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Montrose Manor provides acute, intensive Care as needed as well as a holistic programme to prepare clients to live more effectively after discharge. Thanks to links with a wide range of Centres and Professionals locally, Montrose is able to ensure that support continues. Montrose Manor is a licensed Psychiatric Acute Mental Health Hospital. Montrose Manor offers effective, compassionate & high quality care from an experienced, multidiscipliniary team. - Montrose has a track record of successfully treating all types of Eating Disorders including patients suffering from Anorexic Patients with low BMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. - Both Residential and Out-Patient Programmes are available. - Assistance is provided with processing Medical Aid Claims. - Montrose Manor boasts a relaxed and homely atmosphere rather than a hospital setting.

publisher's letter We’re well into 2014 now and we’ve decided to tackle a very real issue that plagues more people than you’d think – addiction. Society is sometimes quick to include the word ‘addiction’ to everyday speech with phrases like ‘addicted to love’; shopaholic’ and so on. While it’s possible for addiction to take over any activity you enjoy, it’s also more serious than a mere obsession with doing something.

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In Live Well, we follow one addict’s journey from addiction to freedom. The route to addiction was quick, while the route to freedom took a lot of resolve, a few setbacks and a much longer time. Also in Live Well, we outline the extraordinary success of the 12 steps that have helped so many regain their lives after addiction. It’s also an amazing tool for life and I encourage you to explore the steps in a bid to becoming a better you.

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In Be Well, we offer 15 natural ways to quit smoking. We also cover the ancient bushman elixir, Buchu Water and its many health benefits, especially when it comes to restoring your body. We’ve all started drinking Buchu and can vouch for the benefits. Build up your body with deeply nourishing food by following the guidelines offered in Eat Well, where Gabriel Byrne outlines ways to increase your life energy and shows how the right food can help bring balance and restoration to your body. In Move Well, we explore the intensely satisfying sport of boxing, something that’s gaining a resurgence of popularity for fitness junkies.

Alcohol foetal syndrome is the most common preventable cause of intellectual disability in the world – we explore the devastating result of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. If you have a loved one who you think may be an addict, read our feature in Love Well on how to address the issue and how to support them in a loving, yet consequence-based way. Our cover model Retief Sevenster is doing incredible work with recovering addicts using yoga and holistic therapies.

Finally, in Look Well, we feature male grooming and offer great tips on getting into your own ‘handsome’ routine – it’s difficult to sift through all the beauty products on offer, so we’ve broken it down to help you simplify your life. A special thanks to all the phenomenal people we spoke to and interviewed that helped us put this issue together.

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EDITORIAL PANEL PUBLISHER: Dr. Sean Gomes EDITOR: Robyn Wilkinson robyn@wellnesswarehouse.com DESIGN & ILLUSTRATIONS: Inge Smit, Lizanne Smit, Beth Hirsch design@wellnesswarehouse.com ADVERTISING & DIRECTORY ENQUIRIES: Sue Dall, cell: 084 707 4477 wellmag@wellnesswarehouse.com Rouxmia Bougas, cell: 082 381 4439 rouxmia@wellnesswarehouse.com HEALTH ADVISOR & PHARMACIST: Felicia Rubin DIETITIAN: Melissa Gomes PRINTED BY: Paarl Media Paarl

ON THE COVER: Retief Sevenster PHOTOGRAPHER: Sue Dall LOCATION: Cape Town

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EAT WELL ARABIAN GENEROSITY - Roddy Louther shares his all time favourite ‘comfort food’ with a recipe for Mansaf. To set the scene he takes us through Arabian deserts, burning sandalwood and roasting coffee beans. REBUILD YOUR BODY - Start a process of bodily restoration with food that builds your Chi (energy). Learn how addiction can deplete brain and body chemicals, find out how to get back into balance. BLUEBERRY & CREAM CHEESE HOTCAKES - Eat what you never thought you could if you follow the eating plan from The Real Meal Revolution by Prof Tim Noakes, Sally-Ann Creed, Jonno Proudfoot and David Grier

BE WELL BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT - Fifteen natural ways to stop smoking; from controlled breath work to mindfulness, apps and acupuncture, these tips will certainly give you a head start on stopping. BUZZING ON BUCHU - Although it’s an acquired taste for some, buchu is topping the charts as the most effective herb for multiple health conditions. It’s also a magical detox agent and longevity tonic.

LIVE WELL STEPS TO FREEDOM - Anyone who has been on a recovery programme will be familiar with the 12 step programme as a journey towards freedom from addiction. The steps also constitute a guideline for living life successfully as a balanced and whole human being. AN ADDICT’S JOURNEY - We speak to a recovering crack addict about how he quickly his life dissolved and how much longer the journey to recovery was. HEALING GIFTS - Retief Sevenster outlines some of the work he does with recovering addicts using yoga, meditation, sound harmonics and massage.

