As the year comes to a close, it is only natural to reflect on the cycle that has just ended and to look forward to what lies ahead. This year, Holistic Living has continued to make strides towards eradicating obesity […]
Obesity
Since its establishment in 2015, the World Anti-Obesity Day has been marked in different countries around the world as a campaign to encourage practical actions that help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight to combat the global obesity crisis. […]
It is often difficult, if not impossible, to truly understand someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes. Perhaps this is why other people’s stories of triumph are as inspiring as they are, especially when you are fighting […]
For a long time in many parts of Africa, a large stomach, fleshy thighs, and massive arms were a sign of prosperity and a picture of true health. A man with such a physique would be seen as being wealthy […]
It’s hardly news that junk food and obesity are linked. However, we seldom think about the impact of the fast food chains and processed food companies mushrooming in our country. Kenyans will spend hours in queues just to get a […]
A very close friend is in trouble. Here, on this blog, we will call her Sally. Last week Sally called me and I could hear muffled cries from her end. “What is wrong?” I asked. “Half of my body is […]
Necessity is the mother of invention, so it is said. For Dr Vladimir Shchukin and his wife Dr Lyudmila Shchukina, this adage proved to be true in their choice of medical practice. The couple are the brains behind Holistic Living; […]
BY LILLYAN LUTTAH aka BLACC MERCEDES I have always dreamt of losing more weight. Have stopped dieting and not sticking to a system I was given on Slim Possible Season 5 in 2014. I was supposed to exercise every day: […]
Urban residents are eating more fast food than ever. Junk food from up market fast food restaurants has become a status symbol. By ABUTA OGETO Dennis Mworia is a Form Three student at Thika High School, he weighs 111kg. His […]
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