Panado® Launches Grape-Tastic New Flavour To The Paediatric Range
Panado®has expanded their paediatric range with a new Grape flavour syrup,1 designed to help relieve pain and fever in children1. As a trusted2 name in South Africa, Panado®knows that parents want convenient and great tasting products for their children. That’s why our new grape flavour is colourant-free, tartrazine-free, alcohol-free, and sugar-free1. Providing comfort to little […]
Dealing with Colds and Flu in the Warmer Months
We typically associate colds and flu with chilly weather, envisioning long winter nights snuggled up with a warm blanket and a hot cup of tea, nursing a runny nose or a scratchy throat. However, contrary to popular belief, these illnesses can strike at any time of the year, including the warmer months.1 Cepacol®, the brand […]
LET’S TALK ABOUT SA WOMEN AND OBESITY
While overweight and obesity are on rise in general in South Africa, including among children and youth, the worst affected segment of our population is women. The World Obesity Atlas 2022 predicts that 50% of South African women will be not just overweight, but obese by 2030. This is the highest predicted obesity rate in all of […]
Sleepless Nights: Understanding and Addressing Pain and Fever in Children
There’s no “right” moment for pain and fever to strike. Yet, when they jolt your child awake in the wee hours, the challenge often feels magnified. Understanding the symptoms of pain and fever and knowing how to address them can make the experience less daunting for everyone involved. Why Do Children Experience Fever? Fever in […]
Finding natural relief for active lifestyles
In a perfect world, our commitment to more active lifestyles would reap nothing but rewards. However, while doing wonders for our general well-being, our workouts, walks, runs and cycles may expose us to a range of aches and pains. If you are diligent about your daily exercise routine, then chances are you’ve experienced your fair […]
Breathing is easy, or is it? Blocked noses in newborns and pregnant or breastfeeding moms: what you need to know.
We all just want to do what is best for our babies. Knowing what that is might be challenging to new and even experienced parents because advice comes at us from all angles, and everybody has an opinion. It is therefore reassuring to know that for all disease entities, healthcare providers follow guidelines, carefully put […]
Navigating 2024’s Top Nutrition Trends with insights from Registered Dietitians
New knowledge and ongoing advances in nutrition science converge with our perennial quest for enhanced health and well-being. At the start of every year, we see predictions about emerging nutrition trends and projections about those that are growing strongly. While these trends may offer promising pathways to improved wellness for some people, it’s important to […]
Back to School 2024 – Creating Healthy Lunch Boxes
The 2024 school year has kicked off and parents are back to the challenge of the daily packing of nutritious and appealing lunch boxes. Time constraints, especially on weekday mornings, picky eating, getting the nutritional balance right and cost concerns are all hurdles that busy parents must grapple with. What goes into the lunch box, and what […]
TEA DRINKERS MORE LIKELY TO KEEP THEIR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Millions of people around the globe will have made New Year’s resolutions to improve themselves or their lives in various ways in 2024. Despite the initial enthusiasm, maintaining resolutions throughout the year can be challenging for many. While it may sound unusual, drinking tea could help those who struggle with keeping their resolutions to stay […]
Don’t Let Pain or Fever Dampen Your Child’s Holiday Spirit
Don’t Let Pain or Fever Dampen Your Child’s Holiday Spirit With the December holidays just around the corner, families are dusting off suitcases, giving car tyres the once-over, and plotting adventures. If you’re rolling with young children, you can expect a few unexpected challenges (and the occasional scraped knee). Being prepared for sudden pains or fevers […]