Coconut oil reclaims the spotlight
THE PARIAH of cooking oils - coconut oil - has been dusted off, spruced up and is now being called centrestage to take a bow, with adoring fans, spotlight and all to boot.
Sleeping is good medicine
FALLING ASLEEP is difficult for many persons. Some awake frequently during sleep, get up earlier than usual and are not refreshed by sleep. These persons usually have tried several self-help techniques, including counting sheep, and have failed.
Vitamins that act against anaemia
SO MANY persons, especially women, complain about feelings of tiredness and lethargy and often, the first remedy thought of are iron supplements.
Transforming the workplace
MARIA WORKED as a secretary for 10 years. She says, "I am fed up with this place. We are afraid to talk. No one listens to us." Another worker, Elaine, commented: "We never get a chance to talk to our mangers.
Cancer in black skin
SKIN CANCER has become the most common malignancy in the United States. It is felt that the underlying cause of most skin cancers is the accumulated damage to the skin inflicted by years of exposure to the sun.
Exercising for fitness
JOG SLOWLY in place for two to three minutes to slowly warm up your body. Hold your arms at a 90 degree angle, swing your arms with the use of your shoulder joint.
Alzheimer's, hormones and diet
LAST WEEK, I alluded to past research studies which suggested that hormone therapy with oestrogen may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Sex after separation or divorce
IF IT were not for the controlling fear that kept Natasha bound to a 12-year- old marriage, she would have left her husband long ago. He often threatened to kill her and then himself if she left him. Finally, she file for divorce and it came through.
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