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Real food for real banters What is banting? Banting is a way of eating that emphasises low-carb foods and healthy fats. It’s believed to help balance blood sugar levels and allow the body achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

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Pasture-reared meat, dairy and eggs Healthy fats like cold pressed coconut oil Full cream, pasture-reared dairy Nuts and nut butters Seeds like flaxseeds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds Low-carb snacks like coconut flakes, kale chips, and seeded crackers Fresh fruit and non-starchy vegetables* Fresh and dried herbs and spices

*Note that fruit is limited as it is high in carbohydrates, as are starchy vegetables like potato, sweet potato and butternut

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OPEN YOUR HEART

ith February being the month of celebrating Valentine’s day, we’ve packed in a good dose of love and communication. Family matters and heart health are also highlighted in this issue.

The Namastay yoga retreat has a philosophy of detoxing alongside a healthy balance of retoxing. Their founder Jeroen Van Wyk believes a glass of wine on occasion is part of living life well. So do we, that’s why we’ve brought you a new ‘natural’ wine section at our Kloof street store. Learn about what organic, healthy and biodiverse wines are in our article on page 24. Pick out your favourite bottle and be sure to enjoy it on Valentine’s Day. You can always turn to our Eat Well section to detox! This month Eat Well takes us from delicious meals and optimizing your digestion to heart-healing food. Be Well looks at sexual health in its holistic sense and gives a tour of health trends. Live Well encourages you to fall in love with yourself while Move Well inspires heart pumping exercise. Love Well delves into co-parenting and family dynamics. I found the Look Well section a helpful guide to accumulating positive life practices. Altogether I hope this issue brings a celebration of love and wellness into your life in a positive and uplifting way. Yours in wellness Dr. Sean Gomes Co-founder

We are delighted to announce that the Wellness magazine is now on sale at Starke Ayres in Rosebank, Cape Town.

Marli Moore: Well, from when I was a teenager I made lifestyle changes that I’ve kept until now. These are: drink at least 2 litres of water everyday and exercise as much as possible. The same old story we’ve heard all these years still holds truth...everything in moderation and lots of fruits and veggies. Oh, and 8hrs sleep a night! Christian Meissner: To live life well I focus on pursuing a healthy lifestyle. This includes both a physical and mental aspect. A good measure and strong discipline is the key to success. Within these parameters I eat a well balanced diet and have a strict gym routine, while also allowing time to myself to grow spiritually. It’s important to me to surround myself with people who are good company and have a positive outlook on life.

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HEART FOOD - Fill your diet with heart-healing food made up into easy recipes. From steamed asparagus to Chia seeds, coconut oil and cranberries, make sure you include foods that boost heart health and unclog arteries.

HEY HONEY - We take a look at different types of honey: raw, heated, crystallised and runny, we also look at flowers and flavours, how to choose a honey brand and honey applications for beauty and green living.

GREAT WINE, NATURALLY - There is a ‘natural’ wine movement, gaining popularity across the globe. We look at what ‘natural’ really means when it comes to wine and decant terms like, ‘organic’, and ‘biodynamic’.

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HEADS THAT ACHE - From their causes to their cures, Dr Yesheen Singh delves into the finer details of headaches, and offers some tips on how to live headache free.

WELL-th IS THE REAL WEALTH - With purpose as the new profit and balance the new achievement we look at 7 health trends that support ‘Wellthy’ values.

SPICE THINGS UP - Fuel a healthy sex life with tips from an expert naturopath including supplements, diet, lifestyle, communication and more.

KEEP IT SIMPLE - Apple Cider Vinegar is a staple one should always have. You can use it as a remedy, a beauty aid and cleaning aid. We tell you how.

FINDING THE EASE IN EFFORT - Things that seem difficult can be changed. Not actually by changing them but by changing the way we perceive and assimilate them, and more simply, by the way we breathe.

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FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU - Check your level of self-esteem and follow this guide to inspire a greater sense of self. Practices and truths show you how.

MOVE WELL 48

OPEN YOUR HEART WITH DANCE - Use dance as a vehicle to open your heart. See how it allows us to move from our heads and take residence in our bodies.

BE MORE ACTIVE - Find your fix with exercise, work-out’s and movement ideas to appeal to anyone.

FAMILY TIES – Expert systemic therapist offers advice on collaborative divorce, co-parenting, and the practical aspects of child contact; what and how to tell the children; introducing new partners and positive communication.

LOOK WELL 56

BEAUTY HABITS & PRACTICES – Make these 10 practices into habits and keep looking and feeling great. From eating clean to banning drugs, organizing your beauty cupboard and checking product labels we bring awareness to living a more positive life.

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Editor’s Choice - Products we love Meet our supplier - Scheckter’s Organic

Beverages tell us how it all began.

Vondis – Paul Jacobson looks at the value of giving grains to your pets. Read Well – focuses on love and

relationships with a choice of inspiring books.

Journey - Namastay Retreat in Paternoster Things you didn’t know is all about sex Classified - lets you know what’s happening in your wellness community with workshops, retreats, therapies and more

OUT & ABOUT in February Whether it’s sport, entertainment or a retreat you’re after, February offers it all. Plan a month of fun from some of the events below.

Yoga Retreat in Ponto Do Ouro 1 to 7 February

Swing Low Sweet Chariot & The Gospel Train. Tickets available at Computicket

rides and food stalls are also on the programme. Tickets available at Computicket

SA Yoga Safaris & Retreats are running a week long Yoga Retreat in Ponto Do Ouro, Mozambique Info available at www.yogaaa.co.za

Music from Queen 5 to 15 February

Rally In The Valley 20 to 22 February

Earth Synergy Sequence 3 February to 3 March

Joseph Clark and his band present powerful renditions of Freddy Mercury’s band Queen. Performances are enthralling and entertaining, doing justic to some of the great songs we love. Tickets available at Computicket

This unique ladies only motorbike rally is held at Silverstrand Holiday Resort in Robertson, Western Cape. It’s open to all female motorcycle enthusiasts. The programme has live entertainment by PJ Powers on the Friday evening, a mass ride on Saturday morning followed by games and rally activities. Tickets available at Computicket

Jim Harrington Yoga presents Earth Synergy Sequence at ReUnion Yoga & Meditation Studio in Cape Town. This is the first in a series of 4 Vinyasa programmes and involves twice weekly early morning practice. Each yoga course explains Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether sequences designed by yoga teachers Simon Borg-Olivier and Bianca Machliss. Info available at www.jimharringtonyoga.com

Cape Town Electronic Music Festival 3 to 8 February The festival offers a wide-ranging 3-day programme of workshops and events all over the city and country. Tickets available at Webticket

Orpheus In Africa 3 to 21 February David Kramer`s new musical tells the little known story of the McAdoo Virginia Jubilee Singers` visit to South Africa during the last decade of the 19th century. Performances include new compositions by Kramer and well known jubilee spirituals, like Roll Jordan Roll,

Rugby Tournament 6 to 7 February Takealot.com Cape Town 10’s, the world’s biggest Tens rugby tournament, takes place at Hamilton’s Rugby Club in Green Point, and is set to be the biggest social rugby and netball event of the year. Expect live music and entertainment. Tickets available at Webticket

Franschhoek Summer Wines 7 February Leopards Leap Vineyards, set in the picturesque Franschhoek Wine Valley, will showcase Franschhoek summer wines from some of the valley’s top wineries. Tickets available at Webtickets

99er Cycle Tour & MTB Challenge 7 February This established cycling event offers 2 road routes and 2 trail routes, as well as fun run and walking options. Live entertainment and prizes, kiddies fun

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Design Indaba Expo 27 February to 1 March A fabulous collection of high-end African design is exhibited at this premier design event. Ticket info available on designindaba.com

EDITOR’S CHOICE

Nourish Your Body Every time you eat is an opportunity to nourish your body. Surround yourself with people who make you hungry for life, touch your heart and inspire your soul.

Drink Dessert Wine

Dessert wine makes a fabulous treat, especially on an occasion like Valentine’s Day. Alvi’s Drift Muscat de Frontignan 2010 is rich, ripe and luscious with a golden colour that reflects the ripeness of the grapes. The nose is filled with complex aromas of dried fruits, Muscat grapes and Christmas pudding. It fills the palate with an explosion of dried apricot, peach and nutty flavours and has a viscous and decadent mouth feel. Alvi’s Drift Muscat de Frontignan R145

Eat Snacks

For the perfect yummy break to your day, stock up on Oatcakes. They’re made with wholegrain oats and have only 56 calories each; they’re wheat-free with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Add a topping or simply eat them as they are. Nairns Muesli breaks Oatcakes R38,99

Get Turned On

Try the Aphrodisia massage oil out on your partner, it’s supposed to remove all feelings of inhibition. Three exotic essential oils; Jasmin, Ylang Ylang and Neroli have aphrodisiac qualities. You can also put it in the bath or burner. It’s a great way to increase sensuality and desire. Aphrodisia from Aromatic Apothecary R89,99

Safeguard Your Muscles

Good Health Muscle & Cramp relief powder has a high strength magnesium formula and other components that help stress resistance, energy production, and musculoskeletal health including muscle function and repair. Anyone on an exercise routine or needing to feed their muscles will benefit from this quality magnesium supplement. Good health muscle & cramp relief powder R319

Rejuvenate Your Skin

Recently I tried out the Revive moisturizer from Down to Earth. Its active ingredient is the African Potato, which has potent anti-inflammatory and immune strengthening properties. It¹s got a high sterol and sterolin content that accelerates healing processes and antimicrobial and antioxidant properties too. I loved the texture of it, how it blended into my skin and the consistency. Evening primrose, Vitamin E, Avo and Aloe help all kinds of conditions from dry and cracked skin to psoriasis, acne, eczema and even arthritis. Down to Earth African Potato Cream 125ml R99,99

Be Nourished

Dresdner Essenz has been perfecting their products since 1910. Their aim is to harmonise mind, body and soul with their range. All their products have a nourishing and restorative effect and are purely herbal. This beautifully fragranced oil is a perfect treat to use or to give as a gift. Dresdner Essenz - Gift Set R369

Create a happy heart

Happy Heart Bliss Balls are undisputedly my most favourite treat, especially the rose flavoured one’s. They are high vibrational feelgood snacks packed with raw chocolate, superfoods, dates, raisons and nuts created to open and align body, heart and mind. Eat one and you will see. Happy Heart Bliss Balls R27,99

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Enjoy an indulgent bath together with a Love Letter This sensual blend has an uplifting effect and stimulates the imagination.

