ClubCard issue 2 2012
Celeb moms ClubCard Magazine
Cover star Connie Ferguson & other moms on their toughest role of all
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Sugar ’n spice A banquet of autumn fare
Could your child be a victim of cyberbullying?
Beauty blunders
EXCLUSIVE to gold bonus clubcard qualifiers
A-Z of vitamins
How to boost your body this winter
What doctors do to prevent cancer
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Beauty
Health
Family
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BEAUTY BUZZ
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FAMILY BUZZ
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MAKEOVER
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SUGAR AND SPICE
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THE GENDER DEBATE
Tips and products to pamper yourself with Great looks for mom and daughter
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GET THE LOOK
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SCENT OF AUTUMN
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GUY STYLE
Beautiful looks inspired by celebs Fragrances for the season
TRENDSPOTTING The scoop on this season’s autumn trends
HEALTH BYTES Handy tips for healthy living
WHAT DOCTORS DO TO PREVENT CANCER We speak to the experts
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VITAMINS A TO Z
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NEW HEALTH rules TO LIVE BY
The lowdown on essential vitamins and minerals
Get your life on the health track
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Practical information and products for the family Food for the season
CYBERBULLYING How technology can harm your child Should boys and girls be raised differently?
STAY AWAY WINTER FAT Keep cold-weather rolls at bay
BABY ALLERGIES Advice for parents
Get your groom on
BEAUTY BLITZ Get gorgeous in 10 minutes
FIND YOUR ULTIMATE hairSTYLE Haircuts to suit your face
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BEAUTY BLUNDERS How to fix them
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ClubCard EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Susan Newham-Blake DEPUTY EDITOR Charlene Naidoo ART DIRECTOR Gaelyn Quixley-Smith FEATURES WRITER Cindy Tilney DESIGNERS Cristal Smith/ Lois Scallan ADVERTISING SALES Tessa Fenton-Wells ADVERTISING ASSISTANT Natheema Israel
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eing the daughter of a feminist, the last thing I planned to do was bring up my two sons conforming to any specific gender roles. I decided a long time ago (years before I had kids) that you could avoid all that gender stuff with open-minded parenting. So, it came as a bit of a surprise when my oldest son’s first word was “truck” said with an enthusiasm I certainly had never felt for any vehicle. Also, a little surprising was his first sentence: “Big truck go!” said in equal quantities of excitement. Still, I persevered. Yes, we bought him the large yellow digger he begged for, but I also bought him a pram and doll in neutral tones so as not to alarm the grandparents. Granted, he spent much more time playing with the digger but he also played with the pram. In fact, he got quite enthusiastic about it especially when he discovered he could push it hard across the living room floor and smash it into the wall, yelling, “Bulldozer!” Still, there is something for trying to avoid stereotypical thinking when raising our kids as argued in “The Gender Debate” on page 108. Experts agree that differences do exist but it’s preferable to focus on your child’s individual character. Either way, parenting is tricky territory. In this issue we celebrate probably the toughest of all roles: motherhood. See our fabulous gift ideas for Mother’s Day on page 21. We chat to celebrity moms on page 22 to find out how they juggle careers and motherhood. We also understand how mothers are often overloaded and our “10-minute beauty regime for busy moms”, on page 46, is designed to help you look your best without the fuss. We certainly hope you find enough time to put your feet up and read this issue!
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Mark Beare and John Morkel ACCOUNTANTS Naeema Abrahams, Kauther Cerff, Elmon Searle CLUBCARD & FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER Majola Sibanda CLUBCARD COMMUNICATIONS Alison Turner
Advertising enquiries Box 53201, Kenilworth 7745. Tel: 021 761-2840. Fax: 021 761-0442. Cell 082-320-0014. Editorial enquiries Box 15054, Vlaeberg 8018. Tel: 021 424-3517. Fax 021 424-3612. Email info@tppsa.co.za. Published for The Clicks Organisation by The Publishing Partnership (Pty) Ltd. Copyright The Publishing Partnership (Pty) Ltd 2011. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without prior permission of the Editor. Opinions expressed are those of the author and not Clicks. Products featured are subject to availability. Prices apply to RSA only, and may vary in Swaziland, Namibia and Zimbabwe. All prices include VAT. While every effort is made to ensure that prices are correct at time of going to press, errors and omissions are excepted. Offers available while stocks last. Repro Hirt & Carter Printing Paarl Media Cape • ISSN 1028-6489 ClubCard competition rules Competitions are open to Clicks ClubCard members only. No director, member, partner, employee or agent of or consultant to Clicks and its advertising agencies, or a spouse, life partner, parent, child, brother, sister, business partner or associate of such person shall be eligible or entitled to participate in any Clicks competition. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Clicks reserves the right to modify prizes at any time. Winners will be randomly selected, notified by telephone and their names published in the magazine or website within four months of the competition closing date. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Clicks and its associated companies assume no liability for loss or damage arising from participation.
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Readers’ letters Have your say
Benefits Fantastic rewards and benefits of belonging to Clubcard
clicks pharmacy forum Have your health questions answered by a Clicks Pharmacist
mother’s Day shop Spoil your mom
in the mix The latest Musica releases
on the big screen Find out what’s hot at NuMetro cinemas this season
puzzle mania Get your fix of crosswords and Sudoku here
Freebies Great goodies up for grabs
Have your say Tell us what’s on your mind – we love hearing from you!
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Firstly, I would like to say a big thank you to the Clicks cashier at the Oxford Street store in East London. I left my medication on the counter and when I returned to check, I was amazed that the gentleman who had assisted me still recognised me, as this happened on a busy Saturday. Thank you Clicks for having reliable and trustworthy staff. I am also grateful that Clicks has opened a pharmacy in Oxford Street, East London – it’s in a convenient place and the prices are reasonable. Clicks ClubCard members can save a lot of money and there is a reward system. Also, medical aid members can also save money on the Clicks medical aid scheme. I am requesting that Clicks open another pharmacy in Clicks at Mdantsane City Mall, close to my community. Keep up the good work and thank you for the great service. Thotyelwa P. Nkungwini This month’s winning letter receives a Clicks giftcard worth R500. Congratulations, Thotyelwa!
Something for everyone Thanks for an absolutely fabulous ClubCard magazine. Congrats for putting together a professional, well-laid out and informative magazine; there is just something for everyone. I’ve also introduced my friend to the Clicks babyclub and she is so excited as she now gets regular communication of baby events and special offers. She even earns double points on all baby products and triple points on all Clicks branded baby products, and a free issue of babyclub magazine. I love the beauty and health
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information – this is the reason why I keep each and every copy of my ClubCard. I often pass on the information I’ve read to my friends, and they just cannot understand how I can be so knowledgeable. My daughter absolutely loves the Puzzle Mania section; it keeps her busy for hours. The store that I mostly visit is the Clicks store in Plattekloof. It’s a real pleasure to shop there as the staff and management are just so friendly and helpful.
Lynne Nagel
Stay-at-home moms A little encouragement in defense of the health of stay-at-home moms... There are many health benefits to being a stay-at-home mom. I’ve been both. I am healthier now than when I was working. My stress levels are exponentially lower. Finding time for myself was very difficult. I know many women are able to do it and thrive while others have no choice and they have developed a routine that works for them. The other benefit of staying at home is time to exercise and prepare a healthy lunch. I also have time for a quick nap between teaching my own kids at home. So, just to encourage those who have chosen to stay at home – you can be healthy if you eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and take time for yourself.
Kathy Bosman
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Baby, baby! I recently joined Clicks babyclub, as I am 19 weeks pregnant. I really have to compliment you on the content of the babyclub magazine. As a first-time mom, I am totally clueless. After going through your mag, I now know when to introduce solids, how to bathe my newborn and even what to pack in my bag when going to the hospital! And I’m not even halfway through the magazine yet. Very well done! I can’t wait to receive correspondence as a babyclub member.
Jánalke de Beer Ed’s note: As a Clicks babyclub member you will receive three issues of babyclub magazine a year, as well as earn Double Points on all baby products (includes all milk formula from one year of age), and Triple Points on all Clicks branded baby products. For more information Fav brand Ad_final.ctp.pdf 1 2012/03/20 12:23 PM visit www.clicks.co.za
Send us your top tip As modern living is becoming increasingly more stressful we thought we’d lighten the load by publishing your practical top tips. From how to remove stains, to tips about gardening, or even babycare, please send them to the editor at clubcardletters@ tppsa.co.za with the subject line: “Top tip”. We’ll publish the best ones!
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To get greasy dishes fresh and clean, pop a piece of lemon into the dishwasher and let the magic of citric acid get to work.
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Make the most of your ClubCard Q: How do I get the ClubCard magazine? A: Gold ClubCard members who’ve earned 150 Points or more in the qualifying period receive a free copy of ClubCard with their Cash-back Rewards!
ClubCard members can now opt in for additional benefits! Join a club for you and your baby and enjoy the following: • Double Points on all Baby Products, (includes all Milk Formula from 1 years of age). • Triple Points on all Clicks branded Baby Products. • Double Points on all Clinic Services* (Baby-related Clinic Services, excludes Medication). • Baby and parenting advice in the babyclub magazine. • Regular communication of baby events and special offers. • Automatic entry into exclusive baby competitions. • Plus all the regular benefits of being a ClubCard member. * Points are awarded for transactions paid for at the Clicks till.
PLUS Every month one BabyClub member will win nappies for a year! See www.clicks.co.za for more details. There are 4 easy ways to join babyclub: • In store • Go online to www.clicks.co.za • Call 0860 254 257 • SMS your name to 43500 * Double and Triple Points are awarded as Bonus Points and are added to your Cash-back Reward when you qualify at Clicks with 100 ClubCard points. These Double and Triple Points earned are not doubled on Double Points days.
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Q: How do I qualify for Cash-back? A: Swipe your ClubCard every time you shop at Clicks and earn Points. To qualify, you must earn 100 ClubCard Points by the qualifying date. Rewards can be spent on anything at Clicks except giftcards. Q: What are Double Points days? A: On specially advertised days you get Double Points on everything you buy. For every ClubCard Point, you get one additional Bonus Point, excluding pharmacy purchases. Q: What are Plus Points? A: As a ClubCard member you earn PlusPoints off the dispensing fee in Clicks Clinics and Clicks Pharmacies. These translate into Cash-back Rewards for you to spend as you please. For added convenience - Clubcard Members are automatically registered onto the Clicks Pharmacy national network, so you can collect your medication at any Clicks Pharmacy in the country. Q: How do I earn more Points? A: Earn Bonus Points on advertised items when you see this logo! Q: Can I find out how many Points I have? A: Check your Points online – register on www.clicks. co.za to update your details and check your Points status. You can also subscribe to receive a free e-newsletter every two weeks.
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extra cash back at Clicks Did you know, as a Discovery Vitality member, you qualify for up to 15% in Cash-back Rewards at Clicks? Now, Discovery Vitality members can get up to an additional 25% in cash back on a range of HealthyCare™ products in Clicks stores? That’s two ways in which Vitality members can save at Clicks! The vitality healthycare™ benefit Get up to 10% cash back when you activate the HealthyCare™ benefit, then increase your cash back to up to 25% when you do a Vitality check. Your HealthyCare™ cash back is paid into your nominated bank account or DiscoveryCard once a month. The HealthyCare™ products include: dental care, foot care, scan care, self-care, first aid, nutritional supplements, products to stop smoking, exercise equipment. The vitality clicks cash-back rewards benefit When activating this benefit and once you have qualified with 100 ClubCard points, you can get up to 15% in Vitality Clicks Cash-back Rewards based on your Vitality status. These Cashback rewards apply to everything, except dispensary items, in your basket at Clicks and are paid up to five times a year as part of your Clicks Cash-back Rewards voucher. Please note that all information displayed here is a summary of the Vitality HealthyLiving™ benefits. If you need more information about the benefits as well as a full set of the full Vitality rules, please visit www.discovery.co.za and click on Discovery Vitality. Vitality HealthStyle (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider. ClubCard members that have already activated their Vitality ClubCard benefit will rality HealthStyle (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider.
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Discovery Health members get up to 25% cash back on schedule 1 & 2* medicines only at a Clicks Pharmacy with Discovery Health MedSaver. Visit www.discovery.co.za to acƟvate MedSaver. MedSaver is available to all schemes administered by Discovery Health. Speak to your Clicks Pharmacist for more informaƟon. *Terms & condiƟons apply. Vitality HealthStyle (Pty) Ltd is an authorised nancial services provider.
