RespiteTeamMay 101 minAmazing facts about Pai Mu Tan or White Peony teaPai Mu Tan (also called Bai Mudan) or White Peony tea originates from Fujian – a south-eastern Chinese province famous for its white tea cul
RespiteTeamMay 103 minEndometriosisThe word endometriosis comes from the Greek ‘endos’ meaning inside, ‘metra’ meaning womb, while the suffix ‘-osis’ means disease.
RespiteTeamApr 52 minRespite Tea celebrates April and the springtime renewalApril is on us and who says April means spring. But what is the origin of this month?
RespiteTeamMar 82 minLet the power of bitter leaf work for youBitter leaf, also known as Vernonia amygdalina, has long been used by African folks for treating various health disorders, including...
RespiteTeamFeb 84 minAwesome facts about lemon Lemons, as all of the citrus fruits, are from the family Rutaceae. This family is also known as the rue family ...
RespiteTeamFeb 82 minPremenstrual syndromeThe premenstrual syndrome, PMS for short, is a combination of symptoms that some women of reproductive-age experience ...
RespiteTeamJan 202 minIt’s a new year and a new adventure awaits us allThe festive season is well away while the news is still depressing. There has of late been a lot of talk about mental health and the importa
RespiteTeamNov 9, 20212 minGet a respite from SADWith the days drawing in and the weather being much colder, the message is clear: winter is upon us.
RespiteTeamOct 11, 20212 minThe importance of keeping hydrated in cold weather We often think of hydrating in the summer when it is hot, but much less when the temperature begins to drop...
RespiteTeamSep 6, 20212 min6 good reasons why sleep is importantWith more time spent homeworking in front of a screen, anxiety-provoking news, less outings...
RespiteTeamSep 6, 20214 minAwesome facts about peppermintPeppermint (Mentha x piperita also known as Mentha balsamea Wild) is a perennial plant, indigenous to Europe and the Middle East...
RespiteTeamAug 9, 20213 minArthritisArthritis is a major source of pain, disability, and socioeconomic cost worldwide. It is the most common joint disease.
RespiteTeamAug 9, 20213 minAmazing facts about gingerGinger is a type of flowering plant whose rhizome (subterranean stem of a plant) is used as a spice, as food, or as a medicine.
RespiteTeamJul 5, 20214 minAwesome facts about bitter leafBitter leaf, which scientific name is Vernonia amygdalina, is a large shrub or small trees which height reaches between1-6 meters, which ell
Dr Ayi Obi-AnielefoJul 5, 20214 minPerimenopause: recognising the first symptomsThe period before the menopause is also known as ‘premenopause’. However, health professionals prefer calling this period perimenopause,...
RespiteTeamJun 6, 20212 minWhy is yoga good for your health?What is yoga? Yoga, which in Sanskrit means "union, yoke, method, is the practice of a set of postures and breathing exercises aimed at pro
NgoziMay 10, 20212 minTo tea or not to tea?Gone are the days when tea was the tried-and-true standard. Today tea lovers delight in being able to shout about the delicious flavours, as
RespiteTeamApr 4, 20211 minYour body deserves goodnessThe medicinal properties of bitter leaf are very widely known in sub-Saharan Africa. Find out more...
RespiteTeamMar 8, 20212 minCelebrating International Women’s Day – Pausing and reflecting how my grandmother influenced me!My grandma was just a miracle worker! I used to look forward to those Christmas visits to my village in December, which was really when I go