When winter strikes, we tend to find comfort only in the seasonal starches: potatoes, apples, squashes, onions, beans and carrots. That being said, we all know a plant-based diet or any diet for that matter needs to be diverse to be healthy. Choose to commit to a few or all of the suggestions below to keep yourself and your family …
Cold harsh winter weather can take a toll on your skin. Fight back with this arsenal of skin-nourishing foods that will keep your skin and glowing all season long. Carrots Carrots are loaded with vitamin C, which helps your body produce collagen, a protein that’s vital to maintain your skin’s elasticity. As a bonus, carrots are also high in vitamin …
Fortune Kangueehi has been on her MiLife New Me journey for the past 8 weeks and we touched base with her to find out how she is fairing. Here is an extract from her MiLife New Me journal. “So it’s been roughly 8 weeks since the start of my journey. In the last couple of weeks, I hit this slump …
We’ve all been there. Despite that green smoothie you managed to down this morning, it takes just one snarky email / very unfriendly customer service run-in / inconsiderate neighbour to park in your spot and the next thing you know – you’re knuckle deep in a jar of chunky peanut butter and you don’t know what happened to that block …
It doesn’t matter what season it is, motivating yourself to workout is never easy. It doesn’t matter if you plan on rocking a swimsuit for the next two months or you plan on burying yourself in a pile of blankets – getting, and staying, motivated is difficult. Don’t throw your health and wellness aside just because you aren’t wearing short shorts. …
This week we caught up with Zenzi Awases. Who is one of four MiLife New Year New Me competition winners. Zenzi won a 2 year MiLife membership and a Garmin fitness device worth N$8000. Here are extracts from her journal for the first few weeks of her MiLife New Me journey. “How the hell did I become the FAT girl? …
Winter can be a trying time both mentally and physically. While it sounds tempting to stay inside and hide from it all, being proactive about your health and wellbeing will help ensure that you make it through the cooler months cold and flu-free, and in tip-top shape to enjoy the summer. Here are a few tips for your winter wellness. …
If your muscles are extremely sore don’t expect the pain to subside after a single essential oil massage application. You might have to give yourself two to three days rest and massage / bath treatment before you completely recover. Rest is the best medicine for sore muscles, followed by hot baths and massage! Muscular aches and pains respond well to local …
Consistent exercise and proper nutrition play a vital role in your ability to maintain your overall health and quality of life. Your body needs quality fuel and proper maintenance to function optimally; nutrition and exercise help meet these requirements. This week Fortune’s MiLife New Me journey, gives us insight into her nutrition. “Stephan, my trainer (I love saying that cause …
While essential oils may not be the best medicine for all of our modern day complaints, they are phenomenal remedies for complaints related to sore and painful muscles. The ones listed below are the best for the job!. Lavender Lavender is an all around therapeutic oil. Lavender’s wealth of therapeutic actions mean it’s a great fit for anti-inflammatory, calming, and …