From cereals to snacks to that smoothie you wolf down in the morning, our foods are increasingly supercharged with protein. We check the labels and when we see “with added protein” we assume we’re helping our body. But do we really need to dose up on protein? “Proteins are the main building blocks of the…

The numbers are against you… about 15% of the population will get flu each winter. Flu, as we know, shouldn’t be messed with. Exercising when ill uses energy your body needs to fight the infection, and could lead to dehydration and heart damage. If you get bitten by the bug you will need to adjust…