Week 11: Get some Sleep!
Things are REALLY hectic for me right, now! I am extremely busy and I sometimes don’t want to go to sleep early so I can catch up on things before… Continue Reading
Browsing Category: Health
Week 9: Listen to your body!
I went to Zumba Class today. No, it’s not a new year’s resolution… those don’t always last. I did Zumba last year before I had a small operation. I realised… Continue Reading
Exhausted? 7 Simple tips to Boost your Energy
Are you exhausted? Yeah! Let’s face it – it’s been a long week. Thankfully we have a few holidays around the corner…but until then…here are few ideas to keep you going:… Continue Reading
The Humble Cauliflower
Humble and perhaps plain in its natural state, the cauliflower can be transformed into just about any flavour or texture you ask it to! It is a blank canvas ready to be transformed… Continue Reading
How is your emotional metabolism?
Emotional Metabolism? Yes, you heard right! It’s the kind of metabolism we don’t always pay attention to but it may be as important to our health as the food we… Continue Reading
Avoiding change of season sniffles
As a mom, you know that your child will inevitably catch a few bugs during the year, especially during the change in season. We can help our children avoid catching… Continue Reading
Health Kick
So, yes, it’s true. I am on a new health kick. Not fad diet pills or shakes but rather a healthy health kick. My family are always there behind me,… Continue Reading
A Healthy Home
Living a healthy lifestyle is more than just eating healthy foods and exercise, it is important that the environment in which you live is healthy, both physically and emotionally. Here… Continue Reading
Adrenal Fatigue
In March, I read a great article on Adrenal Fatigue by Claire Minnaar from momtreprenuer.co.za. She said: It’s (Adrenal Fatigue) a term used for what is commonly referred to as “Burnout” and… Continue Reading
15 ways to stay warm this Winter
Well, with the arrival of all the rain/hail/sleet/snow in Cape Town, I thought it apt that I should share some practical tips and ideas on how to stay warm this winter…. Continue Reading
Natural Comfort for Chickenpox
If you would like to find out more about Chicken Pox, you can read the facts here: https://familytreasures.co.za/2010/09/chickenpox-birthdays. This article, however, is on natural comfort for those suffering from Chicken Pox. Bathing in… Continue Reading
What should you have in your Home First-Aid Kit?
A well-stocked first-aid kit is a necessity in every home. Having everything gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency quickly and will keep you calm. You should… Continue Reading
Easy Exercises for Moms and Dads
Recently, I wrote an article on how to incorporate exercise as part of your daily life (https://familytreasures.co.za/2012/09/making-exercise-part-of-your-daily-life). Here are some ideas of easy exercises that you can do in or near to home. Firstly,… Continue Reading
Fever!
When your child wakes up in the middle of the night, you are understandably concerned. The question is when is the right time to take your child to the doctor… Continue Reading
