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YOURSELF IT’S TIME TO RE DO YOU
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FITNESS PROFESSIONAL ANNA WOOD LAUNCHED THE REDO YOU CONFERENCE WITH THE BELIEF THAT BEFORE A PERSON CAN RADIATE HEALTH AND CONFIDENCE ON THE OUTSIDE; WE SHOULD START BY CREATING A HEALTHY MINDSET OF WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT AND HOW WE VIEW OURSELVES.
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LIVE BALANCED
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Time to Re Do You
Garden for Stress Relief Trauma Counselling
Shine with Inner Confidence
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Get Moving
Move of the Moment Breast Cancer Awareness
Transform Your Body for Summer Kick the Habit
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Get That Bikini Body
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WE AS WOMAN struggle with so many challenges in our lives. We fight the fight of accepting our bodies every day, we struggle with hormonal imbalances to top it all, we have little or no knowledge on what to eat or how to train to get into shape and our self-image and self-confidence is the last thing we focus on. Why is it that our needs always come last and we focus so much on other people? What we don’t realise is that you need to fill your emotional, physical and spiritual tank first before you can fully care for others. We as woman have been blessed with the potential to do anything and make a success of it but we are constantly being challenged by our negative thoughts and emotions. We always compare ourselves to others and see the good in them but when it comes to ourselves we can name 10 things that we don’t like about ourselves and only maybe 2 things that we do. This thought process has to change. You need to realise that you are ‘fearfully and beautifully made’. As soon as you get up in the morning take 5 minutes and write down all the things you are thankful for. Write down all the beautiful things about yourself, even though it might sometimes be difficult to find those qualities, they are there, I promise you. Dig deep into your soul, write it down every day and realise your beauty. After discovering how beautiful you are, you would want to look and care after yourself. It is my passion to help and inspire woman on all these different levels. I want each lady to realise her true beauty and to live a healthy, self-confident and fulfilled life. Out of the desire to inspire and help woman change from the inside out, the Re Do You Ladies conference was born and I truly believe and live by the following statement: If you can dream it; you can become it. If you can imagine it; you can achieve it.
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Anna has been involved in fitness most of her life, from studying dance for 3 years at TUT and becoming a Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and fitness manager in London to now owning Go Active outdoor fitness boot camp. In 2011 she represented South Africa in the World Fitness Federation World Championships in Austria where she took the world title for the “Miss Bikini’ division. Anna features regularly on the Expresso morning show on SABC 3, giving advice on fitness and correct supplementation use. She is driven and motivated by her ability to inspire other woman in achieving their fitness goals. She is a proud USN sponsored athlete and brand ambassador for Nimue, Veg Worth, Beauty Beyond Belief Salon and Gym Bunny Clothing. For more information, visit www.go-active.co.za or www.annawood.co.za.
Jeanne Fourie-Hattingh
Celynn Erasmus
Isobel Esterhuyse
Nicola Profir
Jeanne (M-ECI Psych, M Ed Counselling) is a psychologist from George, on the beautiful Garden Route which inspires her as she tries to live her life according to the principles of mindfulness. Her aim is to help people live life a little easier. With experience in clinical hypnosis, ego state-, solutionfocused -, dance and movement, play - and somatic experiencing therapy, her approach is holistic and person centred. For more information, contact her on 044 874 1241/1527.
Celynn is a registered dietitian and occasionally consults as a private practicing dietician. She is a full time professional speaker and writer, a regular media columnist, founder and developer of the WELLCULATORTM and has co-published a bestselling book with Tafelberg entitled Fast Food For Sustained Energy. Celynn is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA). She is also a mosaic, yorkshire terrier and trail runner enthusiast!
Isobel started her journey of Self Discovery in 2000, after completing SALVKOL Military in 1998. Coming from a dysfunctional family with no vision for the future she transformed her mind, body and soul and became unstoppable in achieving her goals. She has now become an Inspirational Transformation Life Coach trainer, author, and motivational speaker with the vision of empowering more people to live their purpose. She passionately assists her husband in their Leading NLP Life Coach Training Academy, where they equip and certify people to transform Llves.
Nicola is a freelance writer based in Pretoria who is passionate about travel and health. With a Bachelors Degree in Journalism from the University of Pretoria and six years experience in the publishing industry, Nicola is well versed on several topics. In spite of opening her own business in the wedding sector, her passion for writing could not be stifled and so she continues to produce feature articles for a number of local publications.
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Food enthusiasts can look forward to completely new Miele steam oven models and a unique method of generating and delivering steam. Miele steam ovens still operate on the principle of generating steam outside the inner cabinet. This offers practical benefits – there are no lime deposits in the cabinet and cooking times are independent of the quantity of food being cooked. This principle has now been optimised for the new models. Miele steam ovens generate the steam in a number of different ways – these include MultiSteam, which admits steam trough eight inlet ports to shorten heatup cycles and distribute steam evenly; and MonoSteam in which steam is produced by boiling water in a tank, and then admitted to the cabinet through a single port ideal for smaller models. There are many health benefits to cooking with steam, including optimum retention of vitamins, nutrients, flavour, colour and texture. Combination steam cookers represent the pinnacle of modern cooking appliances, as they combine a steam cooker and a wall oven in one single appliance.
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InterContinental Hotels Group has launched a new signature InterContinental Planet Trekkers Menu, created exclusively for children, across its InterContinental Hotels & Resorts properties. Hotels in South Africa are dishing up exciting and nutritionally balanced meals that promise to take young explorers through an exciting journey of food discovery. Designed exclusively for young InterContinental hotel guests by award winning chef Theo Randall and child food expert and best-selling international author, Annabel Karmel MBE, the new menu was developed from start to finish with nutrition and food exploration at its core. It features delicious dishes with a myriad of flavours, textures, smells and tastes that will take children on an educational culinary voyage around the world while ensuring an enjoyable and nutritionally balanced meal. The InterContinental Planet Trekkers Menu is available in South Africa at the InterContinental Hotel Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and the InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers Hotel. For more information, visit www.ihg.com/intercontinental.
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Take the Foodie Route Planning your ultimate culinary travel adventure is now a piece of cake with the newly launched Food Routes platform. Showcasing unique and diverse South African culinary destinations via an interactive website, Food Routes empowers foodloving travellers to pick and plan their preferred ‘wine, dine and recline’ experiences at the click of a button. Whether you are an avid traveller or pleasure seeking businessman, Food Routes ticks all the right boxes when it comes to offering the country’s warm hospitality through a fusion of excellent accommodation offerings and memorable epicurean experiences. Via its effortless online booking system, one gets access to endless journeys of enjoyment destined to fulfil your quest for the greatest food or soundest sleep. Food Routes has also identified a selection of unparalleled and authentic dining experiences in South Africa, including some of the DSTV Eat Out Top 10 restaurant super stars of South Africa. Visit www.foodroutes.co.za to devise your next South African ‘wine, dine, and recline’ adventure.
