From metabolic resets to bariatric surgery and weight loss injections, South Africa’s premium wellness retreats are changing how we view clinical recovery.
These 9 Stylist-Approved Tricks Instantly Make Thin Hair Look Fuller
These strategies will provide gratification when you need your strands to look fuller… right now.
Step Into Stronger Sessions With Under Armour Sculpt Trainers
Made for women who lift, move and show up with intent.
Peptide Stacking Is Everywhere – But Is It Safe?
As influencers discuss their “stacks” with the authority of medical professionals, an expert gives his verdict on what’s fact versus fad.
workouts
These Strength Moves For Swimmers Are Total-Body Toners
Try these strength moves for swimmers that perfectly complement your swimming session and will tone you in all the right places!
Get Fit Anywhere With This Resistance Band Workout
Feel the burn, literally, anywhere. 🔥
15 CrossFit Workouts You Can Do At Home
Can’t make it to the box? These home CrossFit workouts are modifiable, beginner-friendly and require little equipment.
The Ultimate No-Gym Required Workout
6 moves, total-body gains!
3 Kilojoule-Obliterating Swimming Workouts
Time to pool your assets (get it?)
The Ultimate Core Workout For Abs Of Steel – From A Trainer
This core workout, designed by a trainer, will get you well on your way to having abs of steel. Plus: they’re good for all fitness levels.
health
Science Makes A Case For Why You Should Let Go Of That Grudge Already
Bad news for all the haters out there.
Boiled Stoney, Raw Onions & One-Day Cures: Do Folk Flu Remedies Work?
Many people use folk flu remedies because they’re cheaper and don’t require expensive doctor visits.
Common Misconceptions About Vaccinations And The Risks Of Missing Vaccines
Are you up to date?
Getting An Abortion In South Africa: What You Should Know
Exactly how safe is it to have an abortion in South Africa? And when during gestation is it ok?
Science Makes A Case For Why You Should Let Go Of That Grudge Already
Bad news for all the haters out there.
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recipes
A Hearty Roasted Salad You’ll Turn To All Summer Long
When the weather calls for cool, easy food, this roasted veggie salad from renowned South African chef Reuben Riffel delivers all the smoky, sweet and hearty flavours we crave. Perfect as a side for a braai or even as a main, this salad packs enough flavour and...
Prep This Smokey Sweet Potato Side For Easy Weeknight Wins
This hearty side ticks all the boxes! Vegan, delicious and easy to make.
Grilled Romaine Lettuce, Sumac-Tahini Yoghurt and Pomegranates Salad
Give your usual lettuce salad an upgrade with this simple creation by Chef Monché Muller.
You Need To Make Our Gingerbread Christmas Pudding Recipe This Festive Season
This decadently spiced pud is topped with a ginger caramel sauce for extra indulgence. Yes please!
You’re About To Get Addicted To This Rose-and-Raspberry Lemon Tart
This lemon and raspberry dessert tastes as interestingly as it looks. Trust us!
This Easy Snap Peas Side Dish Deserves A Spot On Your Braai Menu
Looking to bulk up your vegetable dishes at a braai? Look no further than this blistered snap pea recipe!
beauty
» skincare
Local Sustainable Skincare Brand Lelive Goes Global
This unique brand delivers affordable luxury to a market hungry for result-driven skincare.
How To Tailor Your Skincare For Hormones, Per Experts
Hormonal skincare is having a moment! But clearing through every product can be daunting. Here’s how to tailor your skincare for hormones.
How To Heal Cracked Heels In 4 Steps, According To Doctors
It could be as simple as swapping your shoes.
How To Change Up Your Skin Routine For More Hydrated Skin This Winter
With colder weather, your skin is bound to feel drier and even scaly. But with these tips, you can give your skin a much need hydration boost.
» make-up
5 Best Lip Balms For When Your Lips Are Seriously Chapped
There’s nothing more uncomfortable than trying to swipe on a heavy lipstick or gloss over dry, dehydrated lips. Enter the lip balm, your new winter BFF.
5 Affordable Beauty Buys That’ll Upgrade Your Makeup Bag Instantly
Essence Cosmetics is a beauty brands that truly “gets it” — it’s fun, says NO to animal testing and knows good quality makeup doesn’t have to bankrupt you.
11 Products That’ll Help You Land The Perfect In-Flight Beauty Routine
The key to happy post-travel skin? Hydration! Here, Our top beauty picks that’ll help you land the perfect in-flight beauty routine.
PSA: Lion King Inspired Makeup Exists, So You Can Channel Your Inner Lioness
We’ve basically been waiting for it since the ’90s and it’s finally here: The Lion King remake, with Beyonce. And now because obvs we all need a fierce ‘cat-eye’ in our lives, a Lion King-inspired makeup range is here too. And it’s been created by Bey’s own makeup artist and friend, Sir John.
» hair
Everything You Need To Know Before Your Laser Hair Removal Appointment
Here’s everything you need to know about the procedure before you cough up the funds necessary to go hair-free for good.
