Health Tips
Your wellbeing is the most important thing in the world to us.
Best and worst major medical aids in South Africa
Consulta has published its latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) for the local medical aid industry, showing which of the largest medical schemes are keeping their customers happy.
Coronavirus Disease
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. These viruses cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia and respiratory and multi-organ failure.
Take care this flu season
With the dreaded flu season fast approaching, it is that time of the year when precautions need to be taken in order to guarantee a healthy and happy 2019 for you and your loved ones. What better preventative measure can be taken than by getting a flu vaccination?
Iron-deficiency
Iron-deficiency anaemia means that the body does not have enough iron. The body needs iron to help carry oxygen through the blood to all parts of the body. Iron deficiency anaemia may be caused by a diet consistently low in iron; blood loss due to heavy menstrual bleeding; poor iron absorption and pregnancy.
Body mass index calculator
Body mass index is a numeric measurement of body weight based on height and weight. Health care professionals can quickly determine weight problems for their patients by calculating the BMI of a person.
Bleaching your Teeth
The quest for a whiter smile has never been more popular and requests for teeth whitening are numerous. There are a number of different treatments available, ranging from a simple mouth guardtype plastic tray into which the patient squirts the bleaching solution, to an in-surgery treatment using high strength bleaching agents, special high intensity lights, heat and other materials.
Shake it up for stress
Your brain cells are capable of making their own chemical mood-stabilizers such as serotonin, if they get the right raw material from the food you eat.
Get Rid of Headaches
Headaches are one of the most often health issues in the world and they can really affect person’s mood and temper.
Milestones of child development
Your baby is growing up: first smile; first steps; first words. All babies develop on their own timelines but what are the milestones to look out for?
Give yourself a killer massage
Being back at the desk in full swing can take its toll. With only so much time left in the day, give yourself some TLC without going for a massage.
Kangaroo care for your baby
Kangaroo care can be described by the manner in which a baby is held and involves skin-to-skin contact.
How vulnerable are you to stress
Stress is generally described as the feeling that everything seems to have become too much.
Honey and Cinnamon
It is found that a mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Scientists of today also accept honey as a Ram Ban (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases.
Healthy Living Tips
The foods you eat have an immense impact on what your body does with it and what your body looks like. Choose a balanced diet that contains all the necessary proteins, vitamins and nutrients in moderate portions.
Fitness rules you should break
As your healthcare consultancy of choice, your wellbeing is the most important thing in the world to us. Here is some XPert advice on staying healthy, happy and full of life.
Say Goodbye To Gout
Gout is a complicated form of arthritis that is covered in mystery and is mostly overlooked by people who haven’t experienced it. This condition can be unbearable for those who are having it.
Generic Screening
What started as Intercare’s Centre for Lifestyle Management has now been reborn to become Salubrity: a wellness company with a focus on preventative, holistic, and coordinated care.
Identify Depression In Men
It’s normal for every man to feel down from time to time - dips in mood are an ordinary reaction to losses, setbacks, and major disappointments.
Claims that schemes will not pay
There are certain things that any scheme is unlikely to foot the bill for. Legally, they don't have to, and in order to remain solvent, most schemes need to draw the line somewhere.
Choosing a Medical Aid
Medical Aid cover is a necessity for every household in South Africa. Protecting you and your family’s health will give a peace of mind. Choosing between medical schemes and options can be a tedious task.
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