In February of each year we consider ‘condom week’. This is a time to remind ourselves about safer sex and of course it is timed alongside ‘valentine’s day’ for good reason. It would be hard to NOT know about the importance of safer sex in today’s modern world - and we know you don’t [...]
Like the cycle of the seasons, death is part and parcel of human life. Preparing to die a peaceful and dignified death when the time comes, in as much as one can foresee and plan for it, may give you the necessary peace of mind to live life to the fullest now. In days [...]
Drinking water is about so much more than just quenching your thirst. Your body needs water to stay healthy, inside and out. Here are some great reasons to stay hydrated; by drinking enough water every day. Why You Need Water Every part of your body needs water in order to work properly – that [...]
On Nelson Mandela Day, a lot of South Africans' as well as some other people around the world dedicate at least 67 minutes of their time to helping others. While giving back is important, it’s difficult to “pour from an empty cup” – remember to take care of yourself too, especially within the current [...]
World Hearing Day is in March each year and it is a good time to consider a few matters relating to hearing, hearing impairment, deafness, etc….. Some 5% of people have impaired hearing worldwide. This varies from mild to severe to total or profound hearing loss, also known as deafness. So if you know [...]
A muscle should never be overstretched or pushed beyond its capacity. Always stretch muscles when your body is warm – either after a hot shower or bath or after walking or exercising. Never stretch a cold muscle. The technique of active isolated stretching (AIS) is used throughout the video. During AIS we stretch the [...]
Life can be challenging in so many ways. Ever felt that your day takes over and “bosses you around” rather than you being in charge of your own life? That you lose sight of what’s important in the frenzied rush of daily life? That your busy-ness becomes overwhelming and counter-productive? One interesting idea that [...]
February is Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Month, an initiative which aims to encourage more people to take a proactive approach to their health and wellbeing. The campaign aims to tackle the dangers of common health risk factors, by promoting healthy behaviour among individuals, communities and populations. Most of us start the new year with good [...]
