Don’t you just love the name..? The first time I read the words “Vasa Bla” I had to suppress a giggle. It really did sound like a good name for earphones though. First the disclaimer, I was given Vasa Bla earphones, plus a gorgeous wireless Regent white pair of Headphones, to review. SUDIO itself, makes these […]
Archive | 2016
How to get pregnant, in your 40’s in 10 Steps
First of all, the disclaimer. These tips are based solely on my opinion and on research I have done, as a Pharmacist/Fitness Nutritionist, as a 40++ year old woman & a mother, after having conceived our baby girl, Luca Olesya. I’ve been asked these questions so many times in the Pharmacy, on how to get […]
Luca’s Rage against the bottle
Our little girl has finally ended her rage against the bottle. Hunger strikes till mum gets home are a thing of the past. We hope! December is turning out to be a fine month and we hope the good run continues… Dad’s on a winning streak feeding bubs when mum is away. Our little boob […]
10 Tips for Marathon Training, for Running Mums
So, a mere 3 months post partum and we are back in training for marathon running, early next year. Here are some tips on how to train for a marathon, post baby! 1.Run close to Home When you have a baby to feed every 3 hours (I’m referring to breast fed babies) you need to […]
Why I use BETADINE® Daily Feminine Wash Foam
So, I do get this question a lot, even in the course of my work as well as from friends – what is the best feminine wash on the market these days…? For me, it’s pretty straightforward. Something that keeps me fresh and clean all day long, and keeps me confident when I am around […]
Running the good race … 3 months postpartum
#transformationtuesday is all about the transformation of your body, from bad to good, hopefully! Those who do not already, don’t forget to follow IG @Cikipedia for our fitness updates! And today, remembering my pregnancy… Seems like a heartbeat ago I was carrying Luca Olesya. Who in the blink of an eye will be 4 months […]
HIIT Fatburner – the Star Jump Squats
Star Jump Squats ! Try this fat burner after any cardio exercise to really challenge the muscles and activate the fat burning furnace… I like to do this after my 10km run. The burn is incredible.. Begin in a relaxed stance with your feet shoulder width apart and hold your arms close to the body. […]
5 Top Breastfeeding tips, for new Moms !
1. Be sure you get the right latch This is KEY. It’s about getting the lower part of the breast and areola into baby’s mouth so that the nipple hits their high palette which stimulates sucking. And don’t attempt to give baby the nipple if her or his mouth is not fully open. Use your […]
All Woman, with BETADINE® Daily Feminine Wash Foam
The first time I ever heard about feminine care, was from my friends. We were all going through puberty around that time, so most of us were just getting our menses. Generally those were awkward times with a lot of internal as well as external changes going on, thanks to raging hormones and all that. […]
5 Things they don’t tell you about Breast Feeding
People will tell you the merits of breast-feeding, but what they don’t tell you, is that the struggle is real. And what about the “bottle”? (*gasp*). Purists will balk at the idea, but for pete’s sake, let’s be realistic. Here are things that the books and online portals do not tell you about breast-feeding. […]