Misalignment of teeth can cause pain from pressure to the jaw, problems in speech/ability to eat, mouth breathing, open lips(can’t close mouth) Just because you don’t have dental pain doesn’t mean you don’t have a cavity! Visit your hygienist every 6 months and dentist yearly! Grinding can cause severe toothache,sensitivity to biting food/hot & cold food,the teeth can break or ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: February 2012
POWER NAPS THAT COUNT!
While small children typically take naps in the afternoon, our culture generally frowns upon mid-day sleep. However, even in those who get enough sleep (but particularly in those who don’t), many people experience a natural increase in drowsiness in the afternoon, about 8 hours after waking. And research shows that you can make yourself more alert reduce stress and improve ... Read More »
CPT 2
I was recently watching a medical programme on TV, and it was about a girl who developed strange symptoms and how they went about solving what she had. And what it was after extensive tests, and some luck, was CPT 2. Now that may seem an odd name, but thats just an abbreviation for Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase. Say that three times ... Read More »
TOP 10 HIKING ROUTES OF ABOUT 5KM IN CAPE TOWN
1 – Lion’s Head Full Moon Hike Distance: 5km Time: 3 hours Walk up the jeep track and begin to work clockwise around the mountain where you will spot Silver trees, rock kestrels and, after a slight rise, views of Table View, Robben Island and Signal Hill. Navigate the lower contour path to the summit over secure rock scrambles, chains ... Read More »
BIG NEW COMPETITION!
We are going to be announcing a huge competition within the next week…….and it will be worth lots of buckeroos! (About R15 000-20 000!)….and maybe more! To enter you will need to “LIKE” the pages of the participating businesses on Facebook, and donate a small amount ( R10 and up qualifies) into the Rhino Fund (I will state details) and ... Read More »
THINK RED FOR STRONG HEARTS
Have a look at the Think Red for Strong Hearts Website on www.thinkred.co.za Think Red for Strong Hearts website. Our vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. Find out how to get involved. Read More »
MY BABY BOX
Just a reminder to all the preggy ladies across South Africa – We are announcing the winner this Friday ♥ Entries close on Friday morning at 9am – come on and share your story with us ♥ Win a new wardrobe worth R5000 ♥ OR Win a Pro Photo shoot ♥ https://www.facebook.com/mybabyboxSA Read More »
THUMBS UP TO MILLER’S THUMB!
This is a story by Vanessa Levenstein that just needs to be shared….so it must be healthy! I share an office with a lovely copywriter who waitresses at night at Miller’s Thumb Restaurant, in Cape Town. One of their regular customers recently passed away. She was much loved, and the staff at Miller’s Thumb wanted to pay tribute to her. ... Read More »
BODY SHOP CARD
Apply for your Love Your Body Card – and earn points every time you shop at The Body Shop. -Earn 1 point for every R10 you spend – and if you have a minimum of 50 points per quarter, we’ll send you a Cash-back Rewards Voucher so you can spoil yourself at any The Body Shop store. -Get a special ... Read More »
DRINKERS’ QUIZ
Recently the Minister of finance, in his budget speech, put up the “sin” taxes, included in that is alcohol. So it got me thinking, that maybe I should find a reason to cut down. Here is a quiz you can take to see whether you know beer from your wine… Q1. which is a benefit of moderate to heavy drinking? ... Read More »
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