Mala Naidoo 
The Power of Food as Medicine: How I Became Pain-Free from Rheumatoid Arthritis I remember the pain like it was yesterday. It wasn’t just discomfort—it was fire. A relentless, burning agony that gripped my joints so tightly, I could barely move. My hands swelled to the point where holding a pen was torture. My knees … Read more
Today, I stand at the threshold of a new chapter in my health journey – a 5-day water fast. As a biomedical research scientist and a fervent believer in the body’s power to heal, I embrace this challenge not just as a personal endeavor, but as a beacon of hope for many battling chronic illnesses. … Read more
In the pages of “A Flaming Challenge,” the inspiring tale of “Becoming Malawell” unfolds like a mesmerizing dance of courage, resilience, and self-discovery. At its core, this story embodies the very essence of transformation, showing us that the journey to becoming our true selves is a flaming challenge worth embracing. In a world where doubts … Read more
Embracing Nutrition: A Key Player in Chronic Condition Management When facing a chronic health condition, it’s crucial to adopt a comprehensive health management strategy. While medications are fundamental, it’s equally important to recognize the significant role of nutrition. Think of food as more than sustenance; it’s a form of medicine that delivers vital nutrients and … Read more
Here we will take a look into turmeric and its main bioactive component curcumin. Some of the benefits as well as the bioavailability of it will be spoken about in this post. Enjoy the read and we hope to see you on the next one. Curcumin, a constituent from the rhizome of the herb Curcuma … Read more
The mind-gut connection is so powerful that when one of these organs are out of balance, it can send the other into a state of distress. Perhaps one of the clearest examples of this is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is known to be highly influenced by chronic stress. An unhealthy gut is also associated … Read more
It is forty degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) at the moment in my hometown in South Africa. It feels like hell. My world comes to a halt in high temperatures. I have to make a deliberate effort to try and stay as cool as possible. Heat can have a significant effect on people with … Read more
The human body is a sacred temple that houses the real you. The energy is as potent as you want it to be. Within that fortress, you should build a “tower of safety” for your residence. Its four walls would be: 1. Silence 2. eating only a small amount of food 3. wakefulness 4. solitude … Read more
Functionality and multiple sclerosis (MS) are fast becoming opposites unless we pay close attention and intervene. This disease has been baffling scientists since 1868 and patients are left fending for themselves. As a patient, diagnosed with multiple autoimmune syndrome, including SPMS, I was told that the inflammatory markers are through the roof, the approximately 30 … Read more
September! This month is seven years since that large white envelope arrived at my bedside table. It held my MRI results. I recall the insanely painful tingling in my entire body, even my tongue. My right eye was going blurry. The fatigue was crippling. The sharp pain running down my spine like an electric bolt … Read more