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The Skin always tells us... healthy body, or toxic, unhealthy body. It's one of the first tell-tale signs when we see a rash, or skin break-out.And summer season is here! It's the perfect time to learn more about skincare and skin health. Sunblock, beach days, good food & festive times, but guard yourself against instant skin damage that might stay with you for a lifetime.Lezille Bouwer, from...

Chad Saaiman and wife Savanah have just become the proud parents of twin babies - a "double blessing," says Chad, after a traumatic experience earlier this year.In this episode Chad talks about his most personal experience, and how life has changed for the better. "I always found tremendous inspiration from my own Mother... she worked hard to achieve success in every job she ever did, never...

"... brush your teeth in the day to keep your friends; and brush your teeth at night to keep your teeth" Habits turn good health into (a lifetime of) great health! Taking care of our teeth and dental health directly impact your physical health. Your dental health can strengthen your immune system – make sure you keep your immune system working optimally by taking care of your mouth! Our guest...

"Most doctors don't get training in menopause, it's often misdiagnosed.""There are more than 90 symptoms for menopause!"Karen Nebe is a 'menopause coach' and shares her experience with helping Women through menopause (and perimenopause); How to help Men deal with the situation; and what the most common symptoms are when menopause starts to happen.Karen says that improving self-awareness has...

"There's a big difference between 'baby blues' and post-natal depression," "We might not even realise that we need help... because getting out of depression..." This week our guest shares a deeply personal story, but one that inspires true courage, perseverance, and self-determination - to make a change, and become a better Mom for her baby boy.Kelebogile is a brave Mom and lives to share her...

"I never knew how much mouth breathing affects my dental health, my physical health & even the shape of my face!” In this week's Podcast, Oral Hygienist, Naseema Osman, reveals startling facts about the problems we face with habitual mouth breathing as opposed to nasal breathing. Why does mouth breathing affect our health & our entire facial development so much? And how do I fix this for...

"The world is a difficult place, it will beat you down, and it will keep you there, if you let it. You never give up!"That's the motto that Anrika Bruinders lives by, and she's our special guest this week on Baby Brunch. Mom, Wife, Businesswoman, 17-times IVF survivor... and a true fighter! Anrika never gave up, even after a surrogate con-artist fooled them out of a baby, she still looked ahead...

"A child that's always moving around in their seat, not able to sit still... it's more than just being busy... definitely go see the Occupational Therapist..." OT to the rescue, for my restless child! What is the solution? How do we treat my sensory sensitive kid? In this episode we give you the answers: our special guest is Occupational Therapist, Megan Pelkowitz, with many years of experience...

"The first 1000 days... from conception to birth and the months following it, determines our baby's gut health..."Now the question is, How do I improve my child's gut health? Is it too late?Kath Megaw (@nutripaeds) renowned paediatric dietitian, is our guest this week, and explains the importance of the Gut Brain Axis. How does it play a role in our general well-being? Which everyday ailments are...

"It's best to avoid strangers kissing your baby... dental health - or ill-health - from everyone, is being passed on..."Dr Tshepiso Mfolo says it like it is! She's our guest this week, and a professional Dentist. But, How do we ensure good dental health, from Day One?Is it even necessary to check baby's gum, or baby teeth... it's going to fall out anyway, and new teeth will grow in its place......