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat has introduced a tour of Cederberg Private Cellar to its repertoire of diverse excursions and home grown experiences on offer to guests. Known as South Africa’s ‘highest winery’, Cederberg Private Cellar is located within the pristine environs of the Cederberg Wilderness Area where owner and winemaker David Nieuwoudt sculpts dramatic red and white wines at an altitude of more than 1 000m above sea level. Guests will be taken on a private tour of the winery, followed by a tasting of wines. This sensory local experience includes a delicious picnic lunch prepared by Executive Chef Floris Smith and his team. Visit www.bushmanskloof.co.za for more information.
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UPON ARRIVAL AT THE beautiful 4-star Sable House for the 3 day intense workshop each lady will receive a goodie bag from various sponsors valued at over R4 000. To break the ice and get the ladies acquainted with each other, everyone takes part in a boot camp team building activity. Not to fret, everyone will be able to do it, no matter what fitness level you are at. After an early Saturday morning boot camp session the conference will start off with its first speaker, Dr Dos Ramos, an extremely knowledgeable homeopath. Dr Dos Ramos will be covering topics ranging from hormone imbalances and stress to the metabolic and sugar connection. Diana van Sittert from Nimue will then give insight into healthy ageing and how to care for your skin. After a picnic lunch at the dam the ladies will get all their questions about diet and training answered by nutritionist, Gareth Powell. He will discuss diet, digestion, meal plans and absolutely everything there is to know about what to eat and how to train for your body type. This was one of the favourite sessions at the March 2014 Conference. On Sunday morning the ladies start the day with an early morning Pilates session. After breakfast it is time to deal with the “inner you”. Isobel Esterhuyse, an NLP life coach, and Anna Wood will take the ladies on a journey of rediscovery and showing them how to see themselves as beautiful again. Laetitia Ryker will be sharing her testimony of being overweight and how she got to a point where she could accept herself as beautiful and, of course, she will also be sharing how she managed to lose all the weight. Anna will conclude the conference by motivating the ladies to make a choice and to change their lifestyle from here onward. Anna will introduce the 12 week challenge to the ladies. The ladies' body fat percentage will be measured and 'before' photos will be taken to help track the ladies’ progress as they all compete for the 12 week challenge grand prize worth over R9 500!
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If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this weekend is for you. It is time to choose a better, healthier and worry-free life. It is time to discover the confident you. For more infomation and bookings, visit www.redoyouconference.co.za.
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The Re Do You conference is a weekend conference designed to deal with various topics that we as woman struggle with every day. Fitness professional Anna Wood launched the conference with the belief that before a person can radiate health and confidence on the outside; we should start by creating a healthy mindset of what we believe about and how we view ourselves. She explains how the weekend goes and what is in store for the ladies who choose to attend.
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Ways to Relieve Stress by
GARDENING IS A POPULAR HOBBY THAT DOUBLES AS AN OUTSTANDING STRESS RELIEVER. RECENTLY, I ASKED THREE EXPERTS FOR ADVICE ON MAXIMIZING THE STRESS-BUSTING POTENTIAL OF GARDENING. HERE’S WHAT THEY TOLD ME ABOUT HOW TO CULTIVATE CALMNESS ALONG WITH THE TULIPS OR TOMATOES. By Linda Wasmer Andrews
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Just as with golfing or yoga, some people enjoy gardening and others don’t. Even if you’re in the former group, however, it’s important to ask yourself whether you like it a little or a lot, and then plan the size and maintenance requirements of your garden accordingly. “Be realistic about how much time and energy you have for gardening,” says Anna Ranieri, PhD, MBA, a psychotherapist and career coach. She notes that planting a thousand square metres when all you really want to do is deadhead a few geraniums may lead to more stress, not less.
“A garden is a place where we can slow down and reconnect with the natural world the way our ancestors did all day, every day,” says Kristen K. Brown, author of The Happy Hour Effect: 12 Secrets to Minimize Stress and Maximize Life. Research has shown that spending time in nature can help restore your attention, relax your body, and revive your mood.
Don’t let phone calls, texts, emails, and social media intrude on your gardening time. “So many days are filled with multitasking from dawn to dusk,” says Ranieri. “Make this a time when you have only one thing to do, and immerse yourself in the experience.”
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A garden offers a feast for the senses: verdant leaves, aromatic blossoms, chirping birds, squishy earth. Make a deliberate choice to soak it all up. “Be aware of what’s happening right here and now—what’s in front of your eyes and at the touch of your fingertips— rather than what’s in the report you have to write tomorrow,” says Ranieri. By becoming fully absorbed in the moment-to-moment experience, you’re practicing mindfulness, a proven way of reducing stress.
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“There’s this lovely cadence you can get into when weeding,” says Landscape Architect, Annie Kirk. The same can be said of digging, raking, and many other garden and lawn care activities. Kirk says that some of her clients pair the repetitive movement with a repeated mantra or prayer. Others combine it with yoga breathing exercises. Either strategy can activate the parasympathetic nervous system—the body system that counteracts the physiological changes brought on by stress.
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Cultivate your creativity
“Is your garden wild and woolly, or is it precise and elegant? Does it use your signature colours? We all need to express ourselves creatively, and gardening is one way to do that,” says Ranieri. So get imaginative with a palette of plants. Research shows that engaging in a creative pastime can be an effective stress control strategy.
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Although many people savour peace and quiet while gardening, others appreciate company. If you’re working in your front yard, it’s natural for neighbours to wave hello or stop and chat about the weather. “It’s an opportunity for social connectedness,” says Kirk.
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You can invite birds, butterflies, and other wildlife visitors into your garden as
well. The National Zoological Gardens website (www.nzg.ac.za) offers detailed tips on what to plant and how to provide a safe and friendly habitat for the birds, insects, and other animals you want to attract. Their presence adds another dimension to help captivate your attention and enrich your experience.
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Revel in a job well done
“Gardening gives you a sense of accomplishment,” says Brown. “It can lead to great satisfaction when those first blooms of spring emerge from the autumnplanted bulbs you weren’t sure would grow or when the first ripe tomato is ready for picking.” The beauty you add to your home or the fresh food you put on your table is tangible proof of time well spent.
Linda Wasmer Andrews is a writer who specializes in health, psychology, and the intersection between the two. Follow her on Twitter or Like her on Facebook.
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Trauma in South Africa
Debriefing the Whole Family
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Unfortunately, you don’t have to scrutinize statistics to be aware of the high crime rate and the prevalence of serious and fatal motor vehicle accidents in South Africa. Our roads aren’t safe, our neighbourhoods aren’t safe and we don’t even feel safe in our own homes anymore. Although trauma can be caused by extraordinary events such as violence and molestation, more common events such as divorce and medical procedures and on-going fear and/or stress can also lead to trauma. Counselling can help overcome this trauma and allow the whole family to move forward together. By Jeanne Fourie Hattingh
Recognising Trauma
We can recognise the experience of trauma by being aware of the development of the following symptoms. In children: • Signs of shock: glazed eyes, pale and/or cool and moist skin, rapid and/or shallow breathing, trembling, disorientation. • Regressive behaviour: This refers to behaviour characteristic of a previous and completed developmental stage e.g. sucking thumb, acting baby like, clinging behaviour, separation anxiety and wetting or soiling pants. • Psychosomatic symptoms: Physical symptoms caused by psychological factors. The most common psychosomatic symptoms children present with are tummy aches, nausea, sleep disturbances and headaches. • Concentration problems with subsequent dropping of school marks. • Nightmares and dreams about an event. • Becoming withdrawn and/or aggressive behaviour. • Becoming more fearful and the development of phobias.
