Most of us get those days when our self-esteem is a little low. We feel overwhelmed by chaos or we keep on procrastinating even when we know what needs to be done in order to reach our goals. However, if this is you most of the time, you may be self-sabotaging to the point [...]

Abstract Dry skin, or asteatosis, that is flaky, scaly, and cracked may be caused by cold, dry weather, an allergic skin condition (eczema), or some nutritional deficiencies. Some of the many ways of dealing with dry skin include limited bathing; limited use of soaps; moisturising creams, oils, and lotions; a balanced diet; improving circulation [...]

We are all guilty of nursing unhealthy mindsets, but are we aware of the impact that they have on our wellbeing? Here are some of the most common ways of thinking that are standing in the way of you improving your health and adopting better habits. 1.) "I don’t have time to rest/pay attention [...]

Are generic drugs as effective as the branded/original drugs? Why do they cost so much less? Surely the expensive drug must be better, somehow? These are some of the questions people often ask – certainly, it’s a controversial topic. Brand-name/ethical/original/originator drugs refer to the drugs made by the manufacturer who first researched, developed, and [...]

South Africa requires of its people highly competitive skills to survive socially, economically and intellectually. All children must be encouraged to fully utilise the academic opportunities they receive. Academic growth requires dedication and hard work. As a parent you have to provide your children with everything they need to do their homework and to [...]

Do you go for regular physical check-ups? If your answer is yes, do you also make time for regular mental health check-ups? Many people will say no to the second question, for a variety of reasons. Two of the most common are that mental health is more complicated to diagnose, and the results are [...]

Difficult childhood experiences, divorce, problematic in-laws, money, unmet expectations and lifestyle discrepancies. These are some of the most common reasons why people become estranged from close relatives. And it’s a common phenomenon. Many well-known personalities – including Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Tom Cruise and Jodie Foster – have spoken openly about their [...]

The annual “holiday season” is, for many, a great time that is much anticipated and even desperately awaited. It’s certainly a unique time for many of us – our days and our lifestyles tend to be quite different for a few weeks don’t they? This unusual time of year throws up a number of [...]

Here is a small topic that we all know something about. After all, we have all had hiccups at one time or another, have we not? Hiccups are involuntary noises that result from spasm of the diaphragm and closure of the vocal cords. They may be quite distressing, uncomfortable, and even painful. There is [...]