by B4LCharl | Sep 10, 2019 | Charl's journal, Exercise science
In this audio, Charlotte addresses the use of treadmills which are commonplace in most gyms in the country but many people are unaware of their dangers. Constantly using a treadmill can cause repetitive stress injuries and strain due the body not being able to stay...
by B4LCharl | Mar 23, 2018 | Articles, Charl's journal, Destress tips
I picked up the March issue of “Country Life”, drawn to its fresh outdoor images. Print has suffered a decline and it’s amazing how this magazine continues to flourish, glossy and bright. And then it dawned on me. Many South Africans want to live in the country – away...
by B4LCharl | Jan 19, 2018 | Articles, Charl's journal, Holistic wellbeing, Natural fertility
In the last year, I’ve come across people with different beliefs about health. For example someone had a copper contraceptive removed because they believe it’s harmful, another person disagrees and believes that peace of mind in avoiding pregnancy is top priority....
by B4LCharl | Nov 20, 2017 | Articles, Charl's journal, Holistic wellbeing
Hope it is a powerful thing. It is more than an emotion. Hope is having vision. It’s the promise of your vision becoming real. It is what you are looking FORWARD to in the future. This weekend, the question literally flashed across my mind: “what are you...
by B4LCharl | Oct 19, 2017 | Articles, Charl's journal, Holistic wellbeing
A few weeks ago, I lost my hubcap in Bloemfontein. A friendly young lady screamed out of her mom’s car, “Jammer dame, jy’t jou wiel verloor!” (Sorry lady, you’ve lost your wheel). At that point, I was feeling rather chuffed with myself, making it all the way to the...
by B4LCharl | Aug 11, 2017 | Articles, Charl's journal, Finding worth
He was standing in the queue, waiting for the teller to count his change painstakingly. A collection of silver and bronze coins. In his hand was a pie and a Coke – lunch for the day. Everyone was waiting with our “superior” notes and plastic money. In that...