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hat makes Wellness cakes special? A lot. We use the best, freshest ingredients. We never compromise on quality. And we make sure you can have your cake and eat it whether you’re looking for something raw, vegan, gluten-free or banting-friendly.

How do we do it?

Not just better

We use nuts and seeds to create gluten-free, banting-friendly bases. Butter is replaced with coconut oil or nut butters. Dairy milk is replaced with almond, rice, or quinoa ‘milk’. Instead of eggs we often use chia or flax seeds. Then, we use raw honey, agave, or maple syrup instead of cane sugar.

Our cakes aren’t only better for you than other cakes. We make sure each of our creations contains something that’s good for you – whether that’s nuts, a superfood, fresh fruit or cacao or another ingredient that inspires us at the time.

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CHEESECAKE Now available at Wellness Café on Kloof in Cape Town. Our selection changes often. Be sure to drop by so you don’t miss out on something delicious.

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Toby and his brother Freddie spent two years scouring the worlds best quality functional organic ingredients to create the Worlds First 100% Natural, Organic and FairTrade approved organic drink.

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SCHECKTER’S ORGANIC BEVERAGES

Toby Scheckter, the founder of Scheckter’s Organic Beverages was raised on his family’s organic farm, Laverstoke Park, one of the world’s leading organic farms based in the UK. Involvement in the day-today activities of running this farm gave Toby a deep understanding and appreciation for the process involved in organic produce. Recognising that there must be people like him looking for a healthier alternative, Toby and his brother Freddie spent two years scouring the worlds best quality functional organic ingredients to create the Worlds First 100% Natural, Organic and FairTrade approved organic drink. “We wanted to create a 100% natural, organic product that tastes great and gives you a sustained mental and physical energy boost. A lot of research, development, testing and passion went into creating Scheckter’s OrganicEnergyTM. We made no compromises when sourcing the highest quality organic ingredients and made sure we used no artificial

colours, no artificial flavours and no artificial preservatives. What we ended up with is the world’s first 100% natural, organic and FairTrade approved energy drink.”

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How does our organic energy drink work? All energy drinks have ‘effective ingredients’. Scheckter’s OrganicEnergy drink is different because our ‘effective ingredients’ are 100% natural and organic. A unique patented combination of functional extracts from organic raw green coffee beans, organic guarana and organic green tea give the physical and mental endurance. Organic pomegranate, organic elderberry and organic lemon juices are rich in antioxidants. We lightly sweeten Scheckter’s with raw organic cane sugar in the Original and use Low Gi agave nectar in the lite. So you see, the ‘effective ingredients’ in our drink are powered by nature.

What effect will this organic energy drink have on me? Each can of Scheckter’s OrganicEnergy contains the perfect combination of organic and natural ingredients to provide sustained energy deliverance. Compared to the harsh synthetic caffeine used in most energy drinks our particular blend of 100% natural ingredients of the organic energy drink are released slowly over a longer period of time, creating a sustainable energy lift that avoids the short lift and sudden ‘crash’ of other energy drinks.

SCHECKTER’S ORGANIC ENERGY HISTORY

“I was tired of drinking ordinary energy drinks full of cheap synthetic ingredients I could not pronounce, so I spent two years sourcing the world’s best quality organic ingredients that deliver on taste, sustainability and also give a powerful boost of energy.” - Toby Scheckter, Founder

Scheckter’s OrganicEnergy Original is FairTrade certified.

Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Name: Lever du Soleil (sunrise) Ingredients • • •

1 bar spoon Orange and Ginger marmalade 50ml Scheckter’s Organic energy 2 dashes bitters

Glass: Martini Garnish: Grapefruit slice Method: Add, Marmalade, Scheckter’s and bitters to shaker, add cubed ice, shake until chilled serve into a Martini glass, garnish with grapefruit slice.

What is FairTrade? FairTrade is about better prices, better working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices for the farmers, FairTrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. It enables them to improve their position and have more control over their lives. Scheckter's Organic Beverages support FairTrade.

When starting our business, our philosophy was and still is quite simple: With the earth providing all the natural, greattasting ingredients we need, we believe in harnessing these ingredients nature has given us. We asked ourselves, would we rather consume artificial ingredients manufactured in a lab or great tasting effective ingredients derived from nature? Our answer is in the can!

For enquiries contact Lauren van Wyk lvanwyk@schecktersorganic.com

We are dedicated to creating a great tasting drink, made with 100% natural, organic and FairTrade ingredients. That means a great tasting energy drink that has no artificial ingredients. Our Great Taste award winning OrganicEnergy Original and our 33% lower calorie, low GI Lite products are great any time of day.

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Fill your diet with hearthealing food made into easy recipes.

HEARTY FOOD

When creating your shopping list make sure you include a good number of items that boost heart health and unclog arteries. From steamed asparagus to Chia seeds, coconut oil and cranberries, here are excellent food choices you can whip into tasty recipes designed for heart health.

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VEGETABLES

FRUIT

Asparagus

Avocado

One of the best vegetables for clearing arteries, asparagus has fibre, minerals, and vitamins like K, B1, B2, C, and E. Asparagus can help lower blood pressure and prevent blood clots. Try it steamed or make up the recipe below.

Swap mayonnaise, salad dressing and even butter for avocado. You can mash it into a butter or simply slice it. You can even use it blended into raw cacao to make chocolate mousse. Studies show eating avocado daily improves blood cholesterol levels, decreases triglycerides and LDL and increases HDL – the ‘good’ cholesterol that helps keep arteries clear. Avo helps keep blood flowing smoothly and has protein and fibre with multiple amounts of vitamins and antioxidants.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS Makes 3-4 portions

INGREDIENTS 2 BUNCHES OF ASPARAGUS OLIVE OIL 1/2 LEMON 1 CLOVE OF GARLIC SLICED HIMALAYAN SALT BLACK PEPPER FRESHLY GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees Celsius (make sure it’s hot) 2. Lay out your asparagus on a baking tray. 3. Lightly cover the spears with olive oil. Sprinkle them with chopped garlic and add salt and pepper. 4. Roast for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and grate lemon zest over them. Squeeze lemon juice liberally and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan.

Broccoli Broccoli is a super healthy fibre rich option good for preventing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and hardening of arteries. Roast it, steam it or make it one of your main salad ingredients. If you blend it for a few seconds it will sprinkle evenly and you don’t have to bite into big chunks. Broccoli should be an almost everyday addition to your diet.

Spinach You can’t eat too much spinach. It’s packed with fibre, potassium, and folate – all of these help lower blood pressure and keep arteries clear. Recent research shows that one serving a day of folate-rich greens like spinach can lower homocysteine levels - a known risk factor in cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis. Baby spinach leaves make a good salad, they also juice well. You can steam it, add it to soups or any kind of stew, casserole or stirfry. Surprisingly, spinach is a great additive when baking chocolate cakes or brownies.

Watermelon L-citrulline is an amino acid in watermelon that helps keep arteries clear by lowering blood pressure and decreasing inflammation. Similar to pomegranate, it naturally stimulates the production of nitric oxide, which improves artery health and blood pressure.

inflammation. The temptation is to eat too many though so store them in small quantities.

Chia Seeds Chia seeds are phenomenal when it comes to nutrients. You only need a tablespoon or two to benefit from the fibre and alphalinolenic content. They’re especially good for boosting a high-energy lifestyle. It’s important to soak them first before you eat them. Add a teaspoon to a glass of spring water, squeeze in some lemon and a few mint leaves and sip slowly. Add two tablespoons to yoghurt overnight for a healthy breakfast. They’re also great for making desserts. Use the recipe below for a sweet treat. If you like rice pudding or sago, you will love this healthy version.

COCONUT CHIA SEED DESSERT Makes 3-4 portions 2 hours soaking time

INGREDIENTS

Pomegranate Antioxidant phytochemicals protect the circulatory system from oxidation, which is a cause of plaque build-up and blood clotting. Pomegranate kernels are wonderful sprinkled over salads.

Cranberries

1 ½ CUPS LIGHT COCONUT MILK 3 TABLESPOONS CHIA SEEDS 1 ½TBSP SWEETENER (HONEY, XYLITOL) ½ TSP CINNAMON ½ TSP VANILLA BEAN PASTE (OR EXTRACT) ¼ TSP GROUND NUTMEG OR GROUND CARDAMOM

Cranberries have huge antioxidant punch. If you’re drinking them juiced, choose a pure organic variety. They’re easily available in frozen form and make a handy smoothie ingredient. You can also blend them into a sorbet or add them to your breakfast yoghurt and muesli.

Put all the ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours. The Chia seeds will become gelatinous and turn your mixture into a pudding consistency. You can keep it for up to 3 days.

SEEDS & NUTS

OILS & FATS

Flaxseed

Olive Oil

Flaxseed is another ingredient you should keep handy and use daily. The only tricky thing about it, is you need to freshly grind it every few days and keep it refrigerated. It’s one of the best sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), and known for its ability to reduce blood-pressure and inflammation, helping keep arteries clear of obstructions and improving overall heart health. Sneak it into salad dressings, soups, stews, smoothies or sprinkle over veggies.

