5 Top Tips for Cholesterol
We’ve all heard about cholesterol, but did you know that certain conditions increase your risk for high cholesterol? Risk Factors1 Obesity is associated with
Breast Cancer in Africa
Breast cancer is a severe health concern for women in Africa. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among
Let’s talk prostate cancer
Cancer is a word that most of us fear and in the male context, men don’t generally like to talk about it. But many cancers
Epilepsy is not a curse
Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide. (1) Of these, it is estimated that it affects 4,4 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa. (2) Unfortunately, the
Fighting Fungal Infections
Fungal infections are a lot more common than most people realize. Data gathered by GAFFI (an international foundation focused on raising awareness of and collecting
Tame the Itch
Many women straighten their hair, or choose to use a weave, wig, or extensions to switch up their hairstyle. While this can be exciting, it’s
Get That Fresh Breath Feeling
Remember the time your colleague kept presenting and no one could concentrate because of his stale breath, or the time when the teacher was teaching
Top Tips for Clean Teeth and Mouth
Keeping your teeth and mouth healthy is important for your overall health too. Like other parts of the body, your mouth is naturally full of
Caring for Combination Skin
Combination skin commonly refers to oiliness in the T-zone (across your forehead and down your nose), with dryness on the cheeks. Targeted skincare Not all
5 Do’s and Don’ts for Dry Skin
Having dry skin means that you’re most likely used to your skin feeling tight, rough and parched. Follow our guidelines to help soothe, nourish and
Soothing Your Sensitive Skin
Having sensitive skin means that you know all about the redness, stinging, burning, itchiness, and general discomfort. Your skin is easily irritated or very reactive,
So, you have Normal Skin
You’ve found out that you have normal skin. This is a common skin type and mostly easy to maintain, so we’ve put together some useful
Understanding Oily Skin
So, you’ve discovered that you have oily skin. It may need a little extra care to maintain, but it is a very common skin type
Common Diabetic Disorders of the Skin
In 2021, it was reported that 1 in 22 adults in Africa, aged between 20 and 79, are living with diabetes. This equates to 24
Four Foods for Fabulous Skin
Did you know that your skin is the biggest organ of your body? It is important to take care of it and nourish it to
Dealing with Dandruff
Dandruff is a common condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake and you will notice these small, white flakes in your hair and
What is heart disease?
Heart or cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a term used to classify many kinds of heart and blood vessel disorders, including congenital heart disease, coronary heart
How to keep your heart healthy
Heart disease has been the top cause of death around the world for over 15 years. Globally, heart disease accounts for 31% of all deaths,
Ways to de-stress
Continuous stress over time can lead to heart complications but managing your stress with simple lifestyle changes can go a long way. Here are four
De-stress to help your heart
Do you know that a happier you means a healthier heart? High levels of stress and anxiety can eventually lead to high blood pressure, as
Should I be worried about heart disease?
Do you suffer from high cholesterol, High blood pressure or obesity? Do you feel that your numbers are too high? You may be at risk
Numbers to know for a healthy heart
Shortness of breath? “I am just unfit”. Neck pain? “It’s just bad posture”. Swollen ankles? “It’s the severe heat”. Fatigued? “It’s been a long week”.
5 Top natural ingredients for sore throats
The top five natural extracts for soothing sore throats Nature’s larder is full of potent plants, herbs and spices that pack a powerful punch against
The five top causes of sore throats
Symptoms of a sore throat can include scratchiness, rawness, tenderness, dryness, and redness. Depending on the cause of your sore throat, you may experience sores,