In adolescents and adults: • Avoidant behaviour: Avoiding situations, people and places associated with the event. • Commencing or increased use of substances in order to relax, numb or forget. • Change in mood and behavioural patterns e.g. increased irritability, anxiety, depression, aggression and isolation or becoming more social in order to mask other symptoms. • Feeling tense, uneasy and unwell. • Startling easily. • Changes in sleeping and eating patterns. • Physical symptoms of anxiety e.g. heart palpitations and trembling or other psychosomatic disorders. • Changes in close relationships e.g. problems with intimacy. • Reliving the event through dreams or intrusive thoughts. • Becoming paranoid or hyper-aroused. All of the above symptoms are normal reactions to an abnormal or traumatic event and are referred to as acute stress. When symptoms last longer than four weeks, the possibility of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) should be explored.
What to Do
Previously, it was thought that trauma is best resolved by talking therapy. The latest research however, suggests that since trauma is experienced in the body through the nervous system and the reptilian brain, the best way to deal with it is on a bodily or somatic level. It has even been suggested
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Peter Levine and Maggie Kline describe trauma as being the opposite of empowerment. Trauma happens when an individual experiences a feeling of being overwhelmed and of helplessness. Although we experience feelings when traumatised, trauma is located in the nervous system. When we are faced with a threatening situation, we do not ‘feel threatened’ per se, but we experience an instinctual reaction in the primitive or reptilian brain preparing the body to fight or flee. This reaction is commonly known as the ‘fight or flight’ response. This is characterised by tightening of the muscles, increased blood flow, a surge of energy, and dilated pupils. When the fear is overwhelming or on-going and when one is unable to fight back or run away, the body reacts by collapsing or freezing. Children and the elderly are more at risk to move into a freeze response because they are physically and mentally more vulnerable and less able to defend themselves. Something we don’t always realise is that we can develop ‘secondary trauma’. Secondary trauma refers to the experience of trauma in a situation where the person himself was not under threat. This may happen when someone stands witness
• Re-enacting the event through play or drawing pictures of the event. • Avoiding situations, places or people associated with the event.
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The Person’s Experience of the Event
to an event. We should remember that we don’t always have to be a direct witness, but we ‘experience’ possible traumatic events on a daily basis by watching television, reading the newspaper and in our interpersonal contact with people. Our children are especially vulnerable to secondary trauma and we are often unaware of their traumatic experiences. In South Africa where there is a high incidence of violence against children, our children can perceive life as dangerous and uncertain, even where there is no immediate or direct threat to them.
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THE AMERICAN SUBSTANCE Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration defines trauma as follows: “Individual trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual's functioning and physical, social, emotional, or spiritual well-being”. Trauma is not in the event itself, but in the person’s experience of the event.
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that traditional talk therapy can lead to re-traumatisation. Dr. Peter Levine developed a strategy to prevent and heal trauma. He offers certain steps in helping individuals deal with trauma. With children: • The most important thing to remember when dealing with a child after a frightful or traumatic event is to be calm and composed. Children look at adults to help them determine how bad a situation is – remember: trauma is not in the event itself but in our experience of the event. When you are calm, you can minimise the impact of the event on the child. Offer comfort by saying reassuring things like “you are safe now, it is all over now” etc. • Since the reptilian brain does not recognize words, we also work with trauma on the level of sensations. If it is immediately following the event, keep the child still for a while. Help the child to identify sensations by asking questions about how he is feeling in his body. If the child names a specific sensation, ask about the size, location, shape etc. If the child does not offer anything, ask him to point or touch a part of his body where he feels sore, uncomfortable, scared etc. • Take it slow. The child needs time to complete processes, experience sensations and integrate experiences. • Validate the child’s physical response. If they are crying, trembling or even vomiting, allow it to happen. Reassure them of your support and identify the physical response, for example, by saying: “I can see you are shivering – that is good. Shake the hurt right out of you”. Resist interrupting the process by saying something to the likes of “everything is okay, you can stop crying now”. • Allow the body to do what it needs to
do. This you can do by being there, but allowing the child to sit in a position he prefers, to not distract his attention and following his cues. A process is usually complete when the child starts to orientate himself to the world around him again by looking around and starting to move away from you. • Encourage rest. The event is processed during rest and sleep. • Later, when the child is ready, they will play the event out, start talking about it or refer to it in another way. Then you can ask questions about the event, help them to identify feelings such as shame, guilt, fear and sadness and assure them that those feelings are normal and okay. Answer their questions with honesty, but also offering comfort and support e.g. “it is all over now, you are here now” etc. • Seek professional help from a qualified trauma counsellor or registered psychologist when you feel concerned about the child’s wellbeing after the event or when you notice any persisting signs of trauma as discussed earlier. With adolescents and adults: • When dealing with adolescents and adults, one can follow the same principles as with children. Adolescents and adults can, however, be more challenging in the sense that they have stronger defence mechanisms. They can present with a strong sense of denial for instance. When you hear: ”Oh, it really was nothing”, or “it was not that bad” you should suspect denial. You can overcome this by directing them back to their bodies. “What happened in your body when you realized that the truck was going to hit you?” and then let them expand on that. After the experience of a traumatic event, safety and family support is most
important. Increase the safety measures to create a greater sense of safety. After an armed robbery, get a panic button for each member of the family or have pepper spray in your handbag after being attacked. When we are traumatised, we sometimes forget to ask for and provide support, since we move into survival mode. Be certain to get the family together and tell everyone how much they are loved and that together you can get through this. Give each member of the family a chance to say what is in their hearts. This is true even if only one member of the family was involved in the event. If possible, return to the normal daily routine as soon as possible. The longer the situation or location is avoided, the more anxiety can develop due to the brain still perceiving the situation or place as being threatening. But always remember – safety first. If a child was abused at school, you can under no circumstances send her back to that school as long as the perpetrator is present. And be careful not to overwhelm someone by trying to get him back into his routine. Always follow the cues and pace of the traumatised person. • Childline is a 24-hour service to assist children and teens facing trauma and challenges. Contact Childline South Africa on 0800-055555 or get online assistance by visiting www.childlinesa.org.za. • Lifeline offers assistance with general emotional well-being and trauma. Contact 0861-322322 or visit www.lifeline.org.za • For gender violence issues contact the Stop Gender Violence Helpline on 0800150150. • Alternatively contact a trauma counsellor or registered psychologist. Contact Jeanne Fourie-Hattingh 044 874 1527.
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Shine
Isobel Esterhuyse is a Master Transformation Life Coach, author and co-trainer and has lived a life of positive change using the techniques taught at the NLP Life Coach Training Academy. She has herself been through the process of gradual change and now brings her years of mastery to impart hardearned wisdom to you on how to find your true self and live each day radiant with positivity and inner confidence.
