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ne of the points that kept coming up during the compilation of our CALM & CONFIDENT issue is the amazing power of exercise. So many professionals and researchers are putting forward information that proves exercise to be as effective as antianxiety and anti-depressant pills. There’s a strong message out there to move more!

Feeling calm and having confidence is a state of mind that can be cultivated. Making a habit of keeping your health in ultra good condition; doing what it takes to organize your life; showing yourself self-love; teaching your kids good self-esteem and mastering practical life skills are part of building a successful and fulfilling life.

This issue is filled with helpful practices and techniques; with products that make things easier and ideas that inspire. Expect to be informed with subjects that cover banishing winter ailments; a way of eating that’s nutritious, easy and sustainable; morning stretches; lifting weights safely; positive parenting and a good look at colon health. Prepare to throw out your worries and move forward confidently.

Yours in Wellness Dr. Sean Gomes Co-founder

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THE POWER OF ORANGE It’s odd to wipe toxic chemicals all over your oven, floors, counters, and toilets in order to get them “clean,” but that’s just what the majority of us do with conventional cleaners. Advertisers spent billions in 2011 to entice shoppers to buy more and more stuff. So it’s not surprising that our homes are full of things we don’t even use — or like. This stuff just so happens to be where a lot of toxic chemicals lurk. It’s the small changes that make the big differences over time. Cleaning products are necessary for maintaining attractive and healthful conditions in the home and workplace. In addition to the obvious aesthetic benefits of cleaning, the removal of dust, allergens, and infectious agents is crucial to maintaining a healthful indoor environment.

When considering natural cleaning in your home or office you should be thinking orange. Triple Orange are eco-friendly products that simplifies your life by providing you with a non-toxic solution to all your cleaning requirements.

With Triple Orange Wonder Gel doing all the hard work of cleaning and Triple Orange Bio-Det taking care of your laundry, you only need two things: •

Wonder Gel is an all-purpose cleaning gel that will clean your entire home, from windows to floors, dishes to bathrooms. Highly concentrated, dilute it with water and 1 tub lasts for ages.

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Bio-Det: a laundry soap (hot or cold water) machine or hand-wash. The combination of ingredients is gentle on your fabrics and will leave your clothing soft and smelling citrus fresh Orange oil is the main ingredient, aside from the therapeutic benefits of orange oil it is also a powerful degreaser.

Extracted from the peel of the sweet orange, orange oil breaks down grease naturally. Triple Orange products are pet friendly and eco-friendly, have not been tested on animals are biodegradable and formulated with, naturally derived ingredients that are hypoallergic and since oranges grow on trees are a renewable resource.

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BUDDHA BOWL - Fix your appetite with a way of eating that fills you with nutrition, delights your taste buds and peaks your energy.

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PERFECT PROTEIN - Make up a raw pumpkin, hemp seed protein bar for energy and sustenance, especially good for when you’re on the run.

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BETTER BANTING - The Banting Blondes prepare a snack perfectly suited for a movie or sports match.

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FLU FIGHTER - Stock up on pantry ingredients to make fire cider, a recipe that promises to keep colds and flu at bay.

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BE WELL 26

COLON CLEANSING - Knowing more about your colon, and how to keep things running smoothly goes a long way towards keeping you disease free.

LOOK WELL 34

PRACTICE SELF-LOVE – Feel totally comfortable being you. Explore your attributes, appreciate the wonder of your body and pay attention to how you present yourself to the world.

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THE HAPPY, HEALTHY GIFT GUIDE – The Wellness team has a round-up of gifts for the dad who lives life well. From snacks to gadgets to kitchen tools, there’s something here for every father.

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7 STEPS TO CALM CONFIDENCE - These 7 steps offer techniques that prompt a feeling of assurance and give you natural self-control over your emotions and reactions.

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SET ASIDE SOME SPACE - Creating a beautiful, serene space set aside for spiritual or meditative pursuit can help connect us with a calmer more elevated version of our selves and enter a profoundly relaxed state of mind.

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DIY SMUDGE STICK - Make your own smudge stick and use it to clean out old, stagnant or stuck energy and invoke new energy into your home or space.

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SPINE SAVVY - Is weightlifting safe? Can you lift weights if you have a back injury? And if you don’t, how can you prevent injury? Chiropractor and integrative health advocate Dr Murray McDonald gives pro tips on lifting safely.

5 GOOD MORNING STRETCHES - It’s especially hard to get out of bed in winter, here are 5 stretches you can do in your bed to iron out sleeping posture, boost your circulation and help get you going.

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KID CONFIDENT - Georgina Vintin shares 5 important lessons to teach kids healthy selfesteem and offers practical tips on how to best get the message heard.

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Events - fabulous things to do in June Editor’s Choice - handpicked for you Read Well – looks at books to bring calm Classified - lets you know what’s happening in your wellness community with workshops, retreats, therapies and more.

Things you want to know is all about

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MODEL: Elena Pappas from ICE Genetics PHOTOGRAPHER: Anton Robert STYLING: Rouxmia Bougas

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Out & About In June 2015

If you have an event or happening you want to share with our readers email mariken@wellnesswarehouse.com and let her know.

Yoga By Simon Borg-Olivier 1 to 7 June Renowned teacher Simon Borg-Olivier’s Masterclasses and Workshops are a must for anyone practicing or teaching yoga or related exercise forms. Simon [MSc BAppSc (Physiotherapy)] is co-director of YogaSynergy, one of Australia’s oldest and most respected yoga schools. He is a registered physiotherapist, a research scientist and university lecturer. Tickets available at Quicket

Tannie Evita In Athlone 2 June Icons and aikonas in Athlone! PieterDirk Uys shows up with his trademark satirical humour to support Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout at the Joseph Stone. Expect an exclusive night of humour, laughter and memory. Tickets available at Computicket

Big Band Jazz Festival 3 to 6 June

Sun Hotel. Exclusive VIP workshops are also on offer. Tickets available at Quicket

Shiraz Showcase 18 June South African Shiraz wines and blends will be showcased at Cape Town International Convention Centre. Taste oldtime favourites, latest releases, vintages and award winners. Tickets available at Webtickets

Defending The Caveman 23 June to 4 July Tim Plewman holds the honour of having the longest running and most successful solo comedy in SA theatre history. The show is outrageously humourous and Tim keeps his audience enthralled throughout.

Tickets available at Computicket

Night Beach Run 24 June

If you love jazz, celebrate 17 years in the Baxter Concert Hall in Cape Town with a festival that showcases 23 school, college and community big bands over four days.

Tickets available at Computicket

Participate in a charity fun run at night under the stars on the beach in Milnerton. All funds raised go towards feeding 40 kids in Joe Slovo Park. Choose from a 5km or 2km walk or run. Dogs, kids and families are all welcome. Tickets available at Quicket

Hermanus Fynarts

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An eclectic mix of art, intellectual stimulation, fine wine and dining is set to run over ten days in Hermanus. This festival promises a varied programme of quality entertainment and inspiration.Tickets available at Webtickets

Watch your favourite Disney characters including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Alice and the Mad Hatter, the Disney Princesses, Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch and many more in the magical show ‘Let’s Celebrate’. Tickets available at Computicket

Winelands Chocolate Festival 5 to 8 June Chocolate in all its forms is on display at Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch. Activities and displays are held indoors in a spacious, temperature-controlled auditorium promising warm log fires and excellent hospitality.

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The Wedding Show 6 June

Spartacus 27 June to 12 July This show takes the traditional story of Spartacus and tells it in an African context.

It’s performed by international guest artists and a cast of over 100 South African dancers to the music of Aram Khachaturian, accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.Tickets available at Computicket

Be inspired and well equipped after spending time at the South African wedding show with a fun and informative morning at the Cape

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WE TRIED IT IT’S ALL IN THE VIBRATION It’s a wonderful experience when you meet someone who is so passionate about her work. Linda Bennett has energy that’s catchy.

It’s no wonder when her vocation is tied up in energy transfer. Trace Therapy might sound a little unfamiliar to most but when you experience it and feel the results, it doesn’t really matter. Trace stands for ‘Therapeutic Relief Amplified C-fibre Energy’ it basically means transferring healing energy from one source to another. It’s a drug free medical technology that heals and relieves a wide range of illnesses, injuries and defects - both acute and chronic. After having chronic back pain for fifteen years, and finally discovering something that gave her relief, Linda was so delighted, she made it her career and opened a practice in Sea Point, Cape Town. You don’t have to have any particular presenting ailments to benefit from a treatment. When I tried it out I didn’t have any real complaints except the occasional bout of insomnia but left there feeling so completely relaxed and amazing and I had an incredible sleep that night. Trace is in a beautiful space with a modern contemporary feel that’s very calming. Patients will generally lie on a therapy bed while treatment is administered.

It’s not sore, nor invasive and has far reaching effects with all types of injuries and especially good for pain. Apparently people bent over in pain literally walk out feeling substantially different afterwards.

“We have an electrical current in the human body”, says Linda, “that balances sodium and potassium in every cell.” An imbalance in the body’s chemical actions results in disease. The intensity of disease or damage accords with the degree of depletion and spasm of the magnetic field. As the magnetic field depletes, the nerves are partially starved of their fuel or energy. Machines like the Scenar and Bemer machine offer a higher energy frequency, one that the body loves.

In addition to the machines, the therapists also transfer energy through their hands.

“When you consciously concentrate on the energy levels and transferring energy to the other person, you open doors for healing to take place. The power of the brain is far more powerful in terms of healing than any drug.” Negative states may be removed immediately or the process may take time. It usually takes a while for the field to stabilize and hold a higher frequency.

If you would like more information on Trace Therapy or want to try it out log onto www.tracetherapy.com or Email info@tracetherapy.com or Cell: 082 297 2156

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Relax, nothing is under control “One of the strongest motivations driving human behaviour is our need for control. Perhaps the word ‘control’ is just another word for security - it plays a central role in our day to day existence, it determines our level of mental peace and dictates how anxious, depressed or angry we become as we deal with daily challenges.” Douglas Craig, practicing psychologist.

