Pros and Cons of a no or low carb diet
Following a healthy diet is something that most of us aspire. However, the intent behind that aspiration varies and sometimes may not (if not carefully monitored) yield good benefits. The question comes with, what is good and what is bad?
The topic of diet is one that has revolved around…
Bite Size: How PreP changed my relationship as an HIV positive woman
I can still remember the day I heard about PreP. The idea at the time seemed too good to be true. At least to someone who had been living with the virus her entire life. Whilst I had always been open and honest about being HIV positive. Most of…
My fitness journey over the years
I started my fitness journey in school a long time ago as it was compulsory. Unlike some of my friends, I loved school sports. The five-days-a-week practices and matches. The camaraderie between the team and coaches. And the sense of eliteness found in being in the top team.
But like…
5 ways to get through your periods
Ah period’s. That one time of the month when, for some of us everything seems to stop. All of sudden you can start to feel more tired than usual, irritable and even upset at everything and everyone. For someone like me, my period is one of the worst weeks. Not just for me but for everyone around me. About a week before my period starts I become very irritable and angry at everyone and anyone. I start crying about everything and anything and I even start craving chocolate and sweets. Even though in my everyday life I hate chocolate and sweet things.
Bite size: 4 tips for good personal hygiene
Good personal hygiene refers to how we take care of ourselves and our bodies in order to keep them clean and free of germs and odors . Having good personal hygiene is simple, and most of the things we we start learning from an early age. These things include; washing your hands after using the toilet, brushing your teeth and bathing everyday among others. As we get older however, we can sometimes forget to take good care of ourselves. Especially with no parents or teachers reminding us what to do. Which is why it is important to remind ourselves to do these things. Not only to keep us looking good but also healthy.