Before we start exploring the best essential oils for migraines, let me first tell you a bit more about essential oils. What are essential oils? Essential oils are made with the stems, bark, leaves, roots, and other plant-based components and are highly concentrated. You’ve probably […]
Author: Elize Swanepoel
Mastitis in nursing moms – everything you should know
Breast infection (mastitis) is inflammation that occurs in breast tissue. In this post, I’ll be sharing the causes, symptoms, and prevention of mastitis in nursing moms. This condition is painful and causes a lot of discomfort. The inflammation leads to swelling, redness, warmth and pain. […]
8 Tips For Reaching New Year’s Goals & Reflecting Upon 2020
Before I share my tips for reaching your new year’s goals, I want to first reflect on the past year. Boy, what a whirlwind of a year 2020 was. I don’t know if it is just me, but the older I get, the quicker each […]
5 Inexpensive ways to celebrate Christmas as a family
In this post, I will be sharing five inexpensive ways to celebrate Christmas without breaking the bank. The holidays are upon us and it is that magical time of the year when we spend time with loved ones, exchange gifts, decorate Christmas trees, but most […]
5 Tips and tricks for dealing with teething in babies
Teething in babies can be the cause for significant discomfort and sometimes pain. Most babies start teething from six months, but this could vary from one child to the next. My boy was a late bloomer and his first tooth appear shortly before his first […]
3 Reasons why free play for kids is necessary
Let’s face it. This year has not been easy, especially for parents with the onset of COVID-19, social distancing and lockdown. Keeping kids busy and entertained can be a challenge of note. Did you know that free play for kids is essential for healthy development? […]
4 Health benefits of spending time with family – Jock & Java Nelspruit review
We all enjoy some time off to spend with family and unwind after a busy week. In this post I’ll be sharing four health benefits linked to spending time with family and share my mini review of our recent visit to Jock & Java Nelspruit. […]
7 Healthy pregnancy guidelines to curb morning sickness
In this post, I would like to share six healthy pregnancy guidelines to help curb morning sickness. Morning sickness is not pretty and is a common symptom during your first trimester, starting around six weeks of pregnancy. Morning sickness does not strike necessarily in the […]
7 Healthy cooking oils and the best uses for them
Today, I will be sharing 7 healthy cooking oils that you can incorporate into your meal preparations with some information on their uses and benefits. Cooking oils are the basis for preparing most of our favorite meals and play an essential role in preparation techniques […]
So-called healthy foods that contain hidden sugars you should be aware of
Did you know a lot of the so-called healthy foods and drinks you buy are not so healthy at all. In this post I’ll be sharing some presumably healthy foods that contain hidden sugars that you are probably blissfully unaware of. When we start following […]