Let go of the need to control and you let go of a huge amount of anxiety, stress and worry. Release determined outcomes, prepare to embrace whatever happens, and life will feel much easier.

Send Up Some Smoke

Incense is more purposeful than simply making a space smell good. It helps to develop a state of awareness. It’s used in many spiritual traditions. Monks recognized the benefit of incense long ago and used it during meditation to clear the air and their thoughts. If you need focus, intense concentration or creative inspiration, incense is a great ally. Mayapur Incense Sticks R69,99

Wash Away Worry

Pack Up Your Troubles

If you’re on the move, we’ve got the best news for you. Fitmark has developed the ultimate of all bags. It’s a true transporter that’s gym bag, travel bag and meal management bag all in one. This customised duffel includes a cooler pack with seal-tight meal containers. A padded soft-touch, lap top sleeve, a custom exterior pocket, seat belt webbing and detachable shoulder strap make transportation easy while a shield embossed metal zipper makes it all accessible. They also know that after gym a separate gear and laundry section is highly useful. It’s the bag that has it all. FitMark Transporter Duffel Bag R1199,99

Soak away any toxic thoughts or body acidity with two of nature’s most powerful alkaline minerals, magnesium chloride and sodium bicarbonate. This blend of pH soak also has pristine Kalahari crystal salt containing over 60 minerals and trace elements. Health Matrix Ph-plus Alkalizing Bath Soak R99,99

Get Your Beauty Sleep

We’re always delighted when Dr Hauschka brings out a new product. Although in favour of moisturisers during the day, the Dr Hauschka philosophy is that once the sun sets, your skin is biologically programmed to perform its natural nighttime functions of self-cleansing, balancing oil production and cellular renewal. That’s why the night serum is formulated not to interfere with this process but to stimulate, refresh and balance the skin while supporting the skin’s night-time renewal processes. I’m totally convinced, the serum left my skin feeling amazing. Dr Hauschka Night Regenerating Serum R998

Stave Off Infection

It’s so nice to know there’s a natural anti-biotic available on the market. If you prefer going the natural route, use Septoguard from Tibb medicine. It’s a natural herbal antibiotic that helps with conditions like upper and lower respiratory tract infections; ear, nose and throat; skin and soft tissue infections, inflammation, certain allergies, urinary tract infections and more. Tibb Septoguard R84,99

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Sip Some Solace

Tranquini is such an exciting new drink, and provides a refreshing new option to the ‘energy drink’. It’s part of the new generation of relaxation beverages (Oh, why did it take so long?) and chills you out substantially. No drugs are involved, it’s natural and has ingredients like chamomile, lavender, rosehip and a component from green tea (not the caffeine part) that relaxes, calms and makes you noticeably less stressed.

After a sip it was difficult to place the taste, it has an almost root beer kind of flavour or is it more like rose, I’m still not sure but I do know I’m going to have another one. Yum. Tranquini R24,99

Beat The Blues

Honeybush tea has a lovely full flavour and it’s now available in combination with Sceletium.

Together they deliver a powerful brew that’s calming, full of antioxidants and nutrients, low in tannin, is caffeine free and also acts as a stress reliever, stopping hunger craving and inhibiting fat accumulation. Honeybush has a natural slightly sweet taste so if you’re off sugar and sweeteners, it’s a great beverage option. Sceletia honeybush tea R47,99

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I would like to give pra ise and complete gra titude to Marce from the sto re in the Paddocks. He is really an asset to you r business and deserv es every bit of praise. I have bee n into the store a num ber of times and he is alw ays incredibly attent ive, knowledgeable and mo st importantly genuin e and sincere. He truly is a pleasure to deal with. I happened to find out his name from his mo m, who also works for you at the Flamingo Flei bra nch, who is also an absolu te sweetheart and wo nderful sales person. Clearly they are cut from the same cloth and share the pas sion for what they do.

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WHY SOUP? Soup is a great way to add more veggies to your diet. But all soups are not created equal.

Soups that aren’t homemade often contain artificial flavours, colours and preservatives.

Wellness winter soups are made with fresh, hearty and good-for-you ingredients that add essential vitamins and minerals to your diet with every mouthful.

Banters choose Bacon & Broc Our Bacon and Broccoli soup is perfect for banters. Broccoli is very low in carbs and the bacon in the soup is a good source of fat and protein. Of course, it’s also very tasty. To give

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you an idea of how good for you broccoli is, just one cup gives you all the vitamin C you need in a day. Great for winter. Broccoli is also a source of folate, a B vitamin that many people lack and which is especially important for pregnant women.

Sweet Potato & Peanut for the veggies Wellness Sweet Potato and Peanut soup is vegetarian- and vegan-friendly. Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet and very nourishing but far lower in carbs than ‘normal’ white potatoes. They’re also full of the antioxidant beta carotene. Peanuts are a

good source of protein and healthy vegetable fats that are also filling, making this a very hearty and comforting soup.

Everyone loves Spicy Mexican Beans are high in fibre and protein. They lend themselves to spiciness, making Wellness Spicy Mexican Soup an irresistible meal on a winter’s day. This soup is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Beans are also on the menu for some low-carb eating plans, so this one is an overall winner.

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ARGAN OIL is a multi-tasking miracle moisturizer that’s organically grown and naturally chemicalfree. As one of the most rare oils in the world, it’s earned the nickname, ‘liquid gold’. The high natural content of Vitamin E, essential fatty acids and anti-oxidants provide extensive benefits to hair, body, nails and skin including treating skin conditions.

IN THE BEGINNING Dèhan Lombard, founder and brand owner of TREE OF LIFE tells the story: Three and a half years ago I was introduced to Argan Oil by family of mine who stumbled across it in Europe and started importing the pure oil. It was such an incredible product, they felt it simply had to be introduced to the South African market. Everyone was tied up in various businesses but I was inbetween projects with more time on my hands. Having used the oil for a couple of weeks I was already witness to the amazing benefits it offered. It was summer in Cape Town, so I jumped onto my Vespa and started planting stock in every possible health shop, pharmacy, hair dresser and Spa I could come across.

In no time sales started rocketing and the feedback from users was incredible. Since then, we’ve expanded the range to include specially formulated products to target face, hair and body. It comes in a 100% natural form using only organic and natural ingredients. Today, thanks to the great partnership formed between WELLNESS

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WAREHOUSE & TREE OF LIFE, the TREE OF LIFE PURE ORGANIC ARGAN OIL is the top selling product in the Beauty Department!

NAMING OUR BRAND Every community has a TREE OF LIFE, which is the source of their livelihood. The Argania Spinosa tree is the TREE OF LIFE of the Berber tribe in Morocco. I couldn’t think of a more appropriate brand name for such an amazing product with its amazing background story. That’s how TREE OF LIFE was born. I registered the trade mark and it literally grew itself to adulthood through the honesty and integrity of the product.

FINDING THE SOURCE For generations the Berber people have used Argan wood for fuel and as building material with the leaves and pulp given to goats as food. In the semi-desert Sous valley of South-Western Morocco, in an area of about 8,000 hectares the Argan tree protects the area from erosion and helping you live life well

an advancing Sahara desert. Although full of prickly leaves and thorny branches it has deep root systems that makes it hardy and drought resistant. It reaches about ten metres high and lives up to 200 years. Of utmost value though is the fruit. Firstly it has a thick, bitter peel, then a sweetly fragranced pulp. Inside is a hard nut with kernels containing oil.

Because the tree is only available in this region the oil is rare and coveted for its high content of vitamin A, E and essential fatty acids. Slightly darker than olive oil, Argan oil has a delicate hazelnut taste and unique cosmetic, medicinal and culinary properties.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPORTANCE UNESCO (The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recognised the importance of the Argan tree in 1998 and declared the SouthWestern region of Morocco a Biosphere Reserve.

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PRODUCTION Argan oil requires extensive labour.

Moroccan Berber use the same method they have for centuries. They collect the fruit and crack open the nut (said to have the hardest shell ever recorded) using two stones. Machines designed for this purpose haven’t been very successful and the traditional way remains the most effective. Once removed they’re crushed and pounded in a handmade mill called an azerg which results in a paste. This is kneaded and pressed by hand to extract the oil. It takes about twenty kilograms of Argan fruit and nearly twenty hours of labour to produce one litre of Argan oil.

NIGHT-TIME MOISTURIZER, LIP BALM & EYE CARE As a night time moisturiser, clean your skin, pour a single drop into your palm to warm and apply to face and neck in a circular motion. Argan oil absorbs quickly, and doesn’t leave an oily residue. Use on lips to heal dryness and keep smooth and soft. Argan oil is an effective all-over body moisturiser. Add a drop to your standard moisturiser. For eye care add a drop to your face, using a tapping motion from the bridge of the nose to the temple, and back again. Then apply a drop beneath your eyes with the same gentle tapping.

Vitamin A and E helps reduce fine wrinkles and keep this delicate area moisturised and squalene maintains suppleness of the skin.

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LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER & STYLING Argan oil is non-greasy and helps prevent split ends, tames frizz and fly-away hair, protects against heat treatment and adds body and shine. Depending on thickness and length of your hair, use between 1 and 3 drops. Warm the oil in your palms before working through your hair. Pay special attention to your ends and massage into scalp (also good for hair growth). Rub any excess into your face, neck or hands. As a deep conditioning treatment, massage thoroughly through hair and scalp and leave in overnight.

OUR BRAND Tree of Life stands for honesty, integrity and quality. Our pure Argan oil is organically certified by Ecocert and is 100% pure and undiluted. The Tree of Life range is 100% naturally formulated and consists entirely of natural and organic ingredients.

RESPONSIBILTY We support the non-profit organisation Thembakazi Teens by helping Wendy Pumile, (responsible for client service and logistics for Tree of Life) and making funds available. The organisation equips teenagers with life skills that prepare them for adulthood. Counselling spans issues like safe sex, avoiding drugs and gang involvement and making the right choices for a happy, safe and fulfilling life. The target group is mainly young girls aged 14-19.

