Wellness
Lockdown blues? Follow these Namibians on Instagram to stay upbeat
Being bound to your home for at least three weeks is going to test even the most introverted homebodies. To lift your spirits and keep you upbeat over the next…
Learning to Bend But Not to Break
Yoga in Namibia is growing, the many new studios in Windhoek, Swakopmund, Oshakati and beyond to prove as such. But more than that, schools are offering yoga to students to…
The Body Must obey the (fitness) law
‘FREEZE! Put down the bag of potato chips, and all the other guilty pleasures. Step away from the couch. Come out with your Hands up. You’re under-arrest for having cheat…
Afrospection with Charine Glen-Spyron
Clinical Psychologist, Founder and CEO ofBel Esprit, the new Namibian mental health clinic, Charine Glen-Spyron shares here her learnings and lessons from the past year, her self examination from Africa… her…
The Benefit of the Melody
Music has been attributed with healing powers since ancient times, with even Hippocrates, considered the founder of medicine, having been known to use music as part of his treatment plan…
Wellness at Work
While building a business, is there merit in creating a balanced environment for your staff? Experts believe so, and say it’ll be felt by your organisations bottom line, when you…
MiLife New Me: Food is My Kryptonite
Zenzi Awases has been on her MILife New Me journey for the past 2 months and we caught up with her to find out how her New Me journey is…
Commandments for Healthy Eating During Winter Months
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…
Food to Keep Your Skin Glowing during Winter
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…
MiLife New Me – Keep On Keeping On…
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…
Chronic Diseases and Workplace Wellness
With the international trend towards wellness in the workplace, companies are starting to take employee wellness more seriously and seeing the benefits in reduction of absenteeism and improved morale. Here…
Prevent a Binge Before It Starts
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…
Summer Bodies are Made in Winter
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…
How Zenzi Got Her Groove Back
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…
MiLife – Tips for Winter Wellness
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…
Essential Oil Based Recipes for Sore and Painful Muscles
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…
80% Diet and 20% Exercise!
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…
The top 9 Essential Oils to Relieve Sore Muscles and Muscle Pain
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…
Why the Sister is Inviting You To Be Tested
Diabetics require specialised care, something one Namibian, Sister Hileni Samuel, knows well through her 23 years of experience in the nursing fraternity. As such she has established, a first in…
MiLife – How to motivate yourself to workout.
There are no shortcuts to fitness and you have to motivate yourself enough to get out the door and workout. A gym is an option to put your fitness plans…
Why Wellness is a Work Must
More companies these days are looking at wellness in the workplace and smartly so. Today people tend to spend most of their waking hours at work and this experience can…