Coconut Oil

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According to recent studies, olive oil can actually reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular illnesses by up to 41% when used regularly. Essential fatty acids have a positive effect on cholesterol levels and oxidative stress in the blood stream. It’s essential to buy 100% extra virgin olive oil, as many versions are blended and not as healthy.

For so long we’ve been told fats are bad for us. This fat though is quite the opposite. It has a high concentration of medium-chain triglycerides and lauric acid said to improve blood coagulation and perform antioxidant functions in the blood stream. Both these features lower the risk of heart disease.

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Have 2 to 3 tablespoons a day. Cook with it, use it instead of butter or throw it into a smoothie.

SPICES Cinnamon Get into the habit of having at least one teaspoon of cinnamon a day. Find ways to add it to your diet. It’s great for boosting blood, reducing cholesterol levels and preventing plaque build up. Add it to your favourite variety of tea or coffee, or put it in your yoghurt, your breakfast or smoothie. Keep cinnamon visible on your kitchen counter in a shaker bottle as a reminder.

Turmeric Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and very useful in reducing damage to arterial walls. Studies show that curcumin in turmeric can help reduce fatty deposits in the arteries. Use it on roasted butternut or cauliflower or try the milk recipe below.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY TURMERIC MILK Makes 1 portion

INGREDIENTS 1 CUP UNSWEETENED COCONUT, RICE OR ALMOND MILK ¼ OR ½ TSP TURMERIC POWDER 1 TSP COCONUT OIL 3 TWISTS OF GROUND PEPPER ¼ TSP VANILLA ESSENCE HONEY OR STEVIA TO TASTE

Blend all the ingredients together and drink it cold, or gently warm the milk and then blend it together. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon.

GRAINS Swap refined carbs for whole grains. Brown rice, quinoa, barley, and oatmeal are standard choices for improving bloodcholesterol levels and reducing the risk of heart disease. Use this recipe as one of your standards.

HEART BOOSTING QUINOA & CRANBERRY SALAD Makes 4-6 portions Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS SALAD

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¾ CUP QUINOA 1/2 CUP DRIED CRANBERRIES 1/3 CUP CHOPPED WALNUTS 1/3 CUP CHOPPED ALMONDS 1/4 CUP FINELY CHOPPED GREEN ONIONS 2 TABLESPOONS FINELY CHOPPED CELERY 2 TABLESPOONS FINELY CHOPPED RED ONION

DRESSING 2 TBSP RED WINE VINEGAR 1 TBSP LEMON JUICE 1 CLOVE GARLIC, MINCED 1 TSP DIJON MUSTARD 1 TSP XYLITOL OR HONEY 1/3 CUP OLIVE OIL 1/2 TSP GROUND PEPPER

Put 5 cups of water in a pot with the quinoa and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down low and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until all the water has disappeared and the quinoa is tender. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the dried cranberries, nuts, onions and celery. Put all the ingredients for the dressing into a blender except the olive oil. While the blender is running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Pour the dressing over your quinoa mixture and toss well. Unlike most salad, if you keep it in the fridge it will last for about 3 days.

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Wellness Raw Mixed Nuts 500g R123

FATTY FISH Cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines, and tuna are beneficial in keeping arteries clear and improving overall cholesterol levels. Be sure any fish you choose is not on the red list and buy responsibly.

Wellness Green Tea 20’s R19,99

GREEN TEA Green tea has high levels of catechins, these are antioxidant plant phenols that slow the absorption of cholesterol during digestion. Have a cup or two a day, it also naturally boosts metabolism. If you don’t like the taste, mix it with rooibos or another herb tea and lemon or natural sweetener and drink it as iced tea.

Wellness Organic Cinnamon Sticks 30g R19,99

SPIRULINA Spirulina is a complete protein and helps regulate lipid levels in the blood. It has all the essential amino acids needed by the body for optimum health. It’s also a great source of essential fatty acids that help with inflammation and cardiovascular health. It’s available in tablet form or as a powder. helping you live life well

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Honey never goes off – while bacteria usually loves sugar, honey’s unique chemical composition and low pH makes it unfavourable for bacteria to grow in.

KNOW YOUR HONEY Honey has extensive health applications and qualities but it’s important to use a proper raw version. Not many people are aware of what happens to honey before it hits the shelf. Here are some honey facts to put you in the picture.

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RAW HONEY Raw honey is likely to be crystallised when you buy it. It might have remnants of wax, pollen and propolis - these are all healthy and beneficial.

RAW (UNFILTERED OR STRAINED) HONEY Raw (unfiltered or strained) honey crystallises more quickly than other types as it won’t have been heated. It might have been pressure strained to get the bits of wax and pollen out.

Pasteurised honey has been heated. You won’t see the word pasteurised on your honey label but you might see the word pure. There aren’t many labeling restrictions when it comes to honey and it’s possible your ‘pure’ honey could contain a filler like corn syrup – a feature you don’t want. Most standard grocery stores stock pasteurised honey because there is a perception that uncrystallised honey is better. This isn’t true because heat destroys the beneficial bacterial enzymes. If honey isn’t labeled raw, it probably means it’s been heated and possibly has fillers in it. Some manufacturers dilute the honey and bulk it up with corn syrup and sugar so be discerning when you choose. Heating honey any higher than 50 degrees Celsius can destroy the beneficial enzymes.

FILTERED RAW HONEY Filtered raw honey is heated slightly and passed through a filter. This removes all pollen and propolis, leaving behind a ‘cleaner’ or ‘purer’ honey. In honey terms this doesn’t mean better – the so-called impurities are full of benefits.

HEALING HONEY Manuka honey from New Zealand is a specific type of honey that’s been approved for medical use because of its incredible healing properties and superior potency.

perfumed, pungent or anywhere in between. Just like wine, flavours and colour can differ every year depending on the region, weather and rainfall. Honey is based on the nectar of the flower not the fruit from the tree. The amount of crystallization depends on the proportion of fructose to glucose in the honey (each varietal has its own proportion); the higher the fructose, the less likely to crystallize.

CREAMED Creamed honey is also described as whipped, spun or churned. The thing to know is that it’s delicious. It is still just 100% natural honey and nothing else just a different state. Make it at home by using liquid honey and crystallised honey in a 1:1 ratio or honey that’s already in both states. Put it into a mixer on medium speed and let it run for about 20 minutes. Take a short break and start again. After the third time it will be almost white and extremely creamy. Creamed honey spreads beautifully on bread and blends nicely into desserts or yoghurt.

did you know? Most of the health giving properties of honey come from its enzymatic components. When it’s heated the goodness is largely destroyed. Honey subjected to heat doesn’t crystallize easily, that’s one of the reasons producers do it but it cancels out the goodness. To get the full benefit choose raw honey.

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DIY NATURAL LIP BALM Make your own natural honey lip balm with ingredients that seal in moisture and won’t dry out your lips. Avoid lip balms with ingredients like camphor, phenol, menthol, alcohol (OL), and salicylic acid, they might feel great on application but will dry out your lips and you’ll have to keep reapplying.

INGREDIENTS 1 TABLESPOON GRATED BEESWAX OR BEESWAX PASTILLES (YOU CAN MELT A PURE BEESWAX CANDLE IF YOU’RE HAVING TROUBLE FINDING BEESWAX) 1TBSP VIRGIN COCONUT OIL 2 TSP OF ORGANIC RAW HONEY 2 VITAMIN E CAPSULES OPTIONAL - SEVERAL DROPS OF ESSENTIAL OIL (TRY LAVENDER OR VANILLA)

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Using a double boiler, melt the beeswax. 2. Once it starts melting add the coconut oil and honey. 3. When everything has blended together, empty the two Vitamin E capsules and mix them in. 4. Pour it into a small screw top container and let it cool.

INGREDIENTS 2 CUPS OF WATER 2 CUPS OF SUGAR 2 CUPS OF HONEY, CORN SYRUP, OR MAPLE SYRUP BROWN PAPER CARD BAKING TRAY SAUCEPAN STRING A HOLE PUNCH AND SCISSORS

1. Cut the brown paper into strips about 10cm wide and 30cm long. 2. Punch a hole at the top middle and thread a piece of string through. 3. Use a pot to heat the water and melt the honey and sugar together. 4. Let it cool and then dip your paper 5. Hang the strips over a sink or tray until they stop dripping then hang them where your fly problem is. Flies will be drawn to the honey mix and will stick on the paper.

COUGH SYRUP Lemons have immune boosting Vitamin C and help detox the body. They’re naturally anti-viral and antiinflammatory and help break up mucous. Honey is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and full of antioxidants but make sure you heat it only slightly. Honey will help with allergy related coughs. Coconut oil is also anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-viral, and antiinflammatory - perfect for fighting colds and viruses. These three ingredients combined fight inflammation, bacteria, and viruses and provide soothing relief to the throat.

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STICKY FLY PAPER GREEN FRIENDLY Minimise chemicals in your house (especially pest repellants and toxic sprays) by making your own natural versions. Try this sticky fly paper made with honey.

4 TBSP FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON 1/3 CUP RAW HONEY 2 TBSP COCONUT OIL

1. Gently heat your ingredients on a very low temperature, just enough to melt the oil and warm the honey so it mixes together. If storing it for a longer period, keep it in the fridge but bear in mind the coconut oil will solidify and you’ll have to warm it again before use. Have two teaspoons whenever necessary. helping you live life well

TIP: Add Oregano oil when the cold is severe, it’s a good natural antibiotic. Choose one that’s food grade. Cayenne pepper and Apple Cider Vinegar are also good ingredients to add especially for coughing. Remember that honey is not suitable for babies under 1 year.