Argan oil is also effective for acne, eczema and psoriasis, stretch marks, razor bumps and burn, nails, dry feet and heels.

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BENEFITS OF ARGAN OIL People commonly use Argan oil to treat skin infections including itching, burning and rashes, eczema and psoriasis, as well as insect bites. It’s also popularly used as a moisturizer for skin and hair.

Its attributes are a high vitamin A and E content, abundance of anti-oxidants, Omega-6 fatty acids, and linoleic acid that also eases inflammation.

Tocopherol from vitamin E helps boost cell production and is one reason that cosmetic companies use it in high-end anti-aging, hair, and skin care products.

Rather than spend money on expensive products you can simply add the oil to your beauty products, a drop or two provides extenstive nourishment for hair and skin.

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Our range spans quality products in both hair and skin care. For more information on individual products log onto our website at www.treeoflifehealth.co.za

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Create a meal full of nutrition with some basic ingredients, some seeds, sprouts and a dressing that brings it all together

BUDDHA BOWL Fix your appetite with a way of eating that fills you with nutrition, delights your taste buds and peaks your energy. This guideline for healthy eating includes different varieties of tastes and gives you endless dishes with a menu you’ll never get tired of.

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CHOOSE A BASE Decide on your base ingredient, the one that’s going to make you feel satisfied and fulfilled. This could be Quinoa, Chickpeas, Amaranth, Buckwheat, Bulgar, Dahl or Lentils.

ADD SOME VEGGIES Choose about three different veggies like Spinach, Brussel Sprouts, Beetroot, Sweet Potato, Parsnip, Kale, Butternut, Broccoli and Cauliflower. You can roast them, steam them or some of them can be chopped up and used raw.

DRY ROAST SEEDS Take a few handfuls of seeds like sunflower, sesame, pumpkin, linseed and dry roast them on the stove top. If you are roasting them all together, space your timing so they end up roasted at the same time. First the pumpkin, then sunflower and sesame last.

BRING IT TO LIFE Have an assortment of shoots and sprouts available. You can sprout seeds yourself. Alfalfa, mung bean, chickpea and kohlrabi all make delicious sprouts.

Sunflower seeds need to be planted in soil but they make incredibly delicious shoots. If sprouts are hard for you to access, used chopped parsley instead.

Once you have all your ingredients ready, put your bowl together by spooning a little of each ingredient starting with the base, then the veggies, then seeds, greens and dressing. Using this formula you can make a different meal every day by swapping out your ingredients.

GREEN AVO DRESSING VEGETARIAN YIELD: Enough for 3 generous servings

INGREDIENTS 1 AVOCADO 1 LIME SQUEEZED INTO JUICE 1 TBSP RED WINE VINEGAR 1 TBSP OLIVE OIL 1 GARLIC CLOVE CHOPPED 1 TBSP HONEY ¼ TSP CUMIN ¼ TSP CAYENNE (THIS WILL MAKE IT SPICIER AND IS OPTIONAL) ¼ CUP OF WATER SALT OR SEASONING

Put all your ingredients in a blender until well blended. Use generously over your Buddha bowl.

DRIZZLE ON FLAVOUR Make your own sauces to enhance your dish. You can use macadamia nut butter blended with Mac oil or olive oil and a touch of honey. Basil and tomato pesto is especially good with quinoa.

Tahini is a comforting and delicious taste.

Yoghurt and cucumber with a touch of garlic makes a great Tsatsiki. Nut butters blended with spices or garlic are also excellent. Or try out some Green Avo Dressing (recipe adjacent).

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You can make candied chickpeas by drizzling honey on them and putting them in an already hot oven. The honey caramelizes and the chickpeas end up with a candied shell so delicious.

JUST WHEY Whey protein powder can be used as a protein alternative or supplement by lacto-vegetarians, sports people and convalescents, as it is a complete protein which is easy to digest.

BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE 200 ml apple juice ¼ cup plain yoghurt ¾ cup frozen berries ¾ banana (frozen, cut in chunks) 2 tbsp HCW Oat Bran 1 tbsp HCW Flaxseed Powder 2 tbsp HCW Just Whey Mix all ingredients together well in a blender.

Serves 1-2

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Keep your blood sugar levels constant by having an energy bar in-between meals

Hemp Seed Happiness If you haven’t tasted hemp seed yet, you’re in for a treat. It has the most delicious sweet nutty flavour and is a hypoallergenic wonder-food, full of essential fatty acids.

It’s especially good if you have a nut allergy being a perfect alternative to peanut or nut butter yet with a similar texture. Hemp seeds are also easier on digestion than nuts are.

Although you can nibble them anytime on their own, we’ve made a nut butter out of them and used them in a protein bar. Here’s the recipe.

HEMP SEED PROTEIN BAR RAW GLUTEN-FREE Makes: 8 bars Preparation: 10 minutes but allow for 30 minutes soaking time

INGREDIENTS ¼ CUP DATES CUP WATER ¼ CUP HEMP SEED BUTTER 1 CUP RAW BARLEY FLAKES 1/8 CUP RAW PUMPKIN SEEDS 1 TBSP CHIA SEEDS ½ TSP VANILLA ESSENCE ½ TSP CINNAMON ¼ TSP NUTMEG PINCH OF SALT 1/8

1. Line a baking tray with wax paper.

2. Soak the dates in 1/8 cup of warm water for about half an hour.

3. Blend them until they make a smooth paste.

4. Put the paste in a large bowl and mix in the hemp seed butter.

5. Add the rest of the ingredients and keep mixing until everything is well combined.

6. Fill the baking tray evenly and flatten it well.

7. Leave in the fridge for two hours and then cut into squares.

TIP: They’ll keep for at least a week in the fridge if you keep them in a Tupperware container.

TO MAKE HEMP SEED BUTTER INGREDIENTS ½ CUP HEMP SEED 1½ TBSP OIL (HEMP OR OLIVE OIL) A PINCH OF SALT (OPTIONAL)

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Blend everything together well until you get a nut butter consistency. Keep in a sealed glass jar and refrigerate.

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Hemp is touted as the world’s most nutritious seed. It’s the richest known source of polyunsaturated fats and has a perfect 3:1 ratio of Omega-6 and Omega-3 acid (3:1 is the optimum ratio for the body).

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Hungry Dragon Crunch

By Roxanne Haywood

Eating a Banting diet, (unrefined food that’s unprocessed, packed with minerals, nutrients, fat and low in carbohydrates), means a body that’s sustained by healthy nutrients, and stays fuller for longer. It also means you are unlikely to call for any ‘in between’ snacks.

Having said that, if you happen to miss out on a meal you can be well prepared with a guilt-free Banting friendly snack that’s highly nutritious and big on taste.

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aking your own snacks cuts out unhealthy chemicals and artificial flavourings usually present in storebought snacks. What’s more you can add ingredients like spices, raw cocoa and tumeric to give them an extra healthy boost. When roasting your own nuts or seeds, use coconut or macadamia nut oil rather than olive oil (which turns rancid under high heat) or vegetable oils (that cause inflammation and other health issues).

HUNGRY DRAGON CRUNCH BANTING FRIENDLY

INGREDIENTS 2 TBSP COCONUT OIL 4 TSP PAPRIKA 1 TSP CAYENNE PEPPER 1 TSP DRIED GARLIC 2 TSP PINK HIMALAYAN SALT 350G RAW NUTS* *EXCLUDE PEANUTS AS THEY ARE HIGH IN STARCH AND LIMIT CASHEWS, THEY ALSO HAVE A HIGHER CARB CONTENT THAN OTHER NUTS

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1. Preheat your oven to 180°C. 2. Place a large pan on a medium heated stove and add coconut oil. Allow it to melt.

3. Add paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic and salt to the coconut oil and mix.

Remove from heat.

4. Mix in the raw nuts and stir until evenly coated.

5. Lay your nuts out evenly on a baking tray and place in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

6. Remove from oven, stir and put them back in the oven for a further 10 to 15 minutes.

7. Once they’re done, remove them and let them cool slightly before eating don’t burn your tongue.

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Flu Fighter

Brew up some fire cider to keep colds and flu at bay. Prevention is far better than cure and simple pantry ingredients mixed up into a potent tonic promise to keep you ‘cold free’.

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Whether you have a fever, congestion, or a sore throat, this tried and tested remedy will have you back to normal in no time.

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DOSAGE: Prevention: 1-2 tablespoons throughout winter as preventative measure or a tot a day as a wellness boost

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Cold symptoms: Every three to four hours to get rid of flu symptoms Healthy kids: Add a tablespoon to freshly-pressed orange juice, or rooibos tea Sore Throat: Mix half/half fire cider and honey and take a tablespoon every hour.

Allergies: Take 1tablespoon daily to prevent allergies Congestion: For lung and sinus congestion add a spoon to tea or bone broth. Or add a tot to boiled water and sip as a tea – breathing in the steam helps with congestion Digestion: Take a spoonful before you eat Low energy: Stimulating spices will boost your circulation and make you more energised.

With meals: You can also use it in salad dressings, sauces, marinades, soups and stews, stir fry, in tea, or spooned over veggies

USE IT FOR: Bronchitis, sinusitis, seasonal allergies, digestive upset, colds hands and feet, fever, and all forms of colds and flus.

TO MAKE: You need: a large glass jar with a lid, wax paper

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Fire cider is highly antimicrobial, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal making it perfect for colds and flus. Its ability to increase white blood cells, boost circulation, and facilitate waste removal helps the body to get rid of uncomfortable symptoms.

TIP Fire cider is best used a month after you make it so make sure you brew it early on before winter starts.

Oscillococcinum

Tough to pronounce; even tougher on flu symptoms!

