The silly season has passed and a number of us are putting plans in place to work towards our New Year’s resolutions. With this in mind, I thought I would bring the column topic back to the basic fundamentals of health and choose a subject that I feel is one of the most vital determinants […]
Author Archives: Kim Newton
If you find it hard to sleep at night you’re not alone. Around 50% of the population struggle with sleeping issues and this number is on the rise. So why is this the case? The truth is there isn’t just 1 reason. The increasing dependency on technology and processed foods, combined with a high-stress environment […]
As women, we are significantly more at risk than men of experiencing insomnia and sleep issues throughout our lives. Studies from the National Sleep Foundation show that women are not only more likely to suffer from insomnia but also more likely to experience daytime sleepiness AND find it harder to break poor sleep habits. A […]
All you want to do is unwind and drift off into a peaceful sleep, but you just can’t escape the urge to get up and… pee. Waking up to pee (medically known as nocturia) affects approximately 50% of men over the age of 45 and can have significant effects on men long-term. The most common […]
I can’t sleep! a common phrase we hear from women battling through menopause! Menopause is a milestone in a women’s life as it marks the end of fertility and menstruation. While perimenopause and menopause can cause unwanted symptoms for most women, it is a completely natural biological process that can be managed with the right […]
Losing that extra 3,10 or even 20 kilos of weight can be frustrating when you’re consistently putting in the hard work and not seeing any results. While maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regime is critical when it comes to the success of your weightless goals, there are other important lifestyle factors that will undoubtedly […]
For many parents, there is no better feeling than seeing their baby in a peaceful sleep. Babies are precious, however, what most new parents come to learn very quickly is that babies have ever-changing needs and schedules. A lot of parents place importance on trying to get their baby into a routine as soon as […]
Thanks to modern medicine, people are now living longer than ever before. Life longevity is one of the greatest achievements of our modern era, however, some could argue that it is the quality of life, not the length that should really matter. Creating health goals to ensure quality of life is important for all of […]