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SA’s leading car rental company offers great rates and Triple Points for ClubCard members. These new benefits will make your life a little easier! Earn points every time you rent with Avis*. Terms and conditions apply. For more information go to www.clicks.co.za; www.avis.co.za *ClubCard Points are awarded when the vehicle is returned to Avis. Valid for online bookings only.
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As a Clicks ClubCard member, you can earn Points when you treat yourself or buy products at one of Sorbet’s 37 beauty salons and nail bars. Check out the nail bar at the Clicks Tygervalley!
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These benefits for ClubCard members are guaranteed to make your life a little easier. Start earning Points. ClubCard members earn Double Points for hotel stays at Courtyard, City Lodge and Town Lodge hotels. You also get 30% off on weekend stays and 5% off weekday stays. You earn Points on every day of the week. Includes online and walk-in bookings.
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Earn points at these eye care stores! Clicks ClubCard members can now also earn Points at any SpecSavers, execuspecs, eyebar and clearvision stores.
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The Clicks ClubCard Points earned at a SpecSavers store will be added to other Points you have earned. Once you qualify with 100 ClubCard Points by a qualification date, these will be paid out as a Cash-back Reward.
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Earn Cashback Rewards anywhere visa is accepted and everywhere you shop with the Clicks ClubCard Gold Credit Card. To apply caLL:
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Great news! As a ClubCard member your Points earned at Musica now add to your ClubCard Points total as qualifying Points towards your Cashback Rewards. Just swipe your ClubCard when purchasing at any Musica store! See www.clicks.co.za for more information.
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big screen Benefit! Clicks ClubCard members pay less* for NuMetro movie tickets at most cinema sites** on all shows from Mondays to Fridays (limited to 2 tickets per ClubCard per day). You can also earn ClubCard Points on your tickets and refreshments. *Clicks ClubCard members pay R29.50 for standard/2D movies and R47.50 for 3D movies **Excludes NuMetro budget sites
EXTRA BENEFITS FOR SENIORS! If you are over 60, why not join the ClubCard Seniors programme?
Enjoy Seniors Double Points on your ClubCard purchases on the second Wednesday of every month as an exclusive benefit! (Excluding pharmacy purchases.) Opt in via www.clicks.co.za or call 0860 254 257.
Clicks ClubCard Terms and Conditions 1. The Clicks Customer Loyalty Programme is owned by New Clicks South Africa (Proprietary) Limited, which reserves the right to issue, decline and withdraw the ClubCard at any time. The ClubCard is not transferable and benefits accrue to the named ClubCard member only. 2. The latest and applicable version of the Loyalty Programme Rules is published on the Clicks website (www.clicks.co.za). 3. The conditions of participation, accumulation of Points and the issuing and use of Rewards is subject to the Loyalty Programme Rules. 4. The ClubCard can be used at Clicks and Musica stores and at such Affinity Associates as specified by Clicks. Rewards may only be redeemed in Clicks stores. 5. The ClubCard cannot be used as a credit, debit or guarantee card. A Clicks-branded credit card (“Clicks ClubCard Credit Card”) may be applied for from First National Bank and, if issued, will automatically become the ClubCard member’s ClubCard. The application forms for and terms and conditions relating to the use of the Clicks ClubCard Credit Card are available online at www.clicks.co.za or may be requested telephonically on 0861 254 257. 6. To earn Points for a transaction, the Member’s ClubCard must be presented at the checkout, failing which the transaction cannot be recorded and no Points will be earned. 7. Clicks, Musica and all Affinity Partners reserve the right to make certain products exempt from earning Points, including but not limited to Gift Cards and/or Vouchers. Rewards cannot be exchanged for cash or used to purchase Clicks gift vouchers/cards 8. Points will accumulate over a Qualifying Period and the value of a Reward will be based on the total number of Points earned by the end of the Qualifying Period. 9. A ClubCard member must earn a minimum number of qualifying ClubCard Points, currently 100 or more by the end of the relevant Qualifying Period. Accumulated Points falling below the Minimum Limit will be carried over to the next Qualifying Period. Any change in the Minimum Limit will be advertised in-store and online at ww.clicks.co.za and notified to ClubCard members in newsletters. 10. Rewards are valid for 365 (three hundred and sixty-five) calendar days from the date of issue. 11. By participating in the Loyalty Programme, each ClubCard member, consents to (a) his/her information (name, identity number, contact details, shopping behaviours at Clicks) being processed locally and centrally within the Clicks database and shared with Affinity Associates. For full terms and conditions, see www.clicks.co.za
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Feel good paying less FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES We’ve just launched a new and exclusive clubcard benefit. You can now get up to R7 500 funeral cover – at no cost to you! How does it work? Well, you get funeral cover of 10 times the value of your average monthly purchases from Clicks. Clicks will pay the premium to provide you with 10x the value of your average monthly purchases from Clicks for the 26 weeks prior to death up to a maximum of R7500.
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ACTIVATE YOUR NO COST FUNERAL COVER TODAY! Feel good knowing you’re covered. Feel good paying less for financial services. Find out more about our Clicks Financial Services products: Family Funeral, Life, Hospital Event, Women Only Cancer and Accident, Car and Home Insurance Cover. 2012/03/12 9:26 AM Call 0861 646 444. Rules apply.
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Would you like to beat the queue?
Save time and money. Collect your chronic pre-packed medication or let us deliver to your doorstep anywhere in South Africa. Here’s four easy steps to collection:
Struggling with insomnia? You’re not alone: about 20 to 40 percent of adults worldwide suffer from the condition, either regularly or sporadically. Sleeplessness naturally leaves you weary and looking less than your best, but it can also have more serious consequences: insomnia can lower immunity and leave you vulnerable to viral and bacterial infections; it increases your risk of developing hypertension, diabetes, stroke and heart disease; and has been linked to road accidents, substance abuse, depression and even suicide. To combat insomnia, you may require prescription drugs, but there are a number of over-the-counter remedies you can try before hitting the hard stuff. Magnesium has a calming effect on the nervous system which can assist you to sleep and melatonin – usually produced by the pineal gland and also available in supplement form – regulates sleep and waking cycles.
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1. We call you. 2. We’ll have your chronic prescription packed, ready and waiting for you. 3. You’ll receive a reminder call when your prescription is ready. 4. Collect your prescription at the collection counter at your nearest Clicks pharmacy.
Three easy steps to delivery:
1. Call us on 0861 444 405 or email clicks.directmedicines@ dirmed.co.za or fax us at 0861 444 414. 2. Include your chronic prescription from your doctor, medical aid details and your fax cover sheet. 3. We’ll deliver for FREE, anywhere in the country – even if your medication requires refrigeration. Visit www.clicks.co.za or call 0860 254 257 to locate your nearest Clicks Pharmacy.
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Vitamin C is an essential for good reason. Just some of its accolades include helping the body make collagen,warding off flu and cold germs, growing and repairing tissues in all parts of our body, and protecting against heart disease, high blood pressure and loads of other nasties. Clicks Vitamin C, from R49.99. 14
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I want to lose weight. Are there any safe weight loss medications?
There are plenty of weight loss medicines available, both prescription and over-the-counter. Generally, the herbal or over-the-counter medicines are safe. Using these and following a diet with the correct mix of vitamins, protein, fibre and fat will help weight loss. Ask your Clicks Pharmacist for guidance with respect to these products and speak to a dietician about a diet plan. Adding exercise to this will help a lot.
How can I prevent travelassociated deep vein thrombosis? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is caused by a blood clot that forms deep within the veins of the legs. It can be caused during long flights or prolonged travelling on any mode of transport. One of the keys to minimising the risk of travel-induced DVT is to exercise your legs during the journey. There are specific exercises that one can do, or just walking around at various intervals to help promote blood flow, also helps.
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What can I take to prevent colds and flu this winter? I would definitely suggest a flu vaccine, which you can get at your nearest Clicks Pharmacy. Along with that, there are immune-boosting products specifically for cold and flu
that will definitely protect you against catching flu. These, coupled with a nutritious diet, will boost your immune system to fight against your common flu bugs.
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Are laxatives safe? Laxatives help constipation by creating motility, bulk and fibre. They are safe if used correctly for the relief of temporary constipation. Laxatives can become very unsafe if they are abused or overused, one of the consequences being chronic constipation. For effective relief of constipation one needs to make use of a safe laxative, stick to a balanced diet high in fibre and drink plenty of water.
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Winners! ClubCard recently drew winners for the first installment of the Mega Millions competition, which offered thousands of rands of fab prizes, under supervision of auditors from Deloittes. Prize-winning breakfasts were held at City Lodges across the country to hand out prizes. ClubCard’s first car winner is Lara Combrink, from Melkbosstrand who works in the clothing trade. She’s always been an avid Clicks shopper and clocked up loads of Points during the Christmas season, buying lots of presents for family and friends. When she got the call that she’d won she was busy hanging up a mirror in her spare bedroom at home. She recalls, “My best friend actually answered the call and told the person to phone back in half an hour’s time, which thankfully they did! When they did call back I was in the back of a car with a group of friends. I couldn’t believe it! We all cheered.” Lara has only ever won one other competition before, also through Clicks many years ago. She has affectionately named her new Nissan Micra, “The Bug”. Other winners include Johanna Coetzee from Stellenbosch who won a week’s holiday to Namibia for two. The prize includes flights and accommodation in Swakopmund and Sossusvlei. There are still three more opportunities to win a Nissan vehicle in 2012, so keep swiping your ClubCard!
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Durban winners Mega Millions Winners These lucky winners scooped up fantastic prizes in the first phase of the Clicks ClubCard Mega Millions Competition. Join ClubCard now for a chance to win! Nissan Micra – Lara Combrink; Trip to Namibia – Johanna Coetzee, Tanya Buys, Hermien Stofberg; Macbook laptop – TC Human; Imaq desktop computer – Melani Cullum; Town Lodge – Suzanne Webber; Courtyard Hotel – Jameel Khan; City Lodge – Rene Marneweck; VIP Nu Metro ticket – Issabella Stander, Olga Sinclair, Arlene Bratos; Road Lodge – Veronicah Mmotong; Musica Hamper plus PS3 – Silvia Gongalves Ball
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Congratulations to ClubCard’s first batch of Mega Millions winners!
shopping goodies Clicks Make-Up & Toiletry Bags, from R39.99
Furry Hot Water Bottle and Woollen Socks Set, R89.99
Yves Saint Laurent Belle D’Opium Perfume, R580.00
Mother’s Day Shop!
Spoil your mother with this prettyin-pink selection of treats
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Sorbet Firming Body Wash, R29.99; Sorbet Firming Body Butter, R39.99
Pink Striped Socks, R29.99
Pink & White Towel Set, R199.99
“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about” *All products available at selected Clicks stores.
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Career, kids and bright lights – these celeb moms tell us how they hold it all together By HelÊne Ramackers & Charlene Naidoo Actress and businesswoman, Connie Ferguson, was born in Kimberley 41 years ago. This mother of two daughters, Lesedi (19) and Alicia (9), talks about her best role yet: that of being a mother.
What does being a mother mean to you? Being a mother is the most humbling experience any woman can go through. You start thinking not only of yourself but also of the little lives you have brought into this world. It has taught me to be selfless and more responsible. I also believe I am a much happier person since becoming a mom. My two pregnancies were very different. I was young and inexperienced with Lesedi. All I had to go on was the excitement of knowing that I was carrying a life inside of me. I had no medical aid and no definite plan of how I was going to cope because I was completely freelance at the time. Nervous as I was, I knew somehow that I would make it work and I did. I would carry my baby with me to auditions and shoots until I could afford to hire someone to help me take care of her. Alicia was a completely different case. I was a lot more established, with medical aid, older and more
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Zuraida Jardine, 36, TV personality, based in Johannesburg is mom to Shia (1) and Zaria (2-and-a-half)
What does being a mother mean to you? To love unconditionally is my biggest belief regarding parenting. I look for inspiration from Khalil Gibran’s book, Children, which speaks to me on many levels. Nothing compares to the pure love, trust, joy, smiles, sunshine, lucid moments, and the darndest things they say. These moments and memories make parenting a gift to experience. My family also gives me wonderful purpose.
ready for the challenges that come with having children. We already had a nanny and my husband, Shona, is a hands-on dad, so help was plentiful.
