Antonie Slabbert

Watery Eyes

What is watery eyes? Watery eyes occur when the eyes tear persistently or excessively to such an extent that the tear ducts are overwhelmed and unable to drain properly.  An excess of tears can give the eyes a glassy look, may impair your sight, and result in tears dripping from

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Exercising In Heavy Traffic Is Less Beneficial

All the health benefits of walking for exercise along busy city streets may not be as beneficial as one would think.  A recent study done in London found that lung capacity and other health markers improved within an hour when going for a two hour walk in a park, while

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Warning Signs Of A Stroke

“Memorize the warning signs of a stroke: The acronym FAST can help.  F: Face drooping. Can the person smile? Is the smile uneven?  A: Arm weakness. Is one arm weak or numb? If the person raises both arms, does one drift down?  S: Speech difficulty. Is the person’s speech slurred? Can they repeat simple sentences

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THE KETOGENIC DIET

Your car uses either petrol or diesel to burn as fuel and cannot switch between the two without disastrous consequences. The human body, on the other hand, uses glucose as fuel, but is adaptable enough to be able to switch to fat as fuel when necessary. How does it work?

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Coconut Oil

Coconuts are grown on coconut palms and coconut oil is made from the nut (fruit) of the coconut. Coconut oil contains 91% saturated fatty acids, of which a quarter are saturated long chain fatty acids, with more than 12 carbons, while all the rest are saturated fatty acids of medium

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