Monthly Archives: February 2018

Hearing ability is crucial for development of speech and language in the young child. In South Africa especially, hearing loss in children often goes undetected until the child has passed the critical period of language and speech development. The hearing loss is usually only picked up when the child is about to enter school and […]

With so many myths out there about diet and pregnancy, no wonder new mothers-to-be feel confused about the do’s and don’ts of their own diets. To eat appropriately is the one thing a mother have a lot of control over, and wants to get 100% right, but is so afraid of getting it wrong. We […]

How much alcohol is recommended for a person (women) a day? For many people drinking alcohol is a pleasant social activity. Alcohol has long been an integral part of celebrations and other happy social gatherings for centuries. However, it should be done in moderation. The South African Heart Association recommends a maximum of 2 drinks […]

What you say, and how you say it Your words, (and how you say them), are being absorbed by your kids all the time.  Neuroscientist, Louis Cozolino, tells us that the amygdala (that part of our brain that is activated in fear situations) pays special attention to anger signals, while positive, warm encouragement increases serotonin […]

So you’ve reached the 12 week mark…phew!  If you are like me you would have waited until now to ‘officially’ spread the news! I will never forget how excited I was…I AM PREGNANT!  Besides the morning (and evening) sickness…I loved every minute of my pregnancy!  I would read every new development from my trusted baby […]

The thought of giving birth can be both scary and confusing; particularly with conflicting advice given by friends, health workers, family and the internet. Research* has shown that pregnancy education, also known as childbirth education or antenatal classes, is one of the most effective tools to minimise fear. “In this day and age getting information […]

Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body typically with an undesirable effect. A Divorce is a decision with emotional consequences that is, at its best, a difficult undertaking. Clients choose to go to attorneys with a variety of needs, only some of which are legal in nature. The […]

I don’t think there is a parent on the planet who wouldn’t cringe at the thought of their 12 year old having sex. And so when, last year, our education department proposed to hand out condoms to kids aged 12 and up, without any parental consent needed, it made many parents feel a little uneasy. […]

Chiropractic has typically included the care of pregnant patients to insure a comfortable pregnancy and to help facilitate in an uncomplicated labour and delivery process. Low back pain is often described as an inevitable complication of pregnancy.  It has been reported that approximately 50 % of all pregnant women experience back pain during their pregnancy […]

If you’ve recently completed Grade 12, you’ll know that your matric results can lead to many exciting opportunities. Your matric certificate can help you get into the university or course of your choice, it looks great on your CV and it can help you ace that job interview by showing that you have the necessary […]