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09 - 22 JULY 2014
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ast week we found a little time to explore Ilembe Mayor Welcome Mdabe with the midlands– it Rigby Heenan, Mike Mabuyakhulu and was a short break, other ANC dignitaries but it was a chance to Dave & spend some quality time Mayor Ricar do Mthembu with our son Dan who criminally liable for a host of alleged Last week returned from his studies offences in terms of national water the MEC for in Cape Town for a brief and environmental protection laws. Economic moment. It was also an The report adds the R26m project to Development, Tourism and opportunity to cast a fly or two and drain the 40ha Balamhlanga wetland Environmental Affairs, Mike amuse the trout around Nottingham in the Makhatini Flats has also been Mabuyakhulu was in Ballito ahead Road. I admire those who effortlessly halted with immediate effect. Richards of the recent Ward 22 by-election to cast weighted line and leader towards Bay construction company Leomat show his support for Rigby Heenan, that elusive ripple, expertly dropping Construction and Jamela Consulting the local ANC candidate. His message a tiny bunch of feathers and fur almost and Engineering of Hoedspruit also was exciting in one respect – there on the nose of that wily denizen of the face similar criminal charges, after the is massive future investment on the pond. I have little expertise in that area cards for this region. In another respect Green Scorpions were alerted to the and for me a good day’s fly-fishing is one illegal drainage of the wetland near it was rather depressing. Outlining where I lose less than a hundred rands Jozini – conducted under the guise of just a few projects currently in the worth of tackle in the reeds and avoid planning stages here, he explained that clearing a ‘weed invasion’. The Green hooking myself with a fly. Catching a Scorpions said the bulrush species the potential medium term economic fish rarely enters the equation but on the Ezemvelo and the department wanted growth in the Ilembe district is very odd occasion I have got lucky. to destroy was an indigenous wetland strong. But he also made it clear to
Once we found ourselves on a weekend away in a remote part of the country where the sky had fallen and the formerly gin-clear stream had become a muddy raging torrent, widely considered unfishable by those who had invited us to join them on this trout inspired getaway. Undaunted, I sallied forth with a secret weapon that I had acquired in the bargain bin at my local tackle shop – a very white, very fluffy, Woolly Bugger. I had bought it as a bit of a joke really, but in conditions like these...bang… on the second cast, I was in business! My good fortune continued all weekend. None of the experts had any luck with their more orthodox flies because the fish couldn’t see them! It was only the clown in the box – the white Woolly Bugger – that worked in this filthy brown water, no matter how inexpertly it was presented. But nothing worked for me in the Midlands last week and no trout were harmed during the making of this commercial, you’ll be happy to know. We did, however discover a lovely little winery that served an excellent locally bottled red with a selection of cheeses from the midlands. As we had our guitars with us, we produced an impromptu concert that went down a storm with the young Zulu waitresses and I am pleased to say that the Concert in the Winery was an unqualified success!
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those who attended the gathering that the government would show little support for local development here if voters failed to show confidence in their leadership. The election results returned ward 22 to the DA, so we will have to wait and see how this plays out. Last week also saw a host of interesting people coming together to celebrate a milestone at the Palm Lakes Family Estate where their 500th transfer has been successfully registered. It was a happy occasion attended en masse by the local media and dignitaries including Mayor Ricardo Mthembu who I spent a pleasant few minutes chatting to. I have a growing sense that people on the North Coast are finding each other despite the political barriers that still tend to divide us, and I hope that this current trend continues. On a somewhat different tack, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and the provincial Department of Environmental Affairs are facing criminal charges and fines of at least R20m each after being nabbed by the Green Scorpions for wrecking a sensitive wetland they were supposed to protect. A legal notice to be served on Ezemvelo CE Bandile Mkhize and the department warned that – unless they provided satisfactory answers and remedial plans within five days – they would be held
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plant. This raised suspicions that the primary aim of the multimillion drainage project was not to clear ‘invader weeds’, but to deliberately drain a wetland which had been identified as a priority conservation area. I have yet to ascertain the outcome here, but at least someone is watching the watchers. And finally, a spate of recent burglaries from homes in the heavily secured Zimbali Estate has been causing concern among residents and visitors for obvious reasons as there has been no reported perimeter breach. This would indicate that criminals have been operating from inside the estate…a frightening scenario. I’d love to tell you that the situation there is under control, but after numerous e mails and phone calls, the only comment I could elicit from Sarika Somai-Sewpersad, GM Zimbali Estate Management Association (ZEMA) was “No comment…” I’m sure they are doing their best to fix the problem, but if you live on the estate it’s probably a good idea to keep your doors locked until further notice…just in case. Welcome to another edition of Life & Style, also online at www.lifeandstyle.org.za
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allito’s newest estate agency, Lloyds Real Estate, comes with over 20 years’ experience in this highly specialised market and an intuitive understanding of the needs of both local buyers and sellers as well as those who are relocating to this vibrant seaside town.
