Conditions

There’s sleep. And then there’s deep sleep. This article is going to mainly focus on the latter, starting with the most logical place – an introduction to what sleep is and why we all need it. Why do we need sleep? We need sleep for a number of reasons. Number one, to help us consolidate our memories, which is a process in which our experiences are mentally transferred from our...

Are you a light sleeper or a deep sleeper? Or maybe you’re a bit of both? We focused on deep sleep in this article, so now it’s time to focus on light sleep. But first, let’s spend a few minutes exploring the wonderful world of...

While certain aspects of your cholesterol levels are genetic, there are certain foods that lower cholesterol and are considered more ‘heart-healthy’, like: foods rich in fibre, like wholegrains, legumes, beans, fruits and vegetables omega 3 polyunsaturated fats found in foods like oily fish, chia seeds,...

While certain aspects of your cholesterol levels are genetic, there are certain foods that lower cholesterol and are considered more ‘heart healthy’. Here are some of the best foods to lower cholesterol: foods rich in fibre, like wholegrains, legumes, beans, fruits and vegetables omega 3...

While certain aspects of your cholesterol levels are genetic, there are certain foods that can help lower cholesterol levels and are considered more ‘heart healthy’. Here are some of the best foods to include in your diet to reduce cholesterol: foods rich in fibre, like...

REM sleep, sounds a bit scientific doesn’t it? REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement and it happens to be one of the stages within the sleep cycle. There’s light sleep and deep sleep. And then there’s REM sleep. But first, a few words about sleep...

Want healthy, glowing skin? Give it a rest! Just like you give your brain a break on the weekends and let your aching muscles rest after the gym, it’s important to give your skin the day off every once in a while. Why your skin...

Searching for a brand-new beauty product that’ll unclog your pores and leave your skin feeling softer, cleaner, and free from blemishes? Salicylic acid could be the one. If putting acid on your face sounds a little scary, don’t worry! Salicylic acid is actually a type...

Many of us have heard of acne, but did you know that there are different forms of it? Broadly speaking, acne falls into two different categories – inflammatory and non-inflammatory. And within these two categories, there are then sub-groups of acne (more on these sub-groups...

We all have an immune system; it forms an integral part of how the human body functions. You may not have thought too much about it because it’s something you can’t see. But it’s responsible for a lot and is constantly working away within our...

Periods come and go every month, and so too do the products that are linked to monthly menstrual flows. Menstruation happens, and then the products, such as tampons and pads, are used and disposed of, never to be seen again. But we now live in...

How we sleep sets us up for the day ahead. If we’ve slept well, i.e. nodded off within 30 minutes of our head touching the pillow and had between seven and nine hours’ largely uninterrupted sleep,1 then we tend to feel sprightlier the next day....