Health & Fitness

Jiggers still remain a menace affecting thousands of people across Kenya. It is a parasite that is surprisingly easy to treat but has left some disabled and some children from poor families unable to go…

As much as it’s crucial for well being, exercise is not fun for everyone and as much as we all want to keep fit and healthy, sometimes it’s just such a task! For some it…

Mothers in Kenya are faced with many challenges especially when they are raising infants and toddlers. Those in rural areas in particular often find themselves wondering how to make ends meet and keep their infants…

Just how much food is enough? Studies show that food portions worldwide are increasing and we’re eating more and more than we actually need to, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Portion control is a continuous battle…

We see it everywhere and it is true – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But how many of us are able to spare the time in the morning to prepare breakfast…

We all know water is essential if we would like to survive, doctors’ orders state that 8 glasses are required daily. However, should those glasses contain hot or cold water? That really all depends on…

Are you struggling with insomnia? Are the common remedies of taking warm milk before sleep and counting sheep not working for you? A few stalks of lemon grass in your tea may be just the…

  I recall watching a few infomercials concerning a particular juicer during my earlier days in South Africa. It had my family and I so convinced, promising weight loss and better overall health. I was…

Majority of Kenyans out there have no access to medical cover mainly because some of the health systems available don’t work for their benefit. Life becomes hard and serious illnesses drain families financially. But in…

  Blue band and I come a long way. I’ve spent quite a significant amount of my education life in boarding school and a constant in my opening day shopping was Blue Band. In school,…