Celebrities are always in the public eye, so many famous folk invest loads of time and energy into their health so that they look and feel their best. Some are brilliant, some are balmy...We’re sharing a bit of both! Please note that we’re not suggesting you try any of these;...
No matter what shape, age or condition our body is in, it’s nothing short of incredible. Every second of the day, it’s working hard to live, thrive and protect itself. Here are 34 weird and wonderful facts about our incredible, impressive, miraculous, beautifully designed bodies: One person’s lungs have more than...
We all know how difficult life can become as soon as our immune systems weaken from time to time, how strenuous it can be to carry out our daily tasks, tasks that were once not even given a second thought but are now the most challenging part of your day....
Having healthy hair goes a long way when it comes to looking and feeling your best, and one of the biggest influences on the condition of your hair and scalp is the weather. So, as we head into winter, what can we do to keep our hair healthy? Weather’s Effect on...
Teenagers are mysterious creatures...I know because I have one. This is a time of so many changes – some physical, others emotional, some good, some exciting, and some a little tougher to get through. But, as parents, one of the most important things we can do is educate our teens...
Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that make the biggest difference. Enter the humble ice cube. Not only is it a summer must for your drinks, but ice has some incredible health benefits for your whole body. As an added bonus, it’s cheap, easy to make, and accessible to just about...
https://nordens.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Amelia-1.mp4 I’m Amelia, content writer for the Nordens team. This month’s blog is a personal one, and about my own decision to try the carnivore diet for a month. Nobody is as committed to health and well-being as Nordens Ultimate. So, it might sound a little crazy to tell you that I’m...
Buy Now There’s an increased focus on Vitamin D as we learn more and more about its growing list of benefits. Also known as the sunshine vitamin and cholecalciferol, this is a powerful substance that actually works more like a hormone in your body than a nutrient. How It Works The UVB rays...
Cravings have a strange kind of power and urgency – the power to get you off the couch and out the door to hunt down a very specific treat. And it’s seldom that our cravings are for healthy food, which puts us right in the middle of a vicious cycle...
In our previous blog, we highlighted some healing flowers and their incredible medicinal qualities. In this one, we’ll be expanding our list of medicinal plants that you can include in your garden. By regularly consuming these, you can help your body to heal from certain maladies and to stay in...
Flower power is a real thing! There’s no doubt that colourful blooms have the power to put a smile on your face when they erupt in spring or are handed to you from the chubby fingers of a little one. But, they’re also extremely powerful for your health too. There...
We know we’re not alone in feeling the massive squeeze at the moment – prices seem to be rocketing on all fronts and a trip to the grocery store has our bank accounts crying for a break. It’s all well and good to hear that the road to health is...
To date, millions of people have recovered from COVID-19 in South Africa. But, as many of these will testify, recovering from COVID is quite different to recovering from other viruses (like a cold or flu). In fact, there are still many questions around the long-term effects of this virus because...
There’s just something about deep-fried food that is so irresistible...crisp chips, battered fish and calamari, crumbed chicken strips, cheese sticks. It’s all delicious, there’s no doubt. But, these carry some serious health warnings with them, which is why air fryers have become more and more popular lately. What’s Wrong with Deep-Fried...
Unlike many other “fad” diets, intermittent fasting has been proven to have real, lasting benefits that go far beyond weight loss. In fact, this is one of the best ways to ease the symptoms of or completely reverse a whole host of physical and mental issues. Whether you just want...
Support local! This has been a buzz phrase and movement for years, and continues to grow in popularity – especially in the wake of the lockdowns and restrictions that have resulted from the Covid-19 pandemic. Shops closed, people lost their jobs, and many of us opted for buying as much...
We’ve just been through a sunny South African summer that most of us spent outdoors, celebrating a bit of the freedom that we didn’t have last year. Whether you have straight, curly, long, short, fine or thick hair; giving it a boost after a harsh summer will put it in...
South Africa is so full of incredible beauty brands and we want to spotlight a few of our favourites. Some of these brands have emerged from humble beginnings, but they’re quickly making their mark on the local and international markets. Others may have had more extravagant roots, and continue to...
We often hear that we should opt for food that reduces acidity or has an alkalinising effect. Or that various maladies are being caused by an acidic environment in our body. But what does it all mean? What is Acidity? This refers to how acidic or alkaline the liquid in your body...
Inflammation in your body is the silent perpetrator of so many other issues. All too often, healthcare professionals treat the symptoms, but aren’t getting down to the inflammatory root of them. By understanding what this is, how it affects your body, and what you can do to prevent or reduce...
It’s true that “healthy” is a lifestyle. But, the changes that need to be made usually take time to become a habit. And, short of living with a personal coach and mentor, it can be hard to keep track of your progress and plans. Having free health apps on your...
While many of us look for fat and sugar content on food labels, there are often lists of other ingredients that we tend to glance over or ignore. But, understanding food labels is crucial to making good, healthful decisions for yourself and for those in your family. Of course, most foods...
No-one will understand being sneaky like a mom trying to get a sniff of broccoli past her picky eaters. Sometimes, we just don’t feel like we have the energy to fight against the irresistible allure of a packet of chips for dinner. I mean, they’re eating something, right? Well, no....
For decades, skinny was the benchmark for a beautiful body. But, this has (thankfully) changed. The focus now is less on being thin and more on being healthy. Healthy is beautiful, but it looks different on everyone. So, celebrating the unique loveliness of real bodies is fast becoming the norm....
Lockdown has played havoc with our sleep patterns and circadian rhythms. We’re out of our normal routines, spending a lot more time on our devices, and missing out on the amount of sunshine that used to be a natural part of heading out to work at a particular time. Added...