AS A CHILD, AND FOR SOME of us even as a baby, it is very easy to lose our own unique and perfect identity. This happens because our minds are programmed to record and absorb information through all of our senses to give us an idea about ourselves and life. We then create an image about ourselves and adopt beliefs about how good or bad we are. Most of the time this may not be true, but yet we
from Within
accept it to be, and project that “idea” of who we are into the world. Not everyone comes from a loving family and many of us carry unprocessed events from the past where, for example, a teacher, family member or friend has told or perhaps done things to us that completely destroyed our self-worth and image. These ideas that we have accepted about ourselves and life then project onto our relationships, career, success, health and finances. We need to literally re-program ourselves and let go of the hurt, sadness and guilt we carry with us. Our emotions are actually there to serve us, and if you are constantly depressed, sad, angry or negative it means that you are mentally programmed that way. Your upbringing, experiences, values, beliefs and culture have made you see yourself and life in an unwanted way. Most of the time this programming results in a very low self-esteem! Usually, when I ask someone to mentally bring up the image and feelings they have about themselves they bring up a very negative and unwanted picture. Our mind stores all of our information in mental pictures and if you believe that you are not good enough, the image will be poor and
worthless. This is why it is important for women to identify their self-image so that they can change it. I believe that we have to stop and become aware of what we think and feel everyday – it is a vital indicator to tell us if we are living a purposeful life. We all want to experience joy and fulfilment on a daily basis but life has conditioned us to focus on survival and unrealistic expectations of what is good, beautiful, joyful and successful. Whether it lies in great things like traveling, walking, reading or in junk food, alcohol and smoking, we are always either seeking joy or avoiding pain! The journey has to start with yourself – to deal with all your unprocessed events from the past, adopt new empowering beliefs, changing your perception about yourself and to let your emotions guide you to a fulfilled you! Our courses and workshops are designed to help you raise your consciousness in order to find more joy, fulfilment, success, health and happiness! For more information on life coaching, NLP training and dealing with low self-esteem or anger, visit www.dynamicquantumcoaching.co.za.
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Get Moving!
Where to try S.W.E.A.T. 1000: S.W.E.A.T. 1000 studios have opened up across Gauteng. A Pretoria studio is located in Brooklyn, while Johannesburg studios are located in Bedforview, Nicolway in Bryanston, Claremont, Morningside and Norwood Shopping Centre. For more information on workouts and to view class schedules, visit www.sweat1000.com.
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S.W.E.A.T. 1000 HAS EXPLODED onto the fitness scene across South Africa since it launched in 2010. The founders of S.W.E.A.T. 1000 are a trio of fitness fanatics, brothers Paul (40) and Andrew Rothschild (41) and fitness guru Steve Uria (44) who opened their first gym in Cape Town. S.W.E.A.T. 1000 stands for Specialized Weight Endurance and Aerobic Training and 1000 for the number of calories that you can burn in the class. This revolutionary hour long workout is a combination of interval-style training incorporating specialised treadmills which incline to 30 degrees as your basis, blended with core, functional and resistance floor work plus high intensity, creative and dynamic concepts. Exercising at inclines of 18 degrees or more burns three times more calories from fat. Workouts include everything from
resistance bands, suspension training and Bosu to boxing which are all combined with dynamic work on their unique incline trainers. This insures that you become a fat burning machine. Results have been astounding and people’s lives have been changed forever, for the better. Satisfied clients from across the country and around the world are raving about what one can only describe as the ultimate workout. It integrates various components of interval training, functional training, core stability work, athletic training and agility training – basically putting together everything that is considered to be at the highest levels of physical training and putting it into a 1 hour dynamic, action packed class that is different every single time. The ever-changing dynamics of the class help to alleviate boredom because people never know what they are going to get.
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60 Minutes of the most intense workout you will ever experience and, as the name implies, it promises a burn of 1000 calories in one session. SWEAT 1000 has exploded onto the South African fitness scene as more people join in for an exhilarating and inspiring workout that fits neatly into just one hour of your busy schedule.
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Move of the Moment
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BURPEES If you’re looking to drop those extra kg’s. Start doing burpees! The name says it all, but let’s look at the awesome benefits of a burpee before you decide not to do them.
Your personal trainer in every issue!
Starting position: Stand upright with your legs hip distance apart and arms next to your side
Go down into a deep squat position and place your hands firmly on the ground so your body forms a “ball” position. Continue by kicking your legs back so you end up in a push up position, while supporting your bodyweight on your arms.
Burpee benefits 1. Want to burn loads of calories? Do burpees! Burpees will give you an intense fully body workout, they burn a lot of calories and make your body a fat burning machine. They speed up your metabolism throughout the day—meaning you’ll burn more calories all day. 2. Build Strength The burpee is a full body strength training exercise and with just one seemingly simple movement it challenges the muscles in your arms, chest, quads, gluteus, hamstrings, and abs.
Anna Wood runs Go Active Outdoor Fitness. For more information, visit www.go-active.co.za or www.annawood.co.za.
It is important to keep your knees and feet tucked under your chest when in the squat position
Movement:
By Anna Wood
3. No Equipment Needed You can do burpees basically anywhere, so no excuses about not having the correct equipment.
Quick Tip
To finish: Immediately bring your feet back to the squat “ball” position. Then jump from the deep squat position up into the air with your arms above your head. Land back into the starting position and repeat.
Variation:
Make your burpees more challenging by adding in a push up before the squat thrust and/or a tuck jump when you come back up to your feet.
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Health Trends 6 Belly Bloat Foods That Fight Off
Bloating – fluid build up between cells in your body – can be caused by poor digestion, too much sodium, or your period. But according to experts, if you pay attention to what you're eating, you can usually avoid it. Water with Lemon: Retaining water is actually your body's way of holding onto fluid so you don't dehydrate. Lemons are a natural diuretic so consuming the liquid can help reduce the amount of salt retained in the body.
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Relax, Unwind & Rejuvenate at Cradle Health Spa Nestled in the Magaliesberg, a mere 50km from Sandton, Cradle Health Spa offers a wide range of treatments with choices including hands-on treatments from various cultural traditions that have survived the test of time. The spa has its own body care range, which draws upon the healing properties of wild-grown Marula and coconut oils, organically-formulated nourishing creams and pure essential oil aromas. The result: superior quality natural products that soothe, enrich and pamper body and soul. The Cradle Heath Spa and Medical Centre, as its name suggests, provides individualised medical examinations for clients based on their personal and family medical history. The medical centre is home to a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist, family physician, chiropractor, dermatologist, physiotherapist and a dietician. www.cradlehealthspa.co.za.
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Beetroot Plums
Foods for Radiant, Figs
Lettuce Sour Cherries
Rosemary and Turmeric: Rosemary has numerous health properties – for beating bloat, try steeping it in your tea or combining it with celery or parsley to make your own cooking broth. Known for its ability to fight pain and inflammation, turmeric is also key in aiding upset stomach and bloat reduction.
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Beans and Lentils: Lentils, with their high amount of fibre, are a good choice for aiding digestion. Potassium-rich foods include white beans, soybeans, and lima beans and they are also the highest-fibre vegetables you can get. Beans are naturally high in both oestrogen and protein and can relieve periodinduced bloat. Yogurt: Since a lot of people are sensitive to lactose, it's better to opt for yogurt instead of milk, especially the kind with live active cultures. Yogurt is already pre-digested and the milk sugar is broken down, while in milk it's not, which can create gas and bloating.