“We’ve been here since Ballito was still a small holiday village” said principal Lloyd Rees, pointing to the thriving commercial and retail centre and referring to the myriad of luxury residential estates that have been tailor made for the lifestyle and investment needs of a whole new crop of buyers. Speaking shortly after the official launch of the new company, Rees said that there were very few local people with whom he and his partner, Marietjie Rass, had not dealt. Lloyds Real Estate is located on Ballito’s beachfront and comprises a team of 10 agents specialising in sales and purchases, as well as rentals of residential properties plus the letting and management of properties. The business also offers clients with much needed guidance about bond origination, relocation services, assistance with renovations and servicing of holiday flats. The property market on the North Coast has changed and Lloyd and his team have been tracking the trends. In the past, most real estate business revolved around holiday rentals and the selling of holiday homes. Now, he said, residential sales account for more than half of the businessof which 80% is dedicated to the upmarket residential
estates for which Ballito has become known. Simbithi, Brettenwood, Dunkirk, Seaward and Palm Lakes are some of the estates that Lloyds Real Estate is accredited with . In addition to having first-hand experience of the evolution of Ballito from small seaside holiday village to a buzzing town that forms the heart of the growing commercial and industrial development along KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast, Lloyds Real Estate is also perfectly positioned to grow with this continually changing market. “Umhlanga continues to grow and Ballito offers a perfect seaside lifestyle that is close by in contrast to a city location. Continued development of the Dube Trade Port, Cornubia and a plethora of other commercial and industrial estates will draw a number of young professionals both working on these developments and for major companies that are establishing themselves in our area. The residential market will undoubtedly grow along with this,” he said. On the holiday side, Lloyd expects the market to pick up considerably, especially as growing numbers of overseas visitors are already holidaying reularly in Ballito which continues to be a popular beach destination. For more information, visit www.lloydsrealestate.co.za Twitter @LloydsBallito
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Are Your Biggest Risk
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A Whale of a Time on the North Coast Duncan Pritchard
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t’s that time of the year again, the time of year when you can expect to start seeing thirty plus tons of marine mammals gently cruising past our gorgeous coastline. It’s whale season!
Each year thousands of Humpback Whales leave their wintering grounds in the Southern Oceans and head north, passing by the North Coast en route to Mozambique, to mate (gestation period one year) and calf (the next year). It’s a special and often impressive sight and to help you get the best out of whale spotting season, here are some of our useful tips for whale spotting on the North Coast. The best time for viewing whales is in the early morning, when there is less wind and the ocean is flatter, making them easier to spot. Having said this, as the day progresses and sometimes gets windy, this is the time of the day when the whales will be breaching out of the water and putting on fantastic displays. So, as a rule of thumb, early morning for the best viewing conditions, later in the day for the best displays of whale behavior. Look out for the “blow” of water from the whale’s blowhole. This is the best thing to be looking for as nine times out of ten, you will see the spray of water long before you see the whale itself, especially if the whale is swimming quite far offshore (which they often do.) A useful little “trick” to know, you can identify different whale species by the spray they produce, Humpbacked Whales produce a pear shaped spray that goes up to 3m into the air, compared to the Southern Right Whale (which are also seen along the north coast, but not as common) which produces a V shaped spray that only goes a meter or so into the air. You can spot whales from virtually anywhere, we have seen them breaching whilst driving at 120km/h down the M4 and we have seen distant spray while sitting at a view point waiting for hours. There is a bit of luck involved, but as a good rule, during the months of July and August, if you get yourself into a nice
elevated position and sit watching the ocean for a couple of hours, you’re almost certain to see a whale doing something. Try gauge the whale’s behavior and next move, the direction it is swimming, how fast, is it going to come up for air soon again or is it diving deep and coming up again far away? To do this, look out for the whales tail “flukes”. A whale will generally make a few shorter, shallow dives before making a deep dive. Deep dives last about 10-20 minutes, by which time; the whale could be well out of sight. A Humpback Whale making a deep dive will show you its tail flukes just before diving. If this happens, expect a long wait or look elsewhere as the whale has probably moved on. Some other important and interesting whale watching information
• In South Africa it is illegal to approach any whale closer than 300m. If you do see boats closer than this distance, please notify Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife • Whales moving south back towards the Southern Oceans (October/November) tend to move a lot slower as the females have claves that need to feed. These calves, believe it or not can consume a whopping 250l of milk a day
• Unlike many other whales that are filter feeders, living of microorganisms, Humpbacked Whales feed on fish that they actively hunt. When in our North Coast waters, the Humpbacked Whales rarely feed, instead, they live off the body fat they have stored up from feeding in the rich Southern Oceans over the summer.
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09 - 22 july 2014
MAKE A STRONG FIRST IMPRESSION Sean Dercksen
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usiness networking is very important in our daily lives. The building of relationships has taken place via this process for hundreds of years.
Networking is not about meeting lots of people, interacting with them and then never communicating with them again. It’s about getting to know the individual and finding out if you are able to make the business relationship mutually beneficial. If you aren’t, then a powerful alternative is to see if you can introduce them to someone more compatible to their business. All it requires is that you be creative, listen well, ask relevant questions and develop a good reputation with others. The obvious things to be aware of include: being on time, taking care of grooming, delivering a firm handshake, making eye contact, watching your personal space, being authentic and constantly assessing the person’s personality style. Now let us take it one step back… if you walked into an elevator (a lift) with a prospect and you had 60 seconds to outline the benefits of your business, what would you say? Of course you want to make a strong first impression, deliver an impactful message and leave them wanting more. To help you achieve this, here are eight essential elements to create a powerful “elevator pitch.” 1. Be concise - your pitch should take no longer than 3060 seconds. 2. Speak simply and clearly - use language that everyone understands. Don't use fancy words thinking it will make you sound smarter. Your listener won't understand you and you'll have lost the opportunity. 3. Deliver impact - use words that are powerful and strong. Give them the "Sis-Boom-Bang" to grab their attention. 4. Speak visually - use words that create a visual image in your listeners mind, making your message more memorable. 5. Consider telling a short story - someone with a problem finds a solution by working with you. 6. Be targeted - an elevator pitch is aimed for a specific audience / target market. If you have different target audiences, deliver a unique pitch for each. 7. Goal orientated - a great elevator pitch is designed with a specific outcome in mind. For instance do you want to make a sale, gain a prospect, enlist support for an idea, or earn a referral? 8. Have a hook - this is the element that literally grabs your listener's interest and makes them want to know more… the phrase or words that strike a chord.