FROZEN YOGHURT DROPS INGREDIENTS 1 CUP GREEK YOGURT, PLAIN 1/4 CUP HONEY 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT

1. Mix yogurt and honey together then add vanilla and mix well. 2. Line an oven tray with wax paper. 3. Pour the mixture into a Ziploc bag. Snip a small hole at one end of the bag. 4. Squeeze drop size portions onto the wax paper. Freeze for about an hour until it sets.

did you know? Honey keeps forever, especially when unheated. Honey that has crystallized doesn’t mean it has lost its goodness. You can liquefy it by putting your honey container into a bowl of hot water. Honey is the best antibacterial aid and can be used anywhere on the body.

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Fairtrade is a worldwide movement promoting sustainable farming that uplifts people and doesn’t harm the planet. Look out for the Fairtrade mark on Wellness wines.

Natural Wine You may have heard of the natural wine movement, gaining popularity in France, Europe, and the US. It’s fairly new to South Africa, though, and there’s some confusion about what ‘natural’ really is when it comes to wine. Terms like natural’, ‘organic’, and ‘biodynamic’ are being used more often – here’s a guideline showing what they really mean.

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What is natural wine?

Why natural wine?

There are different kinds of natural wines. It’s quite likely you’ve heard of Fairtrade wine and ‘no added sulphur’ wine. But there’s also biodynamic wine, and ‘organic’.

Wine isn’t necessarily fabulous simply because it’s natural. What is certain though is that naturally produced wine is better for you. In ‘no added sulphur’ wine, the only chemicals in the wine are those found naturally in the grape. This means if you are sulphur sensitive, you’re less likely to be negatively affected.

No sulphur added ‘No added sulphur’ wine is exactly what it says – it’s produced without added sulphur. Sulphur is a by-product of the fermentation process and occurs naturally in wine but some producers add extra sulphur as a preservative. Because it’s an antioxidant, it stops wine reacting with oxygen and turning it to vinegar. It also sterilises the wine. Some people are sensitive to sulphur, and for this reason, ‘no added sulphur’ wine is becoming increasingly popular.

Organic Organic wine refers to wine made from grapes grown organically. This means grown without any artificial pesticides or fertilisers. For a farm to be certified as organic, there are many stringent regulations that need to be adhered to. These are generally to do with eliminating toxins and harmful production and growing methods along the entire supply chain.

Biodynamic Biodynamic wine is grown in tune with the daily, monthly, and seasonal rhythms of nature. Biodynamic growers focus on the wellbeing of the environment, and aim not to harm a single living thing in the process.

Sustainability In South Africa over 140,000 hectares of natural area have been conserved by the WWF’s (World Wildlife Fund’s) Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI). The BWI is a partnership between the country’s wine industry and conservation sector, and focuses on protecting South Africa’s natural habitat and also encouraging sustainability. Today, thanks to WWF’s Biodiversity & Wine Initiative, South African wines lead the world in production integrity, environmental sustainability and conservation. According to Fairtradelabel.org.za, South Africa is also the biggest producer of Fairtrade wine in the word. Two-thirds of the 27 million bottles of Fairtrade wine sold in 2013 were produced in Southern Africa and about 5% of grape production in South Africa is Fairtrade certified.

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did you know? South Africa exports about 450 million litres of wine produced from over 100,000 hectares of vineyards. We are the ninth largest wine producer in the world with Chenin Blanc being the most widely planted variety in South Africa

Goats do Roam Estate Goats do Roam White and Red are considered highly drinkable blends of southern French varieties. The Goatfather is a mix of Sangiovese from Darling, Barbera and Nebbiolo from Paarl, and Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch. Goats Do Roam produce sustainable wines. Their Whites and Reds are produced from a variety of grapes and they are Fairtrade certified.

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Stellar Organics Pinotage This organic ‘no added sulphur’ pinotage has an intense ruby colour. On the nose: roasted pepper and mint with notes of vanilla. Steller Winery is one of South Africa’s largest producers of organic, Fairtrade wines. It’s just outside the Namaqualand town of Vredendal in the Western Cape – the only semi-arid biosphere hotspot in the world. Stellar sources organic grapes from a number of independent farms and 26% of the enterprise is owned by workers on the farm and on the winery, together with the Stellar Winery Empowerment Trust.

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Six Hats Viognier Greenish gold in colour, this wine has aromas of peaches, apricots and tropical fruits like mango and banana. It’s smooth and creamy on the palate and is a good, food-friendly wine. Six Hats Viognier is a Fairtrade wine. The Six Hats range of Fairtrade wines launched internationally in 2009. It consists of a partnership between Citrusdal Wine Cellar and four certified Fairtrade wine producers: Bergendal Boerdery, Paardekop Boerdery, Rheeboksfontein and Saamstaan Boerdery.

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Think about this when you are stressed and defensive you tend to hunch your shoulders creating muscle tension, this can lead to imbalanced nerve activation and create tension headaches.

HEADS THAT ACHE

By Dr Yesheen Singh

From their causes to their cures, Dr Yesheen Singh delves into the finer details of headaches, and offers some tips on how to live headache free.

he term headache is a rather vague one. It gives no indication as to the type of pain, where in the head or neck region the pain is located and the pattern of pain - these are all essential in differentiating between the different types of headache. Why is it important to do so? Because the type of headaches can tell us about the underlying cause. Knowing the cause allows us to get to the root of the matter instead of merely shooting the messenger with a pain tablet. When classifying headaches it is important to divide them into primary or secondary types. Primary headaches are generally benign - in other words they are a simple straightforward headache, unrelated to any underlying disease. Secondary headaches, on the other hand, are a more serious affair, and may be an early sign of a variety of serious pathology, ranging from a brain bleed or a brain tumour, to a head injury or meningitis. There are a series of ‘red flag signs’ doctors use to distinguish between a primary and secondary headache.

Secondary often have: • • •

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Sudden onset - thunderclap headache New onset after age 50 years Other systemic symptoms, such as

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fever, stiff neck or weight loss Other systemic diseases, such as HIV or cancer Headaches increasing in frequency or severity A history of head trauma Inability to move a limb A change in personality, or level of consciousness A headache triggered by coughing, sexual intercourse or during other exertion

If you have one or more of these red flags with your headache, it’s best to visit your local general practitioner for professional evaluation before using any medication to cover up the pain. Dulling the pain with medication takes away one of the more sensitive clues a doctor has to help distinguish between a primary or secondary headache. That said, over 90% of headaches are primary ones. They usually start between the ages of 20 and 40 years and are mostly divided into two big types, migraines and tension-type headaches. The rarer types of primary headaches include cluster headaches and trigeminal neuralgia. Migraines and tension headaches are very different. Migraines tend to present with a pulsating pain on one side of the head, accompanied by sensitivity to light and, helping you live life well

or sound, nausea and vomiting. Migraines can last between 4 hours to 3 days and are often preceded by an aura or blurred vision. Tension headaches, on the other hand, present with a non-pulsing band of pressure on both sides of the head, last between 30 minutes and a couple of hours and have none of the other symptoms migraines do. No one really understands the cause of migraines. The most popular theory is that imbalances in the nerves of the brain lead to flooding with specific neurochemicals like serotonin, which in turn lead to inflammation, swelling and pain. Previously it was thought that migraines were related to problems in the blood vessels leading to the brain but these were disproved with imaging studies. What we do know is that there is

did you know? You can get a headache from taking headache medication too often. This is known as a rebound headache and won’t disappear until the headache medication is stopped entirely.

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a strong possibility for people with a family history of migraines to develop them also. Women are more susceptible than men, and the use of birth control or hormone replacement will lead to migraines occurring more frequently and with greater severity. Activation of the nerves in the muscles of the head and neck area are thought to cause tension headaches. Think about this - when you are stressed and defensive you tend to hunch your shoulders, leading to prolonged periods of muscle tension, which in turn lead to imbalanced nerve activation. This creates tension headaches in people who are susceptible to them. To reduce the frequency and severity of migraines you have to target inflammation. To reduce tension headaches you have to target the underlying causes of muscles tension and activation.

General headache tips: 1. Water - keep hydrated. Dehydration leaves toxins of metabolism stuck in your tissue, leading to inflammation and eventually migraines. Your muscles are mostly water when you are dehydrated they are too, making it easier for them to misfire and give rise to a tension headache. 2. Avoid pro-inflammatory foods like sugar, coffee and alcohol. Also consider following an elimination diet for 6 weeks to see if the removal of other inflammatory foods like gluten make a difference. 3. Sleep - sleep deprivation is a major cause of brain inflammation and tension. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set yourself up for a migraine by cutting back on healthy sleep. 4. Acupuncture - when used in conjunction with a balanced healing plan, acupuncture may provide relief from the onslaught of migraines and tension headaches.

Migraine tips: 1. Get your hormones in order - whether you are on birth control, hormone replacement or simply have an irregular menstrual cycle, these are all clues that your hormones are not in a healthy space. Work with a functional medicine practitioner to get you on track and see how this influences your migraines. 2. Speak to your practitioner about replacing headache pharmaceuticals with herbals like feverfew or butterbur. The drugs often cause headaches as you withdraw from them, leading you to use more of them - a negative spiral.

Tension tips: 1. Consider talk therapy - stress is the major cause of tension headaches, be it mental or emotional stress. Speaking about the reasons why you are stressed, and unpacking these in a gentle trusting environment will remove the cause of the stress and therefore the cause of the tension headache. 2. Regular exercise and massage - while you wait for talk therapy to take effect, relieve the tension built up regularly by means of exercise and massage. Both work in different ways to get your muscles to let go of the tension they have built up over time, effectively diffusing the ticking time bomb. For more about Dr Yesheen Singh log onto www.healthnation.co.za

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PRACTICE WELLBEING Night-time activities

Set up a model healthy day by preparing the night before. Here are some suggestions to make you wake up feeling healthier. 1. Night cap – drink a glass of water with lemon for night-time hydration. 2. Soak your chia seeds – remember to soak your chia seeds for a high energy fabulous breakfast. 3. Pack a lunch – prepare your take-towork lunch the night before to save calories and increase freshness. 4. Leave out carbs – make your dinner a carb free one, if you are eating carbs rather do it at breakfast time. 5. Eat salmon – it will give you the omega-3 boost you need. 6. Chew slowly – make sure your evening meal is well digested by eating

it slowly and chewing each mouthful a hundred times.