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Grapes Kale
Baby Spinach
Watermelon: All kinds of melons are beneficial to your health, but watermelon is known as one of the juiciest fruits because it is 92% water. It has a natural diuretic property and is a great source of potassium – balancing sodium and potassium is important for controlling bloat.
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Celery: Over the years this green crunchy stalk has been used as a digestive aid to regulate bowel movements and to control intestinal gas because its chemicals are known to decrease fluid retention.
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Wellness
in the Work Place Whilst many of us dream of “spending a day at the Spa”, work-load, deadlines, limited time and budgetary constraints often do not allow for valuable team members to be out of the office for extended periods of time and thus essential wellness can be compromised. NUMEROUS SPA’S INCLUDING MOWANA SPA (Spa Nouvelle Finalist 2014), Healing Hands, Just Haven and Mangwanani African Day Spa, to name a few, have introduced a “Spa on the Move” concept where they are able to bring “WELLNESS TO YOU” by incorporating relaxing Massage Techniques into shorter time periods in the comfort of your office environment. Relaxation Zones are set up in an area of your choice and mini-massages are offered. These can include head, neck and shoulder massages, foot massages and hand massages to target work-stressed muscles to ensure relaxation and an overall sense of well-being. This “Spa on the Move” trend means that wellness and relaxation is accessible to all. Spa Days are also being embraced by forward thinking companies as a team building option with more and more teams preferring the tranquillity of a Spa Pamper to the more traditional Survivor type Teambuilding activities which, if not facilitated correctly, can lead to discord within the team. Wellness in the workplace is no longer an exception, but is fast becoming the norm with many companies and employees benefiting from this trend. As we understand that a 24/7 lifestyle is simply not sustainable and finding “me time”, whether it be a spa pamper, a gym work-out or simply taking a book to the bottom of your garden to indulge, is very important to overall wellness. For further information, call 011 840 6600 or visit www.indabahotel.co.za.
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Celebrate, Screen and Educate
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About CANSA The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is highlighting the importance of screening and early detection during October, as part of their Women’s Health campaign. By making smart lifestyle choices and avoiding known carcinogens such as tobacco and alcohol, you not only improve your overall health, you also reduce your cancer risk.
• Know your family history of breast cancer. • Eat smart and healthy – Be cancersmart when choosing, preparing and enjoying food. Avoid processed foods and include lots of fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet. • Exercise and manage stress – Live a balanced, active lifestyle. Exercise is essential for building immunity and strength. If you’re fit, managing your day to day responsibilities will be less stressful. • Avoid alcohol and tobacco – Limit the use of alcohol or avoid it completely and avoid the use of tobacco products. • Do monthly breast examinations and go for regular clinical breast examinations. Symptom-free women should go for a mammogram at least every three years from the age of 40. • Go for regular Pap smears (a screening test for early diagnosis of cervical cancer), at least every three years from age 25. • Encourage your mother, daughter, sister and female friends to do the same.
For inspirational messages from South African women who have been touched by cancer, purchase a copy of CANSA’s tea table book Sister Warriors or get CANSA’s Life is Beautiful publication that includes information on cancer prevention, as well as tips for cancer survivors. Both books can be ordered through CANSA’s Head Office or toll-free line 0800 22 66 22 or via email: info@cansa.org.za. For more info on female cancers visit www.cansa.org.za or contact CANSA toll-free 0800 22 66 22 email: info@ cansa.org.za. Follow CANSA on Twitter: @CANSA and join CANSA on Facebook at CANSA: Fighting cancer in South Africa.
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smear screening tests for cervical cancer, as well as other health tests such as cholesterol. CANSA also offers online support to cancer survivors via their new e-online iSurvivor programme, a first of its kind in the world, using short, weekly emails to guide cancer survivors along their journey and help survivors cope better. Visit www. isurvivor.co.za for more information.
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“SOME PEOPLE HAVE genes that make them more likely to develop breast cancer. The most common gene defects are found in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. These genes normally produce proteins that protect one from cancer. Women with one of the defects have up to an 80% chance of getting breast cancer during her lifetime,” says Michael Herbst, CANSA Head of Health. Women who have a first line relative like a mother, sister or aunt that have been diagnosed with cancer, are generally more predisposed to this type of cancer. CANSA encourages mothers and daughters to get screened regularly – visit one of the CANSA Care Clinics or Centres for more information on screening and treatment of women’s cancers or visit www.cansa.org.za. According to SA Statistics as per the National Cancer Registry, breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among South African women, with 1 in 35 women being diagnosed. Another of the most common cancers is cervical cancer, with 1 in 42 women being diagnosed. Cervical cancer is also the leading cancer among black women in South Africa. “Women need to take good care of themselves. CANSA aims to inspire women to be educated about the cancer risk, to encourage their families to lead a balanced lifestyle, by eating healthy, doing regular exercise and managing stress, avoiding alcohol and tobacco; and going for regular screening, ” Herbst concluded. CANSA has nine Mobile Health Units which travel to remote areas throughout South Africa to reach people who would otherwise not have access to screening. These include breast examinations, Pap
CANSA offers a unique integrated service to the public and all people affected by cancer. As a leading roleplayer in cancer research, more than R5 million spent annually, the scientific findings and knowledge gained from our research are used to realign our health programmes as well as strengthen our watchdog role to the greater benefit of the public. Our widereaching health programme comprises health and education campaigns; 6 CANSA Care Clinics and 25 Care Centres that offer stoma support and organisational management; medical equipment hire; a toll-free line and support to those affected by cancer; patient care and support in the form of 12 CANSA Care Homes in the main metropolitan areas for out-of-town cancer patients plus one hospitium based in Polokwane, as well as CANSA-TLC lodging for parents and guardians of children undergoing cancer treatment.
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Summer Transformation ANOTHER WINTER HAS passed and now it’s time to shed the layers that have been comfortably covering you up for the past few months. These layers hide a multitude of sins but once summer hits your body has to be ready and this means that you need to find a quick and safe way to get rid of the unwanted fat – and soon. Luckily help is at hand, as the Silhouette Aesthetic Centre presents Vaser Lipo. Vaser Lipo is a safe and effective solution to losing centimetres with minimal pain and downtime. It results in instant centimetre reduction and is fast becoming the first choice for many patients seeking an alternative to liposuction. The procedure is tissue selective, targeting fat yet at the same time protecting other tissues from
damage. It is powerful enough to eliminate substantial areas of fat but gentle enough to treat delicate areas such as the neck and arms. The healing process is quick and the results are astounding. Excess fat in the upper body appearing in areas such as the jowls, chin and breasts or stubborn fat on the lower body presenting in love handles, the stomach, thighs or calves can be persistent in spite of a good diet and substantial weight loss. A drastic weight loss could even result in excess sagging skin in these areas. Worse than that, a too strict, too lengthy or boring diet results in people not losing the weight they are so desperate to be rid of. With Vaser Lipo you see results in a much quicker time frame with the added benefit of tighter skin. Vaser Lipo stimulates new collagen and elastin growth in the skin. This creates better skin function and appearance which actually further improves over time. This means that patients presenting with skin that is already in good condition will not have to worry about sagging skin following the successful outcome of their procedure. Results may vary according to the amount of fat removed, the number of areas treated, and other factors. Many
It’s time to unwrap and reveal that summer-ready body – but will you be ready in time? Vaser Lipo has the answer! patients report that they see results immediately after the procedure with the final results around three to four months later. The team of doctors at Silhouette Aesthetic Centre will help you to determine realistic expectations.