Lastly, plan what not to say! Sometimes we say too much, or say the wrong things. What are sensitive issues you shouldn’t bring up? What are easy ways to offend the prospect that you want to be careful to avoid? Article by: Sean Dercksen – for all past articles go to www.seandercksen.co.za or www.kissyourbusiness.com
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Sandbag building offers you the opportunity to own low carbon footprint homes that are healthier for you to live in because they are free of cold, damp and mould spore. The combination of sandbags and a light frame produces a very strong, waterproof and durable structure that looks and feels like a conventional plastered brick home. The difference lies within the structure itself. It is waterproof, fireproof and thermally efficient which means you'll feel warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Acoustically, this building method is vastly superior to a standard brick wall. Sandbag homes save you energy, save you money and are healthier for you to live in. If you are planning to build a new home, take advantage of the latest sandbag technology available to you now that has been proven over and over again, and the original budget pays for itself in reduced energy and thermal costs. "The bottom line is that with the sandbag building system, better quality homes can be built for less money, using ecologically sound materials", says Andy Strydom of ambidex Projects.
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Processes such as the building of concrete lintels and ring beams, the chasing of walls to accommodate electrical and plumbing conduit are concluded very rapidly as a result and this waterproof building system is completed within two weeks. This picture feature a 220 sq/m admin office (including a 70 sq/m cold room), which was built in Ballito and completed in 43 working days. This is a testament to the types of construction speeds that can be achieved with the wire frame building system. This building system is progressively replacing traditional labour intensive building methods without any compromise on quality. Design freedom, energy efficiency, ease of maintenance, cost efficiency, versatility and engineered quality are all characteristics synonymous with the wire frame building system. "This building system allows you to get the house of your dreams sooner and a lot cheaper than what a conventionally built home would have cost", says Andy Strydom of ambidex Projects.
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Palm Lakes Family Estate Hits the Top of the Charts
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alm Lakes Family Estate on the North Coast near Tinley Manor is now one of the most successful developments of its kind. At a recent gathering to celebrate the milestone 500th successful transfer, Developer Wim Sak and his team gave some insight into the phenomenal growth and popularity of the estate, and judging by the turnout of media and dignitaries, there is strong interest in what is happening here.
The location of Palm Lakes, just ten minutes north of Ballito, makes it a popular option for those looking for a secure, family-friendly lifestyle with all the amenities that one could wish for in close proximity. While this sort of secure leafy estate lifestyle generally comes at a price on the North Coast, the Palm Lakes option offers excellent value at a level of affordability that makes it extremely attractive to investors and home seekers alike. With Trinity House, a good private pre-school, primary and high school on the premises, there is no need for hours in the traffic to and from classes and extra mural activities and with health care, shopping, banking, leisure activities and spiritual fellowship of all denominations within easy striking distance, living here is a dream compared to the hustle of life in the major centres of the country. A retirement village is currently taking shape here, further adding to the desirability of the estate. Investors are in the pound seats with a strong demand for rentals producing healthy returns
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and builders struggle to meet the growing demand for wellpriced family homes. The estate is now over ten years old and the landscaping has matured beautifully. The dams are full of fish and wildlife abounds. This is a super place to live. Perhaps one of the most significant reasons for the success of the venture is the fact that the developers, Wim Sak and his wife, Olivia are thoroughly nice people to do business with according to those who know them and work closely with them. In an age where business is often risky, it helps to know that you are dealing with good people. Life & Style has had a long and happy advertising relationship with Palm Lakes and we wish them continued success going forward. To find out more about Palm Lakes Estate call 032 - 815 1041/086 123 PALM (7256) or Email: infopalmlakesfamilyestate. co.za
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Mamma G’s – Ballito’s Latest Live Entertainment Hot Spot
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allito’s popular Italian style restaurant,
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his is one of our most popular cakes. South Africans LOVE a delicious chocolate cake and this one hits all the right spots! The sponge is deliciously moist and SO easy to make. The frosting is made with lots of butter and melted Belgian chocolate. I am very passionate about using local products; however chocolate and vanilla are the two we let slip by. I really advise using a good quality chocolate for your frosting as you can taste the difference.
Kerry Hedges Ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup milk ½ cup oil 2 tsp vanilla essence ¾ cup boiling water
2 cups (400g) sugar 1 ¾ cups (245g) flour ½ cup cocoa 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp bicarb 1 tsp salt Preheat oven to 180˚c Sieve all the DRY ingredients together Mix wet ingredients (EXCEPT boiling water) in separate bowl and add to dry ingredients. Mix well together for a few minutes. Add boiling water and put mixer on
GENTLY until all combined. Grease and line two 20cm cake tins Bake 20cm cakes for 45min – 1 hour Cupcakes – Pipe mixture into cases and allow to SIT for at least 15 minutes. Then bake for 15 minutes – 20 minutes.
