Parenting
Essentials
How To Let Go... And Move On
You’ve probably got a first-aid kit tucked away at home for medical emergencies, but how do you treat emotional wounds and injuries?
5 min |
October 2018
Essentials
Curb Cravings For Good
Can’t resist a mid-morning biscuit? Or a late-night chocolate fix? Here’s how to ditch those pesky food cravings in just one week.
3 min |
October 2018
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Cash In On Crafts
Dust off the old craft tools and get busy creating items for sale. Here’s how to get started…
3 min |
October 2018
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'I Believe That The Future Is Female'
MasterChef South Africa finalist and entrepreneur, Claire Allen, chats to Julia Bain about her London pop-up restaurant, being the ‘Skinny Chef’, and her plans for the future
8 min |
November 2018
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Keep The Passion Alive
There are a multitude of passion killers that can strike a long-term relationship. Here’s how to bring the romance – and the spark – back
5 min |
November 2018
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Wine & Weight Gain The Secret To Living Longer?
It goes against everything we’ve been told, but could these ‘sins’ lead to a lengthier life expectancy? We ask two experts for their opinion
3 min |
November 2018
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Workout Worries Solved
From stitches to itchy eyes, a whole range of health concerns can derail your exercise routine. Here’s what to do about them
3 min |
November 2018
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Surprise Reasons Your Head Hurts
From staying in bed to eating a ham sarmie, there are some unusual causes of head pain. Here are the remedies to tackle them...
3 min |
November 2018
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Parenting Mistakes We All Make...And What To Do Instead!
When you’ve got loads on your plate, you want the time spent with your kids to be enjoyable, not a marathon of nagging. There is a better way…
5 min |
January 2019
Essentials
Party Hosting Made Easy
‘Tis the season to be jolly, so follow our easy tips to give your social gatherings that extra bit of sparkle
3 min |
January 2019
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Sort Out Your Make-Up Bag
Tidy your stash today, and your face will thank you tomorrow
3 min |
January 2019
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Getting Married?
Stand the chance to win a dream wedding, worth over R74 000
1 min |
January 2019
Essentials
Life Lessons From Inspiring Women
How do you stay motivated when the daily grind gets you down? Adopt these practices of successful women and live your best life every day.
2 min |
December 2018
Essentials
7 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Knowing when you need to visit your GP isn’t always easy. Our expert guide will help you make the right call for your health.
4 min |
December 2018
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Have A Merry Stress-Free Christmas
The holiday season is here, but don’t panic! We asked Dr Pixie McKenna how to handle the most stressful festive situations...
4 min |
December 2018
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Dreaming Of Taking A Year Off?
Two women share the story of how they packed up their routine-centred lives and set out to explore what the world has to offer.
8 min |
December 2018
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Pamper Your Feet
Put your best foot forward with our tips and tricks for healthier feet and toes
2 min |
December 2018
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Be A Better Mind Reader
Have you ever wondered what’s going on in someone else’s head? Believe it or not, it’s a skill you can learn, discovers Bonnie Vaughan
4 min |
April 2019
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Battle The Bulge In 30 Days
Celebrity trainer Chris Richardson helps blitz those bothersome areas of the body in just one month…
2 min |
March 2019
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Could High Blood Pressure Cause Alzheimer's?
Already responsible for heart attacks and strokes, experts now reveal our brains could also be at risk from hypertension
3 min |
April 2019
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I've Got New Lungs But I'm Not Cured
An organ transplant has drastically improved the life of Rima Manomaitis, but while she’s in better health today than she has been for years, the operation was not the cure she and her family were hoping for
4 min |
August 2019
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How To Ask For Help And Get It
‘Help’ doesn’t need to be a four-letter word but there’s a right and wrong way to ask for it
3 min |
August 2019
Essentials
Switch Off & Recharge
If you feel like you’re in a non-stop whirl, why not book some guilt-free timeout for yourself? Here are the best ways to build some chill-out space into your life – after all, you deserve it.
4 min |
August 2019
Essentials
Small Tweaks Big Impact
Follow these quick and easy tips for a healthier, happier you.
3 min |
August 2019
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Zero-effort Ways To Lose Weight
These sneaky cheats will help you shed unwanted kilos – no diet required
3 min |
August 2019
Essentials
4 Money Mistakes We All Make And How To Fix Them
Avoid these financial pitfalls for a wealthier future.
3 min |
March 2018
Essentials
THE PAST YEAR HAS CHANGED ME and I can see how its inspiring my daughter
Candice Abrahams talks to Essentials about celebrating women, planning a wedding in four days, and wearing a bikini on stage after two kids…
3 min |
January 2017
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I've Landed My Dream Job... Working With Chocolate!
She loves a kitchen shortcut and never says no to a slice of cake. Essentials’ dessert guru Katelyn Williams is a woman after our own hearts.
8 min |
March 2017
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Want More Sex?
Sex is important in a relationship, but often we’re too shy to talk about it. So if you’re not doing it as often as you’d like, here’s some expert advice...
5 min |
June 2018
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‘I Love Having A Front-Row Seat To Watch As History Unfolds'
Katy Katopodis, 41, talks to Leigh Hermon about breaking news, her Twitter addiction, and how she unwinds after a hard day in the office.
7 min |