Tel: 011 234 8832 | Cell: 072 539 7221 contact@silhouetteclinic.co.za www.silhouetteclinic.co.za 52 Wessels Road, Edenburg, Rivonia
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Fitness and Exercise Help
the Habit
Exercising or going to the gym could actually help you to quit that nasty smoking habit and could even become a major contributing factor to keeping you “smoke-free� as you feel an improvement in your health through a reduction of depression and anxiety, and experience better sleep patterns, stress management and selfesteem.
Did you
Know?
Smoking and lack of physical activity are two of the top three risk factors for early death and chronic disease that individuals can change?
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Just how does smoking affect the body?
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Your pulse rate returns to normal
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Physical appearance improves – skin loses its grey pallor and becomes less wrinkled.
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Excess risk of a heart attack is reduced by half.
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Nicotine in your bloodstream is reduced by 90 % and carbon monoxide reduced by 75 %.
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Risk of lung cancer falls to about half of that of a continuing smoker.
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Carbon monoxide and nicotine are almost eliminated from the body. Lungs start to clear out smoking debris.
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Risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked.
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All traces of nicotine are removed from the body. Your sense of smell and taste are improving.
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Breathing is easier. Lung bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase.
Circulation improves
WEEKS
Did you
Know?
People who are physically active have less desire to smoke. They also have fewer cravings for tobacco and fewer withdrawal symptoms when they quit smoking. People who are not physically active may be more depressed, which could cause them to smoke, or to smoke more often.
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For every year of continued smoking after the age of 35 years a person loses 3 months of life expectancy. Smoking just a single cigarette can immediately affect the ability to exercise by constricting blood vessels, which prevents the proper delivery of blood and oxygen to muscles during exercise. Adults experience a 4% decrease in oxygen uptake immediately after smoking. Regular smokers face even greater performance problems and tend to be less physically active and therefore have a reduced performance at all levels of physical training. They also demonstrate smaller improvements in training, and their endurance is compromised (7,2% less than non-smokers). As levels of supervised exercise programs increase smokers become more likely to quit the habit. Smokers have higher resting heart rates and lower maximum heart rates than non-smokers, meaning that their hearts always have to work harder to pump blood throughout the body. In addition, young men and women who smoke are significantly more likely to injure themselves during exercise, will heal slower from their injuries – or some will not heal at all. Although some good athletes smoke, they would be even better if they did not. People who quit smoking demonstrate improved exercise performance compared to those who continue to smoke. Some people unwisely begin or continue smoking as a weight control measure. But the links between smoking and less physical activity and decreased physical performance actually interfere with healthy and effective weight control. Studies show that the body fat of smokers tends to be distributed in a pattern that has adverse health implications. Men who smoke burn fewer calories of energy per day than non-smokers, whilst women who exercise when they quit smoking, delay weight gain – a great reason to stop lighting up!
How does the body react when you stop smoking?
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What Is In that
Jar?
To effectively counteract the effects of aging, skincare products should address the five natural functions of the skin namely revitalisation, hydration, protection, oxygenation and nutrition, simultaneously. When it comes to purchasing skincare creams we expect a miracle in a jar. Just what are these ingredients that we expect to perform the miracles?
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cells and prevent future damage. Peptides, another ingredients seen in numerous anti-ageing preparations, are believed to accelerate cellular renewal and impact the depth of wrinkles. Peptides are naturally occurring amino acids which are the building blocks of the protein collagen. Collagen appears in abundance when we are young but as the ageing process starts, it decreases and the skin appears thinner and wrinkles start to show. Laboratory engineered peptides have shown promising results in slowing down the ageing process as it is believed to stimulate the lower layers of skin, prompting it to release collagen and hyaluronic acid, skin healers which freely occur in the skin of a younger person. We know by now that free radical activity within the skin is controlled by anti oxidants. Co-enzyme Q10 is an anti oxidant that naturally occurs within the cells. With the topical application of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which has both energizing and anti-oxidative effects, it is reported to have a visible effect on the appearance of wrinkles by reducing the depth of the wrinkle. CoQ10 positively influences the age-affected cellular metabolism and therefore combats signs of ageing, starting at the cellular level. Isn’t it wonderful to see where research and technology is going? And all this to merely make us look more youthful and radiant.
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possible use of fruit stem cells in order to enhance the longevity of cells in human skin. The apple that they selected is not only rare but has specific qualities where it could be stored for long periods of time without showing the typical ”wrinkling” old apples do. The Mibelle laboratory developed a technology PhytoCellTec based on the unique totipotency of plant cells. Totipotent means that every cell has the ability to regenerate new organs like leaves, stem, fruit or even a whole plant, in other words all plant cells can dedifferentiate and become a stem. Plant stem cells are characterized by two distinctive properties: the ability to create dedifferentiate cell types and the ability to self-renew so that the number of stem cells is maintained. Plant stem cells never age thus totipotent cells are equipped with regenerative powers that orchestrate plant growth and production of new organs throughout life. The protection of human stem cells by the patented active PhytoCellTec Malus Domestica is not only revolutionary but an award winning ingredient which assists greatly by making our own stem cells healthier and longer lasting. But could a stem cell from a plant differentiate into a human cell? Extensive studies from PhytoCellTec and other institutes have shown that while cultured plant stem cells do not actually regenerate new human cells, they do have a strong ability to protect the skin’s existing stem
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OVER THE PAST decade research and development in the skincare industry has really moved forward in leaps and bounds with innovative new ingredients, particularly in the area of anti-ageing. Coupled with the advances of biochemistry and the development of technologies, as well as the effective combining of chemistry or biotechnology, the development of active ingredients are now capable of offering very specific solutions. Moisturising actives remain key ingredients in the fight against the signs of ageing as the skin depends on water to keep it soft, supple and resilient. Environmental conditions constantly disturb the natural moisture level of the skin. Daily application of a moisturiser therefore helps to maintain the natural oil and moisture balance by locking moisture into the tissues, offering protection against dehydration. Humectants like aloe vera, seaweed actives and ceramides are often used in skin creams as they attract moisture from the surrounding air to protect against water loss. Apart from moisture loss, regeneration, protection and oxygenation are key factors to consider when fighting the ageing process. Let’s take a look at some of the revolutionary actives that can be found in skincare creams today. One of the most talked about actives must be plant stem cells. The award winning Biochemistry Company Mibelle, in Switzerland, started research into the
LASERS
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NoviSkin’s Answers
to every skin issue
NoviSkin boasts state of the art lasers and lights on the premises dedicated to target specific problems which you may see on your skin. NoviSkin is not a beauty parlour, but a facility where we take a scientific approach to the appropriate therapy for your skin. We also have medical practitioners close by, should their advice and support be needed. You may also be referred by them to us. NoviSkin treatments address tired skin, exhausted skin, sagging skin, blemished skin, uneven skin, pigmented skin and whatever other unwanted appearance your skin may have. They may not always be able to achieve perfection, but everyone who follows their advice, will see a marked improvement in their skin's appearance. NoviSkin has treatments to suit all pockets, all skin types and all shades of skin.
