By Tanya Alberts, RD(SA) As women we differ from men on various different levels including biological and molecular level as well as mentally, physically and behavioural. We would choose different types of food to eat and in different portions. We tend to have more emotional eating behaviours compared to men and it’s not for...
Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver tissue. The most common cause of hepatitis is viruses, but other possible causes include auto immune diseases, toxins, certain medications, heavy alcohol use, other infections and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The liver is located in the right upper area of the abdomen. It has many critical...
What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Most people with epilepsy have more than one type of seizure and may have other symptoms of neurological problems as well. Although the symptoms of a seizure may affect any part of the body, the electrical events that produce the symptoms occur in the...
In the fast paced, information driven world of today new information is just a click away. Your colleagues, friends & family keep whipping out new trends & buzzwords that are all the rage but what do they mean & what’s involved? Lets take a look at what’s hot & what’s not, in the realm of nutrition, for...
Having a healthy mind and body forms the cornerstone that holds up the house upon which a Business is built. Here are my top 5 healthy eating habits for Entrepreneurs: Endurance Endurance is directly related to nutrition and hydration. It is well known that one needs to feed the body proper nutrition for proper...