How to take care of your body over the holiday season
When the holidays come around it can be easy to give into the busyness of it and to forget to take care of yourself. The stress and anxiety can then get too much that you
Category: Wellness
Local Celebs that have spoken publically about their Mental Illness
Their glamorous lifestyle, millions of followers on social media and designer wardrobe has all got us thinking that being a celebrity is all fun and games. But is it really? Even though it may seem
How not to get STDs
At one point or another, we’ve all heard horror stories about Sexually Transmitted Diseases or STDs. Anyone who is sexually active can get an STD, however, some groups can be disproportionately affected by STDs. Such
How to support a friend with a mental illness
In South Africa, there is still a negative stigma associated with mental health disorders. Whether it’s depression or anxiety, people are often quick to make assumptions and to make comments such as, “get over it.”
Keeping your mental health in check during the holidays
The holidays can be a very stressful and busy time. From spending time with your least-liked family members to travelling all over the place, all the stress and running around can wreak havoc on your
Myths about Depression
How offend have you heard someone say that they depressed? Or that they feeling depressed? Even better how offend have you heard someone say that depression isn’t an illness, or that real men don’t get
WORKING MOMS’ MENTAL HEALTH DETERIORATING, SHOWS STUDY
The demands of keeping a job, raising children and running a home are driving more working moms in SA to the brink of a nervous breakdown according to a just-released poll by a leading pharmaceutical
Alternative uses for the birth control pill
When people think of the birth control pill, they think it’s only for preventing pregnancy. Which is why there is still a stigma attached to it as people associate it with being promiscuous. However, it
What does it mean to go organic?
While shopping at your local supermarket, you’ve probably noticed a few products with the label “organic.” But what is the difference between organic and non-organic foods, vegetables and animal products? Is there actually a difference
Ebooks versus paper books, which is better?
When one mentions books, particularly book formats, there are two camps for book lovers either you an eBook person or you prefer paper books. Usually, I will let you have your option and just stay