TREATMENTS OFFERED, INCLUDE: • • • •
Complexion Enhancement Anti-ageing Hand and Foot Treatments Body Rejuvenation
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Noviskin now launches the revolutionary ZELTIQ COOLSCULPTING It is the only medical device which is FDA approved and has proven to be better than liposuction in certain cases. All consultations are with the doctor and a personalised treatment plan is determined according to your body. • No downtime, no scars and permanent results! • Areas that can be treated are love handles, tummy, bra bulges, arms, inner thighs and outer thighs. • Get your body ready for summer by booking your appointment now to avoid disappointment. Situated in a modern, purpose-built facility in the Old East of Pretoria, NoviSkin’s team are eager to be of service to you and your skin.
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Must Read & Watch The South African Callanetics These DVDs can be used from beginner through to advanced fitness levels, starting with the number of repetitions in each exercise, which is appropriate at the current fitness level, and slowly increasing the number, as strength, stamina and flexibility improve. In some of the exercises beginners/intermediate/advanced versions are shown to help you start from any point and progress as you learn more and gain strength. The full set contains 7 DVDs and covers mini workouts, ball and stretching band exercises, facial exercises and the full South African Callanetics programme.
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Live Life readers will also get a 10% discount on Callanetics DVDs. To order, email sylvia@ctasa.org.za or call 011 795 3311 and mention Live Life magazine to claim your discount!
Fast Food for Sustained Energy
By Gabi Steenkamp and Celynn Erasmus This book is a realistic and practical guide for people who need to eat on the run. This book is aimed at active, on-the-go people, mothers, entrepreneurs and professionals and includes useful tips such as: Tips about snacking from tuckshops, trolleys and vending machines; Comprehensive ideas for smart snacking; Tips for food at office meetings; How to manage challenges such as business travel and eating out of home; Innovative and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner that you can prepare or assemble quickly at home or at the office; Portion Distortion and much more!
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Programme Dvd Set
When Hope Whispers
By Zoleka Mandela Zoleka Mandela wrote her book When Hope Whispers after she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 32. In it, she tells about her emotional turmoil immediately after the diagnosis, her initial refusal of cancer treatment and her subsequent journey with the disease. The book also gives an insight into her life before breast cancer – as a child with Grandmother Winnie in Brandfort and later as a rebellious teenager with her mother Zinzi in Johannesburg. In total, the book is a detailed reflection of the addictions, losses and victories that one remarkable young lady has experienced and now uses to give hope to others in similar situations.
Fertility and Conception By Zita West This book features advice from fertility and conception expert Zita West. Zita West addresses the real need for advice and information on fertility and fertility treatment. Fertility and Conception will both reassure you that fertility issues are common and suggest various conventional and complementary treatments. Zita West takes a uniquely holistic approach to fertility and conception looking at every aspect of starting a family, from how to ensure healthy ovulation with a nutritious diet, through to correcting hormonal imbalances. She explains how to reduce the effect of disorders that impede fertility and medical fertility tests and treatments. Fertility and Conception is a 'must have' for all men and women looking to maximise their fertility.
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Eat Your Way to a
Bikini Body THE BIGGEST misconception people have is that they think they can out train a bad diet; meaning, “I can eat this bad food and work it off later.” Nothing beats a bad diet. To achieve our weight loss goal we have to understand that nutrition makes up 70% of the process and training takes up the other 30%. Our bodies function in a similar way to a power station. If we want the lights to go on, we need to feed it some kind of fuel to kick-start the whole process. This is where food comes in, if we fuel our bodies with the right kind of food at the right intervals and in the right amounts, the lights shine brightly but change that to plates overloaded with sugars and calorie laden food we find ourselves operating on dim. Grasping this fact will help you make better choices when it comes to food. Let’s change the word ‘diet’ to ‘healthy lifestyle’ because a diet is a temporary solution whereas choosing to live a healthy lifestyle is a long term solution which is far more maintainable with lasting results. The question that I get asked most of the time would probably be: “What exercises can I do to get a six pack?” As you are reading this statement you are most likely asking the same question. People think the secret to a six pack is doing a lot of abdominal crunches day in and day out, but you couldn’t be more wrong. Yes, abs are like any other muscle and to create definition you have to train
them as well and give them rest to recover. We all have the infamous six pack but most of the time it is covered by a layer of fat, so you have to get rid of the fat layer first for the muscles to show. So how do we get those ripped abs? It starts in the kitchen. As the old saying goes, “You are what you eat”, and this means that making sure you have the right foods at hand or in the kitchen and eat at the correct intervals is crucial.
11 STEPS TO LOSE BODY FAT AND GET THAT BIKINI BODY: Do not skip breakfast: Having breakfast kick-starts your metabolism.
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It’s the thing we all struggle with. We want to lose weight but knowing what to eat, when to eat or how much to eat, becomes a daunting task, and for most a stumbling block that curbs any effort towards our weight loss goal. Let’s see if we can find a simpler approach towards effective maintainable weight loss nutrition and achieving that “bikini body” goal. By Anna Wood
Eat 5 to 6 small meals per day: You will increase your energy levels, accelerate muscle growth and speed up your metabolism without storing fat.
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Consume minimal amounts of Low GI carbohydrates: GI is a ranking of foods based on how quickly they raise blood glucose levels. If the main sources of carbohydrates in your diet are bread and potatoes then rather try sweet potato and brown rice.
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Drink 2 to 3 litres of water per day: Water is essential for the functioning of our nervous, skeletal, circulatory, digestive and respiratory systems. Drinking water also aids in weight loss by speeding up your metabolism and curbing your appetite.
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Eat protein with every meal: Getting enough protein helps preserve muscle mass and encourages fat burning while keeping you feeling full.
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Exercise: Exercise has so many health benefits. Doing regular exercise will tone your muscles and help you get to your weight loss goals a lot faster.
Swap a cup of rice for a cup of vegetables: You can save from 100 to 200 calories if you reduce the portion of starch on your plate and increase the amount of vegetables which also include beneficial minerals and vitamins.
Enter a race like 10km run/ walk: Entering the SPAR Women’s Challenge will help you to set a goal and work towards it. Your focus will change from weight loss to getting fit and healthy. And then miraculously the weight will also disappear.
Only eat one cheat meal, once a week: It doesn’t help that you control your calories during the week and completely overindulge over weekends. Stick to one cheat meal during the week. But don’t overdo it!
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Include good fats in your diet: Not all fats are bad for you, nor will all fats cause weight gain. In fact, there are good fats that your body requires to function and even to lose weight. Avocados, raw nuts, salmon, olive oil etc, are all examples of foods containing good fats to include in your diet.
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Stock your kitchen with healthy food: If there are chocolates and chips in your kitchen, they will be calling your name. If there is healthy convenient food to snack on, you have no choice but to go for a healthy option such as apples or berries.
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Remember, you have this one body that was given to you to look after. You will not be getting another one, so why not make a decision today and realise how precious you are and look after yourself.
