7 Bad Habits Can Negatively Impact Your Health
We all have them, peculiar quirks that aren’t necessarily ‘bad habits’ and definitely can’t qualify as criminal acts. At the most, they’ll annoy your family and friends and that would be all. But what if we view these quirks with health lenses? Would you still want to indulge? Our bet is no. Here are 7 such habits that can have an adverse effect on your health in the long run: … Read More
Read More5 Years of Spreading Luck – Everyone Needs a Little Help
In business, the role luck plays in success and personal achievement is rarely discussed. If luck is mentioned, it is done with slight condescension, and usually dismissed as a product of hard work, not deserving significant attention. While hard work is paramount – and I have written extensively about the importance of working hard – history and my own experiences show that there is often a large element of success … Read More
Read MoreHow to Maintain a Healthy Weight Into the New Year
ody likes entering the New Year with even more weight to lose but we understand how the season is so we’ll be realistic enough to say that weight loss during Christmas seems like a tall order.
Read More#AvonChristmasSpecial – 50 Special Boxes Up For Grabs Over 12 Days!
It’s that time of the year again – of merriment, cheer, love, reconnecting with loved ones and of course, giving! So what if we told you that the fun could start early for you and you can start getting Christmas presents even before Santa shows up at your door? This season, from the 13th to 24th of December, Avon HMO will be giving out Christmas gift boxes to 50 people in the … Read More
Read More#AVONBABY2018 – It’s Time For Baby Cuteness Overload!
Babies are simply adorable! Regardless of how you might be feeling, all it takes is a baby’s cackling giggle to put a smile on your face. You’re simply never thesame once you see or hold a baby and if you disagree, we have one legitimatereason to *side-eye* you. Babies are one reason to never doubt a mother’s awesomeness because it takes incredible care, love and dedication to birth and nurture … Read More
Read MoreInternational Men’s Day: Let’s Talk about Men’s Health
From January to November, all we hear from men on social media is, “No day to celebrate us? Haba!” Well, it’s International Men’s Day here and we’re not just going to talk about what it means but also about men’s health. So what is International Men’s Day about? In simple terms, this day is designed to promote positive role models in society and develop wholesome individuals. It is meant to … Read More
Read MoreIs My Baby Getting Enough Breast Milk?
While more women know how long to breastfeed their babies, there’s still a bit of confusion among mothers (especially new ones) about when their babies can start trying other meals. Here’s a short thread to help out. So does your baby need more than milk? Yes, but not until he’s six months old. Paediatricians advise that it’s best to exclusively breastfeed your baby for six months. After this, your baby’s … Read More
Read MoreAll You Need to Know about Polio
While polio is a distant memory in most of the world, the disease still exists in some countries like Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Currently, one in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis (usually in the legs). Among those paralysed, 5% to 10% die when their breathing muscles become immobilized. The goal is to ensure that in the very near future, children under 5 will have one less deadly disease to … Read More
Read More5 Healthy Hair Foods Your Diet Must Not Miss
Although not everyone has a flowing healthy mane due to genetic and other factors, everyone loves a good head of hair. Healthy hair is a big deal and this is why the global hair care industry is valued at 87.7 billion dollars. The interesting thing is that caring for our hair can be as simple as ensuring our diet is on point. While factors like age and genetic makeup cannot … Read More
Read More5 Important Things You Should Know About Diabetes
When someone has diabetes, his/her life changes. One of the things a lot of people don’t know about diabetes is that it places requirements on someone to adjust to key lifestyle changes – with a to-do list that can be challenging at times. There are frequent blood sugar checks, medications to schedule, dietary changes to adhere to and exercises to do. It’s a lot and we know this can be … Read More
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