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Anything surprising about being a mom? The differences between my two daughters always surprises me. Although both girls are very creative, they also showed differences much earlier on where Lesedi was wearing my high heels at age two, and Alicia still can’t stand lipgloss at age nine. So one is a girly-girl and the other a tomboy. Lesedi is in second year film school and Alicia is in Grade 4. How do you fit your parenting role into your other duties and responsibilities? I take being a mother very seriously. I make it a point to be a part of my children’s lives even if we don’t spend the whole day together. They have school and I have work. In the evenings, no matter how tired I am, it’s homework and catchup time. It’s important for me to know what happens in their lives when we are apart. They need to know that they can talk to me and trust me, and
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“I take being a mother very seriously. I make a point of being part of my children’s lives” I need to know the same. Weekends are dedicated family time. I had to make a conscious decision that I don’t take on too much work over weekends as that is the only time I can call ours. What is your support system like? Lesedi and Alicia’s nanny, Rebecca, has been part of the family for the past 14 years and is a great help with the girls. Shona also shares responsibilities equally so this takes a load off. What is your advice to new mothers? Love your children. This is the absolute best gift you can give them. Everything else will follow.
What’s the best parenting advice you’ve received? They grow up far too quickly for you to expend energy sweating the small stuff. Take the time to enjoy every moment, even the frustrating ones. This has really helped me to see the bigger picture. How did you choose your children’s names? I wanted unique, exotic names for my children. I always loved the name Shia, it’s a soft, earthy name for his sensitive but wise Pisces soul. Zaria was a name that I had made up all by myself, but it turns out that it’s a mythological name as well as a little town in Ethiopia. What are your nappy bag essentials? Sunblock, sun hat, snacks, little wrapped gift (for the moment when you need to distract them), and Rescue Remedy. How do you treat yourself when you need a break? A Thai massage, a movie with my hubby, lunch with my friends or a steam session! What have you learned about being a parent from your partner? Successful parenting requires successful, respectful partnerships. Respect your partner and turn to him
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Do you find yourself parenting as your own mother did? Sometimes I do – but I am a different generation, I try to be mindful of my parenting moments. Parenting is a challenge but I think you have to make your own way, and find what works for your family. Who is your parenting role model and why? I am inspired by women daily, from the mother who is begging and breastfeeding her child on the road to the mom who has given up her career to do the hard, incredible job of running her household, so that her family life can function with less stress, to the mom who has left her kids in another city or country to be a nanny to someone else’s kids. How do you juggle parenting and managing a career? Each day is different when you are trying to navigate your way through life with a young family. I try to take it one day at a time, and when I can’t manage, I ask for assistance. The warmth that my kids bring me far outweighs any stress. Zuraida recently launched the Tummy Tucker in South Africa; a post-pregnancy weight loss belt. Available at Clicks.
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Natasha Sutherland (41) is a mom, author, workshop facilitator, speaker and selfconfessed chocoholic. She is mom to Sebastian (10) and Benjamin (8).
What does it mean to you to be a mother? My role as a mom is probably one of the things in my life I dedicate most of my time and effort to. This doesn’t stem from a place of duty. It comes from a deep well of love that is abundant. My children have, through my love for them, helped me triumph in so many dark corners of my life. In my divorce workshops I speak about the fact that my deep conviction to help my children heal after the divorce, forced me to eventually confront and release my nagging ego’s efforts that kept me trapped in blame and unforgiveness. The sheer will of love for my kids forces me always to try and transcend that part of me. And that is just one of the gifts my children have given me. Becoming a parent has also made me come face to face with other factors in my life that need to be addressed… impatience, victim mentality, time management, the spirit of adventure and the power of living in the now! I am a big advocate of “play”. My kids had to go to school dressed up as their favourite story book characters once, and I thought it was such fun that I went to school with them, dressed up as a pirate. The other parents thought I was crazy but my kids thought it was cool! And I had so much fun. I can honestly say that being a mother brings meaning to my life that far transcends the biological and psychological implications that usually go with that territory. The “meaning-ness” behind being a mom fulfills me, commissions me, asks questions of me and calls me to be a better, more completed, more powerful me!
How do you fit your parenting role into your other duties and responsibilities? I freelance. It’s a fight to keep working as a freelancer when mortgages and bills have to be paid. But I choose this, because I really like being with my boys after school and for homework and extramurals. They grow up so quickly, the privilege of sharing this part of their lives will be over only too soon. Besides, I am learning so much by helping them study – independent and dependant variables are so cool; how to Phuza in Zulu; and how to build a solid structure out of toothpicks and Jellytots! What is your support system like? I live in a neighbourhood where my friends are mostly moms of children at school with mine. They are very supportive and help out with lifts when I need help. I have an excellent domestic caretaker who is very close to the kids. And their godfather Henk, who has been in their lives since they were babies, is a complete lifesaver for me. My kids’ father and I have a good co-parenting relationship. We are constantly in discussion about all things related to their growth. We attend parent/teacher meetings together. I encourage their relationship with their dad. Any advice / parting thoughts to other mothers? Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, there will be many. It comes with the territory. www.natashasutherland.co.za
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Contents
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28 Beauty buzz 30 Mom & daughter makeover 34 Get the look 37 Autumn scents 40 Top trends 44 Male grooming 46 Look fab in 10 minutes flat! 52 Find your best hairstyle 56 How to fix those beauty blunders
Beauty
beauty goodies A good eye day Get the look of autumn with muted yet eyecatching shades. Rimmel, Eyeshadow, from R59.95
All the beauty essentials you need to look fab, available at Clicks
Beautybuzz “The best thing is to look natural, but it takes make-up to look natural” – Calvin Klein
Intense eyes
Eye art Line and define your eye make-up with Smudge Liquid Eyeliner, R39.99.
Enhance your eyes even further with NYX Eyeshadow Base, R99.00.
Flutter flutter Who needs hours of primping when you can just pop on Eylure PreGlued Lashes, R59.99?
A lift when you need it L’Oreal Revitalift Total Repair 10, R174.95, will help firm and plump up those lines.
The magic touch Get perfect coverage to eliminate dark areas. Max Factor Mastertouch, R109.95
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Berry good!
This side of the moon...
With extracts of goji berries and papaya, Good Things Moisturiser, R74.99, is yummy good for your skin.
Get an immediate and concentrated boost of Vitamin A and E to your eye area with Cettua Half Moon A&E Patch, R69.99.
Spritz it on! United Colours of Benetton Rosso Woman, R175.00, will have you smelling fresh and on trend this season.
Buttery goodness Energise and soothe your skin at the same time with Sorbet Smoothing Body Butter, R39.99.
Glossy nails
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Diamondgloss nails are a stroke away. Yardley Stayfast Diamond Gloss, R54.95.
Nourish your hair with Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor, R84.99*.
top tip! Want to keep lipstick off your glass? Discreetly lick your lips before taking a sip from a glass. It works.
Don’t let age get you down Turn back the clock with Revlon Age Defying Make-Up, R215.00
Hair repair
Let the lips say it Nothing says high glam and sexy quite like a bold lip colour. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, R99.95.
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Ale tale… Some of those old wives’ tales really are true, including the one about beer being good for your hair. “The proteins from the malt and hops coat the hair and build it up, repairing damage. Plus, it leaves your hair with wonderful body!” says US hairstylist Jovani Van Orden. To whip up a lager-rich hair treatment at home, simmer ¾ cup of beer until it reduces to ¼ and allow to cool; then add to a cup of your normal shampoo.
Mom & daughter makeover
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Hair today… Highlights tomorrow! Lucy’s everyday hairdo is simple and easy to maintain, and she was looking for a change along the same lines. Hairstylist Joanne Robinson from Tandem Salon, Paddocks Centre, decided to spice up Lucy’s look with highlights. “I added highlights on the top to frame her face and brighten up her skin a bit,” explains Joanne. Ky also received a new hairdo. Her natural colour is medium blonde and she has greyed over the years. Stylist Jean Francois decided to do a light golden blonde sun-kissed hair treatment. Ky didn’t want her hair cut too short so Jean Francois decided to go for more contrast and definition, choosing “low lights” for a more ashy colour. He explains, “Ky’s hair is
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blonde underneath so we did blonde highlights and a shorter cut to neaten up her look.”
New looks Both Lucy and Ky were quite keen for different looks. “I thought it would be a refreshing change,” says Lucy, “I had my baby a year ago and I wanted to get back to being a ‘woman’ in terms of style. My usual style is very casual, I mostly wear jeans, a T-shirt, and just a touch of mascara.” Ky agrees. “My hair and make-up is low maintenance so I was interested in a makeover to see how I could change my look – in a manageable way! That is the important thing, a style that is easy to maintain so I can still incorporate it into my daily life.”
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To get into the Mother’s Day mood, we gave mom and daughter, Lucy Leheilleix and Ky Pulvermacher, a whole new look!
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All made-up Make-up artist Helen Firfillis worked her magic on both ladies to bring out their best.
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Lucy: To get Lucy’s look, Helen applied prep and prime to Lucy’s skin as it was quite dry and flaky. Her skin tone was evened with concealer and cream foundation and her brows were neatened and shaped. Lucy’s brow bone was highlighted with a shimmer eyeshadow and a smoky eye was created with an aubergine eyeshadow. For eye definition, Helen used a black eyeliner and finished off the eyes with Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara, R130.00. A mix of beige and pink blusher softly contoured the apples of her cheeks for subtle definition and a pink liner was used to line the lips. Helen further filled in the lips with a sheer winecoloured lipstick. Finishing spray set the look.
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main image Purple polo neck at Habits worn under grey wrap cardigan at Stutafords; silver earrings at Oh So Boho INSET Turquoise silk dress R720 at Lulu Belle; green and gold drop earrings R210 at Lulu Belle
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INSET image Grey mesh top at Habits; chunky knit dress and grey leggings at Stuttafords; button necklace at Promod. main image Black satin top with bling detail R849.95 by Capital M at Stuttafords; Silver hoop earrings R395.00s at Oh So Boho
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Ky: Helen prepped her skin with prep and prime which is a silicone-based primer. “This helps to smooth over foundation and concealer to create a smooth base to create her look,” she says. Helen “created” eyebrows with a mixture of charcoal and brown eyeshadow, (try Accessorize Single Eyeshadow, R59.99). Concealer was applied to the eye area with a light dusting of powder, like Maybelline Fit Me Powder, R139.95, to set the concealer. Helen used a cream-coloured eyeshadow to highlight the brow bone, then created depth by using a blend of beige and aubergine in a round eye application. Ky’s eyes were lined close to the top lashes with a blend of brown/black eyeliner. Helen then applied two coats of NYX Doll Eye Mascara, R134.99, to only the top lashes, contoured her cheekbones with a soft rose blush powder and lined the lips with a soft pink liner and filled in with a shimmer pink lipgloss. Ky’s glam new look was finished with finishing spray to add moisture to properly set the make-up.
beauty get the look Palmer’s Cocoa Body Butter, R48.99
Rimmel Eyeshadow, R79.95
Rimmel Kate Lipstick, R69.95
Get the look
Invest in a few beauty basics to get a look like Kat Graham’s
Dr. Miracle’s Intensive Spot Serum, R69.99
Revlon MegaLash Lengthening Mascara, R99.95
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2 True Smooth Matte Liquid Foundation, R34.99
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NYX Liquid Crystal Liner, R69.99
Otherwordly creatures are all the rage these days, but despite playing a witch on The Vampire Diaries, Kat Graham is all natural beauty. She likes keeping her look simple yet elegant and is a big fan of massages and advises drinking lots of water for radiant skin.
Maybelline Fit Me Powder, R139.95
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The scent
of autumn
As the crisp air starts to set in, it’s time for a subtle change in fragrance. We explore the scents of the season
Fragrances from top: Calvin Klein Secret Obsession, R525.00 Revlon Bling Bling, R249.95 Hugo Boss Deep Red, R450.00 Gucci Guilty, R505.00 Bvlgari Omnia, R615.00
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oody and spicy; autumn has set in, bringing with it its characteristic air of fresh yet otherwordly flavour. Now is the time to set aside the floral and fruity scents and turn to something richer and deeper. Like your wardrobe, perfumes should be chosen not only on the basis of your personal preferences, but also according to the season. The hotter the weather, the more rapidly the “notes” of a fragrance leave the skin, while cooler weather causes fragrance molecules to lift more slowly, toning down their effect, explains international fragrance expert Michael Edwards: “That’s why you can wear a more potent fragrance in cold weather.” Bearing this in mind, choose a scent that complements the rich earthiness of autumn – perfumes featuring notes of wood, spice, resin, and musk are all good picks for autumn evenings, while fruity florals and subtle vanilla scents work well for day wear. Fragrances from top: David Beckham, R395.00 Aramis, R585.00 Dolce & Gabbana, R549.99 CK Obsession, R399.99 Davidoff Cool Water, R605.00
Fragrances are available at selected Clicks stores, while stocks last. Clicks guarantees the authenticity of these fragrances and undertakes to exchange them should you not be completely satisifed.