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Become Major Victories!
The One Small Victory campaign, created by Novo Nordisk, increased awareness around diabetes and good health management during diabetes month. It made me realise how so often we set ourselves up for failure by trying to change too many things all at once. Especially at the start of a new season when all you can think about is losing the extra weight from your Winter indulgences! Usually at the onset of Summer, you want to diet, drink copious amounts of water, cut out carbs, avoid alcohol and gym every day. Phew, you’ll be exhausted before spring is over! By Celynn Erasmus RD(SA)
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HOW ABOUT you approach your health and weight loss regime a little differently for Summer 2014? Instead of taking the all-or-nothing extreme diet approach, let’s perpetuate the ‘one small victory’ campaign and aim for small, consistent daily wins. Because one daily win, anytime, is a win for good health. Going for a brisk lunch time walk, saying no to office cake, doing some push-ups, taking the stairs, having a smart snack – whatever your healthy action is, it is one small victory to celebrate. We’re about to leave the last vestiages of Winter behind which offers the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. Fresh starts and new lifestyle resolutions are fantastic – if we manage to stick to them. No matter your goal, the biggest challenge lies in creating new habits that support your resolution. The main reason people fail at creating and sticking to new habits is that they don’t keep doing it. This seems obvious: if you don’t keep on doing something, it won’t really become a habit. So what’s the solution to this obvious problem? Find a way of continuing the behaviour until it becomes a habit. The key to forming a habit is not how much of your new behaviour you do each day, but whether or not you do it at all. The key is to just get started. What do I mean by starting? If you want to form the habit of eating breakfast, just get yourself into the kitchen for a few minutes every morning. If you want to form the habit of running, just lace up your shoes and get out the door. If you want to form the habit of drinking more water, just grab a jug or glass and start sipping. Form the habit of starting, and you’ll get good at forming habits. It took me many starts and frustrations before I learned how to live a healthier lifestyle. When I finished high school, I was more than 10 kilograms overweight and didn’t enjoy exercise. Today, I am leaner and fitter. I eat healthily most of the time (with regular indulgences) and I’m able to stick to a regular exercise routine. How did I change? One of the simple strategies I learnt on my journey was the power of ritual and running routines. If you look at the lives of massively productive people like professional athletes or successful business owners, you’ll discover they follow strict daily routines. They have set times when they get up, when they start work, when they eat and exercise and even when they relax! Although yours needn’t be as rigid, create a daily routine to optimise your time. Peak productivity and health is not about luck. It's about devotion. The Greatness Guru, Robin Sharma hit the nail on the head when he said, “Your daily behaviour reveals your deepest beliefs.” Consistent daily starts make for wins which make a big difference to your health, and will help you lose weight effortlessly and sustainably. Not much unlike compound interest. A small amount over a period of time adds up to significant rewards. Just imagine, a daily win over 2014 would create 365 positive proactive steps to changing your lifestyle choices. Now that’s significant interest!
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A Haven for the
The luxurious world-class Octavia’s Sensorium Day Spa, situated at the Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel, will indulge you beyond your expectations.
UPON ENTERING THE hallways of this elegant health and beauty spa, you will be warmly welcomed by friendly staff, a tranquil atmosphere and an interior that will invoke the original spas and baths of ancient Rome. At Octavia’s Sensorium the therapists believe in the ability to revitalize, rejuvenate and renew energy, beauty and health with the help of their wide range of specialised and professional spa treatments including massages, facials, body treatments, hair removal, manicures, pedicures, waxes, tinting, tanning, lasers and slimming. Upon leaving Octavia’s, your spa journey continues as your professional therapist will address your concerns and recommend the correct homecare from a range of quality beauty products. This magnificent facility fully captures the essence of ancient Rome in its eclectic and decadent décor – which is completely focused on creating the perfect atmosphere. This is done through beautifully appointed spaces combined with a treatment offering that focuses on a holistic healing approach. The space naturally gives way to their state of the art facilities which include a Roman bath, steam rooms, sauna and Swiss showers. These all work together to make Octavia’s Sensorium Day Spa a haven where you will feel physically, mentally and spiritually taken care of.
Massage treatments are usually at the top of anyone’s list when visiting a spa, and Octavia’s has several massage options on offer to ensure that each guest gets the exact type of relaxation they are looking for. But when embarking on a journey of transformation to your most relaxed self, why stop there? The spa has a number of packages that pair the massage you so desperately crave with extraordinary treatments you didn’t even know you needed! From bath treatments and facials featuring the world’s most renowned products – including Nimue and La Prairie – to spa journeys that have you floating on air. Octavia’s Sensorium Day Spa is a proud member of the Spas of Distinction Group. The award-winning Spas of Distinction Group has provided local and international guests with quality health and beauty experiences for over 35 years. With all this on offer – and more – no guest would be blamed for thinking, as they lay in the roman pool, that they would never want to leave Octavia’s. If by now you are gazing off into the distance way past your lap top then the only thing to do is to give them a call, make a booking, grab your bag, run out of the office – and don’t look back! For more information, call 011 928 1815, email info@octavias.co.za or visit www.octavias.co.za.
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Soulstice Day Spa offers:
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Where in the hectic swarm of the city can a tired and weary body and soul go to find balance? The answer is closer than you think. Soulstice Day Spa is a hidden haven for the senses cleverly located just within reach of nature’s hideaway conveniently situated in Pretoria East. SOULSTICE IS PERFECTLY located and cleverly hidden away. It is situated next to Lombardy hotel on Lynwood road within a stone’s throw of Silver Lakes estate. A quiet day spa within city limits? Yes! The bold entrance gives away no clues as to the expansive facilities that lie within. The tranquillity of the spa is almost tangible from the moment you enter and move past the reception desk into one of the spacious treatment rooms. This is a space designed to be a complete sanctuary for the senses. Soulstice Day Spa showcases a unique sense of theme and place, offering individual and authentic treatments that can be specially designed and adapted for each guests’ needs. Their commitment to wellness is based on integrity and honesty, providing inspiration for lifestyle change. Soulstice is the place to go to answer your body’s call for renewal. Restoring
beauty and balance through spa journeys personalised for each guest by exceptionally skilled therapists. This philosophy is artfully carried down to the work ethos at Soulstice. Guests at the spa will quickly come to realise how dedicated each therapist is to what she does. Every step in the process, from checking in at the reception desk to relaxing after your treatment is over, brings you closer to the realisation that they are truly passionate about making a difference for each guest they encounter. Unlike other spas who claim to aid rest and relaxation, Soulstice truly achieves it as all the elements work together to ensure that every guest leaves the spa floating on air. For more information, call 012 809 0444 or visit www.soulsticedayspapta.co.za.
• Spa Packages, signature experiences, skin care and massage journeys • Slimming treatments, and everything you need for a perfect finish • Pedicure lounge • Indoor and outdoor relaxation area with refreshments • Indoor heated hydro pool & cool outside pool • Sauna and steam room • Swiss shower • Rasul chamber • Floatation pool • Couples suite with hydrotherapy bath • Restaurant • Client Functions, team building, events, and Spa’rties for bachelorette parties, baby showers, or a girl’s day out.