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Think you know how to cut a cake?
Think again: Scientist reveals 100-year-old trick involving parallel lines and rubber bands
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orget everything you know about cake cutting; this new method could turn the seemingly straight-forward practice on its head.
Although, using the word ‘new’ isn’t accurate, because the method is actually a 100-year-old trick unearthed by London-based author and mathematician Alex Bellos. He describes how taking wedges out of cakes leaves them susceptible to drying - and we should instead be cutting them in lines so the whole cake can be sealed and stored. If a wedge is taken out of a cake but the rest of it is then stored in the fridge, the edges of the cake open to the air will be ‘dry and horrible’. There is a better way of cutting cakes that dates back more than a century.
The method was first published in Nature on 20 December 1906 in the letters to the editor section by English mathematical scientist Francis Galton. Titled ‘Cutting a round cake on scientific principles’, Galton’s letter explained how the ‘ordinary method of cutting out a wedge is very faulty’. He went on to state the cake should be cut in parallel lines, starting in the centre, with the rectangular segments of the cake then taken out and eaten. This would allow the cake to then be closed, provided it is one with icing, to keep the sponge inside sealed and retaining its freshness. It is also recommended an elastic band is used to hold the cake together and keep it sealed. So, by using this crafty trick, you can have your cake and eat - it moist and fresh - for days!
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ome down to Aurelias located at the Square in Umhlanga, and watch this year’s final four teams tackle it out in the FIFA World Cup Semi Final on 8th and 9th July, and the Finals on Sunday 13th July to see which country will earn the honour to lift the prestigious 2014 FIFA World Cup trophy.
Aurelias offers great atmosphere and a scrumptious menu… Plus a huge big screen TV in our inviting courtyard area will ensure you never miss a second of the game. Enjoy a delicious and authentic Italian meal under the Umhlanga stars. Can you think of a better way to keep up with all the action?
Aurelias offers a selection of mouth-watering Italian meals, including wood fire oven pizzas, homemade pastas and artisan bread, complimented by small-batch craft beer and award winning wines. All food is authentically Italian, made with nothing but the finest quality ingredients. With authentic Italian food tastier than Giorgio Chiellini one can understand the urge to bite into one of our many delicious meals. Aurelia’s: The Square, 250 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, 0315662725 Follow on Facebook: www.facebook. com/AureliasItalianRistorante
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GENERAL iNTEREST
09 - 22 july 2014
A Little Night Music
Everything Is Healed By Salt Water – Sweat, Tears And The Sea! Itzak Dinnissen.
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rawford North Coast held an impromptu music evening last week to celebrate the end of term. Performers were drawn from staff and pupils and topping the bill was guitar virtuoso, Nibs van der Spuy who gave a considered performance of the eve of his departure for Portugal where he has just bought a home.
It was a wonderful intimate show and hopefully the beginning of a regular series showcasing the musical talent at the school
Forget Fly Swatters
the Bug-A-Salt Air-Powered RIFLE Takes out Creepy Crawlies with a Single Blast of SALT
• The Bug-A-Salt is an air-powered rifle that blasts a pinch of normal table salt at such high velocity that it is lethal to creepy-crawlies • Unlike fly swatters, which often leave smears of dead fly after they have been squashed, the only cleanup this remarkable device needs is a quick brush In preparation for the return of summer flies, mosquitoes and other creepy crawlies, here’s the latest way to get even. Swatting with a rolled up newspaper is rarely effective, but fear not: A revolutionary device that takes out an annoying bug with a single shot is now available.
The Bug-A-Salt is an air-powered rifle that blasts a pinch of table salt at such high velocity that it is lethal to creepycrawlies. Unlike fly swatters, which often leave smears of dead fly after they have been squashed, the only clean-up this device needs is a quick brush. The pump-action fly-killer has already been bought by almost 100,000 people in the US, and the device will soon be available in South Africa. The plastic shotgun requires no battery power or charging and instead uses compressed air to propel a pinch of table salt at the intended target, and holds enough salt for 50 shots before reloading. The device is made by Skell Inc, a start-up company founded by Santa Monica, California artist Lorenzo Maggiore. They say using ordinary table salt as opposed to dangerous chemicals and pesticides is a better way to dispose of critters. Because it uses ordinary granulated table salt, it would never break the skin on even the smallest child although firing it at people is not recommended. Apparently if you’ve got half-decent aim, you can take out a fly from more than a metre away.
Lorna Bowman
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just died quietly next to her.
