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 …
We’re all spending more time indoors and a negative consequence of that is not getting enough sunlight. While too much sunlight is definitely not healthy (given the risks that harmful rays have on our skin, too little sunlight has equally harmful consequences. These are the reasons why you should be getting more sunlight today: – Sunlight activates the …
We’re all feeling it. No more salon visits, gyms are closed, barbers have closed and you certainly cannot indulge in professional pampering sessions like massages, facials, and manicures. So what does one do for self-care while on lockdown? Check out these five top tips for taking care of your body and mind: Gardening – Take up gardening as a hobby …
Life is full of stressful situations as it is but with the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide, people suffering from anxiety are faced with more pressure on their mental state. While few cases are confirmed in Namibia, news, non-stop statistics, and safety tips on all media platforms can be overwhelming. The U.S Centre for Disease Control (CDC) points out population …
“Now, more than ever, as we experience more stress, exercise and move less, breathe in more polluted air and consume food in a form that is very different to its original form, we need to be aware of what we are putting into our bodies,” says Samantha du Tooit, the founder of Eat Clean Namibia. “Eating clean is striving to …
MYD: How does the brain work? VZ: The brain is a very sophisticated piece of machinery. It is a very active organ, it’s busy all the time. An important concept to understand is that a lot of the brain’s functions are subconscious or involuntary. The part of the brain that makes you decide to do something, come up with an …
With Mental Health Awareness Day coming up on 10 October, the world is gearing up for “40 seconds of action” to raise awareness towards the scale of suicide around the world. In Namibia, suicide has become the number cause of death with a 2018 Ministry of Health report putting the rate of deaths from suicide at one per day. To …
“My parents both have high blood pressure and my Dad has diabetes. I made a decision, that this wouldn’t be me.” Recently awarded the Fitness Personality of the Year 2018, at the Simply You Awards, Emily Kandanga is the Co-Founder & Trainer at Sweat Fitness Namibia. Her journey to becoming a Namibian fitness icon, began we she saw the epidemic of …
In the beauty industry a movement is happening, a movement towards natural ingredients and away from harmful toxins as consumers become more informed of the potential health dangers of many of the common ingredients used in every day beauty items. Large cosmetic manufactures are reporting a downturn in sales, but increases are being reported in the organic and natural beauty …