7. Wind down yoga – do a short yoga sequence to ease out tension and bring on good sleep. 8. Pack a gym bag – leave your yoga kit or gym bag at the front door so you remember it when you pack for work. 9. Meditate – do a guided meditation that lulls you into the perfect sleep. 10. Dream – keep a dream journal next to your bed so you can write your dreams down in the morning.

PRACTISE THIS:

For a nourishing and spiritual life, there are many practices that will give you peace, harmony and fulfillment. see if you can incorporate one from each list.

Quiet practice

meditation, silence, prayer, emptying your mind into a journal

Movement practice

yoga, qigong, tai chi, martial arts

Creative pursuits

singing, music, painting, drawing, chanting, doodling good deeds volunteering, donations, hospital visits, acts of service

11. Set your alarm – put it on twenty minutes earlier than usual and use this time to practice gratitude.

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12. Have sex – it boosts immunity and lowers stress.

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lighting candles, sweat lodges, vision quests, building an altar, saying a mantra storytelling, deep listening, support groups, mirroring, imago

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Well-th is the new Wealth

Society is undergoing a shift and a concerted search for the most important elements in a successful and happy life. Not surprisingly, health and wellness come out top of the list.

did you know? While Chia seed has been touted as the most popular seed of 2014, Hemp seed is hot on its heels. Hemp seed is great for vegetarians as, besides its Omega content, it’s also packed with protein.

s tacky as they might sound, cliché’s like ‘Health is Wealth’ and ‘Health is your Greatest Asset’ are monikers getting more attention and reflecting in worldwide trends. Restaurants are becoming more niche with offerings that reflect eating trends like veganism, Banting and raw. Companies are moving their focus from ‘profit to purpose’ and shifting their offering to reflect their new premise. They’re also giving staff more flexi-time and facilitating pursuits like yoga, meditation and nutrition. Well-th is the new Wealth. Here are 7 trends supporting Wellthy values.

RESTAURANT REVAMP

Food preferences have changed so much over the last couple of years –carbohydrate heavy lasagna and pasta dishes are

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not nearly as popular. Restaurants are introducing low carb options and finding alternatives to pasta. As Daniel Toledo from Il Leone in Green Point says, “People don’t want to eat pasta anymore, I’ve had to introduce new options on my menu – I now serve my seafood linguini on a bed of cabbage, and it’s going down so well. The three trends people want more of are raw, vegan and low carb. Items like organic, farm-to-table ingredients, grass-fed meats, gluten-free and green juice cocktails are also appearing on restaurant menus.

BOOZE FEE BOOGIE

As Jason Wachob, the initiator of MindBodyGreen.com says, “Gone are the days of drinking too much at networking events. If you’re looking to network, prepare to show up at 6am and enjoy some group meditation, stone cold sober. Charlie Knoles, Dina Kaplan, and Zach Bell

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are making ‘The Path’, an invite-only meditation meet up, the place to network among the conscious and successful set in New York.” Closer to home events like Spiritfest in Cape Town have their annual weekend long festival with booze free music and dance with a focus on meditation and yoga.

NATURE BASED EXERCISE

Rather then sweat it out at the gym, people are preferring to take their workout outside. From running to cycling, forest yoga, triathlons, hiking or golf, the great outdoors is where more and more exercise is happening.

SELF LOVE BODY IMAGE

Moving away from trying to fit into photoshopped ideals the new standard is to love the body you have. Being good to your body and treating it like a temple is becoming more important than striving for a perfect shape.

FLEXI-FITNESS

Instead of being loyal to one exercise form the trend is to mix it up with a few. Fitness enthusiasts might be taking a few yoga classes, running on some days and playing tennis or swimming on others. There’s more variety in work-out forms and people are fitting their fitness into daily activities. Things like cycling to work, lunchtime yoga classes or exercise that doubles up as socializing (swapping the coffee date for a mountain hike) – it’s all about fitness as a way of life rather than something you have to do to look good.

SAFE INGREDIENTS

Knowing where your food comes from, and the values applied to production is a key issue. Consumers want to know that no harmful ingredients have been used, that fresh produce isn’t genetically modified or subjected to damaging storage methods. They’re checking labels carefully and supply chain ethics. Many companies are offering transparency and allowing consumers full insight into their companies. They’re registering with certification bodies and advertising sustainability and greenfriendly standards.

TAILOR MADE SUPPLEMENTS

More companies are offering tailor-made supplement solutions. It makes sense when consumers aren’t necessarily qualified to know which supplements they should be taking. Supplement companies are offering advice and personal consultation as well as on-going supplement programmes and supply.

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What is the best way to treat cold sores? Pharmacy FAQ Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are a group of small blisters found on the mouth and around the mouth area. Before blisters form they usually start out with fever, pain of the lips and mouth, a tingling sensation of the lips and a sore throat and glands. The sores then progress to blisters (cold sores), which are often very painful. After a few days scabs usually form. It can take up to 14 days for a cold sore to heal. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is transmitted through contact. The Wellness Pharmacy has two very promising treatments available for cold sores: Fenivir and Dynamiclear. Our Natural Dispensary has some tried and trusted remedies such as L-Lysine and Herpease.

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SPICE IT UP

Who doesn’t want a better sex life? Whether ‘good sex’ means satisfying sex, sex with a partner you love, intimacy, mutual pleasure and giving and receiving, or something else entirely, there are a number of things anyone can do to spice things up in the bedroom. What better time to do it than February, the month of love?

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E AV S H CT ST U U D M RO P

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exual issues are complex and can have many causes – sometimes these are physical, sometimes they’re emotional or psychological issues, and sometimes they’re a combination. If sex is painful, your sex drive is lower than you think it should be, or you’re having trouble with erections, your healthcare practitioner should be your first point of call. They may suggest lifestyle changes, therapy or couples’ counselling, or medication. When it comes to lifestyle changes, there are plenty of things you can try on your own. And most of them are fun, too!

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The food you eat affects your health. And your health affects your sex drive and performance. Did you know healthy food could be sexy food, though? Why not bring that into the bedroom?

did you know? The World Health Organisation has a working definition for sexual health. They say sexual health is: “…a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.”

Sexy summer foods • Jamaican Sexy Juice. Yes, this is a thing! It’s very popular in Jamaica and if you visit the island you’re guaranteed to come across it. Make our vegan version by blending 1 large fresh pineapple, half a cup of thick coconut milk, half a cup of water, half a teaspoon of nutmeg and a quarter teaspoon of vanilla. We add a little maca for extra sexiness. • Share some strawberries dipped in dark chocolate with your lover. Strawberries are rich in antioxidants good for circulation, which is good for men and women in the bedroom. Dark chocolate contains substances called methylxanthines, believed to enhance sex drive. • Sticky, juicy, sexy watermelon is good for you. It’s full of antioxidant beta carotene, citrulline and lycopene which may help relax blood vessels and naturally enhance your sex drive. Share a slice or two with your partner.

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Powdered maca root is rich in vitamins B, C, and E. It’s known for boosting energy levels and increasing stamina and is considered the ultimate superfood for lovers.

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Yoga is the ultimate sexy exercise – for men and women. It helps with flexibility (say no more), and lowers stress and anxiety levels, both major mood killers. Ask your yoga teacher how to perfect the shoulder stand – it calms the mind and eases fatigue; child’s pose - it helps you tune into your body, and pigeon pose especially good for women who tend to store tension in their hips.

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Feel sexy

Stress and anxiety are the biggest libido killers. Working to reduce your stress levels could be one of the best things you do for your sex life. Try getting more exercise, start meditating, or take time out for yourself every day. It’s important to get enough sleep, too. Feeling tired is not an aphrodisiac. According to a study published in the journal Health Psychology last year, bad posture could be putting our sex drive in jeopardy, too. This is because it causes shallow breathing, exacerbating feelings of stress, which affects our sleep and energy levels. Invest in a back-healthy chair for work and take regular breaks.

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Fall in love with ...you

When it comes to love, the first place you need to look is within yourself. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s according to Jayshree Mannie, Certified Wellness Coach and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist. In this article she encourages the pursuit of love through the practice of self-love. By Jayshree Mannie

Our heart is the most powerful spiritual tool. With a vibrational frequency of 528Hz, it is often referred to as the epicentre of miracle healing. It emits a pure radiant energy which spirals out into the world, wrapping all that it touches, in kindness and joy. It begins from within you. It radiates from within you. The source is within you. 38

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ove is in the air! It’s that time of the year when we celebrate love, we woo those dear to our hearts, we search for our soulmate and fall into the spirit of romance. How exciting. The orchestration of love hormones in harmony with deep emotions as we look dreamily into the eyes of the other seems to be the ultimate fulfilment. But is it really? First you need to find fulfilment within yourself and become fully grounded and activated in the truth of your own divine being. Once you touch the fulfilment within you, the bliss of this precious feeling magnetises magical experiences into your life. But it all begins with you.

power away to another without first finding out that it’s inside us already. When we hold out for these experiences of external love, we put our inner flame on pause. Rekindling this inner lover, this authentic soulmate, is the art of self love. So instead of waiting for a partner to say the words you want to hear, start by saying these words in your own heart. In offering beautiful words to your heart, you become the love you are waiting to receive. These could be: ‘I love you,’ ‘You are amazing,’ ‘’Thank you for loving me,’ ‘I m here for you,’ ‘I will always protect you.’