y daughter lost her husband to cancer. He
We all spent the day together. I witnessed her open grief as she described the experience. There was lots of talking, crying and laughter that cracked in the dry air of sadness and lots of tea. I believe in tea, it’s comforting. My younger daughter bemoarns the loss of a brother in law she met in her early teens. Her husband has known his brother in law from childhood. My grandson is just out of school and inarticulate at the loss of his father and my beautiful granddaughter, always polite and slightly aloof is tearstained and crushed. I love these people and they are in agony – it’s awful. Death messes with your heart and your head. It trips you up on your life path. It’s so drastically final. It sends you plummeting into the past for memories and shooting into the future for visualised occasions he will not be present at. I came home in time for a yoga class and felt so grateful for the normality of people arriving and the chance to do heart openers and breathe. Sorrow closes chests and stoops shoulders – it helps to open up. Yoga has always been my friend and ally. When I’m happy I want to be cool, walk naked and feel the breeze on my skin and swim in the night. When I’m sad I want to be warm. I dig out socks, scarf and fleecy bed covers. My
dogs are a great comfort, warm, relaxed, close. I wake often, I suppose I’m overheating. Late at night it’s easy to feel everything is just a balls-up of exes and misses and botched relationships, distant grandfathers and people who die. My small grandchildren have lost a much loved uncle. It’s all so far reaching – ripples in a pond. Then the light seems to alter slightly and I know morning is on its way bringing fresh hope, a pink sunrise heralding a new day, a group of mannikins expecting a sprinkling of bird seed. Its Sunday, no not today, I’ll just stay warm, make extra tea and read a bit – nothing heavy – maybe a magazine – I love the whippy sound it makes as I flip the pages one by one – colour – objects, trivia – that’s OK. The funeral is in a few days. We will band together and deal with it in our own individual ways. My daughter slowly coming to terms with being a young widow. Grandchildren dealing with first real big life knock. A multitude of thoughts and emotions going through everyone, the common knowledge being that we have lost a decent, kind member of our family. Reach out to family members, heal rifts, allow old emotional pain the freedom to dissolve, make enormous use of forgiveness and above all be abundantly grateful for the glorious, winding bumpy road called LIFE! Namaste Lorna 072 885 6376
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The Real
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Heart Disease
Stephanie Wills - Lifestyle Health Cholesterol does not cause heart disease.
For some of you this may come as shock, but it is true. Without going into too much detail, two popular hypothesises about cholesterol have now been disproved. First, that eating cholesterol in the diet raises cholesterol levels in the blood (so please enjoy your eggs!). And second, that high cholesterol levels in the blood cause heart disease. In fact, research shows that there is absolutely no relationship between total cholesterol levels and mortality from cardiovascular or any other causes.
Bottom line: Cholesterol is not bad. It is an essential substance present in the cell membranes of all tissues of all mammals. It is involved in numerous bodily functions from brain health to hormone production and without it we would die. Instead let us rather address the real risk factors for heart disease; 1. Inflammation: is the key contributor
to heart disease. Chronic inflammation is responsible for the oxidisation of lowdensity lipoproteins (LDL) which forms atherosclerotic plaque. Inflammatory cytokines produced at the atherosclerotic site then weaken and loosen the plaque, causing it to break off and block the blood flow in the artery. These clots are the ultimate cause of heart attacks and strokes. Inflammation can arise from poor diet (too much sugar, chemical-laden foods and damaged fats), a sedentary lifestyle, stress, autoimmune diseases, food allergies, hidden infections (e.g. gum disease) and toxins (e.g. smoking). All of these causal factors need to be considered if there is inflammation in the body. To assess the degree to which your body is inflamed, test for your C-Reactive Protein (CRP) level. You are in a healthy zone if your reading is less than 0.8 mg/dL.
2. LDL Particles (LDL-p): Just to clarify, LDL is a lipoprotein (fat combined with a protein) that acts as a carrier, transporting cholesterol and other substances through the bloodstream. It is not cholesterol itself nor is it 'bad' cholesterol. The total LDL value (LDL-c) is harmless. It is the number of circulating LDL particles (LDL-p) that really matters. Elevated LDL-p is what initiates the development of heart disease. It is therefore essential to know your count, especially because it may be high despite your LDL-c being within the normal range. LDL-p can be estimated by measuring another marker called ApoB. Each LDL lipoprotein particle has one ApoB protein (Apoprotein B), so the higher the number, the higher the LDL particle number. The normal range for apoB is between 40-125 mg/dL.
3. Triglycerides to HDL cholesterol ratio (TG/
HDL): If your ratio is greater than 4, you have elevated LDL-p which, as discussed above, can accelerate the development of atherosclerotic plaques. Research found that the higher your TG/HDL ratio, the more likely you would be to have a heart attack. Excess insulin is the number one reason trigylceride levels increase. A high TG/HDL is therefore also a good indication of insulin resistance.
4. Insulin resistance: is another predisposing
factor to heart disease. It occurs when the cells become desensitized to insulin. Glucose cannot enter the cell to produce energy so instead it is sent to the liver to be converted into fat which is then distributed around the body via the bloodstream. Insulin resistance is the underlying cause of metabolic syndrome; a collection of risk factors which include; weight gain, high blood sugar levels, high triglycerides, low HDL (good) cholesterol) and high blood pressure. All of these put huge stress on cardiovascular function and dramatically increase your risk of heart disease. To test for insulin resistance measure your fasting blood sugar (a good reading is less than 90mg/DL) as well as your Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c). The latter determines the average amount of sugar in your blood over the past 2-3 months and can be used to help diagnose insulin resistance. You're in the healthy zone if your HbA1c is less than 6% of your total haemoglobin count.
