Tips to stay healthy while on holiday

HOW TO STICK TO YOUR EATING PLAN AND ENJOY YOURSELF Going on holiday is a time to unwind, celebrate, rejuvenate, see new places and try new things. But all the festivities can also make you a little nervous if you’re trying to eat healthy and maintain or lose weight....

Diet versus Exercise

DIET VS. EXERCISE: THE 70/30 RULE OF WEIGHT LOSS  You might think that going to gym three times a week gives you the freedom to eat whatever you want. After all, you’ve ‘earned’ it, right? Wrong. Exercise alone will not change your body, unless you are also...

Kelly’s Breast Cancer Journey

Breast cancer was something that only happened to other people, or so I thought. With no family history of cancer, and only being 35 years old and living a healthy and active life, getting cancer was the last thing on my mind. I went to see my GP in April this year as...

Breast Cancer Awareness

“It won’t happen to me.”“I’m too young to have to worry about that.”“I don’t have time to check for lumps.” For many women, breast cancer is something they’ll worry about at a later stage – if at all. But let’s look at the facts: Fact: 1 in 35 women in South Africa...

Sun Safety

PREVENT SUNBURN AND DEHYDRATION THIS SUMMER Summer holidays are all about fun in the sun, with many of us aiming to get a ‘healthy tan.’ However, without protection, most people’s skin will start to burn after only 10 minutes of exposure to the sun. Too much sun...