by Women's Health | Jul 9, 2018 | Health
Confession: I have a drawer full of plastic packets because I’ve always been too lazy to take my own bags to the shop. I’ve never been one to recycle (again, lazy). And I’ve been known to microwave my leftovers in a plastic bakkie (less washing up....
by Women's Health | Jul 6, 2018 | Health
The list of anxiety busters is looooooong: everything from music, tea, scents and even blankets can help. Now, a relatively new option is available, to help insomnia, stress, concentration problems and trauma. It’s called Brainwave Optimization. Wait, what? The...
by Women's Health | Jul 5, 2018 | Health
If magnesium were in your girl squad, she’d be the overachiever of the crew. That’s because magnesium is basically the unsung hero of your body: It plays a role in nerve and muscle function, blood sugar, bone health, and metabolism, among other things,...
by Women's Health | Jul 2, 2018 | Health
Chances are, your FB feed is filled with “life hack” lists, showing you better ways to do everything from cutting a mango (who knew?) to folding fitted sheets. But what if we say “biohack”? Sounds a bit, well, freaky, right? Biohacking is a rapidly growing movement...
by Women's Health | Jul 2, 2018 | Health
You know the spiel: If you’re on the Pill, you’re at a higher risk for blood clots. If you fly for more than four hours, you’re at a higher risk for blood clots. If you smoke at all, you’re at a higher risk for blood clots. But uh, what are...