5. Homocysteine: is an amino acid and breakdown product of protein metabolism. Elevated homocysteine levels are thought to contribute to plaque formation by damaging arterial walls. High levels may also act on blood platelets and increase the risk of clot formation. An inadequate intake of B vitamins (namely B6, B12, and folate), as well as genetic factors that impair the body's absorption and use of folic acid, can lead to elevated homocysteine levels. A healthy reading is between 6 and 8 umol/L 6. Hypertension: is another important risk
factor to monitor. Often termed 'the silent killer,' it can damage your body long before any symptoms appear. The increased pressure of blood flowing through your arteries can lead to atherosclerosis and narrowing of the blood vessels making them more likely to block. Damage to the arteries can also result in aneurysms (bulges) that could potentially rupture causing severe haemorrhage and other life-threatening complications. High blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure at or above 140 mmHg and/or a diastolic pressure at or above 90 mmHg. However, even if you have a reading of between 120/80 mmHg and 139/89 mmHg it is advisable to modify your lifestyle and monitor your readings closely. When considered as a whole, these heart attack risk factors can be used to more accurately determine your susceptibility to developing cardiovascular disease. Make sure that you specifically ask your doctor for each test because not all of them are traditionally screened for when it comes it comes to determining heart health. If intervention is needed please speak to your trusted health practitioner who may guide you as to what dietary, supplemental and lifestyle changes need to be made in order to lower your risk of developing heart disease. For more information on any of these products and expert advice, please visit the new upgraded Lifestyle Health, Shop 24A, Lifestyle Shopping Centre, Ballito 032 946 0441.
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09 - 22 july 2014
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cience was my least favorite subject as a student but as a Pilates instructor, I should have a doctorate when it comes to the science of helping men and women sculpt and mold their bodies into beautiful works of art even if I do say so myself! A major part of the formula to having an enviable 6-pack or flat abs, is most certainly diet, which is largely the responsibility of the individual, but when it comes to doing the intensely targeted core exercises that will give you the stomach you are wanting, we at Pilates by Design know PRECISELY what to do to help you.
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Here are our top moves for the washboard abs you’ve always wanted: Flat Back Jack Knife with the Ball This Exercise Targets: deep underlying abdominals and obliques. 1.Lie face-up on the floor with arms and legs extended up with palms and shins pressed into the stability ball. 2.Lower the left arm and the right leg towards the floor, getting as close as you can without arching your back. 3.Return to starting position then lower your right arm and your left leg. 4.Do 25 to 30 reps, alternating sides.
Loaded Side Plank Hip Dip This Exercise Targets: deep underlying abdominals and obliques. 5.Lie on the floor on your right side, resting on your bent right elbow, propping up your torso and your hips with your feet stacked. 6.With your left hand hold a 2- to 3-kilogram medicine ball firmly on top of your left hip. 7.Lift your hips to get into the side plank position and with your body forming a straight line from head to toe. 8.Slowly lower the right hip towards the floor, briefly tap the floor, then return to side plank position. 9.Do 10 reps. Switch sides and repeat. BONUS: this exercise works your deep abs 28 percent more than crunches!
Single Leg Curl-in on the Ball This Exercise Targets: deep underlying abdominals, obliques, glutes and hamstrings. 1.Start on the floor in full plank position, balancing on your palms with your shins resting on top and in the center of a stability ball. 2.Lift your left leg a few inches off of the ball then bend your knee as you curl the ball in towards your chest. 3.Straighten the leg as you curl the ball back to starting position. Then repeat. 4.Do 10 reps. Switch sides and repeat. MAKE IT EASIER: Keep both shins on the ball as you curl the ball in and out. Spider-man Plank Crunch This Exercise Targets: back muscles, deep underlying abdominals, obliques, glutes and hips. 1.Start on the floor in the plank position, balancing on your forearms and toes. 2.Slowly bend the right knee and bring it out to the side and towards the right elbow, touching it if possible. (Keep your hips parallel to the floor). 3.Hold for 3 counts then return to the starting position. 4.Do 10 reps. Switch sides and repeat
If you’ve tried these at home and mastered them, or if you’ve tried them and fell flat onto your face, then join us for a group class or a private session at Pilates by Design, for quite literally hundreds of variations that will keep you inspired and enjoying exercise! We’ve got the secrets to flat and toned abs down to a science.
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Genius
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Beautifully Healthy Hair -
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o you suffer from any of these conditions: Dandruff, Psoriasis, Eczema, Folliculitis, Ringworm, Hair loss (Men, Women, Chemotherapy)?
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ast week I read a book review on The Spark – A Mother’s Story of Nurturing Genius and Autism. An extraordinary true account of baby Jacob (diagnosed with autism) and the triumph against all odds to nurture instead of medicate. This is a lovely example of looking outside the box when it comes to Science versus Spirit.
I was first introduced to young Jacob, doing a TED Talk (video) about two years ago at the age of 13, by Speech Language Pathologist - Suzy Miller. Jacob was presenting his fascinating life story on stage to a large audience. In a more recent TED Talk, Jacob says “Stop learning Start thinking – that’s how Maths and Science began”. He has now been tipped for a Nobel Prize. Suzy has focused her attention and career on autism since her life was turned upside down, about 15 years ago, by a young autistic boy called Riley. Riley communicated with her
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in a very unusual way and together they were able to fully integrate him. She now looks at autism from a totally different vantage point – one that will possibly blow most readers minds, but one that cannot be denied when seeing the responses from the children and parents. Suzy wrote about her experiences with Riley in a book called Awesomism – A New Way to Understand the Diagnosis of Autism. Suzy also works hand in hand with Professor Emeritus William A. Tiller, of Stanford University on the Autism Intention Experiment, which is designed to support the families of autistic children creating coherence in the home and helping the children fully integrate. If you would like to be excited, empowered and know why we are honoured to have Autistics in our community please feel free to contact me.Professor Tiller launched an on line publication called Science & Spirit which helps us bridge the gap between scientific fact and spiritual experiences and is well worth looking into if you have deep meaningful questions which appear to be unanswered by science. Sherrene Roselea has specialised as a : Awesomism, AWECP – practitioner – Understanding the unusual aspects of and communicating with autistic children. PSYCH-K facilitator – ‘Ever wonder why your life doesn’t always reflect the wisdom you possess?’ Body Stress Release practitioner hands on technique, to assist clients with body stress & health issues. Ballito - (032) 946-1630 Umhlanga – 082 367 3667 health.e.me@gmail.com
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09 - 22 july 2014
e l y t S n i Married
Michelle Forbes and Graeme Bromfield are our featured bridal couple in this edition. They were married at the Methodist Church Umhlali on the 21st June and the reception was held at the La Montagne Hotel in Ballito. Specialist lens man, Barry Bowditch created the pictures that the happy couple will cherish for a lifetime and we are overjoyed to share them with you. We wish Michelle and Graeme a wonderful life together, always. Whether you're getting married, being a bridesmaid or simply the guest of honour at a wedding this year, here are some ideas for you
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Birthday Celebration Couch potatoes or not, we’re all fairly well acquainted with the benefits of exercise when it comes to weight loss and cardiovascular health – but snoring?
