Can Constipation Cause a Fever? When to Worry

Can Constipation Cause a Fever? When to Worry

Constipation on its own does not typically cause a fever. If you have both symptoms at the same time, they are most likely being caused by the same underlying issue — not one causing the other. In most cases, constipation alongside a mild fever points to a gastrointestinal infection, gut inflammation, or a viral illness

23/10/2023

Is braai meat a healthy choice for your diet?

Is braai meat a healthy choice for your diet?

How to braai healthier “They can take our electricity, but they will never take our braai.” This sentence is from a meme, and you’ll search long and hard for a more accurate description of life in South Africa. If you were to ask a braai-fanatic whether grilled meat is healthy, you will likely be informed

09/10/2023

Do carbs really make you gain weight?

Do carbs really make you gain weight?

It’s the dirty word of dieting: carbs. Pretty much everyone agrees. Cutting carbs is the way to go if you need to lose weight. Whether you just slow down or cut them out completely doesn’t matter, but the carbs have to go. But consider this: what if everyone is wrong?  What are carbs, exactly? Carbohydrates

14/01/2023

What factors determine your healthiest weight?

What factors determine your healthiest weight?

Have you ever woken up perfectly cheerful, only to have your mood spoiled by finding that, all of a sudden, your clothes are fitting a bit tighter? You desperately wonder if something could be wrong with the washing machine, before facing up to the cruel truth – you should probably lose some weight. But how

14/01/2023

How to maximise your fat burn while exercising

How to maximise your fat burn while exercising

Ever noticed how a tough workout makes it feel like your heart is trying to jump out of your chest? For some of us, climbing a set of stairs has the same effect, but hey, I’m not here to judge. Exercise increases your heart rate, but did you know that you can use this to

14/01/2023

Your body after baby arrives – what no one tells you

Your body after baby arrives – what no one tells you

If you are preparing to welcome a brand new family member, everything about your life is about to change. Your sleeping patterns, your routines, your budget, even the way you think about life. Also, your body. Building a new human is a massive job, and it will leave its mark on your body in a

14/11/2022

Can you out-train a bad diet?

Can you out-train a bad diet?

“I might as well have an ice-cream, I’m going to the gym later.” If only it was that easy. But, burning the calories of one Magnum will take 32 minutes of jogging, 57 minutes of squats, or 57 minutes of push-ups. Easier said than done. Does exercise mean you can eat what you want? So

20/10/2022

Is there a connection between age and weight loss?

Is there a connection between age and weight loss?

Birthdays, they say, are good for you. Statistics say that those who have the most, live the longest. Not one single person can escape getting older, so we might as well crack a joke about it. But what if your senior years are lurking around the corner, and you have not yet lost the weight

20/10/2022

How do I lose weight with insulin resistance?

How do I lose weight with insulin resistance?

The body positive movement proclaims that all bodies are beautiful, no matter their shape. And they make a good point, we should go through life loving ourselves. Part of loving ourselves, however, should be staying healthy. Yes, a bigger body can be healthy, but it is certainly at risk. Conditions like diabetes and heart problems

11/10/2022

Can stress make you gain weight?

Can stress make you gain weight?

We all have days where life just goes wrong. On those days I tend to forget about all my health goals and reach for a bag of crisps, and yes, I’ll have some dip with that as well, thank you very much. And it works a charm. I feel better. But the effects are devastating.

19/09/2022

Folic Acid Benefits You Should Know

Folic Acid Benefits You Should Know

What does almost every article about being healthy have in common?  Most of these articles will inform you to religiously eat your greens. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and spinach hold the key to longevity and vitality. One of the reasons for this is that these veggies are high in folic acid. So what makes folic acid

11/07/2022

Is moringa really a ‘miracle tree’?

Is moringa really a ‘miracle tree’?

Can moringa be the key to a slimmer, healthier you? Do you know about the hidden health benefits lurking in moringa? Perhaps you do, or perhaps you are thinking ‘Huh? What is that?’. According to some, it’s a bit of a miracle. Keep reading, let me explain. So, what is moringa exactly? Sometimes nicknamed the

16/06/2022

Heartburn explained – what’s happening in your body?

Heartburn explained – what’s happening in your body?

Do you find yourself buying antacids every time you go to the store? Are there certain types of food you avoid because you know that soon after eating, you will suffer? Anyone who has ever suffered from heartburn understands this special kind of discomfort. What exactly is heartburn and when should you worry about it?

16/06/2022

Your Diet Needs More Beans

Your Diet Needs More Beans

Adulting is hard, let’s just admit it. You have to pay bills, and keep things clean. And forget about late-night greasy meals – the older you get the harder your body will punish you for this transgression. You don’t have much of a choice, you are going to munch on some beans and other healthy

16/06/2022

Why running is effective for weight loss

Why running is effective for weight loss

Nineties rocker Alanis Morissette once said that being a runner makes it impossible for her to get depressed. You either agree with this, or the thought of running makes you depressed. Either way, running burns calories, which makes it an acceptable activity in our books. Here’s how to do it right. Can you lose weight

17/05/2022

How To Improve Digestion

How To Improve Digestion

On the face of it, many of us are not entirely sure how our digestive system works or the important role it plays in living in optimal health. For the most part, once food leaves our mouths it also leaves our minds—that is, until we eventually see the “bits and pieces” are revealed in one

17/05/2022

How much water is too much?

How much water is too much?

Every person’s water requirements differ based on a scope of factors.  This is because drinking too much water can hamper the body’s electrolyte equilibrium, which can be followed by a serious condition such as hyponatremia- a condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood is too low. In this article we explore

17/05/2022

Unlock These Health Benefits of Guava Leaves

Unlock These Health Benefits of Guava Leaves

I’ve tried everything! If your thighs have been stubbornly refusing to get any skinnier despite your best efforts, this sentence will be familiar to you. Here’s something you probably haven’t tried yet. Guava leaves. I’m not kidding. Is it worth the effort? Let’s have a look. What can guava leaves do for your health? Apparently

18/01/2022

Weight Loss South Africa: The Best Diet You Haven’t Tried Yet!

Weight Loss South Africa: The Best Diet You Haven’t Tried Yet!

Warning! Some weight loss plans take your money – and you won’t lose the weight  Overweight. Plus-size. Curvy. Big-boned. Full-figured. You can sugarcoat it with all the euphemisms in the world, but the fact remains, fat is just that – fat. And if this is something you are struggling with, it might just be time

16/11/2021

The Surprising Way Barley Grass Could Improve Your Life

The Surprising Way Barley Grass Could Improve Your Life

Have you ever followed the keto diet, used CBD oil or purchased a product to help you detox? You were very likely doing the fashionable thing for that time. Health fads come and go, some work well and some don’t. Whether they make a difference in your life or not, it’s worth a shot as

16/11/2021

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