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FIRE CIDER Makes approx. 1 litre

INGREDIENTS ½ CUP PEELED AND GRATED GINGER ROOT ½ CUP PEELED AND GRATED HORSERADISH ROOT (IF AVAILABLE) 2 TBSP POWDERED TURMERIC ½ CUP WHITE ONION, CHOPPED ¼ CUP MINCED GARLIC CLOVES 2 TBSP CAYENNE PEPPER GRATED ZEST AND JUICE FROM 2 ORGANIC LEMONS RAW APPLE CIDER VINEGAR 2 TBSP RAW, ORGANIC HONEY (ADD MORE IF YOU LIKE)

1. Add the ginger, horseradish, turmeric, onion, garlic, cayenne and lemon juice and zest to your jar. Pack everything down tightly to fill the jar up to a 3/4 mark. Use a weight to keep them down.

2. Pour a generous amount of apple cider vinegar in the jar until everything is covered. Be aware that some of the ingredients may float so that’s why you might need a weight to keep them down. If they aren’t covered they might spoil.

If your lid is metal, put a layer of wax paper between the lid and the jar so the metal doesn’t corrode from the vinegar.

3. Keep it in a dark place at room temperature for between 2 to 4 weeks.

4. Shake the jar periodically.

5. Once it’s ready, shake well and strain the roots with a mesh sieve or cheesecloth.

6. Add honey to taste and store in the fridge.

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Oscillococcinum is available in unit-dose tubes of tiny pleasanttasting pellets that melt in the mouth and can be easily stashed in the smallest of pockets. Since no water is needed, you can effortlessly administer whenever or wherever you choose. ®

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Warm water with freshly squeezed lemon and a teaspoon of honey first thing in the morning helps detoxify the body and boost metabolism.

CLEANING THE COLON

by Dr Roshan Hendricks

When it’s not functioning properly, the colon starts absorbing toxins instead of eliminating them causing problems like headaches, mental confusion, depression, irritability, bloating, constipation, gas, weight gain, low energy, fatigue and allergic reactions like hives. It can also lead to other more chronic illnesses.

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ost food we eat today is loaded with additives, preservatives and chemicals. These are difficult for the body to digest and create a build up of mucous in the colon, producing toxins that poison the body.

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A healthy bowel is paramount to a healthy body; when it’s clean and in a healthy condition, our other organs are, as a rule, healthy.

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Colon cleansing can get rid of harmful toxins; promote healthy intestinal bacteria and improve the body’s absorption of vitamins and nutrients, it can also increase energy levels. Many cleansing regimes are available but the best options are usually simple, natural, home and herbal remedies, with no side effects.

FOLLOWING THE COLON THROUGH THE BODY After food passes through your stomach and small intestine, what’s left is mainly liquid waste. This waste progresses to your colon. Your colon is nearly two metres long and begins at the cecum, the lower right hand corner of your abdomen. Attached to the cecum is the appendix, which looks like a worm-shaped tube. The colon goes up along the right side of the abdomen (ascending colon) and travels up to the ribs (just below the liver), from there it makes a left turn across the abdomen (transverse helping you live life well

colon). When it reaches the lower ribs on the left side it turns and goes down (descending colon). Once more it turns to the middle of the lower abdomen and forms an s shape (sigmoid colon). Here, waste material is emptied into the rectum, which stores the waste until contractions in the large intestine encourage a bowel movement.

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1. Water – the magical potion

For a clean and healthy colon, the best thing you can do is drink plenty of water.

Eight to ten glasses a day is essential, even if you are not thirsty. Regular consumption provides the lubrication needed to flush out harmful toxins and waste and stimulate natural peristaltic action, helping food move through the digestive system.

Water is essential for hydration and to keep organs functioning properly. Along with water, fresh fruit and vegetable juices, coconut water, and liquid foods are also good.

TIP: Have warm water with freshly squeezed lemon and a teaspoon of honey first thing in the morning. This detoxifies the body and boosts your metabolism facilitating proper bowel movement.

2. Apples – Nature’s Doctor

As an everyday measure, eat food high in fibre. Fibre helps the colon remove harmful toxins, soften stools and improve bowel movements encouraging the body to expel waste products. Fibre-rich foods also help heal intestinal problems. You can increase your fibre consumption by eating fresh fruits like raspberries, pears, prunes and apples, and fresh vegetables like spinach, artichokes, peas and broccoli. Cereals, whole grains, nuts, beans and seeds also contain fibre.

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‘An apple a day, keeps the doctor away’, is very apt when it comes to the colon. Fresh apples and freshly squeezed apple juice encourages bowel movements, breaks down toxins and improves the health of the liver and digestive system. Use an apple cure as a colon cleansing regime.

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Start your morning with a glass of unfiltered apple juice and, after 30 minutes, drink a glass of water. Do this several times throughout the day and continue for 3 days. In between, you can also drink a glass of prune juice. It’s advisable to avoid solid food when following this route.

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While on a colon cleanse, it’s beneficial to avoid processed and cooked food for a few days. Instead of solid food, drink fresh vegetable juice several times a day. Vegetable juices contain sugars that improve bowel movement.

Green vegetables, in particular contains chlorophyll that helps remove toxins while the vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes keep the body healthy and energized. Ready-made vegetable juices don’t have effective enzymes to help your body break down and remove waste products so make sure you drink freshly juiced variations. Include ingredients like carrots, beets, corn, squash, spinach, kale, celery, parsley and ginger.

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Choosing the right herb is important. Some, like Cascara Sagrada and Senna work like a laxative and can be used to flush the colon and release waste, while other herbs like Peppermint stimulate digestion and peristalsis and soothe the intestines. Some perform a scrubbing action that eliminates faecal matter and prevents toxic build up, and others kill harmful bacteria and parasites. There are also those that soften the stool, add bulk and improve the function of colon muscles to promote healthy and regular bowel movements. Many pre-mixed combinations include additional herbs that help flush and enhance the functioning of the liver and or kidneys. Most include herbs that promotes bile flow and stimulate the liver. Herbal colon cleansing products come in a variety of different forms including tea, tinctures, extracts, leaf, capsules or powders.

This ‘all-purpose herb’ is effective for both constipation and diarrhoea. It normalises the stool and soothes, coats and heals the lining of the intestines. Drink lots of water with it.

Aloe Vera detoxifies and has laxative properties. It soothes and heals the intestinal lining, helps restore acid/alkaline balance and promote healing. Besides the colon, it improves other health conditions like headaches, diarrhoea, constipation, skin infection and gastric pain. Drink it a few times during the day.

Ginger helps reduce bloating, stimulate colon function, improve digestion and help flush out waste and harmful toxins. Add grated ginger root to herbal or green tea.

Before starting a cleansing regime, consult your health care practitioner, especially if on medication or you have a health condition.

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Fasting is one of the most highly effective methods as it helps the body systems recuperate and eliminate toxins. Stay hydrated though with water, and fruit or vegetable juices.

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Liquid food like soups, herbal teas, vegetable broth and juices, rather than solid food will help speed up cleansing.

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A diet devoid of saturated fat, sugar, processed food, oils and fried food helps maintain a clean colon while foods like garlic, onions and bananas kill harmful bacteria and parasites in the colon. Live culture yoghurt promotes beneficial bacteria.

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Regular exercise helps bowel function. Walk, run, jog, cycle or do yoga or Pilates.

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Work at feeling emotionally balanced. Stress interferes with your ability to clean your colon through its effect on your enteric nervous system. Find ways to minimise your stress response.

CAYENNE PEPPER Cayenne pepper is detoxifying and helps break up mucous accumulated in the colon.

Have some with warm water and honey or add it to your meals.

FENNEL SEED Fennel enhances digestion, reduces gas, relieves lower abdominal pain, flushes the colon and releases waste. arehous e.

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FLAXSEEDS Flaxseeds are rich in Omega –3 fatty acids, antioxidants and natural fibre that help cleanse your colon naturally. They absorb water and expand in the colon, removing toxins and mucus.

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Herbs have been used safely for centuries and work a little slower than enemas or colonics but will achieve good results.

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FIND YOUR FLOW

by Dr Mark Vella

Many books and programmes speak about ‘being in flow’, ‘finding your flow’, and ‘going with the flow’ but how do we actually get there? Dr Mark Vella gives us some ideas.

Every one of us, including you, is currently in one of 4 states: 1. You are in a situation where you are happy now, but have no clue what you want in the future. Pehaps the future seems too much to contemplate.

2. You know exactly what you want in the future, but find day-to-day life a struggle. Too much to do, too little time and money. You feel constantly stressed.

3. Life is a struggle, and you have no clear vision and goals. This can feel like a downward spiral.

4. You feel happy and have clear goals that motivate you. You learn, grow and outperform in ways that transform your life. This is the flow state.

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Be open to new daily habits, new ways of thinking, behaving, and taking action in the world. Know that you cannot create a new reality by playing the game of life the same way you always have.

Understand that reality only exists in the present moment. It is the only place you have power. You can have ‘to do’ lists and planner apps till the cows come home, but the only real change exists with what you do in the present moment.

You need to find happiness in the now, before you can achieve your long term goals. Not the other way around.

It takes time and work. And being human, it’s likely you will resist the process of change and new habits until your brain and biology establish new patterns.

CHECKLIST 1. First, spring clean. Recognise and remove liabilities in your life. These are things that don’t work for you, and drain you. Bring them to a close. Find alternatives.

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2. Going forward, be mindful of what you give your time and energy to. These should be things that add value to your life.

3. Take your power back if you have let it go. Draw new boundaries, for yourself and others.

4. Appreciate where you are in life right now and focus on being grateful for what you have now.

5. Practice new daily habits of nutrition, rest, meditation, inspirational reading, and gratitude that support being happy today.

6. Take time to form a vision and define clear goals that passionately motivate and draw you forward.

7. Break your goals into achievable chunks. Goals set too high will overwhelm you, and you’ll lose the happiness in the moment.

8. Equip yourself with skills to meet your challenges and goals. Know what to do and how to do it. Confidence in your ability to achieve the goal will keep you in flow.

9. Finally, monitor your progress. You want clear and immediate feedback of how well you are doing, and if things are going off track. Get support.

get a coach or some support and make them crystal clear.

