Did you know that even the ‘Desperate Housewives’ suffer from migraine? Marcia Cross, better known as Bree, knows what it is to suffer from this terrible pain! It started when she was 14, these days she avoids triggers such as stress, red wine, chocolates, cheddar cheese and oranges. It is common knowledge, that migraine is [...]
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Menopause
Menopause denotes the final cessation of menstruation, but not necessarily the feeling of euphoria. Here are some methods to combat those unwelcome “old-age” symptoms. Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when her periods (menstruation) eventually stop and the body goes through changes that no longer allow her to get pregnant. It is a [...]
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis affects over 12 million people worldwide. Unfortunately, more than 650 000 of these individuals have multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. It is estimated that in 2011 more than 1.4 million people died from Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection, primarily in the lungs, caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is spread usually from person-to-person by breathing infected air [...]
Tobacco related diseases
One of the best New Year’s resolutions any smoker can make is to stop smoking! Don’t end 2013 still being the victim of nicotine addiction. No matter how you want to rationalize your habit, research has proven without a shadow of doubt that it has extreme negative effects on a person’s health. Cigarette smoke contains [...]
HIV/AIDS
The total number of persons living with HIV in South Africa increased from an estimated 4,21 million in 2001 to 5,38 million by 2011. In 2011 an estimated 10,6% of the total population is HIV positive with approximately one-fifth of South African women in their reproductive ages being HIV positive. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) [...]
Eczema
Eczema is the term used for many different types of skin inflammation (dermatitis). Clients will frequently ask your advice for dry and itching skin. It’s important to be able to identify eczema and know when to refer your client to their doctor. How to recognise eczema Many people get dry skin, but only approximately 10% [...]
Measuring blood glucose
Glucose is vital to the health because it’s an important source of energy for the cells in muscles and tissues. It is the brain’s main source of fuel. However, sometimes disease affects the way in which the body uses glucose. When suffering from diabetes, the person has too much glucose in the blood and not [...]
Diabetes knows no age limits
It is a common misconception that diabetes is an illness which affects only older adults, but the fact is that children and young adults are increasingly at risk of developing the disease, especially in Africa. This is largely due to the rapid urbanisation taking place on the continent, and the resulting westernisation of both diet [...]
Anaemia
Anaemia is a condition where the amount of haemoglobin in the blood is below the normal level, or there are fewer red blood cells than normal. It is a common health problem impacting on human health as well as social and economic development. The WHO estimates the number of anaemic people worldwide to be a staggering [...]
Obesity & Weight Management
In a recently published survey it was found that 61% of South Africans are overweight making us among the most obese countries in the world. Throughout South Africa there are many and varied sporting facilities, and we are known as a ‘sporting nation’ but by the same token there are even more restaurants and fast [...]
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