Breastfeeding is nature’s way of providing the best start in life for our babies but society doesn’t always support breastfeeding. Every year August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week, aimed at encouraging breastfeeding and to improve the health and survival of babies across the world. According to the World Health Organisation, about 820 000 children’s lives […]
Michele du Plessis Chronic or long-term back pain sufferers know that treating back pain without surgery is challenging, to say the least. An estimated 80% of adults experience back pain during their lives. But there are ways to treat back pain without surgery, such as spinal manipulation and lifestyle changes. Back pain has many different […]
Ask people who smoke whether they want to quit and most of them will say that they do – but that it’s too difficult. Many might have already have stopped for a while and started again. Studies have come up with guidelines for the best ways to stop smoking and to improve your chances of […]
News Desk Vegans and vegetarians choose not to eat meat. However, veganism is stricter and also prohibits dairy, eggs, honey, and any other items that derive from animal products, such as leather and silk. Both veganism and vegetarianism are growing in popularity. However, some people may find the differences between these two diets a little […]
News Desk As we all know, smoking is bad for your health. But, did you know nicotine actually helps prevent and slow the development of Parkinson’s disease? Several studies have shown that nicotine could be beneficial for those with Parkinson’s, and the good news is you don’t have to light a cigarette to get these […]