When you have those goals are they in reasonable chunks you can achieve? Or are they set too high?

What skills do you need to equip yourself with to meet your challenges and goals?

How will you know if you are on track and in flow? Or if you are not?

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Flow is a state of being totally present, immersed and happy in the moment while engaging in a pursuit that’s motivated by and aligned with your vision.

It is the ultimate acheivement state for business, sport and personal performance.

Anyone can achieve a state of flow, and in doing, create an amazing life and legacy.

HOW CAN I USE THIS CONCEPT? Answer the following: Which one of the 4 states are you in?

What do you want to end or bring to a close in your life?

What do you want to focus your time and energy on instead?

Have you let your power go? How will you get it back?

What’s good in your life right now? Write down 5 things you are grateful for every day.

What new daily habits will you try to help you feel better in the moment?

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Pharmacy FAQ Are there any supplements men can take for heart health?

Not every supplement is effective for improving heart health. The right supplements, however, canhelp your heart, boost your immune system, and even improve your sex life. Wellness CoQ10, also known as vitamin CoQ10, helps protect the heart by boosting levels of an enzyme which protects blood vessels (vital for heart health) from damage.

It’s also beneficial for skeletal muscles and can help reduce side-effect of muscle cramps in men on cholesterol medication (statins). It’s also believed to boost energy and speed up recovery from exercise. It’s found naturally in organ meats, mackerel, sardines and peanuts.

For joint health it’s recommended you take a supplements containing glucosamine, which is the building block of cartilage and can relieve pain and inflammation in the joints. Flexor contains vitamin D, too, to help your bones absorb calcium and to maintain a healthy bone density. Chondroitin sulphate, also added to Flexor, is a chemical normally found in cartilage and joints. Note that Flexor is not recommended for people on blood thinners or who are allergic to shellfish.

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“Many of us women suffer from Thrush, vaginal to be specific. (Not that we talk about it). Question is,

how do we stop it from coming back?”

Thank you for contacting us. You’re absolutely right in your assertion that many women suffer from Vaginal Thrush. In fact more than we realise – with the triggers varying from person to person and ranging from poor diet to hormonal changes to use of antibiotics. Vaginal Thrush affects many women and it is actually quite common. Indications are that one in twenty women may have recurrent Thrush – that is, four or more episodes in a year – whereas, about one out of one hundred women may have Thrush almost constantly. Fact is, a good 75% of women will have a bout of Thrush at some time in their lives, of which 50% will have Thrush more than once. Vaginal Thrush is most widely found in women in their twenties and thirties with women who are pregnant, who take antibiotics or who have diabetes being particularly prone.

Usually caused by a yeast-like fungus called Candida, Thrush is a fungal infection and it affects us all differently. Many of us have Candida in our vaginas without it causing any issues, with vaginal secretions and friendly vaginal bacteria keeping the fungus under control. Problems arise, however, when the natural balance in the vagina is upset and candida multiplies.

Whereas Vaginal Thrush may be a mere irritant for some, it can be quite debilitating for others.

“It’s important that you treat fungal infections from the inside out” (Embarrassing and uncomfortable too).

Symptoms can be in the form of a) vaginal discomfort i.e. itching or burning b) a thick white discharge with an appearance like cottage cheese c) redness or swelling of the vagina or vulva d) stinging or burning during sex or whilst urinating and e) splits in the genital skin.

Whatever the symptoms, it is how we tackle it that’s important.

What one tends to find is that women who suffer Vaginal Thrush only periodically i.e. once or twice will likely use an anti-fungal cream whereas chronic sufferers (people who get Vaginal Thrush three times a year or more) will need a more lasting treatment. Like Kolorex® Advanced Care.

Kolorex® is a complementary medicine that assists in treating fungal infections from the inside out. Coming in easy-to-swallow softgel capsules with no aftertaste, the product contains an effective - and proven - antifungal solution that kills Candida from the inside from day one.

By taking a full course of one Kolorex® softgel capsule a day with a meal for 30 days, women with recurrent Vaginal Thrush can help reduce the risk of Thrush coming back and, in so doing, benefit from long-lasting relief. Kolorex® is available in pharmacies and health shops without a prescription. Because Vaginal Thrush affects us differently – with some having a mild case and others, a severe case - it’s fine to extend the treatment of Kolorex® to two months where necessary. For those who are prone to Thrush, once the 30 days course is completed, you may want to consider a maintenance regimen of one capsule twice a day for one week a month, which can be taken for as long as you need to.

If you display the symptoms of Vaginal Thrush for the first time, you may want to visit your doctor - especially if you experience pain. This is because the symptoms are often similar to those of a number of skin conditions and, occasionally, sexually-transmitted diseases. However, your GP or Gynaecologist will be able to diagnose you correctly by taking a swab to confirm whether you have Vaginal Thrush or not. If you’ve had Vaginal Thrush diagnosed previously and you recognise the symptoms, you could just go to a pharmacy to buy a cream or antifungal tablet over the counter. However, if your Thrush doesn’t clear up after a few days, and it keeps coming back, Kolorex® is the answer.

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“Kolorex® Advanced Care is recommended for when Vaginal Thrush keeps coming back” necessary – yes, you may want to consider reducing your consumption of alcohol, bread and other products with yeast. Do this, and you’ll be sorted. (May not be for ever, but certainly for much longer!).

What’s important to remember is that whilst a cream will give temporary relief and clear Candida from the outside, Kolorex® will give long-lasting relief, clearing Candida from the inside. Which will give you more “me-time”, free of embarrassment and discomfort and less time suffering in silence.

Available in Wellness Warehouse and pharmacies, Kolorex® is available over-thecounter or frontshop without prescription.

If you don’t want Vaginal Thrush coming back any time soon, it may well be an option you’d like to consider.

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Practice Self Love

So many issues revolve around a lack of self-acceptance. It’s important to spend time making peace with your body and how you look. Exploring your attributes, appreciating the wonder of your body and paying attention to how you present yourself to the world is something everyone can benefit from.

Here are some ways you can nurture your being.

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If you find it difficult, pretend you are the mother of a little you and act as gently with yourself as you would to a child.

Conversations we have with ourselves are good indicators of the amount of self-love and appreciation we foster. Most people speak to themselves in a way they wouldn’t dare speak to anyone else. Keep positive adjectives handy and use them to encourage yourself. Practice self-compassion. This means not judging yourself or allowing others to judge you, not blaming yourself, getting to know and accepting yourself, forgiving yourself, loving yourself, helping yourself overcome insecurities, respecting yourself and protecting yourself.

MAKE IT AN ON-GOING PROCESS

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“A beautiful life will bloom from a beautiful mind that is nurtured by beautiful thoughts.

At any time you can allow beauty to flow within you” Dodinsky from ‘In the Garden of Thoughts’

·································· Self love is asking yourself everyday what you need and then making sure you receive it. This is an on-going process that takes consistent dedication, commitment, faith, work and sweat. There are an abundance of stereotypes and limiting cultural beliefs we need to work against. Every day ask yourself what you did for your mind, your body, your spirit, your relationships, creativity and passion.

MIND - Keep a journal with a collection of positive quotes and messages you love and that inspire you. Read a really good fantasy story. Learn a poem. Explore something new. Learn facts about another culture or country. Download a scrabble app on your phone. Watch a documentary.

BODY

- Create a self-love ritual by pampering yourself from head to toe.

Massage your feet and acknowledge the job they do in carrying you around. Give yourself a pedicure and paint your toenails even if it’s winter and you are wearing boots all day. Exfoliate your skin all over with a good quality scrub. Run a bath and decorate it with candles. Add a luxurious oil. Put on a face mask and cover your hair with a deep moisturizer. Find the best oil or cream you can find, preferably something that has a beautiful fragrance and cover every inch of your body. Put perfume on, even if you’re only going to bed. Sprinkle lavender or clary sage on your linen.

SPIRIT - Take up meditation. Write out a guided meditation for yourself, voice record it and play it back frequently. Use prayer beads to help you pray. Read a spiritual book. Learn a mantra. Connect with your higher power. Give thanks. Make a list of things you are grateful for. Faith is the foundation for self-love, no matter what you believe or whether your are religious or not.

There is beauty in belief. It develops intuition

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Spiritual exploration unfolds a journey that helps you learn more about yourself. It uncovers new thoughts and passions that make you shamelessly authentic.

RELATIONSHIPS

- Find time to see people who are special to you.

Acknowledge close friends and family by telling them how valuable they are in your life. Do something special for someone who needs it. Learn to communicate in a way that makes people feel seen and heard.

CREATIVITY - Do something outside your normal routine that inspires you. This could be anything from a trip to the aquarium or a tour of art galleries, a visit to the SPCA, a bicycle ride to stone churches in the city, a museum, a new board on Pinterest, a movie in the middle of the day, a mountain trip, a Bonsai nursery. You might need a horse ride on the beach, a parachute jump, a long nap, a cooking lesson, a road trip, a coat of paint in your bedroom or a new scrapbook.

Honour the creative spirit you have inside you and give it fuel to operate.

PASSION

- Along the journey of life, people often lose sight of what they’re passionate about. Most people think there’s a choice between following their passion and being ‘sensible’ or making money.

Sometimes it’s more sensible to follow your passion and have faith that abundance will follow.

‘The grass is greener where you water it.”

If you’ve forgotten what you’re passionate about, go back to your childhood and remember the things you loved the most. This will give you a clue and help you get back on track.

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MAKE YOUR SKIN SHINE

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BLEMISH FREE – If you’re prone to blemishes or spots it’s extremely important not to use chemical products. Always choose natural ingredients that support the natural oils your body produces.

Apply a good quality cleanser and get rid of traces of cleanser with a toner. Do not rub the blemish but rather tap it dry with a clean towel or paper towel. Use a calming product like chamomile or a natural antiinflammatory. Cover an ice cube in a towel and apply if inflammation is severe. You may want to try an oil based product, although this seems contradictory, especially if your skin is oily, it makes sense when you think that oil dissolves oil better than water does.

