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Home-manicures
Posted on April 2, 2020 Leave a Comment
At the present moment, when many of us have to stay indoors, a manicure and/or pedicure is something that can be sorely missed by many of my lady-readers I’m sure! Nothing makes you feel more fab than putting on your make-up, dressing beautifully and classy, and having your nails (and yes hair) done. Apart from […]
A few more nutritional-tips to help boost your immune system
Posted on March 27, 2020 Leave a Comment
Whether there is a virus, cold or flu going around, it is always important to boost your immune system and keep it strong. Oftentimes, people get ill when seasons change. This often happens because of sudden drops and spikes in temperature, or being in a cold environment (for example aircon), then going outside into the […]
Stress
Posted on March 19, 2020 Leave a Comment
With everything that is going on at the moment, I thought to change gears, so to speak, and talk about stress. Most importantly; how to deal with it and keep yourself calm and healthy during times of stress. Stress is “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.” […]
Natural antibiotics
Posted on March 12, 2020 Leave a Comment
I am sure all of us, at one point or another, were given antibiotics by our medical practitioner or pharmacist. In this article I am not going to defend it, nor am I going to tell you not to use it. Instead I am going to tell you, my readers, more about antibiotics that you […]
Exercises / movements that’ll keep your circulation going whilst on a flight (and even at your desk)
Posted on March 5, 2020 Leave a Comment
I am sure we all stretch, stand up and walk around a bit when we’re on a long-haul flight; and even when we’re at the office, sitting for long hours a day. Our bodies are not made to be / stay still all the time – movement is vital. Not only to keep blood circulation […]
How to stay comfortable, and keep the circulation going, on aeroplane-trips
Posted on February 27, 2020 Leave a Comment
Whether you are catching a short- or a long flight, planes are not always the most comfortable place to be in – unless, of course, you can afford to fly business class or first class. Overall, the airlines main objective is to pack as many bodies as possible, into the aeroplane; thus, seats are created […]
Keeping your food safe and yourself healthy
Posted on February 20, 2020 Leave a Comment
No matter what time of the year, it is crucial that we keep our foods safe from food borne bacteria. Whether we are preparing a meal, or sitting down to a meal, it is always important to make sure that we (and the food that we are handling) are clean. Here are a few tips […]
Valentine’s Day – where does it come from and why do we celebrate it?
Posted on February 13, 2020 Leave a Comment
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated worldwide, every year on February the 14th. Originating as a Western Christian feast day, where one or two early saints (Valentinus), were honoured, it is recognized today as a significant cultural, religious, as well as a commercial celebration of […]
Different ways to make sure your immune system stays strong
Posted on February 8, 2020 Leave a Comment
Your immune system is your body’s defence mechanism that protects you from diseases. In order for the immune system to function optimally, it must detect a wide variety of pathogens, for example viruses, parasitic worms and bacteria. This must be distinguished from the body’s own healthy tissue. When the body’s immune system is down, one […]
“If music is the food of love, play on…” and in this case, teach on!
Posted on January 31, 2020 Leave a Comment
Music has been around for hundreds of years; stirring our deepest emotions. In every culture, every country, mothers sing or hum a lullaby to their baby. An English mother might sing “Twinkle, Twinkle” or “Hush, Little Baby,” while a Zulu mother sings “Thula Baba.” No matter the culture or language; studies have shown that remarkably […]
