Safer blood has come from pairing scientific progress with a broader, more inclusive donor community in South Africa. Individual Donor Nucleic Acid Testing (ID-NAT), introduced nationally in 2005, changed how donated blood is screened; 21 years on, every donation...
Living with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, can sometimes feel like having a very unpredictable housemate. One day, everything is peaceful, and the next, my stomach has decided to cancel all my plans. For me, IBS has often meant bloating, discomfort, and flare-ups...
Johannesburg has plenty of places to shop, eat and grab coffee. But every now and then, something comes along that feels less like a development and more like a fresh chapter in the city’s personality. That is exactly what makes Nine Yards Rosebank so exciting. Set on...
As women, we often consider things like a spa day or a shopping spree pleasurable. But when we really think about it, these are superficial events that we draw enjoyment from but aren't genuinely pleasurable. Browsing the aisles at DisChem is not a pleasure journey,...
This is based on a press release I received from Pharma Dynamics about mental health and mental wellbeing. According to Abdurahman Kenny, Mental Health Portfolio Manager for Pharma Dynamics, setting unrealistic New Year’s resolutions may not be so good for your mental...
PNA's 2021 stationery ideas will spark creativity and productivity. If left in a PNA unsupervised and with an unlimited budget both my mom and I would have a field day. So when they sent me their product catalogue I picked a few items I felt would be good to help all...
A Rooibos bra is exactly what you think it is - a bra made almost entirely from used Rooibos teabags. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Did you know that breast cancer affects 1 in 27 women in South Africa? The Rooibos bra, crafted by Storm in A-G Cup, will be...
Largavita Bioscience recently invited me to the media launch of their NADplus+ Complex, where I received a month’s supply to try at home. I made the decision to pay more attention to my health this year – specifically my physical health (I spent a fair amount of time...
NutriBullet sent me the 600 series MagicBullet to try out. I’m thrilled because it should help me get closer to my goal weight. View this post on Instagram Everyone at the office is so jealous! This weekend I start playing with my food, thanks to @nutribullet_sa...