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beauty scents
The bold red lip
Gwen Stefani
She’s got
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Master this season’s classic make-up trends in a few easy steps
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By Emily Pettit-Coetzee
ention a new makeup trend and many women will groan at the thought of yet another look to keep up with. Not a month goes by without new trends emerging, and fashionistas touting the latest look or absolute musthave product that you simply cannot be seen without. However, if you’re one of those
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people who stick to a tried and tested palette, you’ll know that while new looks come and go, there are those timeless classics that will always outlast the fads. These beauty tricks and trends are iconic for a reason and they are a lot easier to create than you might think. This season, teach yourself the art of application and take a few tips from the experts. Once you know how to recreate these looks, you’ll always be on trend.
If you want to get noticed this autumn, put away the sheer gloss and replace it with a ripe red lipstick. There are few things that will update your look quite as quickly as this classic colour. It’s bold, sassy and confident. Nervous? Don’t be. Here are a few expert tips and tricks to ensure your pout stays put. “When wearing red lipstick, always use a lip liner,” says Eloise Dreyer, celebrity, fashion and bridal hair and make-up artist. “That’s the surefire way to stop any bleeding colour in its tracks. Use a cream-based liner, which will heat up with the body and stay put. Line your lips from the middle towards the outer corners, taking care to stay true to the lip shape.” Apply lipstick once the liner is in place and you don’t have to worry about feathering colour. Red is notorious for rubbing off and leaving its mark on glasses, cheeks and anywhere else it makes contact. Minimise the fade by filling in the whole lip with liner and then applying the lipstick with a brush. “The brush helps the colour reach all the little lines of your lips,” explains Dreyer. “Take a tissue and blot your lips after you’ve applied. Then add another layer for total staying power.” EXPERT TIP: If you find that longwear lipstick dries out your lips, add a layer of lip balm over the colour for extra hydration. We like: Revlon Super Lustrous Red Lipstick, R99.95
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The perfect cat eye Few make-up trends are as sultry as the cat eye, made famous by Brigitte Bardot in the 60s and constantly recreated and updated by modern celebrities such as Alexa Chung, Rihanna, Angelina Jolie and Eva Mendes. It places all the emphasis on the eye and is the perfect go-to look if you need to get fab and glamorous in minutes. “To achieve a perfectly lined eye a la Brigitte Bardot, try using a liquid liner instead of a pencil. For the top line that you’re trying to achieve, try a felt tipped liquid liner. However, I prefer using pencils for the lower eye area as they create a softer line.” To get the flick, start at the middle of your upper lid and move outwards, carefully sticking close to the lash line. When you reach the outer edge of the eye create a small upward tick. From the outer point of the tick, slowly draw a line back towards the lash line, so you create a triangle. Fill in the triangle to create that ultimate 60s feline look. EXPERT TIP: To make this look dramatic, apply a second layer of black liner around the eye. Keep your skin held taut to avoid any jagged, uneven edges. We like: Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner, R89.95
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The perfect application of eyeshadow is not easy. Attempts at the delicate blending of shades can leave eyes looking like they’ve had a few rounds with Baby Jake Matlala. That said, when it’s done well it’s a quick, effective way to transform your look from day to night in a few easy strokes. So what’s the secret? First and most importantly, to create a professional-looking eyeshadow you need the right tools. “You need a good-quality brush,” says Dreyer. “I’d recommend a round-domed brush for darker crease colours and a slightly bigger flat brush to place highlighters on the top lid, inner corner or brow bone. And what colours should you be looking out for this season? Trends are moving towards soft greys, mustard yellows and shimmery navy. “Eye trends are dabbling in colour more and more this season and it delights me no end!” says Dreyer.
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Full brows The role that the eyebrow plays in finishing a look is often underestimated. That is until they are overplucked, or left completely unruly, and then you can’t take your eyes off them. Eyebrow shapes and styles change with the seasons, but this is one area where it is far wiser to play with your natural shape, rather than blindly follow trends. “When deciding on an eyebrow shape, I always recommend you go to a professional. One tends to get carried away with tweezers,” says Dreyer. “If you prefer doing it yourself, study your eye shape. The inner corner of your eyebrow should be above the inner corner of your eye,” she explains. “When you hold a pencil from the side of your nose, up past the inner corner of your eye, that’s where your brow should end.” If you have already overplucked your brows, don’t panic! You can emulate this season’s full, natural look using a light-coloured brow pencil or brow shadow to fill in the gaps very lightly. However, just use it to fill in, you are not creating a whole new brow shape.
EXPERT TIP: Blending is key and you should never be able to see where one colour starts and another ends. We like: Accessorize Single Eyeshadow, R59.99
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EXPERT TIP: Since we tend to overpluck, start by cleaning up around the basic brow shape. Pluck all stray hairs that are obviously not part of the brow. Stand back and look at yourself in the mirror before continuing. One hair at a time! We like: Max Factor Eyebrow Brush, R89.95
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The smokey eye
beauty male grooming
Smooth
operator Want to know everything you need to know about your hair, be it on your head or from the neck down? We’ve got you covered By Leigh van den Berg
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eing a male is hairy business. From the top of your head to your toes, you’re likely to be covered in hair, some of which you’ll want to keep and some you might want to get rid of. Either which way, taking good care of it all is actually pretty easy provided you have the right tools.
A head start Caring for the hair on your head usually just requires a good shampoo, conditioner and comb. If, however, you suffer from dry, flaky scalp that sometimes itches you could be dealing with dandruff which is usually caused by an easily treatable fungal infection.
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In this case, make a point of using something like Head & Shoulders Anti Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner, from R39.99 each, to ensure a flake-free scalp in no time. In regard to greys, on average, men will notice their first grey hair in their early 30s. This is because as we get older our melanin levels begin to drop. (Melanin is the pigment that gives hair and skin its colour). Many women find grey hair attractive, but if it bothers you, try a home box dye like Schwarzkopf Men Perfect Anti-Grey
Once you’re done shaving, rinse your shaving brush thoroughly and shake it dry. Store it in your medicine cabinet on its handle, not lying down. This will let the bristles air-dry nicely without actually damaging them.
Toner Gel, R119.99, to cover them up. It’s infused with caffeine and keratin to help strengthen your hair and works its magic in just five minutes, offering results that last for up to 28 days. If you’re starting to lose your hair and aren’t quite ready to part with it, you could consider
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drug therapy (minoxidil and finasteride have been shown to improve male pattern baldness), laser treatments or a hair transplant. Alternatively, you could simply shave it all off and rock a sexy close shaven look like Bruce Willis orJason Statham.
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Stars like George Clooney and Brad Pitt have proved that facial hair can be sexy; still the secret to keep it looking stylish as opposed to sloppy lies in careful regular grooming. To keep your facial hair in check, consider investing in an electric shaver like Babyliss 8-in-1 Men’s Trimmer, R419.99. This way you can shave as well as trim with better precision. If you prefer a clean shaven look, you can remove any stubble with either a razor or electric shaver. Whichever tool you use, make sure you only ever
ear hair. If yours is visible outside your nostrils or ears, don’t be tempted to break out the tweezers; removing hair in these areas can be rather painful. Instead, give these hairs a quick trim with a special tool like Babyliss Nose and Ear Trimmer, R149.99.
A bit about body hair Taking care of the hair on your body is easy. If you don’t want any hair on your legs, you can simply shave it off using a razor and shaving cream. If you’ve got unwanted hair on your chest or back it’s usually a better bet to wax it off. This removes the hair from the
root, keeping it off for longer, and won’t encourage ingrown hair or “razor bumps”. Alternatively, you could invest in something like Philips Bodygroom, R459.99. It trims and shaves all the areas of your body including your armpits, chest, back, legs and intimate hairy areas. It can be used wet or dry, is cordless and boasts a skin-friendly shaving head to help minimise the chance of creating those lumps and bumps due to skin irritation.
Like it long or prefer it short? We’ve got two on-trend star cuts for you to ask for next time you hit the hairdresser.
shave after a hot shower or bath. The hot water helps soften your beard and open your pores which will reduce the incidence of post-shave irritation. You can also use a good alcohol-free aftershave, something like Nivea for Men Extreme Comfort Post Shave Balm, R79.99, to soothe your skin even further.
Dealing with very hairy eyebrows? You can sort these out with simple tweezers, but be warned; if you don’t know what you’re doing you could end up creating an odd-looking shape that could take up to six weeks to grow out. In this case, your best bet is to visit a salon or brow bar to get them professionally plucked. Unlike women, men tend to have more nose and
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Will Smith’s close shave
Chris Hemsworth’s longish do
The look: Close cut crop gives Smith an air of professionalism. How to get it: Use a clipper at
The look: A medium to longish cut slick enough to belong in the office. How to get it: Ask for a box-layer
1.5 on the sides, going straight up and then square out the top being careful not to create a “flat” top.
cut that falls on your collar at the back while four to five inches are removed around the rest of your hair.
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minute beauty for busy moms Are you a busy mom-on-thego? Here’s how you can still look beautiful in no time at all By Emily Pettit-Coetzee
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f you’re a mom in this fast-paced modern world, chances are you’re only too familiar with the morning rush to get up, get yourself and the kids dressed and out the door on time. In all the chaos of school lunches, finding lost socks, finishing homework or preparing for a big meeting, the one member of the family who often ends up being neglected is you. There’s no longer time for straightening irons or the application of the perfect smokey
eye before you’re rushing out the door, wishing you’d painted your nails the night before and hoping your colleagues won’t notice that you haven’t washed your hair. Whether you are working, or a fulltime mother you still want to leave the house in the morning on time, looking and feeling your best – so for Mother’s Day, we’ve asked the experts to share their favourite 10-minute make-up tips. By cutting down your beauty regime to the bare necessities, you can save time, without sacrificing your appearance.
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What not to cut out... We all know there are a few pampering treatments that we can do without, but there are elements to the morning beauty regime that you can’t skimp on. So before we find out what we can cut down on, here’s what not to leave out. According to hair and make-up artist, Sylvie Hurford, of L’Oréal Paris, moisturiser and a good sunscreen are a given. These two morning applications are without a doubt the most important and should never be overlooked, even on the busiest days. If you’ve been waking up for your baby in the night, you don’t want it to show on your face the next morning. An instant, surefire way to get your skin looking plump and fresh again is a good dose of moisturiser. “Lacklustre, tired skin always benefits from a dose of moisture,” says Hurford. “I love serum, and I always double moisturise when I’m feeling exhausted. It plumps up skin and gets you through the day.” Time spent: 25 seconds applying moisturiser and SPF We like: Essence Soft & Natural Make-Up, R49.95
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Top tip Tinted moisturiser will do wonders to liven up and refresh your skin with a glow. Follow up with a nice even coat of mascara to brighten up those eyes!
Make-up in a jiffy “Once you’ve primed the surface of your skin with moisturiser and covered your face in (essential – even in winter) SPF, your next most important step is to apply something that evens out your skin tone,” says Hurford, who is also a mother of two. “I firmly believe that no other make-up will look good unless you prime the canvas. It doesn’t have to be major, full-on foundation. If you’re rushed off your feet a little concealer (or alternatively, tinted moisturiser) will help when it comes to getting skin looking fresh and flawless.” Apply a concealer under the eyes, which will neutralise dark circles and then add lashings of mascara. “I’m a huge fan of beautifully curled, full fringed lashes,” says Hurford. “It’s a rapid way to give you a bit of oomph when you’re not feeling it.”