SUN REPAIR – Eat red food, the phytochemicals in red foods are carotenoids and anthocyanins and they help your skin protect itself against the sun. This includes food like red peppers, strawberries, cherries, blood oranges, watermelon, berries, red grapes, tomatoes. Take Vitamin A and C, they also help the skin’s ability to protect itself against the sun. Some researchers believe that when wearing sunglasses that shield sun rays from the eyes, the brain doesn’t get the message that you’re in the sun and doesn’t turn on melatonin protectors. Rather shield your eyes with a wide brimmed hat.

Look for products that have sun protecting ingredients like rosehip and aloe vera.

SCRUB – Skin exfoliators stimulate the production of new skin cells. Do a regular scrub using a gentle exfoliant. Massaging the skin also helps boost circulation and brings fresh blood to the skin. Another way to glow is to do a daily headstand. Make sure you get good guidance as to how to do it safely.

A LOVING VESSEL

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Father’s Day gifts Dads can be notoriously hard to shop for. At Wellness Warehouse we’re very proud of the fact that we’ve got something healthy, nutritious, tasty, great smelling and good for everyone. No matter your budget – or their tastes.

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BODY BEAUTIFUL Environ Body Oil This fine textured, non-scented oil is formulated for dry and sun-damaged skin.

It’s packed with nourishing antioxidant vitamins A, C and E and energises the skin, leaving it glowing. R253.00

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Wellness Raw Almonds (1kg)

Metagenics Wellness Essentials Men Vitality

Wellness Raw Almonds are a banting-friendly snack packed with protein, calcium and healthy fats.

They’re high in fibre, too, essential for a healthy digestive system. R189.99

The Metagenics Wellness Essentials Vitality KIT contains 30 once-daily packets each containing 1 PhytoMulti™ tablet, 2 EPA – DHA gel capsules, 2 Tribulus Synergy® tablets, and 1 Testralin® tablet.

Together these multivitamins, minerals and phytonutrients target the specific health needs of men. R 1 099.99

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Pure Beginnings Shave Crème Pure Beginnings cooling shaving crème is made with natural ingredients designed for a soothing shave. It has a non-drying formulation that includes jojoba, a super moisturiser. R72.99

Wellness Beef Snap Sticks Pasture Reared Biltong Most dads love biltong, and those who do really love Wellness Pasture Reared Biltong. It’s very high in protein and most banters’ favourite snack. R47.99

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Fitmark – The Box (LG Black) Help dad organise his healthy meals with The Box. It comes with two large tight-seal containers, a shaker bottle with protein mix organiser, and has an adjustable swivelaction centre. R 999.99

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Earthsap East India Men’s Shampoo This nourishing shampoo contains natural oils and spices from the islands of Java, Sumatra and Bornea. Coconut oils and soya help repair and strengthen hair. Leaves no harmful residue on the scalp. R59.99

Mexicorn – Nachos Mexican Salsa Mexicorn Nachos have less fat than potato crisps and are high in fibre.

They’re trans-fat free and contain no MSG. R28.99 TRANSFAT FREE

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Wellness Salmon Oil Vegicaps (90) Salmon oil is high in heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids and is rich in both EPA and DPA. Wellness Salmon Oil is sourced from deep, icy Norwegian waters. R164.99

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Wellness at the Watershed

The Watershed at the V&A celebrates local craft and design. Architecturally impressive, it also features a mezzanine level that is home to a Wellness Centre that offers not only a selection of different treatments but also lifestyle products and an in-house juice bar. Best of all is that walk-ins are accommodated so if you fancy a treatment no need to book days in advance. Does Winter conjure images of dark clouds and driving rain? Rather than head indoors to hibernate, follow these top tips from our wellness gurus and see the bright side of a grey season.

ANNEE ANGEL PSYCHIC SHOP Annee from Annee Angel Psychic Workshop Visit the Annee Angel Psychic Shop to keep winter blues away.

Crystals calm the mind and build confidence.

Channel your inner crystal guru and amp up your aura by wearing a crystal or displaying one in your home. Sparkling quartz crystal clusters and colourful agate geodes are gorgeous décor items. Besides that, they also absorb negative energy and radiate good vibes.

Japanese Incense This winter allow yourself to be soothed by the enchanting and sophisticated spirit of Japan with an exclusive range of Japanese incense. Relax and let your mind travel from ancient mountains and sacred temples to the modern districts of Tokyo; from the fleeting cherry blossoms to sleek design and bewildering subcultures. Let incense soothe your soul.

HEALTHWAY NATURAL PRODUCTS Penny Smith from Healthway Natural Products In winter months our skin needs a little

more protection to maintain a supple, youthful appearance. A few changes to your beauty routine will do the trick.

Exfoliating on a regular basis with a natural clay face mask and natural oils is a great option. This gets rid of dead skin and stimulates new cell growth. Moisturizing with Avocado or Jojoba oil will go a long way towards helping your skin.

Healthway provides exactly what you need to make critical changes. Living Clay mixed with water and natural oils will exfoliate, draw out unwanted chemicals and heal and rejuvenate the skin. It’s a 100% natural organic product that is also incredibly versatile and can be used on highly sensitive skins as well as eczema & skins prone to breakouts.

ESO JUICE BAR Ahmed Odutango from Eso Juice bar Many of our juices make perfect healing potions for winter. For starters, ‘DE JUICE OF ELI’ has amazing health benefits, it’s good for detoxing, has cancer prevention properties and helps with improving eye sight. But your journey through the wellness centre will not be complete without our ‘FLU SHOT’. It is specifically designed to keep cold symptoms at bay. Come over and try one.

WISDOM TO NOURISH John Homewood from Wisdom to Nourish Winter is a time of slowing down; so stop, pause, listen and value the silence between the notes of your life; to breathe music back into your life.

Filling our lives with more and more things, our time with more and more activities we complain about how little time we have, not realizing it’s our mind that’s the problem, not time. We are set to be human Doings, rather than human Beings. Music is a beautiful way to restore your sanity. However most music today is similar to the madness of our lives – filled with too much content and not enough space, creating stress inducing noise. Yet the space creates context for music to appear.

The space between notes facilitates the real depth of music and the silence between sounds invites perception and enjoyment of music. So it is with life. The silent spaces between frenetic ‘doing’ create a depth of life experience and separates the music of life from the noise called stress. Perceive and value the spaces in music, and you will find the sacred space of silence.

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CALM

Knowing how to adjust yourself in a moment of turmoil or stress is a resource you can cultivate and develop. It’s a life skill that can change the way you interact with the circumstances that happen around you. Here are some techniques to work on.

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Kissing reduces anxiety and stops a chattering mind. It also increases oxytocin, an extremely calming hormone that produces a feeling of peace.

1 BREATHING & NEUTRALITY

2 POSTURE

Heightened emotions create physiological changes in the body like increased breathing. We can change the messages we send to our brain by monitoring the physiological changes. Breathing is the best one to start with.

Negative feelings can diminish your posture without you really noticing. People carrying a lot of stress often look like they have ‘a weight on their shoulders’. Adjusting your posture, standing up straight and breathing yourself tall will automatically make you feel more empowered. Remember to check your posture regularly and bring it into a commanding, dominant or expansive position. Straightening the spine will help remove blocked energy and allow it to flow naturally.

When a challenge arises, bring your attention immediately to your breathing, and begin long, slow deep breathing in and out through your nose. This will create noticeable calm and control over your mind and emotional state. Another effective trick is to bring your hands together as if you are about to clap. Press your palms together in front of you and point them outwards. This creates a neutral state that makes space for you to assess the situation from a clear perspective.

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3 EXPRESSION Turning your mouth upwards at the corners and smiling definitely changes the feelings you generate. It also changes the reactions you get from other people. It’s a powerful radiation of positivity that anyone can use at any time. You don’t have to feel happy but by projecting differently you change your mood and energy.

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4 ACUPRESSURE

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Researchers believe that just 30 seconds of acupressure can reduce upper-body tension by 39%. The point to press is the fleshy skin between your index finger and thumb. It’s known as the ‘hoku’ spot in Chinese medicine. Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University recognize this as a proven de-stressor.

5 AFFIRMATION Have positive statements about yourself handy for when you need them. They adjust the brain hemispheres and give you mental assurance. Repeat your affirmation at least 15 times. Here are some examples: I am a valuable and worthy person, and I have much to offer to the world.

I am happy, I am grateful, I am strong.

HOW TO MAKE A MEDITATION JAR When you’re stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed or upset, the meditation jar settles turbulent emotions and thoughts and ushers in a sense of peacefulness. It’s a fabulous tool for any age but specifically good for kids feeling anger or frustration. Turbulence in the jar acts as an analogy for disrupted thoughts and emotions. All you do is shake the jar and imagine your head full of whirling thoughts or emotions, then watch as the particles slowly settle together. This automatically makes your thoughts and emotions calm. The time it takes the glitter to swirl and settle back at the bottom of the jar is supposed to be enough time to calm the nerves or distract negative thoughts.

6 TIME OUT

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Time out is not only for children. Retreat somewhere quiet (or put on some headphones). Take long deep breaths through the left nostril only. This will immediately cool angry emotions. If you are a regular worrier, set aside a special worry time. A few minutes daily – to worry - becomes a chore after a while and makes you worry less.

7 TUNE IN Tune into yourself, your journey in life and feel your strength and purpose. Knowing that you are a vibrant living being with a path to follow and challenges to overcome can be exciting and empowering. Take a moment to see the infinite potential within you. Mentally connect to the vibration you’re in at the present time. Breathe in acceptance. Being conscious is a momentto-moment decision.

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a glass jar, hot water, clear glue, food colouring, bottles of glitter. Use glitter in different colours and weights. It’s good to have different weights and shapes of glitter particles because they’ll whirl at different speeds and make your jar more interesting to look at.

1. Add a drop of food colouring in your jar, and half fill it with very hot water.

2. Now comes the glue. The more glue you add the slower the glitter will fall but you can estimate about a 20% glue to water ratio. Aim to get your glitter to whirl for about 5 minutes.