FEEL WELL FEEL YOUR FEELINGS – On the subject of addiction, controversial ‘life strategist’ Shari Schreiber says, ‘All addiction is caused by suppression of feelings. If we could learn how to feel our emotions rather than fear them, addictions would literally cease to exist.’

MOVE WELL MAN-UP - Boxing, testosterone and primal instinct are all covered in this feature about boxing, the sport that prepares both body and mind.

LOVE WELL FOETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME – Hard facts outline the dangers of drinking while pregnant. SUPPORTING SOBRIETY – Intervention, confrontation and support are some of the issues you might face if a friend or family member is in the midst of an addiction. We look at ways to deal with circumstances around addiction.

LOOK WELL CLEAN UP YOUR ACT – We introduce the concept of metro-sexual along with face masks and scrubs to one of our more macho writers who reluctantly agrees to participate in a makeover.

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Dr Yesheen sheds light on the science of addiction. Mark Vella speaks about your lifestyle as your medicine. Mommy Matters owner Kathy Bruggeman looks at how to identify addictive personality traits in your children.

Read Well features sugar addiction, yoga, poetry and information. Eco Diva Nicole Sherwin shares a recipe for detox bath bombs. Classified find out what’s happening in your wellness community with workshops, retreats, therapies and more.

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well said... REACH FOR A DREAM Imagine if you could request your best day ever, one that fulfils your wildest dreams… The Reach For A Dream Foundation is a charitable organisation that does exactly that. It is an organisation that fulfils the dreams of children, between the ages of 3 and 18 years, who are fighting a life-threatening illness. For many of these children, the magic and joy of childhood is lost. The charity endeavours to restore happiness, laughter, wonder and hope to their lives by fulfilling these children’s dreams. Dreams range from the wildly imaginative – ‘I want to fly with the Silver Falcons’ to the beautifully simple, ‘I want my very own bicycle’. Once the dream has been identified, Reach For A Dream sets about making each child’s dream day as remarkable as possible by creating an experience that matches their personal interests, hobbies, favourite food, places and colours. Reach For A Dream has launched a fundraising campaign which is raising funds for the organisation through the selling of beaded Dream Bracelets. These bracelets are made by Relate, a not-for-profit social enterprise that creates earnings, skills and enterprise development opportunities for the makers of its bracelets. Contribute towards this cause by purchasing a Dream Bracelet from the Kloof street branch of Wellness Warehouse. Bracelets cost R35 each. www.reachforadream.org.za

WATCH THIS THANKS FOR SHARING is an American comedydrama film directed by Stuart Blumberg, from a screenplay written by Blumberg and Matt Winston. It is a story about four sex addicts in various stages of recovery struggling to form meaningful relationships. It gives great insight into the problem of sex addiction and besides being entertaining is highly informative. Director: Stuart Blumberg, Running time: 112 minutes. Watch the trailer on www.youtube. com/watch?v=ya5DOM_IgIA

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I Quit Smoking It is very hard to give up smoking. In fact it is one of the hardest substances to quit. IQS offers a very strong support group and it is VERY effective. I was lucky enough to review them for our March Issue and I am very happy to say, after 10 years I am now a non smoker. The nonevasive electro stimulation treatment on specific points of your ear, triggers the release of Beta Endorphins which act as a block over nicotine addicted brain receptors. This leaves you with a dramatically lower withdrawal level, feeling super relaxed and ready to handle the benefits of a non smoker. When you arrive, there is a 20 minute slideshow that helps you mentally to get ready for probably what will be the biggest gift to yourself. A happy healthy life. As I left after the treatment, I did not even think of smoking all day. The next morning, I got up and forgot what it is. I only realised half way through the day after that it hadn’t even crossed my mind. It takes 3 days in total to get used to the new healthy habit of not being a smoker. Highly recommended. For more details, visit them on www.healthyhappyliving.co.za Isabella 0795650302

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ADDICTION I am addicted to 3 P’s. Pasta, Pinterest and PC Games. - Rouxmia Bougas

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Win an iQS Treatment and start a new life! Stand a chance to win an iQS Treatment and free yourself from the chains of smoking. You only have one body, treasure it….. To enter visit www.wellnesswarehouse.com/competitions and follow the prompts

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EVENTS & happenings Robertson Wine Valley’s Hands on Harvest

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1 February - 30 March The Robertson Wine Valley holds a two-month long festival where visitors can enjoy grape stomping, tractor or horseback rides around the estate, and picnic lunches. Venue: Robertson Winery, Constitution Street, Robertson Tel: 023 626 3167 | Email: manager@robertsonwinevalley.com handsonharvest.com