Be the embodiment of love Your body, mind and soul are products of divine love. Every one of your trillion cells is in harmonious loving relationships with each other. They collaborate, not compete. They share in abundance and not in scarcity. When you can emulate this dance of cohesive love, synchronise with their game plan and embody this love you will begin to notice subtle nuances in your thoughts about yourself. From here, you step into a field of awareness which lasts forever, timelessly. The fullest embodiment of love is one that overflows with the bliss and ecstasy of your own true nature.

You are your best soulmate How to get in touch with the highest expression of yourself

Step 1: Be honest with what you are feeling about your life and yourself right now. Accept what you are experiencing, compassionately and with kindness. This is where you’re at now. Pause. Breathe deeply. Place your hands over your heart and acknowledge what you are going through.

We’re led to believe there is always a significant other. A sort-of Superhero who will enter our lives and make us feel whole and complete, the one who will whisper sweet nothings in our ear. In anticipation of a romantic-other notion we falsely believe this person will give us the experience we can’t cultivate ourselves. Energetic codependency happens when we give our

Step 2: Don’t judge what you are going through as good or bad. It’s just an experience reminding you that you deserve more love, not less. Step off the self-hate brakes and look at yourself through the lens of love. De-armour your thoughts and choose to focus on the love that pulsates in every cell in your body.

Step 3: Feel the gratitude of the sacred

Fall in love with yourself again… True tantra is the boundless ecstasy we find within ourselves about the truth of our being, when we realise that there is no other, other than the love that we are. This is when you allow love to see each moment, though the rose-tinted lens of your inner lover. Cherish yourself as a full expression of the magnificent beauty of the universe. Dive into the core of your being and melt into the wonder of love that you are. Like a soft gentle caress, let the quintessential whispers of I Love Myself, I am this love, radiate from the depths of your heart as you fall in love with yourself again and again….and become the love you are waiting to receive.

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Keep It Simple Apple Cider Vinegar

Consumer hype gets us to buy all sorts of expensive products with lots of promises but often a simple single ingredient is just as effective. Apple Cider Vinegar is a great example. It’s a staple one should always keep in the house. You can use it as a remedy, a beauty aid and cleaning aid. Here’s how. Digestive & Bloating Tummy Aid

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If your tummy bloats easily or you have digestive problems mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water and drink it before you eat. It also helps if you have heartburn. If you’re on the move and eating food you’re not absolutely sure about have a glass as a precaution. Apple Cider Vinegar’s antibacterial action can help stop bacteria that might cause food poisoning. Take it regularly and it will help improve gut flora, and reverse the overgrowth of Candida and other unwanted bacteria or yeasts.

After a strenuous bout of exercise you may have lactic acid in your blood that could do with a bit of help working through your system. An Apple Cider vinegar and water drink gives you potassium, nutrients and enzymes that help with work-out fatigue and will flush your system.

Dose your pet’s drinking water with a spoon or two of Apple Cider Vinegar to reduce allergies, help digestion and prevent parasites. You can also use a 1:1 water mixture on the skin for conditions like thinning fur and ear infections.

Alkaline Body If you have an overly acidic body, have gout or arthritis or you just want to be more alkaline, drink a glass of water with a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar –add some honey to taste if you want. Drink it warm if it goes down better. It’s a great health tonic that anyone can take.

Shiny Hair Shampoo and product build up on hair can leave it dull and lacking lustre. Use two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed into half a litre of water to rinse hair after you’ve washed it. It balances the pH and helps remove left over product. Once your hair is dry the vinegar smell disappears.

Muscle Cramps Take the same dose at night-time to prevent muscle cramps at night.

Kitchen Cleaning Because Apple Cider Vinegar absorbs odours, it makes a great kitchen cleaner. Mix a 1:1 ratio with water and store it in a spray bottle. You can use it on hard to clean surfaces and be assured bacteria is taken care of.

Slim Down Apple Cider Vinegar has long been used to help weight loss and weight management. It has been shown to not only have beneficial effects on blood glucose and insulin levels but also appetite control. That’s also the reason it’s said to help with diabetes.

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Bites & Stings Use it in poultice form to spread on bites and stings. Add some Slippery Elm Bark powder, a few drops of lavender oil and a tablespoon of apple Cider vinegar and mix into a paste. Use liberally, it will get relieve swelling, heat and pain. This mixture also works to draw out splinters.

Yum Yum Of course, don’t forget to use apple cider vinegar in salad dressings. Purchase Tip: Buy a raw, unpasteurized version, it’s okay if it has floating bits in it or if it is cloudy. It doesn’t mean it has gone off.

did you know? A teaspoon of undiluted Apple Cider Vinegar is said to stop hiccups

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NATURAL PET CARE By Paul Jacobson owner of Vondis Holistic Pet Nutrition

WHO’S TO BLAME – THE MEAT OR THE GRAIN? The skin is the largest eliminatory organ in the body, which is why skin and coat problems are often the first indicators of poor health and care. Yet, almost every pet seems to suffer from some sort of skin condition. Often, the only reasonable explanation given is that our pets are ‘allergic’. Yes, but why? What are they actually allergic to? Why have they limited immunity against these allergens? The answer lies in the body’s pH level. Acidosis is mainly a result of a poor eating plan and diet, which leads to inflammation. Inflamed cells affect the body’s immune system as it becomes depleted from key minerals

– magnesium, potassium and calcium. This state of inflammation is the cause of skin ailments, arthritis and bladder disorders, as well as more serious illnesses. An anti-inflammatory diet doesn’t mean eliminating sources of protein, carbohydrates and fats as they are essential for alkaline minerals to establish themselves properly in the tissues. But the diet plan should have 60 – 80 percent of alkalinizing foods to restore and maintain the body’s pH balance. Many professionals and lay people alike, simply claim our pets are allergic, without understanding the origin of the problem. Often they will blame the grain. But there is a marked difference between a whole grain, sprouted grain and refined processed grain. A whole grain is generally only slightly acidic or slightly alkaline where processed grains are almost always acidic. Animal products like meat and dairy are classified as extremely acidic. Without an alkaline forming food (like veggies) to balance the acidity you will always end up with an overall acidic result. That’s what leads to inflammation and then allergies. Generally, alkaline forming foods include: most fruits, green vegetables, peas, beans, lentils, spices, herbs, seasonings, and seeds and nuts. Generally, acid forming foods include: meat, fish, poultry, refined grains, egg whites, oats, potatoes, etc. Meat is classified as

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extremely acidic. Whole grains (the bran, germ and endosperm) contain all the essential parts and naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed in their original proportions: Barley, Buckwheat, Millet, Oats, Quinoa, Rice (brown and coloured), Wheat, Rye, etc). Studies show that eating whole grains instead of refined grains lowers the risk of many chronic diseases. DID YOU KNOW? Sprouted grains are more alkaline in nature and grains chewed well or slow cooked for a long period of time, become more alkaline. Even unrefined wheat is more alkaline. If combined with vegetables the net alkaline level is raised. In summary, eating whole grains with the proportionate quantity of veggies will support an alkaline environment in the gut. Conversely, eating a diet of mainly meat will create an acidic and unstable environment. The result is inflammation in the cells and resultant allergies and ailments. For all your puppies needs, accessories and guidance, feel free to pop into the Vondis store in Cape Town or email paul@vondis.co.za. Doggie Daycare is also available. Contact Vondis Holistic Pet Nutrition on Tel: 021 439 1784 Email: paul@vondis.co.za or log onto www.vondis.co.za

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Whether wanting to improve your relationship, heal from heartbreak, feel loved, or find love, we’ve got a book to help you along.

In the Meantime, Finding Yourself and the Love you Want by Inyanla Vanzant published by Pocket Books

You are So Loved published by Chronicle Books This cute pocket sized book is a collection of positive art, craft, photography and design carrying messages of love. Slogans like ‘things are looking up’, ‘we are alive’, ‘you deserve good things’, and many more are woven into nature, imprinted on artwork, held up with cartoon banners and expressed in many delightful art forms. This is an inspirational book that will make anyone who picks it up feel happy and hope filled.

and challenging, making us question our preconceptions and ideals. In this book he dares the reader to resist the unhealthy relationship patterns learned from those around us and rediscover the meaning of love for ourselves.

The Heart of Love, How to Go Beyond Fantasy to Find True Relationship Fulfillment by Dr. John F Demartini published by Hay House

Being in Love, How to Love with Awareness and Relate Without Fear by Osho published by Harmony Books In the Meantime, shows you how to get ready for fulfilling and healthy love and shows you what to do ‘in the meantime’. It looks at the ’housekeeping’ you need to do on your emotions and the spiritual work beneficial for your soul so you can be in a clear and beautiful space. It covers all the hidden hurts and subconscious fears and directs you to a place you can love yourself. Vanzant has tremendous insight and writes in a nourishing and heartfelt way that’s highly inspiring.

In Osho’s words, “Love should be a reality in your life, not just a poem, not just a dream. It has to be actualized. It’s never too late to experience love for the first time.” His book takes you through the stages of letting go of poisons like jealousy, anger, possessiveness, domination and ego to find a new quality of love inside yourself. Osho is provocative

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If you’re looking for your soul mate; want to reignite the spark in a longtime relationship; long to safeguard your marriage from infidelity; or are committed to creating more authentic friendships, family connections, and business partnerships, then this book is for you. The Heart of Love gives stepby-step instructions for linking what’s important to you with another person’s values so both of you can feel loved for who you are – not someone else’s idea of who you ‘should’ be. This, and the dynamics of divorce, death or separation is a valuable contribution to building a healthy emotional life.

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Namastay is a flower; it’s there for a short period of time, it grows, it flowers, then goes away again.