Try This 5-Day Party Hair Plan To Nail Every Festive Party
Silly season is officially here. Cheat your way through the endless parties with great hair at every single one. All you need is a few nifty ghd tools!
True or False: Coconut Oil Can Help You Grow Out Your Hair
When you hear influencers freaking out about how coconut oil can help hair grow faster, it seems worth a try. After all, coconut oil can do…anything?
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Dandruff, Unpacked By A Professional
There are actually a couple of factors that can contribute to dandruff. Here, some of the culprits you should look out for…
entertainment
my life in wellness
Can Manifesting Really Help You Smash Your Goals?
Manifesting is rising in popularity. This year, should you try the other-wordly trend? WH dives into this curious phenomenon.
What Is Dry January — And What Are The Health Benefits? Experts Weigh In
Dry January is a trend of giving up alcohol for the first month of the year. Dietitians explain the health benefits of a sober month, and how to do it.
A Psychologist’s Guide To Setting Achievable Goals in the New Year
A psychologist shares practical tips on setting goals in a manner that can help make them more achievable.
6 Busy Women Share Their Best Self-Care Tips for the Holidays
Yes, you can get through the season with a full head of hair thanks to the holiday self care tips six busy women have shared.
12 Bonnie Mbuli Wellness Quotes
Bonnie Mbuli shares some of her best mental health and wellness nuggets, saying that consistency is key to being mentally sound.
15 Health Habits That Actually Optimise Your Immunity
There is no quick way to improve immunity, experts say. Instead, focus long term on improving sleep, eating healthy, lowering stress, and exercising regularly.
latest
Exactly How To Start Weight Training For Weight Loss, According To Experts
Remember when women were encouraged to stray away from weights? Finally, the tides are turning in a major way. The fitness and health industries are not only celebrating, but also encouraging, women to add resistance training to their routines for the endless mind and...
How To Boss Your Money And Money Mindset, According To A Personal Finance Educator
For many women, money is one of the biggest sources of stress – yet also one of the least talked about. Schools teach us how to earn, spend and save, but rarely how to think about money in a way that supports our long-term well-being. So, we sat down with personal...
What Is The 2-2-2 Method For Metabolism – And Does It Help You Lose Weight?
Another day, another buzzy weight loss strategy. But today’s lesson, the 2-2-2 method for your metabolism, actually entails multiple weight loss techniques like keto, intermittent fasting, carbohydrate-loading and HIIT workouts, all in one. The 2-2-2 method was...
Juice Cleanses And Detoxes Could Actually Make Gut Bacteria Worse, According To Science
January: the period of time in which humanity is as hopeful as a kid donating his tooth to a mythical fairy. From gym memberships and new year’s resolutions to buzzy diets, there’s no limit to what we think we can keep up all year. And nothing is as attractive as a...
How To Create A Sweaty But Accessible High-Intensity Low-Impact Workout
If your weekdays were spent watching That’s So Raven, we see a high-intensity, low-impact workout in your future. South African women are increasingly looking for ways to stay active that respect joint health – particularly for postpartum recovery, managing menopause,...
The Mazda CX-5: Your Co-Pilot For A Well-Lived Life
Upon test-driving the Mazda CX-5, WH Features Ed Michelle October proved her long-standing theory: enjoyable commutes are the car’s job – and this one deserves a prize for Making Driving Fun Again. Here’s a confession you’ll never hear from another car reviewer:...
Why Fibre, Not Just Protein, Is Key For Weight Loss
At this point, everyone knows that eating more protein can help support muscle growth and weight loss goals. But protein isn't the only major nutrient that should be getting some attention, particularly if you're counting macros for weight loss. You heard it here...
Here’s How Often You Should Work Out Based On Your Goals, According To Trainers
Whether your goal is to gain muscle, build endurance, lose weight, or improve your overall health and wellness, chances are you want to lock in a sustainable workout plan. You also want to set yourself up for success with enough challenging sweats and time for your...
“Why Seychelles Was The Kind Of Holiday My Nervous System Was Craving”
You know that stressed feeling... when your shoulders creep up to your ears. And your heart rate ticks just a little higher. And even the sound of an email ping feels like a threat. Well, that’s the nervous system in overdrive. Studies show that taking planned time...
5 Easy DIY Protein-Packed, Energy-Boosting Juices And Shakes
Need a bit more energy? A protein boost? Try these DIY recipes. Juices and smoothies, when composed with intention, can be more than just tasty beverages. They can deliver key nutrients that support immune function, muscle repair and steady energy release. From...
Back-to-School Lunchboxes That Feel Manageable
Life rarely slows down at the start of the year. Mornings become fuller, routines return, and families find their rhythm again as the school term begins. Somewhere between packed schedules and early alarms, the lunchbox quietly becomes part of the daily conversation....
7 Ways You’re Unknowingly Sabotaging Your Morning Workout
If getting your sweat on in the wee hours of the morn is the only time you can fit it in, kudos to you for resisting the urge to hit the snooze button and skip out. Make setting your alarm and pulling yourself out of bed worth all the effort and avoid these morning...
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