Skincare: Summer vs Winter
Winter is fast approaching in South Africa and with it comes its own skin-damaging weather conditions. When it comes to changing skincare routines from summer to winter, some things will definitely change in your toiletry bag, but surprisingly enough, some items will remain. One such product...
How to Lower your Medical Bills
At one point or another, everyone will get a massive medical bill that will be a huge setback financially. It is very important to be prepared for any emergencies that may come your way. Medical bills can accumulate to such an extent that they get...
As an Affinity client, which hospitals can I go to?
As an Affinity Health Medical Insurance client, or on the Hospital Plan, you will have access to a preselected list of private hospitals in your area. The great thing about an Affinity Health Hospital Plan is that you get a much wider choice of hospitals and...
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...
The Mediterranean diet – and how it could change your life
Diets are a dime a dozen these days, with medical professionals swearing by certain ways of eating and methods of staying fit and healthy. There is the Atkins Diet, Banting and even Intermittent Fasting at the top of the mainstream list of favourites – and...
Is a Hospital Plan enough?
Deciding on the right medical aid, medical insurance or a hospital plan is no small task. There are many aspects to consider when you decide which type of cover is best for your family. As daunting as the task may seem, it is very necessary. A...
What exactly is chronic pain?
Everyone experiences pain once in a while, whether it’s joint pain, head or stomach ache or an old injury flaring up, chances are with some medication and rest the pain will eventually subside. Chronic pain, however, is quite different. What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is any...
Does the weather affect arthritis?
People who suffer from arthritis can experience pain and inflammation in their joints at any time of the year, but symptoms are known to worsen in the colder months. Two of the most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). What is...
What do physiotherapists actually do?
In the field of health and medicine, there are many types of physicians and specialists. It can be hard to understand exactly what each one does and even harder to find the exact professional help for your specific ailment. One such specialty is physiotherapy. More popular...
Hand sanitiser vs washing hands
Recently, South Africa experienced a water shortage scare that forced residents to find new ways of saving water, while they remain hygienic and hydrated. In that time, the popularity of hand sanitiser soared, so much so that hand sanitiser was used in malls, offices and...