Time spent: 35 seconds on applying a concealer or a tinted moisturiser, six minutes on under-eyes and lashes We like: L’Oréal Volume Million Lashes Mascara Extra Black, R155.95
Express hair Depending on what type of hair you have, you may feel that you can’t possibly get away without washing it every day. However, there are those mornings when you overslept, or you have an early meeting and you just don’t have the time. Don’t despair; there are loads of ways that you can hide lacklustre, unwashed hair. And even use it to your advantage. “If your cut and colour is in top condition then you can get away with
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dirty hair much more easily,” says Hurford. “A little planning goes a long way.” An old trick is to wash and dry just your fringe to get it looking fresh, but if you don’t have time even for that then go straight for the updo. It looks better and is easier to execute on unwashed hair, so grab a hairband and a brush and slick it back. “Ponytails work wonders, as do ballet buns,” says Hurford. “Finish off the look with a slather of hair serum for good measure. Very elegant.” If you find that you are regularly running out of time in the morning, a wise purchase, is a dry shampoo. Made for people who can’t shampoo every day, it’s a waterless spray that penetrates into the hair and absorbs dirt, leaving hair looking and smelling fresh. If you have oily hair keep one in your handbag for a quick spray during the day if your hair needs a boost. But on those mornings when all else fails, accessorise. Turbans are very current and work wonders for short hair. If you have long hair, try a bandana or a scarf to cover up the roots.
your morning face wash, you can limit a thorough exfoliation to once a week. “I like to get double out of my cleanser by rinsing it off using a towelling face cloth with warm water each morning. This gives a mild exfoliant and cuts out the need to use a chemical exfoliant as often,” explains Hurford. Once you’ve exfoliated, a weekly face mask is ideal for restoring moisture and helping you to unwind. Your skin will thank you for it and so will your schedule. Time spent: 5 minutes We like: Neutrogena Visibly Clear Daily Scrub, R59.99
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Time spent: 3 minutes We like: Batiste Dry Blush Shampoo, R94.99
The weekly pamper session There are parts of your beauty regime that you can cut down to once a week. Instead of rushing through the more time-consuming aspects, why not set aside time one evening a week when the kids are in bed and you can run a bath and indulge in some me-time? By incorporating a light scrub into
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beauty hair Does your haircut suit your face shape? If not, you could be just a few quick snips away from an awesome face-changing makeover By Leigh van den Berg
ver wonder why someone else’s haircut doesn’t quite work as well on you? Perhaps you’ve got the wrong style for your face shape. Fortunately, we can help you determine the shape you’re working with (heart, square, round or oval) and suggest a few of this season’s most flattering cuts to suit you.
Got a heart-shaped face like Rihanna?
Got a square-shaped face like Cameron Diaz? The most flattering haircut for anyone with a square face shape is anything that helps soften up your angles. Cuts that work: Just about any length will flatter, provided you add a few layers to help frame your face and soften up the squareness of your jaw. Alternatively, you can wear soft curls or waves to help balance out your facial angles. As far as fringes go, anything that’s slightly long and worn a bit to the side will help blur your naturally strong lines. Cuts that don’t: Avoid “sharp” or “harsh” cuts like angled bobs or anything with a blunt-cut fringe that can emphasise an already-broad forehead and chin. Get the look: To copy Cameron’s sexy tousled style, give your hair a good misting. Once this is done, blowdry and style your hair in a side parting. Next, wrap a few sections around a wide barrel curling iron to create soft-looking waves. When you’re done, brush them out so that they look casual and loose. To set the look, spritz a little Lee Stafford Beach Babe Sea Salt Spray, R94.99, through your locks. This will act as a mild fixative while adding a bit more texture.
Heart-shaped faces are wider at the top and end in a narrow chin so the goal is to find a cut that helps balance this out. Cuts that work: Most jaw-length or longer hairstyles will suit you best, particularly those that flick out a bit around your chin. You’d also look great in a pixie cut, provided it’s closely cropped around the top of your head. Cuts that don’t: Any style that has too much body around the top half will make your face look “top heavy.” Get the look: To recreate Rihanna’s slightly longer-length pixie-style crop, you’re going to need poker straight hair. If yours isn’t, consider opting for a straightening treatment like a Brazilian blowout. If you’ve got ethnic hair, try using a relaxing kit like Dr. Miracle’s No Lye Relaxer Kit, R79.99. Once that’s sorted, ask your stylist for a modified pixie style that’s a little longer in the front and on the sides. Your fringe, worn swept to the side, should be graduated, long and snipped in to create an edgy, choppy look. To keep your new do looking well-defined, invest in a mouldable styling aid.
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Got a round-shaped face like Miley Cyrus? If you’ve got a round-shaped face you’ll be best suited to longer styles that’ll help “lengthen” it out.
Got an oval-shaped face like Beyoncé?
Cuts that work: Anything with face-framing layers that ends a few centimetres past your chin will suit you best. Texture-wise, smooth, sleek hair tends to suit round faces as it doesn’t add “volume” to the sides. Alternatively, gentle waves can also help deflect and soften your cheeks provided they’re longer in length. Cuts that don’t: Avoid anything that stops right on your jawline, has too much volume on the sides or with a heavy fringe as this will only make your face look “rounder” or “shorter”. Get the look: To get sleek-looking tresses like Miley, blowdry your hair poker straight. Next, run a flat iron through the lengths and finish up with a few quick spritzes of a finishing spray. If you’ve got ethnic or very curly hair, consider using a relaxer kit. You can then achieve the length by using very straight extensions like Sol Yaki Human Hair Premium Mix, R129.99.
Lucky you. An oval-shaped face is considered the ideal in that it can pull off any hairstyle.
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Cuts that work: Long, short, curly, straight; whatever style you pick you’ll be sure to look good, so the world’s your oyster. Cuts that don’t: Nothing really. Consider yourself free and clear to experiment. Get the look: If you’ve been blessed with sexy curls like singer Beyoncé, keep them looking well-defined and sleek with a few spritzes of John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Perfecting Spray, R99.99. If you need to create your spirals, but are too afraid to commit to a perm, consider a long curly weave like Sol Yaki Extensions, R129.99. Alternatively, you can comb a little gel or mousse Want a cheap hair through your damp hair and pop makeover? Get a sections into lots of very small hot fringe. It can make a boring cut edgy and rollers. When you take them out, take years off a face make the look last and add a bit and bring attention of shine with a light-hold hairspray to the eyes. like TRESemme 24-Hour Body Finishing Spray, R67.99.
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beauty blunders
Fix those flaws We all make the odd beauty blunder. Fortunately, if you know how to fix them fast, you’ll always be good to go By Leigh van den Berg
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ven beauty editors and make-up artists aren’t immune to embarrassing “beauty goofs”, be it smudgy mascara or badly applied self-tan. Still, if you’ve got the know-how to correct them; you never need to worry about setting foot out the house without looking anything less than fabulous.
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Smudged mascara
If you’ve applied your mascara and ended up with a few smudges around your eyes, don’t try and remove them while they’re wet as this’ll only make things worse. Instead, wait for your mascara to dry and then remove the marks with a cotton bud that’s been dipped into an eye make-up remover. Look for an oil-based product as it ensures that even waterproof
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mascara and eyeliner doesn’t stand a chance.
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If the tear is tiny, simply file it out. If it’s a biggie but not too close to the nailbed, clip it straight across. If you’re self-conscious about having one short nail while all the others are longer, cut your losses and clip all your nails down to the same length. If the tear goes all the way up into the nailbed or hurts, you’d be better off getting to a manicurist who can help you glue it together until it grows out to a point where you can clip it off.
If you’ve been a little too heavy-handed with your perfume, use a wet wipe to remove it from your skin. (We like Good Things Total Wipe Out Cleansing Wipes, R39.99.
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You can also use them to take off your make-up and they’re infused with skin-soothing aloe vera.) Got perfume on your clothes too? Give the garment a quick blitz with your hairdryer which will cause the scent to evaporate.
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It’s all too easy to get carried away with the tweezers and then end up with scanty-looking brows. If this happens to you, make a point of filling them in with an eye pencil that matches the colour of your brows. If you’re in a pinch, you can also try using a little eyeshadow, however, if you’re in doubt in regards to colour, opt for a lighter shade to make sure you stay on the safe side.
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Hair that’s less than fresh is an easy fix; simply add a little baby powder to the roots, ruffle it into your locks and remove the excess with your hairbrush. The powder will absorb any excess oil. An even easier solution, however, is Lee Stafford Original Dry Shampoo, R94.99. Just a few spritzes on your scalp followed by a quick brush and you’ve got all the freshness of clean hair minus a powdery nursery room scent.
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Puffy eyes
Woken up with puffy peepers? Soothe and deflate your eyelids with a cool washcloth, cucumber slices, de-puffing eye gel or, better yet, eyeSlices, R99.99. The latter are great in that they provide an instant cooling sensation without a fridge and can be reused up to 10 times each.
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A sudden spot of bother
Eek! Suddenly breaking out like a teenager with spots and pimples?
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Resist the urge to squeeze and touch the gremlins – this’ll only make them look worse. Instead, treat blemishes with a treatment like Essence Pure Skin Spot Fighting Duo, R49.99. Next, cover them up with a rednessreducing concealer (anything green or yellow will help minimise the appearance of redness) and set with a light dusting of translucent powder.
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If you find your face is getting a little oilier than usual during the day, you might be using a moisturiser that’s a bit too rich for your skin. In this case, swap it out for a lighter version like a lotion or crème-gel instead of a cream. To address the oil slick keep something like Cettua Pore Control Essence Mask, R49.99, on hand or make use of a lightweight blotting powder throughout the day. These are specially formulated to not cake up on your face after repeated use.
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Self-tan can be tricky to apply. If you’ve found it’s turned out too dark around your ankles or knees – these are the usual trouble spots as your skin is usually drier in these areas so if it soaks up too much product, give them a gentle buff with an exfoliating mitt or pumice stone. Just be careful that you don’t buff too hard or you’ll end up with even more noticeable white patches. To avoid the issue the next time round, apply a little moisturiser to your extra-dry bits before you make use of self-tan to ensure they’re not as thirsty.
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Healthbytes All the health and wellness info you need
To stop your child spitting medicine out, gently hold his cheeks together, making a “fish face.” Sucking on an ice cube or popsicle before taking the medicine may also numb the mouth and cover up the bad taste. Fight off those germs
It’s almost cold and flu season... not fun when kids pick up every germ going round. Keep your medicine cabinet stocked with flu fighters: Flutex Cough Mixture, R39.99 Linctagon Syrup, R71.49 Stop Cough, R69.99
Tired of grotty, unhealthy nails? Clearnail, R199.99*, assists with the clearing of fungal infected nails. This gel also cares for, and repairs thickened, discoloured, and brittle nails and turns hard, yellow nails into clear, healthy nails.
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Help the medicine go down
immune boosters With winter on the horizon, now is the time to start stocking up on immune boosters. Get your whole family sorted with boosters so everyone is well protected and you won’t re-infect each other. Here are our top picks:
Under wraps When you need support for weak and injured wrists, invest in a wrist wrap – hand and wrist wraps work to compress (and keep compressed) the bones and tissues in the hand.Clicks Adjustable Wrist Wrap, R99.99.
Spirulina, R65.99 Vitabiotics Immunace, R118.99 Bio Strath, R108.99 Viral Guard, R85.99 Healthbasics Vitamin C, R51.99
Fashion and fit come together with Supertone FitFlop Footwear. This cool, innovative sneaker has an antibacterial lining to help prevent odours and the unique Footfloat effect to bring relief from underfoot heel and toe pressure. R1 195, available in black and pewter. HELP FOR:
diabetes Don’t get bitten by the flu bug this winter!
Protect yourself against winter sniffles and flu by getting a vaccine from your nearest Clicks pharmacy, for only R54.99 while stocks last, including a FREE two weeks’ supply of Clicks Vitamin C for extra immune boosting. ClubCard members also earn Plus Points off the dispensary fee – these translate into Cash-back Rewards, saving you even more money! The vaccine now also protects against swine flu. Visit www.clicks.co.za or call 0860 254 257 to locate your nearest Clicks pharmacy.
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AntaGolin Insulin Resistance Formula, R186.99, helps diabetics to control their sugar levels.
Diabetic Plus, R179.99 In a tasty chocolate formula, Diabetic Plus assists in regulating blood sugar levels.
Diabetic Supplement, R59.99 This water-based cinnamon extract reduces blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
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Health professionals share what they do in their everyday life to prevent the Big C By Glynis Horning The skin specialist
Dr Len Nel, dermatologist, Durban: “I wear sunglasses every time I go out – even on overcast days UV penetrates clouds, and it’s important to protect against eyelid cancer and cataracts. (All sunglasses block UV, but the more expensive ones are also usually optically correct.) I slap sunscreen factor 30 to 50 on all exposed areas, but don’t underestimate the value of clothing either – unlike sunscreen, you don’t have to remember to reapply it, and you can’t sweat it off! There’s a common belief that lighter colours offer different protection to dark ones, but the protection rests simply in the weave of the fabric. A cotton T-shirt of any colour is usually adequate. Lastly, I wear a wide-brim hat outdoors – it’s the equivalent of using factor five sunscreen on your face and offers 75 percent protection against rays!”
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Exercise is essential, I run in the evenings and on weekends whenever I can
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The cancer specialist Dr Carl Albrecht, head of research at the Cancer Association of SA, Johannesburg: “I don’t heat any plastic in contact with food or drink. I choose high Omega 3 fatty acids in canola oil, canola margarine and oily fish like snoek, salmon and pilchards. And I eat ‘high-powered’ anti-cancer foods such as curcumin (a chemical in the spice turmeric), broccoli, garlic and pomegranate, and I drink Rooibos tea to increase the body’s master antioxidant – glutathione. I also avoid potato crisps due to acrylamide (a compound in starchy foods cooked at high temperatures). But most of all, I avoid all smoke like poison, and don’t tolerate indoor smoke – smokers must go outside!”