Toughen up the tongue: Stick out your tongue as far as you can, moving from side to side. Do this 20 times a day for one month. Workout the Jaw: Extend bottom jaw so that it is further than you upper jaw and hold this for 10 second. Repeat 10 times a day.
According to Snoremeds, various studies have, of late, suggested that exercises aimed at strengthening the throat and neck muscles as well as improving breathing, could well make a difference.
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his July we are Celebrating our 3rd Birthday.
Thank you to all our family and friends and most importantly our Awesym loyal clients, you have all shared in our growth and given us so much support We are still growing and striving to offer a variety of therapies to meet your needs. We have Debbie Holland a highly qualified
Therapeutic Reflexologist. Cindy Brand our extremely experienced Permanent Make Up Therapist and Moira Pereira our caring and supportive consultant for Slender Wonder Medical Weight Loss Programme. And our Awesym Team of amazing people, Kaylene Webster, Cindy Brand and Lisa Van Rooyen. Our Skin and Body salon offers a variety of treatments, such as Nano Non Surgical Face Lifts, Cellulite Massage, Advanced Skin Peels, and Dermarollers. We are Stockists of Dermalogica and Lamelle Skincare, Sprayology Homeopathic Sprays, Spalicious Manicure and Pedicure range, Mama Mio Bodycare for Pregnancy, Essie Gelish Nails as well as Lou Harvey Bags. We are very family orientated and have our own child carer to take care of your little ones in our nursery/ playroom whilst you have your treatments. We look forward to another exciting year ahead with you all. u ing yo Thank s alway ckay ne Ma Symo m Awesy
The American National Sleep Foundation’s explanation of exactly what happens during sleep shows exactly why a little airway aerobics might be of help. “While you sleep, the muscles of your throat relax, your tongue falls backward and your throat becomes narrow and floppy. As you breathe, the walls of the throat begin to vibrate - generally when you breathe in but also, to a lesser extent, when you breathe out. These vibrations lead to the characteristic sound of snoring. The narrower your airway becomes, the greater the vibration and the louder your snoring. Various sleep bodies worldwide are encouraging snorers to: Strengthen the Neck: Open and close your mouth whilst touching your lips. Pucker up for 10 seconds and then smile as widely as possible for another 10 seconds. Then close your mouth, pressing your lips together.
Build up your breathing: Blocked nasal passages can result in snoring due to a build up of excess fluid in throat tissues. Train your body by breathing deeply through your nose throughout the day to alleviate the throat spasms and breathing arrhythmia that trigger nasal snoring at night. Most importantly of all, though, exercise your whole body regularly and eat healthily to ensure that you are not overweight. It is medically proven that excess weight can either lead to or exacerbate snoring as fatty tissue around the neck can obstruct the airway. If you are looking for an immediate solution, choose the off the counter remedy – a Snoremeds mouthpiece. Made from hyper allergenic plastic, Snoremeds mouth pieces mould to the mouth, allowing the wearer to swallow and breathe normally whilst enjoying a good night’s sleep. Snoremeds is available at Dis-Chem, selected Clicks outlets, Independent pharmacies and www.snoremeds.co.za
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How Vicks VapoRub ended a MONGOOSE WAR: Creature kicked out of troop for losing his scent is reintegrated after ointment is used to make them all smell the same
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hat do you do when a mongoose is ostracised from his troop because he doesn’t smell like he used to, leaving him all alone? That was the problem facing Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo in Indiana, before they came up with an innovative solution.
Zookeepers decided that, instead of trying to return his original smell, they would use Vicks VapoRub to make all the mongooses smell the same - and they were able to reintegrate the lonely
mongoose into the pack. The problem started when one of the zoo’s banded mongooses from South Africa, had his medical checkup. Upon his return the zookeepers found that the rest of his troop wasn’t keen on him re-joining them because he smelled different. For mongooses, smell is a big
indicator of identity in order to recognise each other. Some of the other mongooses even became
aggressive to him, leaving him lonely and without a troop. That was when zookeeper Nancee Hutchinson found a unique solution. Troops of mongooses are known to roll around in a smell in a process known as ‘scent marking’. This common tactic in the wild ensures members of a troop all smell the same. So, with this in mind, Hutchinson put her plan into action.
