Zakhona Ngema

01/01/2019

The world is your oyster 💃🎉

21/12/2018

Hi everyone, please take care of yourselves over the holiday season. Enjoy yourselves responsibly; be safe on the roads (there's already close to 800 fatalities from road accidents since the 1st of December).

Take care of yourselves when partying; ladies be aware that spiking of drinks is a reality in this country. Be vigilant, go partying with someone you trust. Don't leave your drinks unattended. Know when to stop drinking. For more info, you can read the article below from True Love magazine about "Drink Spiking" in which yours truly was a contributor 😊

Take care of yourselves asomblief. Happy holidays 💕

*Thembi Mafu wakes up af­ter her Christ­mas party not re­mem­ber­ing a sin­gle de­tail about the night be­fore. “But I only had one drink, how did I get home?” As she pieces to­gether the pre­vi­ous night’s de­tails, her stom­ach drops when she re­calls a male...

25/10/2018

Have you had your sip of Vitamin C today?

Vitamin C has so many benefits to the body! It has great antioxidant qualities, it boosts the body's immune system, is good for your blood pressure, improves memory and is also great for your your skin.

The recommended daily dose for adult females is 75 mg, and 90 mg for males.

1 glass of orange juice (100% of course😊) gives you 93 mg of Vitamin C!

So, have a glass of orange juice a day! (or more, if you love it like I do 🤗)

10/10/2018

If you are struggling with depression or anxiety and you do not have anyone to talk to; or you are thinking of su***de and you want some advice you can call the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) on their Tolfree numbers:

24 hour hotline: 0800 567 567
Helpline: 0800 121314
Su***de emergency number: 0800 567 567 (24 hours a day)

10/10/2018

Today is World Mental Health Day.

So, you do not have to be diagnosed with a mental illness such as depression, anxiety, bipolar etc to start taking care of your mental health!

Taking care of your mental health basically means taking care of your mind. It means being more self aware. The more self aware you are, the better decisions you make regarding your own life, health and that of your loved ones. Your overall wellbeing depends on how well your mind is functioning. Living your best life relies on your mind being in the the best place it can be!

When your mind is not well, you are more likely to make decisions that will impact you negatively. You are more likely to not take care of the rest of your body, make poor health choices, have alcohol, drug or food addiction when your mind is not in the right place.

Here are some tips to take care of your mental health:

1. Meditate
Meditation is one of the best ways to relieve stress. It helps one to keep the mind still and live in the moment. Meditation is essentially a form of exercise for your mind.

2. Exercise
Exercising increases blood flow to the brain, so it's very good for your mind. It also helps to keep your mind still.

3. Healthy eating
A healthy, nutritious diet gives your brain the right nutrients to help it function at it's best. Food that is rich in Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Folic acid helps to boost brain power.

4. Keep a journal
Jotting down your thoughts helps you to put things into perspective. It helps you to look at your issues as an outsider. When you write down your issues, then you think of ways to handle them one at a time.

5. Remember it's ok to ask for help. If you are not ok, talk to your friend, family member, your doctor, your pastor or anyone that you trust. If you do not have anyone you can contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). I will post their contact information.

6. Take a break.
This can be in a form of taking a trip, going to a spa, or anything that will help you take a break from working.

7. Find a therapist
The same way you need a doctor for your physical health, you also need a therapist for your mental health.

05/10/2018

Other important facts:

# MEN GET BREAST CANCER TOO. Signs are similar to those experienced by women, i.e lump in the breast, changes on the skin, discharge from the ni**le. So men please consult your doctor if you notice any changes in your breasts, including changes in breast size.

# A healthy lifestyle decreases the risk of breast cancer. This includes exercise, a healthy diet, quitting smoking if you do smoke. If you are unsure what a healthy diet entails, please consult your doctor or a dietitian. If you are struggling to quit smoking, consult your doctor too. I will discuss these topics on this page at a later stage, so be on a lookout 🤗.

# Early detection saves lives. When breast cancer is detected at an early stage, it is curable. So raise awareness among your friends, family members; and encourage your moms, aunts, neighbors who are over the age of 40 years to have mammograms done. You can save lives!

Afrikaans Read more info regarding breast cancer and reducing your cancer risk…

05/10/2018

Let's talk about Breast Cancer...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer is THE MOST COMMON cancer amongst women is South Africa; so it's important that women are empowered about it. It has been identified as a national priority by the department of health, because it's incidence is increasing.

Breast cancer affects women of ALL RACES and ALL AGES; so black women get breast cancer too, younger women also get breast cancer. The risk is even more in women with a family history of breast cancer. Other risk factors include being overweight, being inactive, alcohol consumption, poor dietary habits and smoking.

How do we reduce the risk?
1. Breast self examination (BSE): know how your breasts look like, so that if there are any changes you'll be able to seek medical help. BSE are about noticing any skin changes on the breasts, rashes, swellings, one breast SUDDENLY getting larger (left breast is normally a bit bigger than the right one, that's normal). Notice any dimpling on the skin, palpate for any lumps in the breast tissue. Squeeze the ni**le to check if there's any discharge.

2. Clinical breast exam. This should be part of your annual medical checkups by your General Practitioner or gynecologist.
3. Annual mammograms for women 40-55 years of age and every 2 years for women over 55. A mammogram is an xray that detects lumps in the breasts. Mammograms detect even small lumps that cannot be palpated by clinical examination.

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02/10/2018

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02/10/2018

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