The oral specialist Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf, Professor of Public and Oral Health, University of Pretoria: “I don’t smoke, because 60 percent of all oral cancer is attributable to tobacco use – from smoking cigarettes (both manufactured and ownrolled), cigars, pipes, even hookahs or hubbly pipes, as well as from taking snuff. I drink alcohol only occasionally, and I brush my teeth twice daily because bacteria in the mouth (from plaque accumulated after eating) converts alcohol into carcinogens, just as they do with
some of the toxins from tobacco. And I visit a dentist twice a year to ensure that suspect precancerous lesions can be detected and removed early. I eat fruit and veggies and make sure to live sensibly, too. Human papilloma virus (HPV), implicated with cervical cancer, can cause cancers of the mouth either systemically or from oral sex. The best way to prevent that, other than to delay early onset of sexual activity, is to avoid having multiple partners.”
The breast cancer specialist Dr Carol-Ann Benn, specialist surgeon, founder of the Breast Health Foundation, head of the Netcare Breast Care Centre of Excellence at Milpark Hospital, and senior consultant in the Breast Unit, Helen Joseph Hospital, Johannesburg: “I never start my day without ‘green juice’, my homemade raw veggie concoction, as well as my daily intake of supplements and vitamins, about 12 in all! I try to eat healthily (although I enjoy the odd chocolate or two) and to limit my caffeine intake. My morning black coffee is essential, then I have a varied selection of green teas throughout the day. Exercise is essential, and I like to run in the evenings and on the weekends whenever I get an opportunity. But most important is to do my self examinations and go for check-ups, because 60 percent of all women who have a
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I wear UVblocking lenses (either clear or tinted), and a hat whenever I’m in direct sunlight
The urologist Dr Anthony Grizic, urologist, Durban:
diagnosis of breast cancer have no risk factors at all.”
The eye specialist Dr Nina Kriel, optometrist, director of the SA Optometric Association, King William”s Town: “We’re all aware of the link between UV radiation and skin damage, but perhaps less aware of the damage that UV can do to our eyes. UV radiation can lead to cataracts, skin cancer around the eyes and pterigia. I wear UV-blocking lenses (either clear or tinted) to prevent or delay the onset of these, and a hat whenever I’m in direct sun.
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I also believe that regular eye examinations are vital. Your eyecare practitioner will examine your eyelids with a microscope, looking at the eyelash area in particular for bumps, redness, scaling or hair loss. Pterigia are fleshy, elevated growths that we see commonly in practice. They grow from the white part of the eye (typically on the nasal side) towards the coloured part, and can become red and irritated at times. These are abnormal, but usually noncancerous. We watch them closely, though, to clearly distinguish them from the less common squamous cell carcinoma.”
“I don’t smoke – smoking is linked to transitional cell cancer of the urinary tract most often seen in the bladder. The lag period is often greater than 20 years, so it presents later than lung cancer. The risk for these cancers remains, although reduced, even after you give up smoking. And the recurrence rate even after treatment is increased if you don’t stop smoking. I also eat sensibly – the World Health Organization states that 30 percent of cancers in industrialised countries and 20 percent of cancers in developing countries are dietrelated. The lower incidence of prostate cancer in Asian populations has been attributed to their high intake of soy products which are rich in phyto-oestrogens. And frequent consumption of cooked tomato
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products is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer. Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopenes, a powerful antioxidant which is also found in red grapefruit and watermelon.”
The dietician Berna Harmse, dietician and president of the Dietetic Association of SA (ADSA), Cape Town: “We have a family history of cancer, so prevention is important for me personally, and not just for the patients I see every day! I make sure to add enough fibre to my diet – wholegrain breakfast cereal every morning is a must, coupled with enough fluid to meet my need of 30mls per kg body weight. Equally important is to keep things colourful. I try to eat at least one fruit a day, and loads of greens either for lunch or supper. I also take an Omega 3 supplement every day for its antiinflammatory action.”
The homeopath
“I’ve been a vegetarian for 23 years. There’s evidence to suggest that a vegetarian diet is associated with a decreased risk for blood, bone marrow, bladder and stomach cancer. A vegetarian diet usually contains more fibre and roughage than a meat-based diet and more fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s this increase in antioxidants that lowers the risk of cancer, coupled with the absence of consumed haemoglobin and myoglobin, which is found in meat. I also try to eat organic produce where possible, and juice fresh fruit and vegetables to get in my daily quota.
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For fellow coffee fans – coffee in moderation has also been shown to decrease your risk of prostate and breast cancer. It contains antioxidants and improves the action of insulin in the body. And it seems it doesn’t matter whether you have normal or decaffeinated coffee. This news made me enjoy my daily java even more!”
Useful contact For additional information on cancer, call the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) on 0800 22 66 22 (toll-free) or 021 689 5381 (08:00 to 16:30 weekdays), or visit www.cansa.org.za
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Dr Taryn Turner, registered homeopath and qualified advanced doula, Durban:
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The vitamin
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Want to boost your mood, improve your health, get more energy? Our vitamin guide can help By Cindy Tilney
e know vitamins and minerals are essential building blocks for growth, development and a healthy immune system, but each of these micronutrients has a different function and the dangers posed by certain deficiencies are diverse – so which do you really need in your diet and when is the right time for you to use supplementation? Since every individual is physiologically and environmentally unique, there’s no clear-cut answer. A balanced diet supplemented by a daily multivitamin should be sufficient to keep most people healthy, but individuals lacking in a particular nutrient may need a little extra help. Vitamins A, D, E and K require fat to be absorbed, so deficiencies may develop
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in people who follow extremely lowfat diets, while children, pregnant women and the elderly are more susceptible to certain vitamin and mineral deficits. It’s vital to ensure that you’re getting enough of all the nutrients and take a supplement if you’re not, says dietician Elienne Horwitz, but it’s also important to stick to the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for individual vitamins and minerals. “Stay away from megadoses – in huge amounts, they act more like drugs than nutritional supplements and are potentially harmful,” she warns. NOTE: All RDAs here are applicable to adults – childhood doses may be much lower in certain cases.
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Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin A is known for its visionhoning and immunity-enhancing properties. When selecting a Vitamin A supplement, choose beta carotene over retinoic acid or retinol, as the latter can cause brittle bones if taken in excess. Overdosing on Vitamin A can cause dryness of the lips, skin, hair, nose and eyes – or in extreme cases, liver disease, so be sure to never exceed the absolute required daily dosage. RDA: men 900mcg/day; women 700mcg/day
All B vitamins play a role in the metabolism of cells, maintain healthy hair, skin and muscles, support the immune system, promote cell development and division, and contribute to psychological wellbeing. Certain B vitamins are also thought to ward off fatigue, although research in these areas is ongoing*. (see sidebar) RDA: B1: men 1.2mg/day; women 1.1mg/ day; B2: men 1.3mg/day; women 1.1mg/ day; B3: men 16mg; women 14mg; B6: 1 – 1.7mg/day, depending on age; B9: 400mcg/day; B12: 2.4mcg/day
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At age 32, Anissa Dove couldn’t shake the feeling of intense fatigue that plagued her from the moment she woke up in the morning until she collapsed, exhausted, at night. But that was before her doctor diagnosed her with a Vitamin B deficiency and prescribed a Vitamin B complex supplement as a solution to her problems. “The change was amazing,” she says. “In just a few days I went from constantly feeling like a zombie and looking pale and puffy-eyed, to being wide awake, clear-headed and full of energy.” Controversy still rages in medical circles as to whether B vitamins are an effective means of treating fatigue, but many individuals, like Anissa, swear by its use to relieve feelings of exhaustion and improve mental clarity, and several studies have found unusually low levels of B vitamins in patients suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
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health vitamins Vitamin C Vitamin C protects against infection and supplementation is particularly important during times of emotional and physical stress, when the body uses it more quickly. Despite its popularity as a treatment for the common cold, research regarding its efficacy has produced inconclusive results and most experts believe it alleviates but not eliminates symptoms. Vitamin C is also necessary for the absorption of iron, so not getting enough can indirectly cause iron deficiency or anaemia. Intake of Vitamin C (over 2 000mg/day) can cause gastrointestinal disorders and kidney stones. RDA: men 90mg/day; women 75mg/day
Calcium Key to healthy bone formation, calcium is a mineral you don’t want to be missing out on, so you should take a supplement if your dietary intake is insufficient, says dietician Elienne Horwitz. A deficiency can put you at risk for developing osteoporosis, a degenerative bone disease, and researchers suspect it may also play a role in causing colon cancer and hypertension. Although, you don’t want to overdose on the stuff either – taking calcium in huge doses can cause the body’s soft tissues to calcify, which can be potentially lethal in the case of the kidneys. RDA: men 1 000mg; women 1 000 – 1 300mg
Vitamin D One of the harder vitamins to get through diet alone, Vitamin D facilitates the absorption of calcium and is essential for the development of healthy bones. It is found in only a handful of foods, including fatty fish and fish oils, and the only other natural way to bump up your levels is exposure to direct sunlight. In children, a Vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets – a skeletal disease
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that causes distinctive bow-shaped legs and a “cowboy” gait. In adults, too little Vitamin D can cause weak muscles and bones symptomatic of a degenerative disease called osteomalacia. Low Vitamin D levels have also been linked to depression and several studies have shown supplementation to improve mood in depressed patients. RDA: 15mcg/day
Vitamin E Vitamin E has antioxidant properties and protects the body against free radicals, associated with premature ageing of the tissues, cells and internal organs. For this reason, it helps to keep the skin healthy, supple and youthful and may even be instrumental in warding off more serious age-related illnesses, such as cancer, cardiac disease,
stroke and dementia. Signs of a Vitamin E deficiency include visual disturbances, muscle weakness and changes in balance. RDA: 15mg/day
Fluoride The active ingredient in many toothpastes and mouthwashes, fluoride is best known for its role in the formation and maintenance of healthy tooth enamel. Be careful not to overdo it though – too much fluoride during childhood can cause unattractive discolouration and mottling of teeth in later life. RDA: 1.5 – 4mg
Iron If you’re feeling washed out and sluggish, you may be suffering from anaemia, a condition associated with iron deficiency. Iron’s most vital
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function is to transport oxygen to the cells, which is why a a shortage can bring on fatigue and lethargy – the body’s cells are literally suffocating. In more severe cases, anaemia can also wreak havoc with the immune system, red blood cell functioning and thought processes. RDA: 8mg/day (but 27mg/day in pregnant women)
Vitamin K Vitamin K plays an important role in blood clotting and preventing haemorrhage. People at risk for deep vein thrombosis should steer well clear of Vitamin K supplements, as they may exacerbate the problem. RDA: men 120mcg; women 90mcg
Magnesium Trouble sleeping? You might not be getting enough magnesium. It is a natural muscle relaxant and a deficiency can lead to tremors, muscle spasms, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, personality changes and heart disease. It’s also important for bone density. RDA: men 420mg/day; women 320mg/day
Zinc Zinc is involved in cell repair, so take it when you have an open wound, when feeling under the weather, or to boost immunity when you feel a bug coming on. Zinc is essential for promoting healthy growth and plays a role in reproductive health: missing out on this mineral can stunt growth, producing vertically challenged adults, and cause hypogonadism in men – a disorder linked to low testosterone and sperm count. RDA: men 11mg/day; women 8mg/day
Your vitamin helpers Solal Health Prescriptions, R132.99; Clicks Hair, Skin & Nails, R65.99 Clicks Gold Glucosamine Joint Health, R59.99; Clicks Vitamin C, R49.99
Vital Multitime For Eyes, R126.99 Healthbasics Calcium Complete, R27.99; Healthbasics Adults Multivit Complete, R55.99
When you need them most... Pregnant women Deficiencies of B9 (folate) during pregnancy have been linked to birth defects. Pregnant women are also at risk for iron deficiency, as the amount of blood in the body increases and needs more iron to transport oxygen to additional cells. Iron is also vital for the healthy development of the baby and placenta – iron deficiency anaemia has been associated with low birth weight and, in severe cases, infant death. While Vitamin A is also important during pregnancy, be sure to limit your intake to the RDA – high doses have been linked to miscarriage and deformities.
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Children A national survey found that one in two SA children aged one to nine receive less than 50 percent of the RDA of Vitamins A, C, B2, B3, B9, calcium, iron and zinc. Vitamin A is vital for effective eyesight, Vitamins B2, B3 and B9 for metabolism and strong immunity, Vitamin D and calcium for healthy bones, zinc for growth, and iron for concentration and energy.
