With the press offering minute-by-minute updates of the ever-increasing casualties and more and more images circulating of stores that have been picked clean, it's easy to succumb to the fear of the crowd when everywhere you turn there is negative news. The hard part is...
With the first Coronavirus case reported in South Africa last week we thought it could be worth looking back at the world’s history of viruses and pandemics to see how COVID-19, as it’s officially known, compares. Some speculate it’s here to stay, and will become...
SOUTH AFRICA: Joshua Potgieter and Imraan Samuels The two founders of Guerilla House, which is a permaculture training facility, have planted over 15,000 plants, hosted 93 workshops, and taught more than 1000 people how to live more consciously. They are both 25 years old. Imraan had to...
Vanity aside, a lot of us believe that there are many perks to being a 20-something. The naturally youthful skin is certainly enviable, and enjoying an eager metabolism means that you’re probably in the best shape of your life, but most middle-aged people miss the...
For many of us, fashion is the expression of self. It is the vehicle with which we can communicate our mood and personality to the world. When you are feeling particularly perky you might wear a striking top or a pair of memorable shoes. On...
“There’s kind of no rubric for how we deal.” – Gwyneth Paltrow Since its inception in 2008, Goop, a new-age wellness brand, has been making headlines for supporting eccentric ideas and promoting unorthodox treatments. While the jury is still out on how reliable the advice...
Collagen is the closest thing our skin has to the fountain of youth. It keeps what is considered the largest organ in our body smooth, supple and hydrated. There are many ways in which we can load up on the protein. We suggest ramping up...
In two recent blogs, we’ve explored how the climate in southern Africa is expected to change in the coming century and the ecological pros and cons of fish farming. The two are somewhat connected. Due to droughts becoming more frequent our water supply is expected...
Let me admit my bias from the outset; as someone who writes about food a lot, I truly believe that the easiest way to both look and feel better begins with how you eat. Now that we’ve gotten that out the way, I’m going to...
The year is 2000 BCE. Male homo sapiens spend the day hunting game, while the females forage for fruits, nuts and any other edible produce that grows in the area. The species have recently discovered fire that makes eating meat considerably easier than years before....