FIGHT child hunger
THE TERM 'child hunger' refers to much more than missing one or two meals occasionally, but to inadequate intake of nutrients. This results in sub-optimal nutrition, leading to impaired physical and mental development.

Gifts that promote wellness
IT IS said that it is better to give than to receive. Sometimes, however, gifts can offend the recipient and so it would have been better not to have given. Today, I wish to suggest gifts that give a sense of well-being to the recipient.

Looking after a sprain
A SPRAIN is one of the most common and disabling injuries for exercise buffs. It is a joint twist that results in stretching or totally tearing the connective tissues that stabilise the joints. When our joints are involved in movements...

Children, ganja and frustrated parents
THERE HAS been a lot of concerns about children using ganja and what can be done for them. Many teachers and guidance counsellors have been referring children for treatment and our treatment facilities are overwhelmed with these referrals.

Children of broken homes
SHANIKA USED to be an inquisitive and happy 10-year-old girl. Everyone adored her because she was the youngest and only girl of three children. She was the centre of attention until her parents separated and later got divorced.

The secrets of green tea
GREEN TEA is attracting the attention of researchers from all over the world. The extract is derived from the dried leaves of Camellia Sinesis. A major constituent of the tea is an antioxidant epigallocatechin -3-gallate (EGCG).