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Your body knows how to detox and here's how to help it naturally

While the word “detox” often brings to mind special diets or cleanses, your body’s organs, especially the liver, kidneys, skin and lungs, are constantly working to keep you healthy

By Dr Alfred Murage 2026-01-16 08:59:07

Your body knows how to detox and here's how to help it naturally

Enjoy the festive season without risking your health

By Joan Oyiela 2025-12-27 08:37:41

New study: Red meat is not that bad after all

Is red meat really the villain on your plate? New research reveals the risks may be overstated, but local experts still urge caution and moderation when it comes to meaty meals

By Ayoki Onyango 2025-10-22 09:50:38

Wellness in a cup: Kenya's tea culture evolves with bold fruit infusions

Flavours such as hibiscus, chamomile, citrus peel, vanilla and ginger offer not only appealing aromas but also valuable health benefits

By Ryan Kerubo 2025-10-01 09:19:28

Wellness in a cup: Kenya's tea culture evolves with bold fruit infusions

Cut through the sugar overload and live healthier

Sugar is in almost everything we eat. The question is, how much is too much?

By Ryan Kerubo 2025-09-18 08:55:05

Cut through the sugar overload and live healthier

How meat is making our medicines useless

Research by the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership in Kenya has shown that about 80 per cent of livestock keepers regularly use antibiotics and 95 per cent obtain them without prescriptions

By Ryan Kerubo 2025-08-28 11:04:06

How meat is making our medicines useless

How much water should you really drink?

Too much of something, even water, can be harmful. While water keeps us alive, overhydration can lead to a rare but serious condition called hyponatraemia

By Ryan Kerubo 2025-08-06 11:05:34

Vitamin C supplements may be a waste of money, experts warn

Unless someone has specific dietary needs, vitamin supplements are likely a waste of money, and in some cases, they may even be harmful to one’s health

By Ayoki Onyango 2025-07-31 07:00:00

Vitamin C supplements may be a waste of money, experts warn

Study: Snacking on almonds daily can help cut cholesterol

Consuming 50 grams of almonds, roughly 45 nuts, each day may help improve cholesterol levels and deliver a variety of metabolic health benefits

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-07-24 11:19:59

Study: Snacking on almonds daily can help cut cholesterol

How diet and fasting could reverse Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes isn’t permanent, it’s an overflow of sugar in the body. By cutting refined carbs and using fasting to burn stored glucose, you can control and reverse this condition naturally

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-07-04 12:07:16

How diet and fasting could reverse Type 2 diabetes

Eat well, move more: Your tips for better body, mind and spirit

In our fast-paced world, it can be challenging to prioritise health, but adopting a few simple habits can make a significant difference

By Dr Alfred Murage 2025-06-11 11:04:47

Eat well, move more: Your tips for better body, mind and spirit

Feeling full too soon? Here's how to improve your appetite, enjoy meals

Many people feel full after just a few bites, find that the smell or sight of food doesn't appeal to them, or start to avoid eating with others because eating feels like a chore. So what's going on?

By Ryan Kerubo
Jan. 22, 2025