by Women's Health | Oct 4, 2019 | Health
As gluten-gate continues to dominate dinner-table conversations, it turns out another gang may have been the third force behind those stomach woes all along. Say hi to the FODMAP family. On the roller-coaster trajectory of rising-and-falling trends, “gluten-free” is...
by Women's Health | Oct 3, 2019 | Health
Joint pain, swelling and stiffness are often associated with either working out too much or arthritis. The biggest misconception is that arthritis is for old people, but this is far from the truth. Adapting to a chronic condition can feel both daunting and...
by Women's Health | Sep 26, 2019 | Health
Albinism is still profoundly misunderstood — both socially and medically — and the aim of the month of September is to educate society on the condition. It’s a genetically inherited condition that happens worldwide, regardless of ethnicity or gender. Dr Nomphelo...
by Women's Health | Sep 20, 2019 | Health
First off, wtf is surgical mesh and why should you worry about it? “Mesh” is a fabric-like material used as a reinforcement for tissue or bone, and for over 50 years it’s been used in surgeries to repair hernias and prevent reoccurrence. So far, so...
by Women's Health | Sep 13, 2019 | Health
Abdominal pain is often associated with period pains. The pain you feel in your abdomen may not necessarily be menstrual pains, but could be more serious than that. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the colon and digestive tract that affects...
