Is Vaping Illness Real?
Vaping hit the market a few years ago and was advertised as a healthier alternative to smoking. A Vape, which is shorthand for Vaporiser, is an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette.Initially, smokers used the device as a way to mimic the actions of smoking an actual...
Spring clean your health
It’s spring! That means that new beginnings are afoot in nature. (Yes, you may have noticed your sinus allergies acting up, but it is a small price to pay for the warmer weather and beautiful flowers!) Regardless, the festive season is on the way, and you...
The Miracle Plant: Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is one of the most revered medicinal plants in the world, with people raving about its uses in everything from beauty and skin care to treating serious burns. It is a natural antiseptic. Aloe Vera has been used for years in mainstream medicine...
The difference between your inception date and your benefit date
Taking out an insurance policy can sometimes be very tricky. Understanding all the seemingly contradictory terminology can be difficult, but it is important that you are aware of what insurance terms mean so that you can make an informed choice about the plan you choose. One...
Going away for the holidays
Travelling to another part of the country tends to be on the cards for the festive season, but, as fun as it is, there are a few health risks that may pose a challenge to enjoying your time away this summer. Changing location means facing...
Medications older people should try to avoid
When we are ill, taking medication is the first step to treat whatever is ailing us. Most medications are well known and come from trusted brands, so we feel at ease when popping a pill, or taking a swig. However, no matter the manufacturer, there...
6 Healthy Habits to Help You Thrive After 50
Although your 50s can be a decade of significant change, they can also signal the start of the best years of your life.Here are 6 healthy habits that will help you navigate your fantastic 50s and beyond: 1. Eat a balanced diet Foods that are high in...
Top 5 Summer Hacks
1. Icy drinks every time When you need a drink to cool down, warm water is not going to cut it. Try filling a water bottle quarter way, so that when on its side, the water settles just below the bottle neck. When the water is...
What is pre-authorisation and what does it entail?
Regardless of the type of healthcare plan that you subscribe to, you will have a clause that lists all of the medications and/or conditions that require pre-authorisation.Pre-authorisation is also sometimes referred to as preapproval, prior authorisations and prior approvals. If you have ever been to...
Five herbal teas to boost health!
It is no secret that tea is a great health drink. There are many types of tea, each one with its own unique benefits. A lesser known fact, however, is that herbal teas are not ‘true teas’; they aren’t natural teas.It turns out that herbal...