Are you stressed, tired, constantly run down? Clicks Clinics offers a number of energy boosters and immunity booster injections to get you up and ready to go! Ask your Clicks Pharmacist.
Elderly Research has found that higher levels of Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin E are linked to more efficient cognitive functioning in senior citizens. Getting enough magnesium and calcium should also be a priority in later life to protect against weak, brittle bones.
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From “exergaming” to “dancersize,” fitness apps for your Smartphone and hot yoga, we look at new trends in health and nutrition By Rachel McGregor
New health rules for 2012 hink outside the box this year when it comes to health, fitness and nutrition. Let’s give the old treadmill a miss and see what other unique ways there are of keeping fit, kicking the kilos and staying in shape and healthy.
Exercise (that doesn’t feel like exercise) Ever worked up a sweat on the dance floor? Did it feel like a schlep? Exactly, it didn’t – you actually had loads of fun while getting a bona fide cardio workout. Which is why the latest fitness craze has taken hold: Zumba. It’s hard to resist a form of exercise described as a “fitness party”. Although Zumba was born in the mid-90s
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At a glance: 8 big health and fitness trends Exergaming Wii has shown us that we can get fit and play games at the same time. Cardio pole dancing Striptease went mainstream, prompting numerous women to ask one another, “Are you going to pole dancing class tonight?” Detox More people are choosing to cleanse their bodies of toxins. IV vitamin therapy In the US, it’s the latest must-have procedure of wellnessobsessed body buffs – customised intravenous vitamin cocktails. It has yet to reach our shores though (and the jury is still out on whether is actually works). Synchronised swimming Another fad taking Los Angeles by storm – we may not be far behind. Boot camp-style workouts These remain popular because of their intensity and efficiency. Higher “fooducation” We are getting smarter about eating healthily. More of us are reading nutrition labels or asking for more health-related info when dining out. Hot yoga With temperatures around 40˚C and humidity between 30–40 percent, hot yoga adds intensity to a normal session. Because of the heat, your body works harder and gets stronger.
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in Colombia, it has only fairly recently caught on here in South Africa. Zumba exercises include music with fast and slow rhythms and resistance training for fitness and losing weight. Using a range of techniques from various South American dance styles such as salsa, this “dance fitness” focuses on letting the music move you, rather than counting reps over the music. Where do we sign up?
Let your Smartphone show you the way Most of us are so busy trying to strike a work-life balance, that a regular exercise schedule or structured diet just feels beyond us. Could the right health app on your Smartphone be just what you need to help you start living a healthier life? Imagine receiving fitness instructions and motivation daily, or even hourly? Or diet-related tips, recipes, shopping lists and more. Talk about always being motivated!
Here are a few apps to get you started: • RunKeeper uses GPS to monitor your runs (or walks). This will track your speed, distance, timing and how many calories you have burned. • iFitness is a worldwide bestseller. This one is for gym bunnies, offering hundreds of gym-based training programmes, from Body Toning for Women to Glutes Definition. You can also customise your workouts, set goals and monitor progress. • Yoga Trainer Lite provides yoga tutorials for all abilities, plus easy-tofollow, calming meditations. You have to read explanations of the poses (rather than hear them) so it can be tricky at first, but it’s a very handy tool to have on the go. • Tap & Track gives you not just the calories, but also the nutritional value of what you eat and drink, keeping a daily tally and giving you breakdowns of your average carb, fat, protein, fibre, sugar, sodium or GI index.
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Nutritional know-how Out with the old, in with the new – new research shows us interesting ways to stay healthy and well Go guava
Vitamin C is an essential in our diets. But you don’t have stick to plain old oranges. Guavas, in fact, have the highest Vitamin C content, while bell peppers, kiwi fruit, papaya; dark leafy greens and broccoli all outrank oranges.
Blueberries for the win
Blueberries are full of antioxidants, which help to reduce free-radical damage in your body – i.e. slow down the ageing process. They may also lower the risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Seal in freezersafe containers for up to one year. Use them straight from the freezer in your morning cereal; blend them into smoothies or mix into pancakes or muffins.
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Up your Omega 3 consumption by upping your intake of sardines, salmon, tuna (fresh, not tinned), rainbow trout and flaxseed. Omega 3 helps the brain cells and mood-lifting neurotransmitters to function properly.
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Farewell food pyramid
The US Department of Agriculture is set to unveil a replacement to the food pyramid, scrapping the triangle in favour of a simple circle (to evoke a dinner plate). Half the circle will be filled with fruits and vegetables, another will feature grains, and the rest will contain proteins like chicken and nuts. A smaller circle will represent dairy – think of it as a daily glass of milk, a cup of yoghurt.
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A nip in the air signals that it’s time to pack away your summer clothes, but not your healthy lifestyle. Try these simple strategies to stay active and energised through the winter months
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By Catherine Eden overing up and cocooning during the cold season shouldn’t be a licence to pile on the kilos. There is ample evidence that being overweight carries serious health risks, so maintaining good nutrition and regular exercise will not only keep you in shape but will improve your overall strength and vitality.
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Don’t skip meals In his book, New Optimum Nutrition Bible, health guru Patrick Holford, recommends light, frequent meals to keep blood sugar levels stable. For breakfast, choose fruit and a slowrelease carbohydrate cereal like oats. Avoid fatty bacon and sausages and increase your intake of oily fish, raw almonds, linseed, sunflower and
pumpkin seeds, all of which are rich in the essential fats that fight cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease. Don’t fall into the trap of depriving yourself of food in order to lose weight, advises Cape Town dietician, Kim Hofmann. “It’s important to eat enough to ensure that your body has energy to get through the day, to prevent cravings and to maximise metabolism and use of body fat,” she says.
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allergies Did you know that dirt and bugs are good for allergies? Here are some more surprising truths about children and allergies…
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e struggled with blocked noses and upper respiratory tract infections for 13 months with our third daughter, Jessica, before we eventually did allergy tests,” says Bonnie Bester, an events planner from Cape Town. “It turns out that she has a dairy and goat’s milk allergy and we have subsequently discovered that she has a severe soy intolerance, as well as being immune deficient,” explains Bonnie. The Besters are not alone. “There has been an exponential increase in allergies in the last 20 years,” says Cape Town allergy specialist, Dr Adrian Morris.
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He feels that food allergies particularly, are under-reported in South Africa. In the US, about three million children younger than 18 had a food or digestive allergy in 2007, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with a rise in food allergies amongst children increasing to 18 percent from 1997 to 2007. Scientists are still battling to understand why there is this increase in food allergies, although there are a number of compelling theories. Numerous studies have shown that, for one, food allergies are more common in industrialised Western societies, which supports the widespread notion of the “hygiene hypothesis” – the idea that allergies are increasing because children grow up in environments that are simply too clean. Improved sanitation and vaccines in the West may have controlled infectious disease, but they decreased exposure to a variety of helpful bacteria. Dr Morris adds that the increase could also do with the tendency towards smaller families: the more older siblings a child has, the more exposure to bacteria and viruses and thus, the more robust your child’s immune system will be. It would seem that childrens’ immune systems are skewed away from fighting infections, and towards fighting things that it’s not supposed to be fighting, like substances in the environment or foods.
Can you prevent allergies? Genetics also play a significant role in our children’s development of allergies. Dr Morris reckons that a baby has a 40 percent chance of inheriting
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an allergy from her mother, and a 25 percent chance from her father. But there are steps we can take to help prevent our babies developing the capacity for allergies. “A natural birth is best, as a newborn is exposed to bacteria during a vaginal delivery. Breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months helps baby to develop a strong immune system; and probiotics, which keep intestinal flora healthy, from birth may also help decrease allergies in babies,” says Dr Morris. Our children don’t play outside as much as they used to, and so our children’s immune systems don’t develop as much as they should. And, you might think that when it comes to your home, the cleaner the better. On the contrary, says Dr Morris, “Exposure to bugs is good – in fact, high amounts of allergens switch off an allergic reaction; and a too-sterile environment can lead to allergies.” Early exposure to bacteria and viruses is protective. This and plenty of dirty, outdoor play will help to boost your young child’s immunity.
Preventing eczema: Don’t smoke during pregnancy and after the birth. Breastfeed until at least four to six months of age, if possible. Carefully introduce these potential allergy-provoking foods one at a time over a period of weeks, from six months of age: cow’s milk, wheat and eggs, nuts, soya and fish. Up to 25 percent of infantile eczema is aggravated by a food allergy – and food additives or colourings can also aggravate eczema in older children. Acidic citrus fruits, tomatoes, pineapples, berry fruits, cheese, chocolate and Marmite can cause skin irritation. But don’t keep
Exposure to bugs is good: a too-sterile environment can lead to allergies
Common childhood allergies Eczema Eczema usually starts at three months of age, as a weepy rash on the face and outsides of arms and legs. It turns dry, scaly and itchy and shows on the inner creases of the elbows and knees. About 50 percent of children will grow out of their eczema, according to the Allergy Society of South Africa.
these foods away from your children altogether, because the reaction could be much more severe if they accidentally end up eating them, warns Dr Morris. Avoid hot, humid environments and cold dry weather, getting sweaty, woollen or synthetic clothing close to the skin and perfumed lotions and soaps. Cotton underclothes, clothing and bed linen are best. Avoid bubble baths, household cleaners and medicated soaps. Harsh swimming pool chemicals and chlorine can irritate and dehydrate the skin. House dust mites, dog and cat dander can trigger eczema. Don’t be afraid to treat your infant’s eczema with prescribed steroidal
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preparations. A fear of using these creams can actually make it worse. “Eczema is like a puppy dog, you’ve got to train it. Treat it aggressively early on to keep it away,” says Dr Morris.
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Asthma is a common condition, which affects 10 to 20 percent of children and five percent of adults. Asthma usually occurs in childhood, and more than half of children affected will outgrow their asthma by their teens. Usually genetic, children who have asthma may also have eczema, conjunctivitis and hay fever. Most asthma sufferers will be allergic to certain indoor and outdoor allergens such as cat and dog dander, house dust mites, tree and grass pollens and fungal mould spores. Symptoms include a tight chest and wheezing, a dry hacking cough and shortness of breath especially with exercise. This is because the lungs’ small airways begin to narrow when faced with an allergen, which the body sees as a foreign body.
Food allergies Food allergies are more common in children than in adults, but most will outgrow them by the age of six, except for those who are highly nut allergic. Ninety percent of childhood food allergies are caused by allergens in cow’s milk protein, hen’s egg white, wheat, peanuts, cod fish and soya bean. Many people turn to soya when they find out their child is allergic to cow’s milk protein, without realising that soya is also a highly allergenic food. “We took Jessica off all dairy and we put her onto soya milk. This seemed like a brilliant idea until she got severe nappy rash and what they
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Adverse reactions to food can be classified into four categories:
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True food allergy: As in peanut anaphylaxis – where there’s an immediate catastrophic immune system reaction requiring emergency adrenaline injections and medical resuscitation. (Affects no more than seven percent of children.) Food intolerance: May be due to enzyme deficiencies which mimic true allergic reactions. Poisons in food: Cause food toxicity, which results in vomiting and diarrhoea. Food aversion: Where someone thinks they are allergic to a food, but don’t actually have an adverse reaction to it when they eat it. Skin testing is very important to eliminate these offending food allergens.
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call ‘chemical burn’ around her mouth. We tried every cream under the sun and nothing helped,” Bonnie recalls. She turned instead to rice milk, which is generally better tolerated and it cleared up Jessica’s reaction. Along with itching and swelling of the mouth, tongue and throat, food allergies show up as hives or urticaria (skin welts), throat obstruction with breathing difficulties, chesty wheezing, and flare-ups of eczema. Skin testing is important to eliminate the offending food allergens.
Hayfever Hayfever (allergic rhinitis) usually develops first at the age of four or five, peaking in the teenage years. Thirty percent of us will have hayfever at some time in our lives. Common hayfever triggers in South Africa include long grass pollen (Bermuda, Rye), tree pollen (Oak, Plane, Acacia and Olive), weed pollens and fungal or mould spores. Treatment with antihistamines and steroidal nose sprays can be helpful.
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Introduce these potential allergyprovoking foods one at a time over a few weeks, from six months of age: cow’s milk, wheat and eggs, nuts, soya and fish.