Hats off to Jeroen Van Wyk for making major life changes to find balance in a frenetic career in the film industry. We speak to Jeroen about a partnership he made with The Shala Yoga studio to bring the annual beachside yoga retreat ‘Namastay’ to South Africa.

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s we reach the age of 40, we are faced with many questions as to whether we are on the right path or not,” explains Jeroen. “In some sense I pre-empted this, began to evaluate my life and ask myself if I was happy what I was doing – if there were any passions I hadn’t yet fulfilled. To answer these questions my partner, Mirella and I went on a journey to South East Asia where we went deeply into our practice of yoga and living more healthily. Watching the documentary ‘Food Matters’, was like an epiphany. It highlights the importance of the food we eat and how good health is everything. If anyone has to analyse their highest priority in life, it has to be good health. All other things are subsequent to that. Yoga gave us the feeling of being in total wellness. Did I want to do something about living this truth? A short while later my best friend came to South Africa on a surprise visit. We rented a beach house in Paternoster and as we were dancing at the pool side, I looked out at the ocean and suddenly an idea struck. I saw the tent, I saw the people with their yoga mats walking back to beach house, I saw the vibrant juice bar and heard the deep sounds from Ibiza. Not much long after that the name Namastay arrived. That same house is now the core of the Namastay Yoga Retreat.” This is the third year that Jeroen is staging his retreat. Already he’s had visitors from all over the world attend. A natural progression was to combine forces with Mariah Betts, a renowned yoga teacher and owner of The Shala Yoga studio in Cape Town. “Our partnership was somewhat co-incidental but on the other hand it was inevitable”, says Jeroen. “If you carry the same values you are automatically drawn to the same places, you like the same beauty, you have a similar sort of lifestyle and more things seem to be aligned. Mirella and I were the first few students in

Mariah’s first yoga class in South Africa, at the Yogalife Studio in Green Point.”

Q:What does Namastay offer guests that makes it so special?

“Coincidence and timing,” says Mariah. “We have an alike vibration and this energy attracts alike energy. “When Jeroen had this incredible idea about Namastay two years ago it didn’t feel like the timing was right although I did feel part of the vision. The Shala had to evolve quite a lot for us to come together and nurture this bond to its full potential. The connections we’ve made through Namastay have helped The Shala grow and I feel ready to build a strong union with Namastay.”

Mariah: For us (The Shala) it’s more of the holistic experience...there’s attention to detail in beauty and individual attention and intention in everything we teach and everything we present. The Shala is a sanctuary in the urban environment – it’s real but also sacred. The ability level isn’t so important, it’s more about being in the full experience, soaking up all the elements – a full body, mind and spirit adventure. Jeroen: Namastay is non-judgemental, it stands for open-mindedness and finding a simple way to live a balanced life. I like to enjoy my glass of wine in the evening but also love my wheatgrass shot in the morning. I don’t see why one can’t be enjoyed without the other. Namastay is a flower; it’s there for a short period of time, it grows, it flowers and then it goes away again. It’s a very unique event and experience. There is a price attached to it but we really feel you get full value from it. Q: What are your hopes and dreams for the future of Namastay? We want it to grow internationally (we’ve earmarked a beautiful site in both Hawaii and Greece). We want to travel the world and find exotic places to pitch our Bedouin tent and hold the retreat year round.

“My business partner, Tamsin Sheehy and I have a strong vision for our studio, and it’s similar to that of Namastay. It’s not just a yoga space. It’s not about being holier than thou and drinking green juice. It’s about a creative space where people of high vibrations, who love life and everything that life is about, come together to celebrate all the good things that are beautiful and rich and things that make life really satisfying. I like the balance of the retox/ detox principle, it’s very real. Without one you can’t have the other. We are humans here to celebrate, to play in the sand and explore our bodies. That’s what inspires us to work with Namastay. The full experience of yoga and Namastay is that we’re all drawn together on our own experience of being in the beauty, practicing yoga and meeting people from all over the world.”

Compiled by Amy Roux and Natasha Ward.

did you know? Namastay is being held from 7 to 15th March 2015 in the beachside resort of Paternoster. A variety of hand-picked yoga instructors will conduct classes on the beach in a Bedouin tent. It’s a lifestyle retreat that offers juicing and healthy eating options as well as communion with other yogis.

Q: Namstay is a one-of-a-kind retreat, what kind of a person does it attract? A: Jeroen: Free spirited people with a lust for life and an eye for beauty and detail. Those who love to be in a group as much as loving solitude. I guess, you sort of have to like yoga...yoga and balance.

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Our proposition is not only to dance, but also to activate, through specific dances, effective communication potential connecting us with ourselves, with our fellow human beings and with nature. - Rolando Toro, founder of Biodanza

Open your heart through dance Dance is an incredible vehicle to open the heart. It allows us to move from our heads and truly take residence in our bodies. Dance is so beneficial to the body that there are movement forms focused primarily on the therapeutic benefits.

iodanza is a form of dance that uses music, movement and group interactions to connect people to joy, enhance their creativity and have fun. It means dance with life and facilitates an enriched environment for people to develop their potential and find full expression with themselves and each other.

Relearning heart connections The ability to communicate in a deep, meaningful way is a quality innate in all of us. When we’re exposed to the right environment and stimuli we can learn to connect with other people and love them no matter the differences. Besides being a process of personal development, Biodanza involves opening our hearts to others including our families, communities and work associates. It’s a process of establishing an ability to communicate with sincerity, empathy and love. Through natural movement, we learn to first connect with ourselves and discover the beauty of life inside us. We can then express this with others through our dances.

Biodanza is movement full of meaning, allowing you to express what’s inside your heart, and sharing it with others. People can affect our perception of life and our vision for the future. Creating meaningful connections means that together we can build a dream, a love story, a friendship, an adventure. We can learn to co-create the dreams of our companions while we go further in ours. Biodanza opens up this possibility. Put your dreams in movement. When movement is full of meaning, profound shifts can happen. This is a wonderful opportunity to take the initiative and become part of a community. Come and dance! For more information about the Personal Development Course go to the website www.cape.biodanza.org or mail us at cape@biodanza.org or call Shumi on 072 192 2261 The Cape Town School is directed by Marcelo Toro – a third-generation Biodanza facilitator following in the steps of his father and his grandfather Rolando Toro, the creator of Biodanza. His vision of the school

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is the result of him living, studying and working on three continents, visiting at least 100 different schools, either as a student or as a facilitator and bringing the best of their qualities into the Cape Town school.

did you know? For more than 50 years, dance and movement therapists have contributed to the understanding of how body and mind interact. Issues like the will to live; a search for meaning; the ability to feel love for life, and other existential issues are solved in the place where body and mind are one.

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BE MORE ACTIVE

Exercise doesn’t necessarily mean you have to get to a gym. Here are some ideas to incorporate more energy into your life

pike your day with energy. Decide to be naturally energetic and exert yourself whenever you see an opportunity. It’s easy to double the amount of activity you do in the normal course of your day. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

leg or breath into a good posture.

Instead of sitting on a chair, sit on an exercise ball. Because it moves, you will be continuously flexing your legs and using your core to stay balanced. This burns a lot more energy than using a chair. Do a wall squat while you brush your teeth, sit-ups during your movie, keep a dumbell near your land line and get some arm curls in while you’re chatting. If you’re queuing do some flexor resistance, balance on one

Before you shower in the morning dance to your favourite song, this will put you in a great mood and get your circulation flowing. Make a rule of always taking the stairs, no matter what. Forget about finding a parking right outside. Park far away on purpose and power walk to your destination. Leave the car at home and bike or walk to work, or walk part of the way and catch a taxi or bus.

Combine thinking time or meetings with walking, if you need to take notes you can voice record into your phone. Change your sitting desk to a stand up desk, get a bar chair if you need to lean on something.

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did you know? You can burn up to 10% more calories when you sit up straight and improve your posture

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MOTIVATE YOUR WORKOUT

Get hold of some lolly pop sticks and write a series of exercises on each stick. Things like 20 sit-ups, 15 squats, 10 star jumps, 100 skips, 20 press-ups etc. Keep two jars handy and put all your sticks in one of the jars. Randomly pull out a stick and once you’ve completed the exercise, move it to the second jar. Keep going until all your sticks are in the second jar.

BUILD A HOME GYM

You don’t need expensive equipment, interesting work out options could include a hula hoop, dumbells, a skipping rope, yoga mat, balance ball and resistance band. Design a complete body workout with your props that include cardio, stretch and resistance. There are plenty of ideas online. A dedicated space will inspire you towards a daily discipline. Make yourself use every prop and you’re sure to get a well rounded workout.

PLAY BALL

Throwing a ball against a wall with different bounce variations and pitches will help improve co-ordination. Make it bounce out of your range so you have to move to catch it. Practicing dribbling and running with a ball can be great fun and work up a sweat. Get yourself onto a tennis court with a ball machine. Hit back twenty balls at a time, make it a task to run and collect them and start over again.

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Collaborative divorce allowed active and involved decision-making, which resulted in creative solutions customized to our family’s needs.  Although divorce is never easy; this process dissolved potential aggression. Liesl Chitter

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Co-parenting and all the complexities and negotiations needed to put agreements in place has far better outcomes when the divorce is negotiated collaboratively. That’s according to Georgina Vintin, a pioneer in collaborative Law in South Africa. Georgina offers tips for new co-parenting families and explains how Collaborative Law works. By Georgina Vintin

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ollaborative Law is new to South Africa, although It’s been around for over 10 years in the US, Canada and Europe. It’s objective is to keep divorce cases out of court and to use Collaborative Law attorneys and Child and Family Specialists to develop sustainable solutions. It’s an innovative approach that looks at both finances and child related issues, an approach South Africa has not seen until now.

get litigation lawyers and start the process again. It’s a risk, but it creates commitment and is quicker. It goes according to the clients pace and the attorneys and Family specialists who work together to maximise everyone’s wellbeing and reach an optimal sustainable result.

