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January 15th, 2014

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.

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Healthy Lifestyle
January 14th, 2014

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.

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Healthy Lifestyle
January 14th, 2014

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 […]

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Healthy Lifestyle
January 14th, 2014

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 […]

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Healthy Lifestyle
January 14th, 2014

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 […]

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Healthy Lifestyle
January 13th, 2014

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.

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Healthy Lifestyle
January 13th, 2014

Roasted butternut and couscous salad with cumin

This is a delicious and healthy alternative to a heavy, creamy side dish, especially at a braai. The roasted butternut adds a sweet flavour to…

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Healthy Lifestyle
January 12th, 2014

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 […]

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Healthy Lifestyle
January 11th, 2014

Mielie bread

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Healthy Lifestyle
January 11th, 2014

Chicken briyani

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Healthy Lifestyle
January 11th, 2014

Spaghetti bolognese

This basic mince sauce can be used in many ways and is perfect for a mid-week meal.

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Healthy Lifestyle
January 11th, 2014

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 […]

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*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.