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Spiced sweet potato and pumpkin soup Ingredients 30ml (2 tbsp) butter ½ onion , roughly chopped 15ml (1 tbsp) minced garlic 400g pumpkin, peeled and diced 450g sweet potato, peeled and diced 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 625ml (2 ½ cups) vegetable stock 15ml (1 tbsp) red curry paste 125ml (½ cup) coconut cream Fresh cream, for serving Fresh coriander leaves, for serving Croutons, to serve
Method 1. Heat the butter and gently fry the onion for a few minutes until tender and translucent. Add the garlic and fry for a further 1 minute. Add the pumpkin, sweet potato, apple and stock. Depending on the size of the pot, add a litte bit more or less stock – it should be just enough to cover the vegetables. Cook for 20–30 minutes until fork tender. 2. Add in the curry paste and coconut cream and blend until smooth, using a food processor. 3. Season it with salt and pepper. Thin out the soup with more stock or coconut cream, according to your liking. You can also add more curry paste if preferred. 4. Serve it with a light drizzle of cream, some coriander leaves and croutons. Serves 4.
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Panfried fish with a sweet paprika, tomato and chickpea sauce Ingredients 20ml (4 tsp) butter ½ onion, finely chopped 1ml (¼ tsp) chilli flakes 2.5ml (½ tsp) crushed garlic 1ml (¼ tsp) crushed ginger 400g canned tomatoes 20ml (4 tsp) sugar 1ml (¼ tsp) ground coriander 5ml (1 tsp) smoked paprika 400g canned chickpeas 150g couscous 250ml–500ml veg stock, heated 60ml (¼ cup) fresh basil, roughly chopped
20ml (4 tsp) spring onion, finely chopped & some basil 30ml (2 tbsp) butter Olive oil 2 or 4 white fish fillets (like hake, cod or kingklip)
Method 1. Heat the butter and fry the onion, chilli, garlic and ginger over a gentle heat for a few minutes until tender. 2. Stir in the canned tomatoes, sugar, coriander and paprika and simmer for 15–20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chickpeas and keep warm
while preparing the couscous and fish. 3. Place the couscous in a mixing bowl. Cover it with the warm stock. Only add enough stock to cover the couscous. Cover with plastic wrap and let it stand for 5 minutes. Loosen with a fork to make it light and fluffy. Stir in the basil and spring onion and season it to taste. 4. Heat the butter and oil. Add the fillets to the pan. Let it fry for 3-4 minutes before flipping it over and cooking for another 2 minutes. Season with salt. 5. Serve the sauce over the fish fillets and scatter over some fresh basil leaves. Serve with the couscous. Serves 2.
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Ginger and dark chocolate crumpets with roasted plums and whipped cream
Ingredients 500ml (2 cups) cake flour 250ml (1 cup) milk 4 eggs 60ml (¼ cup) sugar 2.5ml (½ tsp) ground cinnamon 45ml (3 tbsp) butter, melted 20ml (4 tsp) baking powder Zest of 1 orange 100g dark chocolate , chopped 15ml (1 tbsp) crystallised ginger, finely chopped
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15ml (1 tbsp) butter 8 plums, halved Honey Whipped cream, to serve (optional)
Method 1. Whisk the flour, milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, melted butter and baking powder together until smooth. Stir in the zest, chocolate and ginger. 2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease it with some Cook
‘n Spray. Drop in spoonfuls of the batter and fry until golden and tender. Turn it over and fry for another minute or two. 3. Heat another pan and add the butter. Once melted, add in the halved plums, flesh-side down. Add a drizzle of honey and gently fry for 5 – 7 minutes until caramelised and tender. 4. Serve the plums with the crumpets, add a dollop of whipped cream and more honey if preferred. Serves 4.
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Cyberbullying: is your child at risk?
Bullying doesn’t only exist on the playground. With an increase in use of computers and cellphones, young people are at risk By Fiona Rom
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ubeida Norton* was concerned about her daughter, 14-year-old Kelly. The happy, bubbly teenager had become withdrawn and moody, she was strangely reluctant to take part in school activities, and she just shrugged when asked what was bothering her. Normal teenage behaviour, Zubeida’s friends said – but the worried mother was sure there was something more going on. Finally, in tears, her daughter told her. Pretty, popular, and an accomplished dancer, Kelly had been voted the winner of the school’s recent talent contest. The following day a Facebook group entitled “Hate Kelly” had begun a systematic campaign of tormenting the young teenager, with a steady stream of vicious rumours, hurtful jokes and malicious gossip flying through cyberspace. Zubeida – out of her depth completely – decided to seek professional advice. “The online world is such an
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important part of our young people’s lives,” says Cape Town educational psychologist, Liesel Adams. “Kids have more ways to connect, socialise and communicate than ever before, but bullies can turn all that to their own cruel advantage.” Cyberbullying is the abuse of information and communication technologies – cellphone calls or text messages, social networking sites, emails, instant messaging and Internet chat rooms – for the purpose of tormenting, threatening, or humiliating someone else. Bullies don’t need to be big or quick-tongued; all they need, along with a mean streak, is a cellphone or an online computer. They can carry out their bullying anonymously, and their victims can be reached instantly and repeatedly, any time of the day or night.
Is your child being bullied? Research indicates that at least 15 percent of teenagers have received threatening emails or text messages,
Teenagers and social media Recent studies show: 48% of teenagers check Facebook when they wake up, most of them even before getting out of bed. Teenagers spend an average of an hour and a half a day sending or receiving texts. 89% of 14-to17-year-olds use the Internet mainly to chat to friends. MXit has about 10 million South African users (mostly teenagers), Facebook 4.2 million, Twitter over 1.1 million. BBM is also rapidly gaining in popularity.
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had private conversations or photographs posted online without their consent, or had false rumours spread about them in cyberspace. In almost all these cases, parents had no idea this was happening. “Teenagers often won’t tell us that they’re being cyberbullied because they’re afraid of having their cellphone or computer use restricted,” says Adams. “But cyberbullying is a form of emotional abuse and victims may
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become moody, angry or sullen – they could withdraw, or start acting out.” You might notice signs of distress or anger after your child has used their cellphone or computer, or they may seem less keen than usual to go online. Sleeping, eating or studying habits can be disturbed and academic performance affected. There could be unusual reluctance to go to school or to take part in social events they normally enjoy.
“If you suspect your teenager is a target of cyberbullying, tread carefully when you discuss it with them,” advises Adams. “Assure them you’re offering help and support, and that you don’t intend to invade their privacy or unreasonably restrict their activities and lifestyle.”
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Google search on your child’s name, and ask to see their social networking sites. You could look at their cellphone logs and the photos and text messages stored on their phones. This is an invasion of their privacy, agrees Adams, but also your responsibility as a caring parent. Acknowledging that the problem exists is the first step towards fixing it. Then, suggest experts, you should: have a calm and focused discussion with your child to establish exactly what is going on, and why. Try to avoid being angry or judgemental. explain that their behaviour is unacceptable and ask them to consider how they would feel if they were the victim. Point out the possible consequences and discuss better ways of dealing with the underlying emotional problem. tell them to stop the bullying immediately and to remove messages relating to it from relevant websites. Encourage them to apologise to anyone they may have hurt; if not face-to-face then by letter or an online message. limit and monitor Internet and cellphone activity – perhaps move the computer out of their bedroom and consider taking away their cellphone until you are sure they will not abuse these privileges. remember that all of this is for your child’s own benefit as much as for the victim’s – no-one likes a bully, and taking responsibility for his or her actions now and committing to change could save your teenager a lot of problems later in life. Whatever your child’s cyber-dilemma, your awareness of it is half the battle won. Try to maintain a relationship with your teenager where communication about good and bad decisions or experiences is possible, and be aware of what is going on in their lives. Make the cyberworld part of your ongoing conversation with your kids, and discuss ethical online behaviour. Help them to understand that any actions taken in a virtual world have consequences in the real world, and then trust that they will safely enjoy all the benefits of a vibrant online social life. *Not her real name
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“Cyberbullying is a form of emotional abuse and victims may become moody, angry or sullen – they could withdraw or start acting out”
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gender debate Blue for boys, pink for girls; fairy princesses and brave and bold knights. Most of us have grown up with these clichĂŠs of what boys and girls are supposed to be; but do we have it right? By Charlene Naidoo
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Grose, for instance, says, “Boys are approval-seeking creatures, they crave to be liked, loved and appreciated – they want approval from their fathers, which can be a tough ask.” On the other hand, feminist and author, Gloria Steinem asserts that we should raise boys like we raise girls – by emphasising their positive traits that would otherwise go unnoticed: a certain gentleness, kindness, caring, and empathy. Cape Town educational psychologist, Elzan Frank, argues that the focus should be on individuality instead of gender. “Rather than decide beforehand that your child will be interested in dolls or cars, observe and notice where their interests lie. Going with your child’s interests is preferable to acting on your own (or others’) convictions, as this allows for your child to experience, right from the start, that it is delightful to be oneself; that there exists ample support to be whom one really is.”
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While research in general shows that girls tend to steer towards interpersonal relationships and boys toward more robust activities, remember, there’s still room for interpretation – as children themselves find out. Johannesburg-based author and educational therapist, Sheryl Cohen, points out that by the age of two, children already start showing different ways of playing with the same toy. “Your son may play with his sister’s baby doll pram and you need to allow him to do that. This doesn’t mean anything other than him exploring who he is. He is using the toy to build an identity.” It’s about balance, says Frank. “All children require a balance of stimulation as well as free time to generate their own activities. Getting this balance right (not too much, and not too little of each), and linking these to your child’s own interests, is more important than whether they are gender specific or not.”
How would you define your baby, if you couldn’t name it a "he" or a "she"? In 2011, American parents Kathy Witterick and David Stockner challenged the notion of gender identity by refusing to announce if their newborn was a boy or a girl. Their statement read, “We’ve decided not to share Storm’s sex for now – a tribute to freedom and choice in place of limitation, a stand up to what the world could possibly become in Storm’s lifetime…” No-one knew how to react. How would the baby dress, behave, interact? Wouldn’t the child be confused? Experts chimed in, claiming that the baby would grow up challenged, frustrated and a source of mockery and confusion, and while there has been support for the family, the consensus has been of scorn and derision. For now, the baby is still without a gender, and the parents are “intent on releasing Storm from the constraints society imposes on males and females,” preferring that Storm one day choose his or her own gender. EXPERT
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Puss in Boots DVD Our suave and furry feline hero goes on a swashbuckling ride, as he teams up with mastermind, Humpty Dumpty and the streetsavvy Kitty Softpaws to steal the famed Goose that lays the golden eggs.
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Real Steel DVD Enter the future where boxing has gone high-tech — 900-kilogram, eight-foot tall steel robots have taken over the ring. Hugh Jackman stars as Charlie Kenton, a washedup fighter turned small-time promoter, who teams up with his estranged son Max to build and train a championship contender.
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On the big screen at Get the lowdown on the latest NuMetro movies and don’t forget your ClubCard: you earn Points at all NuMetro cinemas! Girl in Progress Grace (Eva Mendes) is a single mom. She is too busy juggling work, bills, and the very married Dr Hartford to give her daughter, Ansiedad, the attention she needs. When Ansiedad’s English teacher introduces students to classic coming-of-age stories, Ansiedad enlists the help of her friend, Tavita, to plot her shortcut to “adulthood.” But as her plan unravels, Ansiedad and Grace learn that sometimes growing up means acting your age. Release date: 27 April
Think Like a Man Four interconnected and diverse men’s love lives are shaken up after the ladies they’re pursuing buy Steve Harvey’s book and start taking his advice to heart. When the band of brothers realise that they’ve been betrayed by one of their own, they conspire, using the book’s insider information, to turn the tables and teach the women a lesson of their own. Release date: 4 May
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In this gritty thriller, Edgar Allan Poe (John Cusack) joins forces with a young Baltimore detective to hunt down a serial killer. When a mother and daughter are found brutally murdered in 19th century Baltimore, Detective Emmett Fields makes a startling discovery: the crime resembles a fictional murder described in gory detail in a local newspaper – part of a collection of stories by struggling writer Edgar Allan Poe. But, even as Poe is questioned by police, another murder occurs, also inspired by a popular Poe story. Realising that a serial killer’s on the loose, Fields enlists Poe’s help in stopping the attacks. Release date: 4 May
How could a recently orphaned, 10-year old homeless boy ever be called “Lucky?” Over the grave of his dead mother, Lucky (Sihle Dlamini) promises to make something of himself. Leaving the security of his village for the big city with the hope of going to school, he meets an elderly Indian woman with an inherent fear of blacks, who takes him in as she would a stray dog. The film shows how a child’s spirit can bring out decency, humility and love in adults struggling to struggling to survive in the new South Africa. Release date: 4 May
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