12 February – 29 March The smash hit musical, adapted from the original to give it some South African flavour, returns to Cape Town. It is the story of twin brothers separated by their poverty-stricken mother. Venue: The Fugard Theatre, Cape Town | Time: Tues – Fri @ 8pm / Sat @ 4pm & 8pm | Cost: R 90 – R 160 | Tel: 021 438 3300

Kirstenbosch Concert Series: Mi Casa Muratie Wine Festival 1 March The Melk family host their annual harvest festival, which features food, wine, cellar and vineyard tours and live music. Venue: Muratie Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Time: 11.30am | Cost: Free | Tel: 021 865 2330 | Email: info@muratie. co.za

CAPE ARGUS PICK ‘N PAY CYCLE TOUR 9 March This is the 37th annual Cycle Tour recognized as the world’s largest individually timed cycle race, annually attracting approximately 35000 participants from around the world. Cyclists travel a route of 109km’s around the Cape Peninsula. For more information visit their website www.cycletour.co.za

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2 March The South African house music band, Mi Casa, performs live as part of the Kirstenbosch Summer Concert series. Venue:Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town | Time: 5.30pm | Cost: R 120 | Tel: 021 761 2866 | dogreatthings.co.za

Concerts in the Park Series: Freshly Ground 2 March The South African afro-fusion band, Freshly Ground, performs live as part of the Concerts in the Park series. Venue: De Waal Park, Gardens, Cape Town | Time: 4pm | Cost: Free Tel: 082 451 9339 or 021 423 4526 | concertsinthepark.co.za

Ramfest

Comedy For A Cause

6 – 9 March www.ramfest.co.za

6 & 7 March 082 855 7277

Spirit Fest

The Cape Getaway Show

14 - 16 March Mountain Shadows, Paarl

14 - 16 March getawayshow.co.za

Earth Hour

Cape Town Carnival

23 March 2014 www.earthhour.org

15 March shelley@capetowncarnival.com

Oes Fees

‘Crossing Over’ with John Edward

22 March Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek Valley

18 March CTICC, Cape Town

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29 March kfm.co.za

21 March wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharpeville_ massacre

March, 2014 Daily Holidays, Special & Wacky Days:

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3 I Want You to be Happy Day 5 Multiple Personality Day 6 Dentist’s Day 7 Employee Appreciation Day first Friday in March 8 International (Working) Women’s Day 12 Plant a Flower Day 13 World Kidney Day Please contact Rouxmia on Rouxmia@wellnesswarehouse for any related health and living life well events happening.

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I can honestly say that holistic therapy in the form of yoga, meditation and nutrition has a very positive impact on healing the trauma around addiction and the behaviours that cause relapse.

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Retief Sevenster, our cover model was chosen for the incredible work he is doing with recovering addicts. Having been exhaustively challenged by addiction issues, Retief found his way to total recovery.

ot only that, he is now actively engaged in helping others through a combination of methods including yoga, breathwork, sound harmonics, mindfulness and meditation. For nine and a half years, he has been addiction free without any relapse incidences. This is his story. My story is not a story of woe, but rather one of gratitude. I am thankful for all the events in my life for, in the process, I received the gift of spiritual awakening. Although my upbringing was very loving, my home life was dysfunctional with a strong current of addiction that affected everyone in the family. From a young age I learned how to escape from the world. My life contained severe anxiety and I felt alienated by my peers and awkward around people. The anxiety manifested into a debilitating stuttering problem that found an outlet in self-harm. For people unfamiliar with this condition, it may seem difficult to understand but self-harm was a way to ease the intensity of my emotions and the situation around me. I would say that self-harm in the form of cutting and burning myself was my first addiction. I guess it was also a way to let people know I was hurting. Addiction and psychiatric illness plagued our family and suicide claimed the lives of my father and eldest brother when I was in my mid teens. Even though I promised myself I would avoid the same way of life that destroyed them I ended up becoming a full blown addict

and alcoholic. This led me to a complete breakdown and hospitalisation at age 24. Through counseling, I was introduced to a 12-step programme that saved my life and gave me a purpose to work towards. During the nine and a half years I have been sober I have experienced an amazing shift in awareness and developed an understanding of spirituality that keeps me happy and well. To my surprise, I also fell in love with human beings and life. In my teens I discovered meditation that helped me find peace during hectic times. In my twenties, I used hypnosis to help my stuttering and it did, up to a point. Exposure to alternative healing forms led me to practice yoga as a form of healing. When I realized the awesome healing yoga provided, I saw how the art of mindful movement and meditation could help other recovering addicts and alcoholics to find nourishment. In the recovery community there is a high rate of relapse. Addiction treatment often only helps for a short while before the addict relapses. Stored trauma and a damaged view of the self inevitably causes the old toxic behaviour patterns to emerge. I believe healing on a physical level is very important to support long term sobriety from substance abuse, eating disorders, sex addiction and self-harm. We need to heal our relationships with ourselves. At its essence, Yoga means union or to yoke together. Yoga practice is the most wonderful tool to teach healing.

