In this #MYDHeart interview with Vanessa Noterman, teacher and child-caretaker at @KidsatHeart. She shares some advice for parents with young children, why she started the Kids at Heart aftercare, as well as her passion for taking care of children. To watch the full interview click here MYD Heart is brought to you by Namibia Health Plan. Catch MYD Heart on …
Project Smile is a Namibian organisation that advocates for the importance of oral healthcare and effective oral hygiene practices. Marc van Niekerk who’s in charge of their outreach projects gave us an insight into the exciting projects they are running, shared some oral hygiene tips and also gave us some pointers on what ordinary Namibians can do to support Project …
Yoni steaming is an ancient practice that’s all the rage across the world right now. Lucy Pinto from Windhoek’s Yoni Day Spa gave us a break down about this intimate practice, complete with what the spa offers on this episode of #MYDHeart. To watch the full interview click here MYD Heart is brought to you by NHP. Tune in to …
MYD Heart – The Sibandas Like many Namibians, The Sibandas were forced to change their wedding plans because of lockdown regulations, scaling down on invitations and doing things in a way they never expected to on their big day. They shared with ‘MYD Heart’ how the dynamics of tying the knot during lockdown affected them emotionally, and how their families …
As we proceed with the new normal of life in the time of COVID-19, many Namibians are now having to be quarantined for various reasons with the number of quarantined people standing at over 800 people on Tuesday. We chat to two Namibians who’ve gone through quarantine to hear just what the experience is like … Mwahafar Ndilula returned to …
Any fitness trainer will tell you that consistency is one the most important aspect of staying fit but there comes a time when you’ll be too tired to exercise. Here is a list of things to help you boost your energy levels when you find yourself feeling exhausted most of the time. Pump up your Chemistry There is a scientific …
So we are living through the world’s greatest pandemic right now. But as scary as that is, human nature remains the same and some of us will still be getting freaky because – yes the situation is bad – but life goes on right? So … how does one engage in safe sex while social distancing? How do we stay …
Experiencing a traumatic event takes a heavy toll on people and it can manifest itself in health issues like headaches, fatigue, low energy or tense muscles. It also manifests in behavioural and emotional symptoms like shock, fear, shame and guilt. While looking for ways to cope with the after-effects of trauma, it’s important to note that healing is a process …
Yoga /ˈjəʊɡə/ Noun A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline which includes simple meditation combined with specific body postures – often practised for relaxation and health purposes. For thousands of years, people have been practising yoga for reasons that mostly include physical and mental health. With World Yoga Day coming up on Sunday, 21 June, we’re challenging you to to take …
Taking care of our Mental Health is one of the most important things we can do during a time when the world seems to be falling apart all around us. One of the ways we can do that is by showing kindness. Kindness has the ability to unlock our shared humanity. It strengthens relationships, develops community and deepens solidarity. It …