3. Once you’ve added the glue, use a whisk to help the glue dissolve into the water.

4. Keep whisking and add the glitter bit by bit. Fill the glass to the top and seal it with the lid. You can also glue the lid on to make it tamper- friendly.

Repetitive movement can also be calming.

Walking is soothing and has the perfect components to calm down a ruffled temperament. It’s even better if you are in nature and can benefit from nature’s healing energy. Any kind of exercise is calming on a physical, emotional and mental level.

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Meet our Wellness Ambassador Britta Stalling Qigong is a perfect way to nourish inner peace, to bring calm and joy and to instil balance and harmony, no matter what the challenges and difficulties might be.

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ritta Stalling is a Wellness Ambassador and firm advocate of Zhineng Wisdom Qigong, a practice she believes is highly effective to de-clutter the mind and embrace a state of peacefulness. “Real confidence comes from within, no matter the circumstances and Zhineng Wisdom Qigong helps you build this type of strength”, says Britta. Many of the teachings from Qigong involve stories and parables. Britta shares one of her favourites.

This story is about a King from an ancient land who, many years ago, gathered all the artists from his kingdom together for a special commission. They were invited to paint a picture that illustrated peace. Whomever had the best idea stood to win a substantial prize. Many artists participated and in due time the king was presented with an abundance of offerings. Out of all of them, the king was drawn to two pieces. In the first there was a perfect image of a calm lake. Dramatic mountains were reflected in the lake and it detailed every little cloud reflected from the sky, in the water. Anyone looking at the picture immediately felt peaceful.

The second picture was quite different. It also had mountains, but they were rugged, rough and bald. In the dark and gray sky, angry clouds chased each other, rain burst down, lightning flashed and it felt like you could hear the thunder crash. A waterfall plunged into the depths of the mountain.

No one looking at the painting thought this piece of art was about peace. But when you looked more closely, you could see a bush growing on the rugged cliff behind the waterfall. A bird had its nest right on this spot. Despite the raging storm, the mother bird sat in perfect peace and continued with her job of breeding.

It was this picture the king chose. He explained why: “Do not be led astray by beautiful pictures. You don’t need peace when there are no problems and fights. Real peace brings hope, and above all, the means to remain calm and peaceful in your own heart, even under the most difficult circumstances and greatest challenges.”

BE CALM, CONFIDENT AND COLLECTED Three times a day (e.g, morning, noon and evening) take a three-minute break and ‘Empty your mind’. Sit quietly and let your thoughts come and go without forcing anything. Take advantage of the gaps between your thoughts and widen them. If you practice this daily, after several weeks you’ll find you really can have no thoughts. It’s a practice that helps you to slow down, and to create space for a smooth and balanced life which automatically inspires confidence and acceptance of whatever might be happening in your life at any time.

Another Qigong suggestion is to stop for a minute before starting any new activity. Do nothing for a minute, except be in the moment.

When you start another activity even after such a short break, you will notice that you are refreshed and more focused.

Wellness Warehouse is hosting a workshop focusing on Wisdom Qigong at Kloof street on June 27, 10h00 to 13h00 to ‘Calm your mind - Heal your body - Increase your Energy’. Contact Britta on Cell: 076 285 32 32 or Email: britta@bodyandmindfactory.com for more information.

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Zhineng Wisdom Qigong is practiced all over China, noticeably in public parks or at the workplace during lunchtime. It’s officially recognised as the most effective healing and relaxation discipline in China. It’s easy to learn and suitable for all ages. Calming body movements together with visualisations and affirmations promote physical, emotional and mental strength alongside vitality and balance. Several scientific studies have substantiated its success.

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Book REVIEWS

“Don’t rush anything, when the time is right, it will happen.”

Reading is a highly recommended activity for relaxation. We hope you enjoy our selection this month and taking time out to live life with more calm.

THE CHEMISTRY OF CALM by Henry Emmons M.D (Simon & Schuster)

COLOR ME CALM by Lacy Mucklow, Illustrated by Angela Porter

HIKE CAPE TOWN by Fiona McIntosh

There’s no need for drugs or antidepressants when you follow the celebrated psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons’ programme to restore physical and mental strength. In his book is a step-by-step plan for mental calm and emotional wisdom. He uses a combination of Eastern meditation techniques and Western solutions of diet and exercise. Using this programme, Dr. Emmons has helped countless patients reclaim an anxiety free life.

Color Me Calm is an enjoyable way to dissolve the stress of everyday life. Intricate templates invite the participant into a world of colour and calming activity. It’s highly engaging and completely relaxing. It has been developed with adults in mind by Art therapist Lacy Mucklow and artist Angela Porter. Seven therapeutically-themed chapters including Mandalas, Water Scenes, Wooded Scenes, Geometric Patterns, Flora & Fauna, Natural Patterns, and Spirituality.

Hike Cape Town is a new, lavish full-colour guide to the top day trails of the Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula. Twenty hikes with over 40 different routes are clearly explained. Detailed maps and routes include easy flat walks like those along the Sea Point Promenade; more adventurous hikes like Kloof Corner Ridge, Right Face, Arrow Face Traverse and Carrell’s Ledge.

Table Mountain trails include everything from Lion’s Head to Platteklip Gorge and many of the Contour Paths. Each route has comprehensive information on how easy or difficult the access is, the length, and pertinent features along the way.

CALM: CALM THE MIND, CHANGE THE WORLD by Michael Acton Smith (Penguin) Calm is a practical and pleasurable guide to twenty-first century mindfulness. Extracts from fascinating neurological research is combined with wisdom from history’s great thinkers and the real-life experiences of individuals across the globe. It is also beautifully crafted and filled with artistry.

Take a walk with nowhere to go, savour a chocolate on the tip of your tongue, plant a seed, doodle aimlessly, turn off your mobile phone for five short minutes. Smile, breathe and go slowly.

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RETIREMEANT by Kim Potgieter with Giselle Wilcox (Jacana) Be inspired to create a significant future beyond retirement. While many books on retirement focus solely on money and how to ensure there is enough, Kim Potgieter offers a deeper perspective that looks at how our finances are inextricably entwined with the dreams we have for life. She presents life planning combined with financial planning as the secret to a meaningful retirement. Kim urges readers to bring their best life plan into retirement and make each day count, starting today.

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IN LOVE & INTIMATE by Jerry Mofokeng-wa Makhetha (Jacana) In Love and Intimate is a book borne out of love. In 1980 Jerry married his wife Claudine and they are about to enter their 35th year of marriage. This book is a manual of how you transition from a young newly wedded couple to a couple that has grown, studied, worked and ministered together.

It further explores how couples work and exist independently of each other but can also form a team. Jerry and his wife have spoken on and facilitated workshops and seminars on Love, Courtship and Marriage from as early as the 1980s.

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Set aside some

SPACE

Creating a beautiful, serene space set aside for spiritual or meditative pursuit can help connect us with a calmer more elevated version of our selves and enter a profoundly relaxed state of mind. Whether you plan to use it for meditation, yoga, prayer or simply to read or write poetry, a special space to restore serenity or explore spirituality can be highly restorative. We are all in some sense spiritual beings seeking meaning in our lives, even if we’re not part of a religious or spiritual tradition. A dedicated space to express this search will enhance the experience. Here are some suggestions for creating your own, ideal sacred space.

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DE-CLUTTER Your outer environment impacts on your inner landscape. Make it clean and serene by removing everything that will distract your attention. That includes piles of magazines, dirty cups or cutlery, paperwork, excess ornaments and bulky furniture. Your space should make you feel calm just by walking into it.

SIZE Decide how you want to feel in your space, you might want a small space to feel cosy or an expansive space to feel limitless.

If you are using it for yoga, see if there’s enough space for a mat.

NOISE Check for noises that might throw you off.

Be aware that it’s not, for instance, next to a lawn that gets mowed during the time you want to be there.

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LIGHT See what kind of light you want and where the sun comes in. You can use candles or lamps to light it how you want it.

SHAPE If your room has sharp angles or is an awkward shape it might not feel peaceful.

Check the flow and harmony of the area.

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COLOUR Decide whether you want neutral colours or if brighter colours inspire you more.

SOUND Choose unintrusive relaxing sounds. Natural sounds like water flowing or birdsong might suit you or find zen type music from sites like: www.soundstrue.com www.gaiam.com/meditation-cd www.omharmonics.com www.meditationoasis.com/store/guidedmeditation-cds.php.

just slow down…

Slow down your speech, slow down your breathing, slow down your walking, slow down your eating and let this slower, steadier pace perfume your mind. Doko.

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Light it up When it’s time to use it, hold one end of your smudge stick and use a candle to light the other end. Be aware that dry herbs can be fairly combustible so, light it carefully. Keep it over a clay bowl while it starts to burn. Once it gets going, softly blow out the flame and let it smoulder. It should smoulder for some time. Let it go for as long as you want and crush or smother the end when you want to stop it burning. You can use water to extinguish it but this is not recommended if you plan to use it again.

Make your own smudge stick Create blessings, purify and invoke good energy, send prayers up with the smoke, and feel cleansed and sanctified.

Cleaning a space sometimes needs more than just soap.

Sometimes it’s a bad vibe that needs to go or an emotion like sadness or grief, it could be a new energy that’s needed or a blessing. That’s when smudge sticks are useful. They’ve been used in cleansing rituals and ceremonies for centuries. They consist of bundles of string-bound dried herbs that are slowly burned. The smoke generated purifies and cleanses the space you are using it in. You can use herbs like Mphepho, Buchu, Sage, Cedar, Sweetgrass, Mugwort, Thyme, Lavender, Yarrow, Juniper, Pine, Rosemary, Lemon Balm and Mint or a combination of a few.

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step by step Binding tightly is the key to making your smudge stick work.

You want it to burn slowly like a loosely rolled cigar. When your herbs start to dry, they will shrink so bear this in mind.

