Because the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu are so similar, the cause for concern comes if you’ve recently traveled outside the country (mainly to affected areas) or if there is a risk you’ve been exposed to such a person. If the flu does present...
On 29 February 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom tweeted: “If you are 60+, or have an underlying condition like cardiovascular disease, a respiratory condition or diabetes, you have a higher risk of developing severe #COVID19. Try to avoid crowded areas, or places...
If there is one thing that can spread even worse than the Coronavirus itself it is misinformation around the virus, and the unnecessary immune-compromising stress that it can create. Have you ever wondered why you tend to get sick when you’ve overworked yourself or you’re feeling...
Here are 15 practices to incorporate into your daily routine that can protect you, your coworkers, and loved ones from getting sick - especially as we head into the colder seasons: 1. WASH YOUR HANDS REGULARLY Run your hands under hot water for 20 seconds with soap...
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...