‘We bring them indoors and spray Vicks VapoRub on the floor,’ she said. ‘The whole troop comes running and rolls all around in it. Then they all smell the same, even the one who spent some time away. ‘When we spray Vicks inside the mongoose enclosure, the mongooses respond by scent-marking,’ continued Hutchinson. ‘They all roll around in the Vicks. This overrides any old smells that might have caused them to reject a member.’
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MOTORING
09 - 22 july 2014
The New Peugeot Hybrid - It Runs on Air
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or decades, car makers have been searching for the perfect environmentally friendly fuel. Now, one firm seems to have found the answer – a car that can run on nothing more than air. The Peugeot 2008 Hybrid Air promises to be more ecologically sound than the current breed of ‘green’ vehicles that combine electric engines with traditional ones. It has a conventional petrol engine linked to a hydraulic air motor and pump.
While the car is moving, air is pumped into a cylinder – just like a balloon being inflated – using surplus energy from the petrol engine, plus energy from the wheels and heat from the brakes. The air is then released to drive the hydraulic motor – allowing the car to run on air, petrol, or a combination of the two. Motorists will be able to use zeroemissions air power for lower-speed driving in cities. The feature is activated automatically when the car is doing less than 80kmph. When accelerating or climbing hills, combined or ‘hybrid’ mode is preferable as the vehicle receives power from both engines. And for long-distance cruising,
traditional petrol power is best. Current hybrids – such as the popular Toyota Prius – rely on heavy and expensive batteries that are difficult to dispose of, causing their own environmental problems. On pure electric cars, the batteries can also go flat and leave the driver stranded. In contrast, the new Peugeot will need no batteries. Instead, it will replenish itself automatically by re-using energy that is ‘lost’ when slowing down and braking. The sports utility vehicle, available from 2016 will be the first of a new generation of Peugeots running – in part at least – on air. It currently manages around 33km/l but engineers say that by 2020, future Peugeots could average 41km/l. Around 100 elite scientists have spent the past three years working on the air-powered car in top-secret conditions at Peugeot’s research and development centre at Velizy, just south of Paris. A spokesman for Peugeot said: ‘We are not talking about weird and wacky machines. These are going to be in everyday cars.’
How to Cycle With the Technique Of A Pro Once you get serious about cycling, riding a bike isn't just like riding a bike. It's harder than that. As his new book on fundamentals of cycling is released, Peter Drinkell explains how to perfect your technique
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f you’ve ever ridden behind a good road cyclist, you’ll understand the importance of technique.
The pedalling, gearing and braking are all so smooth and fluid as to be imperceptible. The hips are still, the cadence steady as a heartbeat. They are one with the bike. No piece of expensive kit is going to get you to that place. The only thing you can do is observe how others do it and practice, practice, practice. Technique is often a factor of fitness. Climbing technique, for example, is pretty much a direct function of how fit you are, and how steady you can keep your cadence on the ascent. Descending, on the other hand, is all
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1. PEDALLING Pedalling technique is a much debated issue, with many cycling gurus advocating the concept of ‘using the whole of the pedal stroke’ by pulling on the upwards stroke as well as pushing on the downwards. I’m not a great believer in this philosophy. The best literature on this, in my opinion, comes from Dr Jeff Broker, who has dedicated over a decade of research to the art of pedalling. According to Dr Broker, pulling up on the pedal does not increase maximal power output, and in fact it can cause injury. Pulling the pedal up puts a lot of pressure on the hamstrings and the hip
flexors. These muscles are designed to lift the weight of the leg against gravity whilst running or walking and struggle to cope with the demand of contracting repeatedly against the resistance of the pedal. As the muscle fatigues, this increases tightness, which can contribute to lower back and hip pain. In addition to this, at recommended cadences of 80-90rpm, the muscular system cannot contract and relax quick enough to deactivate one group of muscles and contract another. In other words, as the left leg pushes down, the right leg cannot get out of the way quick enough to create negative pressure on the pedal, let alone generate force in an upwards direction. In short, pulling on the upstroke does not work. So what is the correct pedal technique? Dr Broker advocates directing all your power into the downward stroke, starting the stroke at 12 o’clock, and ending it at 6 o’clock. This is termed the ‘drive phase’. As the drive phase is coming to an end on one leg, it should be beginning on the other leg, while the first leg relaxes. Peak torque during the drive phase should occur around the 3 o’clock position. Some pedalling exercises: • If you are used to ‘push/ pull’ pedalling, retrain your muscles to switch off on the upstroke by replacing your clipless pedals with flat pedals and doing some sessions with your bike on the turbo trainer. • Note your average cadence on a normal, steady-state turbo session. Next time, try to increase it by 10rpm. • This one-hour training session will focus your attention on pedalling: Warm up for 10 minutes. Every five minutes after that, shift your gears to the small ring and a big sprocket, and sprint as fast as you can for 10 seconds. Do this for 40 minutes, and then cool down for 10. • 30-30s: Ride for 30 seconds at a super high cadence in a low gear, followed by 30 seconds of easy pedalling. Repeat this 10 times and do four sets, recovering for 10 minutes between sets. • Muscle tension intervals: Pedal at 50-60rpm in a gear that keeps your heart rate below zone 3. Focus on pushing down on the pedals, concentrating on the contractions of your gluteals, hamstrings and calves. Do this for 10-minute blocks, making sure your posture is correct and that your heel does not drop down. In the next issue, we’ll be looking at gearing.
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