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Decide on a length – about 20cm long is probably what you need. Cut your herbs into similar lengths. Use a good handful of herbs, you want an abundant looking smudge stick that is able to smoulder for a long time. Layer the herb lengths on top of each other until you have a big bundle. Use string or wool to tie a knot at one end.

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Hold your knotted end with one hand and with the other wrap the string around the bundle once and then pull it tight, wrap it again and pull tight again. Keep working like this until you get to the top.

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Imphepho (Helchrysum Odoratissimum) is traditionally burned to invoke ancestral goodwill.

It’s also used as a sedative to overcome insomnia. Small silvery leaves and tiny yellow flowers are found on this perennial herb.

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Turn it around and wind back down again until you get to the beginning. You will get a criss cross pattern along the length of the smudge stick. Keep going up and down until you feel your herbs are safely caught together.

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End off at the bottom end by tying more circles of string around the base so it’s firm and secure. This will be your holding end.

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Peg your smudge stick up somewhere protected so it can dry out. If you lay it flat try and use mesh or a surface that has air flow around it. Once it is completely dry, it’s ready to use. It might take a few weeks.

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Successful diets for both human and animal are based on getting the pH balance correct, with a leaning towards alkalinity. We know, as a matter of fact, that acidity causes inflammation and inflammation causes an array of skin ailments, arthritic problems and renal complications.

Cape Town based practitioner Dr. Yesheen Singh says: “I believe inflammation is the lowest common denominator for most chronic diseases plaguing humans and other mammals today. I think people should pay as much attention to what goes into the bodies of their pet children as they do to their human children! I think any opportunity to increase the awareness of the role diet plays on the body of both human and pet should be grasped with both hands.” We know that refined carbs are acidic and too much meat causes acidity. Pet food often contains inferior refined grains and carbs like soya meal, potato pea, brewers rice, wheat and corn gluten, which are all acidic. There are alternative grains one can use that are alkaline and that are nutritious. These include varieties like whole grains, sprouted grains, brown rice, peas and quinoa. Then, by adding vegetable carbs, you have a healthy and nutritious alternative.

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Resistance training can build you up or break you down. Treat it with respect and it’ll make you stronger but push too heavy or too often and you could hurt yourself. This goes against the ‘no pain, no gain’ mantra of some lifters and extreme CrossFitters but remember that you exercise to get healthy, not to hurt so: safety first. Always. helping you live life well

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If you exercise incorrectly you’re likely to get hurt. Consult a trainer, read a good book on the topic, or check out American strength training coach and author Mark Rippetoe on Youtube. Strict is safe. And whatever you do, never round your back when lifting.

Keep it straight or slightly arched. If you can’t maintain proper form anymore, and this could be because you’re tired, your set is done. It’s that simple.

Leave your ego at the door

Pushing yourself when you work out is one thing, but doing this to impress other guys in the gym or your crush on the elliptical, will end in tears. Start with a set using a weight you find easy and gradually increase the weight until it gets challenging. This is called a ‘warm-up’. Try increasing that challenge next time you work out. This is known as ‘appropriate loading progression’. Basically, you’re increasing your load in a way that’s appropriate – not harmful – for your body.

Lift with your legs

Your spinal muscles were made to stabilise you. Your leg and buttock muscles are designed to do the actual movement needed when lifting/pushing/pulling heavy objects. (YouTube Bret Contreras for more details).

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Your can train around an injury quite safely while it heals if you are careful and listen to your body. Pain is, of course, not good. If deadlifting hurts, try lifting less weight or try a different stance. You could also utilise a different exercise to target those muscles. All the while, you can happily train other parts of your body (provided this doesn’t cause pain). There is one important exception to this rule: Avoid sit-ups in general.

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Know when to stop

One good way to understand this rule is when it comes to the (in my opinion, wrongly) maligned exercise known as the deadlift. When you deadlift, your back/ glutes/hamstrings will get tired. They may start to ‘burn’. This is ‘good pain’. If you lose form, you lift too much weight, or you deadlift too often, you may feel sharp pain.

This is not good. Stop lifting immediately and see your chiropractor if the pain doesn’t go away as soon as you stop.

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A deadlift is a lift (using a weight or heavy object) made from a standing position without using a bench or any other piece of equipment.

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KNEE CURL

Bend your knees and bring them up to your chest. Reach further and curl into a ball. Feel your neck and spine stretch. Roll forwards and backwards to get maximum stretch. Roll side to side then stretch your legs back onto the bed.

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RISE & SHINE 5 good morning stretches

Become a ‘morning person’ and leap out of bed with a routine that wakes up your system and brings on a positive day. If your blood pressure feels a bit low or you’re sluggish and slow in the morning, you can change that by easing yourself into action. Here are 5 stretches to get you going.

TOP-TO-TOE

Move yourself down the bed or wiggle horizontally to give yourself more room for this stretch. Lift your arms way over your head and stretch from toes to fingertips. Breathe deeply and point then flex your toes upwards, waking up your ankles. Flex the muscles all along your legs and feel your side body lengthen. Keep stretching for a number of seconds, relax completely and stretch again.

HEAD ROLL

Lay down on your back, arms by your sides and roll your head to the left. Feel your shoulders and neck relax completely and breathe four long breaths into the crease in your neck feeling your neck turn more easily each time you breathe. Turn to the right side and do the same. Then repeat on each side. Stay lying on your back and bring your chin to your chest, stretch slowly for as long as you want. Bend your elbows, clasp your hands together and cup your head in your hands. Feel the weight of your head in your hands. Repeat as many time as you want.

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Lie on your back, bring your left knee into your chest. Take a breath in and on your outbreath hold your left knee with your right hand and gently push the knee over your body to the right. Open your arms into a T next to your body and look left. You might hear a click sound in your spine, don’t worry, it’s quite normal.

Stay in this position for a few more breaths. Repeat on the other side.

HAMSTRING STRETCH

Bend your left knee into your chest then straighten it upwards to the sky. Grasp your hands behind your thigh to steady your leg.

Feel the stretch going down the length of your leg. Keep your pelvis square when you do this.

Circle your ankles a few times in each direction then slowly lower your leg down. If you’re not very stretchy, bend your knee before bringing your leg down. Repeat on the other side.

TOUCH THE SKY

Sit on top of your bed in a crosslegged position. Sweep your arms up over your head and use the strength of your arms to elevate your torso. Lock your fingers together and turn your palms to the sky. Feel the stretch in your rib-cage and spine.

SAY A MORNING MANTRA

Using a mantra is a way to internalise and harness a positive consciousness. It’s a sound, word or sentence you use in repetition that allows the mind to switch off and be totally in the present. Use a positive statement to set a beautiful tone for your day. Make up your own or try one of these suggestions.

I am powerful and enabled - Repeating these words helps you

recognise that you are in control of your destiny, you have the know-how and ability to effect whatever you want to happen in your life. You are fully equipped to choose positive outcomes.

I love and attract love - This smoothes the way for attracting

the positive side of people, for having gentle and nourishing interactions in your day.

Om -

OM is a universal mantra identified as the most elemental sound, representing infinite universal consciousness. It has a vibration that’s in tune with the earth and will balance and uplift you. When you chant OM make sure you make the O sound as long as the M sound.

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Feelings give you energy. Be in touch with them, express them and you’ll feel more energetic. If you’re unaware of your feelings or find it hard to express them, you may feel lethargic, numb, tired, or depressed.

Even if you aren’t aware of having them, suppressed feelings lead to anxiety. Teach children right from the beginning to be comfortable with their feelings, to know how to identify them and also to express them and they are much less likely to be depressed. They will also find it easier to be present in the moment and to learn better.

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Use these tips to help your kids maximize their emotional intelligence and appropriately express feelings: 1. Acknowledge your child’s perspective and show empathy: We don’t have to agree with our child’s emotions, but we need to make them feel heard and make sure they know their feelings are legitimate. Remember, children learn empathy by the act of people being empathetic towards them. Saying things like… ’So, when that and that happened, it made you feel x,y,z’ will make them feel understood and heard. Rather than say, ‘that’s such a silly thing to cry about, stop it now’, say, ‘I can see you are feeling upset’, and empathise with how they’re feeling.

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4. Teach problem solving:

Naming your child’s emotions if they can’t is essential. Teach them that a full range of feelings is understandable and part of being human, you also have them. Through your actions, teach them that emotional life is not dangerous or shameful. This will help them feel less isolated in their emotional world. Get them to learn how to identify different emotions and how to express them. You can do this by playing an emotions game. This involves acting out what different emotions might feel like and the type of scenario that might bring on an emotion. Download a list of emotions from www.listofhumanemotions.com get one person in the family to choose an emotion. Then get another family member to describe what it might feel like, what expression their face would take and what would have to happen to make one feel that way. It’s often very funny and a great way to get to know each other on a different level.

Teach your child a way to deal with strong emotions. Let them know that it helps to share a difficult feeling with a trusted person. Encourage them to spend time with it, see if they can identify where it comes from. You could even suggest they draw a picture of their feeling, or write about it. I often see adults who as children weren’t acknowledged in any meaningful way by any significant people in their lives. As a consequence they struggle with relationships and marriages. Because they’re accustomed to holding back their emotions, they don’t feel comfortable connecting too intimately with their partner or friends. It’s possible, through your own journey of understanding or by connecting with a therapist or psychologist to start removing barriers or fears and take some risks to become emotionally connected and supported by your partner and friends. This offers much more fulfilling relationships. Human beings are supposed to be living in relationship with one another, not alone.

3. Listen to your child’s feelings: Be a sounding board, this allows your child to let him or her express their feelings, no matter how extreme, without feeding back a negative response. Just listen, stay present, be interested and curious. Your child will find it easy to heal by staying connected to you during this process.

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Unhealthy diets and lack of exercise also mean that South Africa has the world’s highest rate of high blood pressure among people over the age of 50 years old, says the South African Heart and Stroke Foundation. Get more exercise, eat more good fats like those from nuts, seeds, coconut and cold pressed olive oils, and avoid unhealthy trans-fats and processed sugar. These are all often found in processed and ‘junk’ foods.

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