A healthy mind and body is the foundation of success in all aspects of your life. Healthy living will not only benefit you, but your children as well, who are busy lying down lifestyle habits.
We have teamed up with experts who can provide you with information and tips to make sure that you and your family experience health, happiness and well-being.
Many newly pregnant moms stop exercising as soon as they find out they are pregnant. Unless your health care provider has specifically said you should refrain from all activity, there are exercises you can do safely during your pregnancy. Yoga is one of the forms of exercising that is safe to do while pregnant. There […]
Nothing can fully describe the feeling of dread and panic that you feel the first time your baby has a fever. Unfortunately, although it may be a first for you, it’s most certainly not going to be the last. No child is going to grow up without ever getting sick. As much as parents fear fevers, […]
Early childhood feeding – both milk feeding and solid foods – lay the foundation for lifelong healthy eating habits. This is a good time to evaluate your family’s eating habits and to decide if some changes are necessary. Eventually your child will eat what the rest of the family members are eating. And the first […]
Winter has arrived and so have all the nursery school germs, as you will know if you have small children. Runny noses, coughing and wheezing will be running rampant for the next few months. A tool that many mothers don’t know about and don’t use is a nebulizer. We guarantee that once you do, you […]
Food allergies and sensitivities in children are tough challenges. The symptoms it causes can range from unpleasant to downright life threatening. Convincing a small child that he cannot eat certain foods is also not easy. This is of course if you managed to accurately identify the allergen, which may take years. Elimination diets are often […]
It is that time of the year again and I think we can all agree that 2020 was disastrous. Most people feel even more exhausted and burnt-out than they would usually do at this time of the year and the idea of relaxing next to a pool sipping a cocktail and reading a book sounds […]
How long should you breastfeed your baby? This is a common question, and or course a personal choice. The World Health Organisation recommends breastfeeding until the age of two years. But perhaps you are still enjoying your breastfeeding journey. You may be wondering if there are any benefits to breastfeeding beyond two years? The good […]
In pregnancy, there is so much focus on the upcoming birth and on baby’s arrival that we often forget one of the most important aspects of the whole process – mom’s postnatal recovery. Whether you have a vaginal birth or a Cesarean section, how you rehabilitate will have long-lasting effects on your body. Not only […]
As you would know if you favour mom-related social media platforms, essential oils have made a big comeback. And even though we can thank social media for this new awareness, the use of essential oils have date back thousands of years to ancient civilizations. Aromatherapy – or the use of aromas/smell to enhance physical and […]
Perhaps you’ve never been drawn to the world of natural health before and perhaps you’ve been searching for natural health alternatives for your baby. While we know a few of these treatments can be pretty weird and are sometimes not backed by science and research. But while conventional medicine is better understood, it can also […]
Yes – you are actually allowed to do exercise after a Cesarean section. However, going at it in the gym after your c-section may have to wait. In this article, we discuss how to get fit after a c-section. Here are some tips and tricks for reintroducing exercise into your daily routine after baby’s birth, […]