Is it really more expensive to eat healthier?
With the increase in social consciousness surrounding eating a healthier, more wholesome diet which consists of organic, grain fed or otherwise more nature conserving produce, there has been the shared perception that it was a more expensive, elite way of eating. Yes, there are many...
Absence Seizures – Do You Get Them?
If you notice that your child has prolonged moments of staring off into space, or doesn’t respond for a few seconds at a time – he/she may be suffering from a very common paediatric condition known as ‘Absent Seizures’. Absence seizures very rarely occur in adulthood,...
How to strengthen your immune system this winter
Your immune system is instrumental in helping your body fight off bacteria and infections and as winter approaches, you are more likely to fall ill. Strengthen your immune system this winter with a few simple steps and ensure a healthier season for yourself and loved...
Do you know what Vitiligo is?
World Vitiligo Day is on the 25th June Vitiligo is a disease that kills the skin cells that produce melanin, causing the loss of skin colour in blotches. The disease affects all races and skin types, but is more noticeable in people with darker skin and...
International Nurses Day
Nurses serve humanity by leading the charge for health and wellness among their patients, their families and themselves. Thank you for being our compassionate and competent caregivers. International Nurses Day is celebrated on the 12th May, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, a historical character known around...
Is health insurance better than medical aid?
Many people still aren’t clear about the difference between medical insurance and medical aid. The two services have many similarities as far as their benefits are concerned, though there are distinct differences that set them apart, so which cover is better? Well, the short answer is...
The link between stress and diabetes
A recent European study, according to Medical News Daily, suggests that a stressful work environment may increase women’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. This is when your body is unable to make use of the...
World Autism Day
The month of April celebrates World Autism Day, as well as African Vaccination Week, so it was a given that our article this month should address one of the most controversial topics in the medical industry: Is Autism linked to child vaccinations? This controversy dates decades...
A pinch of salt?
Did you know that there is an official, international week dedicated to salt? World Salt Awareness Week 2019 runs from the 4th to the 11th of March and while this may sound like a fun, novel topic, there are international groups like WASH (World Action on Salt...
Why You Can’t Afford to Put Off Paying Your Premium
When you take out an insurance plan of any kind, it is a legally binding contract between you and the insurance service provider. Most contracts between insurers and their clients state that if a premium is not paid, the services promised by the insurer will cease. This...
