Awesome facts about apples
Apples, or wild Malus sieversii as they were first known, originated in the mountains of Kazakstan (Central Asia), and are members of ...
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RespiteTeam
- Sep 13
- 2 min
Osteoporosis
Sometimes referred to as the "silent thief", osteoporosis is a disease characterised by the loss of bone mass and weakening of bone tissue..
RespiteTeam
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Is your immune system ready for the cold season?
It might sound insensitive to discuss the cold season in August, but it is never too early, as the Scout motto goes, to ‘be prepared’.
RespiteTeam
- Jul 12
- 2 min
Holiday season is coming
It’s been another long year for little ones, youngsters and not so young ones, and it will be a sigh of relief for some that the holidays ar
RespiteTeam
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Are you ready for summer?
After the last couple of years and the restrictions which were associated with the pandemic, the answer must be a resounding YES.
RespiteTeam
- May 10
- 1 min
Amazing facts about Pai Mu Tan or White Peony tea
Pai Mu Tan (also called Bai Mudan) or White Peony tea originates from Fujian – a south-eastern Chinese province famous for its white tea cul
RespiteTeam
- May 10
- 3 min
Endometriosis
The word endometriosis comes from the Greek ‘endos’ meaning inside, ‘metra’ meaning womb, while the suffix ‘-osis’ means disease.
RespiteTeam
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Respite Tea celebrates April and the springtime renewal
April is on us and who says April means spring. But what is the origin of this month?
RespiteTeam
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Let the power of bitter leaf work for you
Bitter leaf, also known as Vernonia amygdalina, has long been used by African folks for treating various health disorders, including...
RespiteTeam
- Feb 8
- 4 min
Awesome facts about lemon
Lemons, as all of the citrus fruits, are from the family Rutaceae. This family is also known as the rue family ...
RespiteTeam
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Premenstrual syndrome
The premenstrual syndrome, PMS for short, is a combination of symptoms that some women of reproductive-age experience ...
RespiteTeam
- Jan 20
- 2 min
It’s a new year and a new adventure awaits us all
The 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
RespiteTeam
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
Get a respite from SAD
With the days drawing in and the weather being much colder, the message is clear: winter is upon us.
RespiteTeam
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
The 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...
RespiteTeam
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
6 good reasons why sleep is important
With more time spent homeworking in front of a screen, anxiety-provoking news, less outings...
RespiteTeam
- Sep 7, 2021
- 4 min
Awesome facts about peppermint
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita also known as Mentha balsamea Wild) is a perennial plant, indigenous to Europe and the Middle East...
RespiteTeam
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
Arthritis
Arthritis is a major source of pain, disability, and socioeconomic cost worldwide. It is the most common joint disease.
RespiteTeam
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
Amazing facts about ginger
Ginger is a type of flowering plant whose rhizome (subterranean stem of a plant) is used as a spice, as food, or as a medicine.
RespiteTeam
- Jul 6, 2021
- 4 min
Awesome facts about bitter leaf
Bitter leaf, which scientific name is Vernonia amygdalina, is a large shrub or small trees which height reaches between1-6 meters, which ell