HEALTH

By Jamie Gangoo, author. “The leaves of the zebapique are either soaked in rum or boiled in water and allowed to cool before being drunk. A little salt can be taken after to kill the bitter taste.” Drinking zebapique with a twisted face In my father’s bar, among the White …

Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS battle with many symptoms that affect their lives in ways that can be physically and mentally challenging. Due to high levels of the male hormone, women are faced with unwanted facial and body hair, acne, hair loss and irregular periods. Furthermore, PCOS can …

The dangers of drinking water from plastic bottles are thrown in our faces daily. Yet, we are bombarded with plastic bottled water from almost every manufacturer. This is a serious problem especially for women dealing with PCOS, Fibroids, low progesterone, early menopause and other uterine issues. Also, it affects men …

It only takes three minutes to brighten your mood and you don’t need to change into your sweat pants. Sun salutation is one of the fastest and most effective ways to relieve stress whenever you need to. Even though the name means ‘honouring the sun’ and it is a familiar …

By Nerissa Hosein. As a middle aged woman, I have my share of problems in life. I have finances, stress, kids, housework and the fact that I’m no longer the svelte shining young thing that once was. Now I am an older version with a few more creases and a …

You’ve been warned many times about Bisphenol A or BPA leaking into your plastic water bottles. The same goes for your plastic bowls that you use to store food in the refrigerator or take your lunch to work. BPA is the industrial chemical found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins …

You are constantly anxious, you feel restless all the time and you cannot focus on doing anything right. At night, you stare at the ceiling for hours. The last time you checked, the time was 2.00 a.m. You finally fall asleep and then you wake up and it’s 4.00 a.m. …

By Nerissa Hosein. Last year, while my family was going about their usual routines of life – juggling school, karate, and social activities – a little white spot started showing up on my son’s hip. I noticed it one day while he was getting ready for school. Vitiligo. Thought it was …