Navigating Your Banting/LCHF or Keto Journey: A 10-Step Transformation Guide
Introduction Embarking on a journey to change your lifestyle, especially when it comes to diet, is no small feat. Transitioning from a standard diet to a Banting/LCHF or Keto-based lifestyle requires careful planning, commitment, understanding… and patience. This guide will walk you through a 10-step plan to make this change effectively, ensuring that you not […]
Embracing Health After a Hysterectomy: The Role of the LCHF Lifestyle
Understanding Hysterectomy A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a woman’s uterus. This operation can be total, where both the uterus and cervix are removed, or partial, where only the uterus is taken out. There are several reasons why a woman might undergo a hysterectomy. Common causes include: Uterine Fibroids: These […]
The Hidden Dangers of Modern Convenience: How Technology and Processed Foods Are Fuelling Childhood Obesity
As we mark Children’s Health Month alongside Women’s Health Month this August, it’s crucial to shine a light on an alarming trend: childhood obesity. This isn’t just a health issue; it’s a crisis that’s reshaping our children’s future. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight children under the age of 5 was […]
The Ozempic effect: Drugs vs Diet
“Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food.” – a familiar phrase from Hippocrates dating back to around 400BC. While a few things may have changed in the world since then, this statement has never been more relevant. There is a rising ‘tsunami’ of chronic condition diagnoses, both physical and mental, and along […]
Celebrating South Africa’s Women’s Day: Empowering women with hypothyroidism through LCHF lifestyle
Women’s Day in South Africa is celebrated on the 9th of August and commemorates the 1956 march where over 20,000 women of diverse backgrounds marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the apartheid government’s pass laws, which restricted the movement of black South Africans. This historic event marked a significant moment in […]
Psychologist contractor needed to assist cyber-victimology research
The Fake Celebrity Endorsement (FCE) project seeks to appoint a psychologist for a six-month consultancy position in September. The ideal person would be keen to research cyber-victimisation and to write about it. The psychologist’s work and payment is negotiable, but he or she would need to contribute at least ten hours of work every month […]
67 Champions for Change: Transforming Health, One Member at a Time
Join Us in Celebrating Mandela Day: Become a Champion for Change Mandela Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a global call to action that reminds us of our collective power to transform the world. Inspired by the legacy of Nelson Mandela, this day encourages every individual to step up and […]
Empowering Women’s Health: A Study on Nutrition and Thyroid Function
While it might be small, the thyroid is anything but insignificant. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate, growth, and development, playing a central role in the control of the heart, muscle, digestive function, brain development, and bone maintenance. Thyroid disorders fall into two main categories: overactive, and underactive. An overactive […]
The Latest News from The Noakes Foundation
Hello, and welcome to our latest newsletter! We’ve had quite an eventful few months, filled with so much progress and excitement that we can’t wait to share with you. This edition is packed with updates on our recent activities, insightful discussions, and upcoming projects that are sure to pique your interest. Stay tuned as we […]
International Children’s Day: Addressing Childhood Obesity with Healthy Lifestyle Changes
International Children’s Day is celebrated on June the 1st of each year and is used as an opportunity to not only recognise the rights and well-being of children but also to highlight one of those most pressing health issues affecting millions of children worldwide: childhood obesity. By promoting healthy lifestyle changes, such as adopting a […]