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 few weeks, 99FM came up with a list of Namibians on Instagram to follow if you’re looking for content to keep you going during lockdown:  For your daily dose of …

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 manage stress and anxiety, different corporations are integrating yoga into their on-site wellness programs for employees. In this throwback article, 99FM’s Heart spoke to a group of qualified yoga teachers …

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 days, EVERYDAY.’ Being unhealthy should be a crime. I’m forever breaking the laws of health.  It’s such a daunting task to get fit and stay fit (so I lie to myself). Meke …

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 Afrospection. Looking Back… Q: How would you describe your 2017? A: 2017 has been a year filled with challenges and blessings. The year started with my dreams, and slowly progeessed …

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 for patients. Today, science has backed up the belief in the healing properties of song and confirmed melodies psychological and physiological effects, with reputable institutions such as Harvard Medical School …

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 allow for wellness at work. “Yes, it does cost some money as far as setting up the structure of a healthy workplace goes, but you get your return because your …

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 going. Here is an extract from her MiLife New Me journal. “The month of May was not an easy month to be on any fitness journey. I was reminded of …

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 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 …