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Pack sunscreen for school
Young children are very sensitive to sunburn, which is why it’s important to use sun hats and apply sunscreen. Make sure that you put sunscreen and instructions for its use in your child’s bag for day-care, school or crèche, in addition to talking about it with the teacher.
Ladies, are you ready for your own blue pill?
Is your low libido getting you, well, down? Are you getting anxious or is your relationship starting to take strain because of it? Don’t worry ladies, scientists are working on a new female Viagra that’s set to help boost your sex drive.
Take a hike… and get fit!
Not everyone enjoys working out at the gym, but the good news is you can keep fit, healthy and in shape just by taking advantage of the great outdoors. As South Africans, we’re blessed with some of the best scenery in the world – which offers you a near endless variety of walking and hiking […]
Foods that hide sugar
Are you trying hard to cut back on salt and fat in your diet? Hold on for a second – your salt-free and low-fat foods might be harbouring high amounts of sugar, which can be just as bad for your body. This is because fat and salt add a lot of flavour to food, and […]
How does your diet affect irritable bowel syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a fairly common condition which can cause episodes of stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. While the exact cause of IBS is unknown, it’s thought that much of the problem is due to a highly sensitive gastro-intestinal system. Stress, certain foods (such as caffeine, spicy foods and red meat), insufficient […]
In-flight exercises to help beat jet lag
Jet lag after a long-haul flight happens because rapid travel throws off our circadian rhythm – the biological clock that determines when we wake up and fall asleep.
Roasted butternut and couscous salad with cumin
Blood donation – a gift that costs you nothing
In the latest episode of the Hello Doctor show, Dr Mol and Vuyelwa from the SANBS team spoke about the importance of donating blood, and how it can help save a life. And although it’s a gift that costs you nothing but a bit of your time, a lot of people still have questions about […]
Spaghetti bolognese
This basic mince sauce can be used in many ways and is perfect for a mid-week meal.
Salt: Getting to the heart of the matter
In very small amounts, pure salt is essential, and maintains the mineral balance in literally every cell in your body. It also works to regulate fluid balances and promote proper circulation, and assist with nerve impulse and muscle contraction. Too much salt, however, can be fatal and is closely linked to serious health conditions such […]
*The Hello Doctor advice service is free to clients. There is an additional paid for service that offers more than just free advice over the phone, where the doctors can diagnose and treat certain conditions and electronically prescribe certain schedule medications. This is deemed a virtual telehealth consultation and charged at R265 per consultation and payable by the client using available medical scheme benefits or HealthSaver+ funds, credit or debit card.