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Vulva pain is a topic that is often not talked about, yet many women suffer from it. Vulva pain affects about 15% to 20% of women aged 18 to 50. In fact, over a quarter of women will have vulvodynia at some point in their lives (Reed BD et al. Prevalence and demographic characteristics of vulvodynia

Diabetes has become a very prevalent medical condition in the last decade. Many say it is due to the change in the daily lifestyle, which has negatively impacted our dietary patterns and level of physical activity. Let’s take a look at what’s happening locally, get advice from our dietician and then learn to manage your

As the end of the year approaches, people reflect on their resolutions made to determine if they achieved the goals they had set for themselves. Working through deadlines before the holidays and finding the time for family and children can be challenging. Sometimes having too much going on in your life and feeling like you

If you don’t know me, I am Dr Dayna Lombard, one of three Chiropractors from Lusaka Chiropractic & Wellness. I’m currently 27 weeks pregnant with our first babe and, thankfully, enjoying my pregnancy. I had learnt all about the tremendous changes in the female body in my studies. Still, it’s been so exciting to realize

When we think of the word diet, it is often associated with an unpleasant method of losing weight. We see this when food companies market with the word diet to showcase foods with low to zero calories, such as diet beverages. However, the traditional definition of the word diet is the customary amount and kind

Winter is here and exercising in the cold is the last thing we want to do in the morning. Ever thought of CROSS TRAINING? – Any exercise or activity can be considered if it is not your usual sport/exercise routine. Weight training and Circuit training are commonly used as cross-training tools. If you do not

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease resulting from the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. The most common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness, which usually progress slowly over the years. Initially, they may occur only after exercise but can become constant over time. It is the most common form of arthritis, affecting

Today, the average person often has their fitness or wellness hindered by a medical condition. Safe and efficient exercise training is key to long-term management of medical disorders, be it musculoskeletal such as post-joint replacement surgery or chronic back pain, metabolic such as hypertension and diabetes, neurologic such as post-stroke and multiple sclerosis, or cardiovascular.

Tight deadlines, long commutes stuck in Lusaka traffic, a demanding job, and a poor work-life balance are common causes of daily stress. We’ve all felt stressed out at some point, but how we manage our stress can significantly impact our overall health and wellbeing. What is Stress? The human body is designed to experience stress