How does the process work? • Both parties have to choose a Collaborative Law attorney and sign a Collaborative Law written agreement, binding them to the terms of the process – ultimately to NOT go to court. • Attorneys work together to get matters resolved instead of being in the traditional ‘polarised’ positions of attorneys and clients. • Clients meet regularly with attorneys and family and child professionals to build sustainable solutions around contact, finances and housing arrangements. • The right professionals are there to help the parents and children emotionally during the process, offering support and advice during and after the divorce.

The advantages of the Collaborative Law process During the Collaborative Law process round table decisions are made saving time and money. Everything said is confidential and none of the information can be used in court. It’s a safe and transparent environment to create sustainable solutions done with the support of professionals. The process provides help with key practical matters like introducing new partners, telling the children about the divorce, explaining why parents are divorcing and similar issues. It’s meant to maximize the emotional wellbeing of the whole family giving priority to the coparenting relationship and helping with the transition from a married couple with children to co-parents.

• Clients and children can also meet separately with the family and child specialist for emotional support during this stressful time. To begin, clients sign a written agreement that encourages commitment to the process. If clients want to leave the Collaborative Law process at any stage, and fight their case in court, they have to www.wellnesswarehouse.com

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Case Study Cape Town has just completed its first case in this innovative approach. Two well-established attorneys Manndi Schuld and Debra Segrott were part of the process.

Their first stop was to formulate a Parenting Plan. This is a detailed document with agreements on areas like contact, housing, schooling and holidays. A few months into the process, when agreements had reached an impasse, the attorneys suggested I help with housing and child contact arrangements. At that stage, this wasn’t possible as one of the clients was not ready yet. The attorneys carried on working with the spouses and reached pretty much all the agreements, apart from one or two key decisions, that again reached an impasse.

This time they were both ready for my input and we scheduled a meeting that allowed everyone to work together creating new ideas and new agreements. The trickier Issues and details which had been in dispute for a few months, were settled. The attorneys kept everything lawful, guiding us, and coming up with their own creative solutions. I was able to offer ideas around the children’s emotional needs during this traumatic time, impacting decisions around visits and contact. By facilitating this meeting as a neutral party the experience was kept safe and productive.

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The children feeling loved and knowing the divorce is not their fault It reduces the emotional impact of the process and the stress of the divorce The children don’t have to feel that either parent has to be ‘blamed’ and reduces any dilemmas around loyalty or protection towards either parent

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Parents presenting themselves as positive role models to the children, and demonstrates maintaining positive relationships in life, even through adversities

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Facilitating the dynamic and forever changing needs of families and children. A framework for good and effective communication that allows decisions to be made together and to minimise disagreements

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Positive input to children about the other parent and potential new partners, helping the emotional impact on children

Lastly, and most importantly, the parents could communicate, make decisions, hear each other, listen and work together. It wasn’t easy, but it was achievable.

Tips to a positive co-parenting What is the key to relationship a ‘good divorce’ how to best communicate – when children are • Agree text, email or phone calls – which involved? works best? It’s simple. Spouses have to learn how to effectively and positively move from being a married couple with children to their new position as Co-Parents.

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Boundaries need to be set – what is private and does not need to be shared with your ex wife/husband

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Agree to the story why you got divorced and both stick to it

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If you have any concerns about your child’s behavior or emotional state of mind, contact a professional

did you know? Divorce rates increased by 28% according to the Justice Department’s 2012-13 annual report. An increase from 39,573 divorces to 50,517 from one year to the next puts South Africa on the map in terms of matrimonial woes.

Georgina Vintin Family & Child Specialist (MSc Systemic Psychotherapy, UK) is originally from the UK, and offers therapeutic support, tools and advice to divorcing parents, children and families. She offers generic family therapy as well as marriage counseling and individual therapy. Georgina also runs divorce workshops and therapeutic groups. See more at www. systemic-therapist.co.za

Debra Segrott & Manndi Schuld are established and trained Collabortive Law attorneys. Debra can be contacted on - 021 689 2194 and Manndi on - 021 686 4251.

FINDING THE EASE IN EFFORT When you rest your attention on your breath, instead of your thinking, space opens up in the body and the mind calms.” Tara Stiles, Yoga and Wellness expert Things that seem difficult can be changed. Not actually by changing them but by changing the way we perceive and assimilate them, or more simply, by the way we breathe. We borrow from yoga to ‘find the ease in the effort’. Our most usual strategy when applying ourselves to something that needs effort is to ‘run through brick walls.’ That means applying great effort, clenching our fists and pounding through. Of course we can accomplish things this way, but it’s not the most efficient way and leaks out lots of energy.

As Tara Stiles says, “Finding the ease doesn’t mean being lazy; it means working efficiently, being aware of how you’re working, having patience, and deciding how you are going to be. When you can be easy in your body, easy in your mind, and have patience, you’ll be able to accomplish much more than running through brick walls.” Your breath is your greatest ally. In it you will find composure and comfort. When you follow your breath you can do anything with a higher level of ease. Breathing connects you back to yourself.

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Habits & Practices

It’s essential to introduce relaxing practices into your life. Breathing, meditation, yoga and movement are some of the ways you can do that.

enerate more awareness in your life and incorporate positive practices and ideologies. Ditch habits that don’t nourish your body and incorporate more that do. Sometimes we have to be highly intentional to shift life into one with more rewarding results.

over soup, on chicken or whatever meal you may be eating. Your taste buds will soon be calling for more green when your body starts to log the nutritional value. Do the same with berries, add them to your morning muesli or your smoothie. Rather than totally changing the way you eat, simply start adding more goodness.

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Do a morning cleanse

We’ve been told to eat fruit and veggies so many times that by now, it just feels like background noise. But seriously, one of the biggest impacts you can have on your skin is to change the way you eat. If you can’t face bowls of spinach or broccoli, do it an easier way. Choose something with maximum green impact, parsley is fantastic, chop it up finely and add it to whatever you normally eat. You can add chopped parsley to your standard cheese sandwich, sprinkle it

Before you drink anything else in the morning rehydrate your system with a cleansing glass of lemon water or if you’re more daring add some cayenne pepper. Maintaining your body’s fluid balance helps you absorb more nutrients from food, it aids digestion and flushes away toxins. It’s essential for good skin and what’s more gives you energy as well. Your cleansing morning drink will help your internal organs work optimally and give your skin a healthy glow.

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Keep radiation away That means putting down your cell phone, or at least put it on speaker. Mobile phones use electromagnetic radiation in the microwave range. Although most studies on the negative effects of cell phone usage are not conclusive, anyone using one for long periods of time will testify to unpleasant sensations. These range from fatigue to headaches, neck pain, blurry vision and more. The point is, we forget to use the speaker option when we can, or limit our usage when we should. According to the Daily Mail, staring at a mobile phone screen at bedtime causes people to take longer to reach deep sleep and spend less time in deep sleep.

Check your drug intake Besides recreational drugs, headache tablets, sleeping pills and anti-

inflammatories are also bad for your system. Where possible try and use more natural means to contain stress or deal with aches and pains. An article titled ‘Prescription for Trouble’ published in ‘Consumer Reports’ in 2006 says tens of millions of people in the United States are unknowingly exposed to rare, yet harmful side effects from prescription drugs. These risks include heart attack, stroke, cancer and suicide that were unknown, undetected and underestimated during drug trials prior to FDA approval. Many of these drugs are still on the market.

Drink green chlorophyll Chlorophyll is the dark green pigment found in plants and has a similar molecular structure to hemoglobin. It has ‘tried and tested’ benefits including boosting red blood cells, improving oxygen, increasing energy, helping body odour, and offers protection from cancer. It has most of the essential vitamins and minerals the body needs. Supplements like spirulina, wheat grass and barley grass contain chlorophyll.

Get free fitness online If getting to a gym class is stressful and time consuming, do an online class at home. There are many amazing free classes on Youtube. You can choose from yoga, Pilates, strength training and the best thing is, you can press play at any time of the day or night.

Organise your beauty products A clean and organized space where you can easily access the products you need, will inspire you to do the grooming rituals you aspire to. If cotton pads and make-up remover are visible and handy you’re more likely to remove make-up after a night out. Keep a face scrub in your shower, throw out all your old and expired make-up, organise dresser space and revamp your grooming area. Keep beautiful bottles to store earbuds, cotton pads and soaps. Get an elegant glass to put your make-up pencils in, find a beautiful box for your lipsticks and if necessary, put up an extra shelf in your bathroom.

Read product labels Check the product labels on everything you buy. You may be surprised that the product you thought was completely natural has a nasty ingredient you don’t want your body exposed to. Get to know what the ingredients mean and see that you’re happy with what you are getting. It’s important to take ownership of what you put in, and on your body.

Inhabit your body Carry yourself with purpose and you will radiate attractive energy. Your posture says so much about your state of mind. When your body slumps it sends defeatist messages to your brain. Make a conscious decision to check your posture throughout the day and bring more energy and light into your body whenever you remember. If you make this a habit, soon it will become your natural state of being.

Stress less Jennifer Kunst wrote a book called The Lost Art of Doing Nothing – just the title of the book is thought provoking. Modern life doesn’t leave any time to do nothing. Yet we can make space and time to relax – it just requires discipline and effort. Too much stress produces an abundance of cortisol, adrenaline and chemicals that can make you feel depressed and worn out. It’s essential to introduce relaxing practices into your life. Breathing, meditation, yoga and movement are some of the ways you can do that. It’s a fact that people who stress less, look younger.

did you know? Smelling an orange can reduce stress and boost your mood. Eat an orange in the low part of your day. The act of peeling it will reveal its flavour and disperse its scent. You can also dab orange oil on your body or put some drops in your car.

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