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Cover story – Gemma Hayes - October 26, 2012

Gemma Hayes is one patient lady. By the time our cover star and I finally get to talk, the singer/songwriter has changed in and out of numerous outfits and struck a whole host of poses in our salubrious shoot location in the Morgan Hotel’s penthouse apartment. But not to worry, Gemma is as easy-going and lovely as I expected her …

Quick Q&A: Massage therapist Prishela Row – Stress - July 13, 2012

Q: I suffer from stress and I have been been treating myself to the odd massage and I feel tons better after each treatment. How many massages should a person book? A: Getting a massage can do you a world of good. And getting massaged frequently can do even more. This is the beauty of bodywork. Taking part in this …

Natural remedy - July 13, 2012

Natural yoghurt: Rather messy, but very effective, live natural yoghurt is a medically-proven kitchen cupboard remedy for thrush. Apply it to the affected area to reduce itching and redness. It works because yoghurt contains the alkaline bacteria lactobacillus, which helps to neutralise thrush, an acidic Candida fungus. No need to splash out on the finest range, just go for basic …

Quick tip: Can’t sleep? - July 13, 2012

Sprinkle just-washed sheets and pillowcases with lavender water. The scent has been shown in studies to promote relaxation, which can lead to better sleep. Also, eat a handful of walnuts before bed. You’ll be giving yourself a boost of fibre and essential fatty acids along with the amino acid tryptophan – a natural sleep-inducer.

If you haven’t heard of baobab… you will soon! - July 13, 2012

The baobab fruit looks like a coconut, but has six times the vitamin C of an orange, twice the calcium of milk and is packed with antioxidants like iron and potassium. The white, powdery pulp of the baobab (pronounced bay-oh-bab) fruit has been consumed by Africans for generations, owing to its health benefits and is on course to become the …

Eat fish for a better brain - July 13, 2012

Eating fish may keep the brain healthy and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. In the study, people who ate baked or grilled fish at least once a week had larger volumes of gray matter in areas of the brain known to be involved in memory and learning. Moreover, people with larger volumes in these areas …

Mums multi-tasking but feeling the stress - July 13, 2012

According to a new study published in the December issue of the journal American Sociological Review, working mums not only multitask more frequently than working dads, but also experience more negative emotions. The study participants were part of the 500 Family Study, which collected data from 1999 to 2000 in eight urban and suburban communities to find out how middle-class …

New programme allows dieters to ‘Bet’ – and profit on weight-loss - July 13, 2012

HealthyWage, a US company that offers Americans the opportunity to make money by losing weight, has launched a new programme allowing people to ‘bet’ – and profit – on shedding their unwanted pounds through any diet regimen and/or fitness programme. Through the HealthyWage 10% Challenge, participants pay $100 for an opportunity to double their money and earn $200 for losing …