Healthy Ramadan fasting whilst boosting your immunity The holy month of Ramadan is not only about spiritual cleansing, but also a time to make right and healthy choices to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Did you know that drinking herbal tea after 'iftar' (breaking fast) is recommended to avoid dehydration during Ramadan? Olinda’s carefully crafted range of teas with select world-class ingredients and fresh herbs has far-reaching benefits for everyone throughout the fasting period of Ramadan. The tea blends have no artificial flavours, preservatives or additives and daily consumption of 2-3 cups will make a noteworthy difference this Ramadan...

If you listen to your body, understand its signals and observe the environment around, you can take responsibility for your health and handle any health challenges that come your way. What is an infection and how does it happen? An infection is the invasion and the growth of harmful organisms in the body, followed by the reaction of body tissues. The four main types of germs are bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Bacteria have a life of its own and can be destroyed with antibiotics, whilst the virus gets life and power by entering the human cell. Once it enters...

No matter what time of the year it is, building your immune system is important all year long! THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM – INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Did you know that maintaining your immune system leads to better physical, mental and spiritual health? Your immune system is your invisible bodyguard and it constantly deals with a virus and bacteria invasion to keep you fit, happy and healthy. Made up of various organs, cells and proteins, the immune system works collectively to identify harmful organisms and get rid of them. In fact, the immune system keeps a record of every microbe it...