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In recovery, and through the process of getting clean and living a good, abundant life I was blessed to be able to work as a mentor for recovering addicts. Yoga became an extension of this work. I qualified as a Vinyasa yoga teacher through The Shala in Gardens, Cape Town and since then have been teaching at my studio space in the Observatory Community Centre. Since I trained as a yoga teacher I have been inspired to use everything I have learned from the healing arts to create a holistic, therapeutic experience for my students. This I do by incorporating elements of Vinyasa yoga, Tai Chi, Reiki, harmonic sound therapy using didjeridoo and singing bowls, massage and Buddhist Mindfulness meditation. Yoga and Pranayama breathing also brought healing to the stuttering that had fueled much of my addiction to alcohol. Only much later did I understand self harm as a way of releasing the accumulated tension brought on by my speech impediment. I am hoping to be able to run workshops this year to help those that struggle with stuttering to find release. Most speech therapies offer tools to modify your speech but yoga, meditation and pranayama offer healing at the core of the issue using breath control, mindfulness and deep acceptance. I am also working with private clients using yoga and massage to heal the rift between body and mind that causes us to hurt ourselves. For more information or to contact Retief, email him on retief.sevenstar@gmail.com or call him on 084 7766422

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The story of Tibb started over 20 years ago.

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Imagine a healthcare system that takes you as an individual fully into account. One of the fathers of modern medicine, Hippocrates said, ‘It is more important to know what sort of person has the disease, than to know what sort of disease a person has.’ Somehow this type of thinking has gotten lost in today’s medicine.

Quote “Behind every natural action of the human body is an inherent wisdom, a mechanism that allows the body to heal itself.” Chishti, 1985

ut, there is a move towards a more holistic approach to health care and this is where Tibb Health Sciences comes in – they embrace this philosophy, taking care to advise the individual about emotional and environmental factors, amongst others, that may influence the state of his or her health. The strides that Tibb has made in changing the face of medicine in South Africa and the world is highly inspirational.

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The story of Tibb begins over 20 years ago with a very sick little girl. Prof Rashid Bhikha, a pharmacist was faced with his daughter’s illness and after numerous devastating diagnoses from conventional medical practitioners; he turned in desperation to other medical modalities. When he found a Hakim (a specialist in Tibb medicine), Prof Bhikha decided to integrate treatments

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from a reflexologist, cardiologist, pulmonologist, homeopath and the Hakim. His daughter, who was by this time on cortisone treatment and couldn’t breathe on her own, returned to health within a year. This experience was a catalyst to find a health system that had a better understanding of treatment methods and causes of illness. Prof Bhikha’s journey of research uncovered what’s become known as Greco-Arabic medicine.

EMBRACING THE NEW, INTEGRATING THE OLD Since 1997, Tibb has established grounds in South Africa through the work of the Ibn Sina Institute of Tibb. The Institute is a nonprofit organization started by the Bhikha Family Trust with the vision of assisting in the provision of effective, affordable healthcare to all members of our national family. Any profits accrued by the Institute are used for social upliftment projects and increasing awareness of the Tibb philosophy through education and training. Unani-Tibb was approved as the eleventh modality of the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) in August 2001. On the 14th September 2007, the register for Unani-Tibb was officiated, enabling Unani-Tibb doctors to register with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa. To date, over 150 doctors have graduated from the University of the Western Cape’s School of Natural Medicine with post graduate diplomas as well as undergraduate degrees in UnaniTibb Medicine.

With a committed focus on research, the Institute has facilitated numerous projects on the effectiveness of Tibb treatment for a variety of illness conditions. The Institute is also wholly committed to social welfare through the provision of primary healthcare in underprivileged areas. With this in mind, clinics have been set up in these areas and several partnerships with NGO’s and other healthcare organisations initiated. Zain Bhikha Studios, a division of the Institute, further focuses on community projects relating to social and cultural upliftment. Academically, the Ibn Sina Institute of Tibb is supported by local and international universities.

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SPREADING THE WORD In 2009 the Institute established the Tibb Total Wellness Division to conduct workshops at corporate and consumer levels, promoting healthy living and lifestyle management in the treatment of chronic conditions. •

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The stress management workshop has been designed to assist people in managing today’s fast-paced world where stress is rife and often impacts on health, productivity and happiness within the work environment, ultimately having a negative effect on quality of life. The Tibb individual approach to healthy living provides an introduction to Tibb philosophy. Participants learn to better understand their individual personality and temperament, enabling positive diet and lifestyle choices, ensuring optimum health.

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Tibb products are not your runof-the-mill supplements. They’re tried and tested and scientifically formulated in accordance with the Tibb philosophical principles. The manufacturing of Tibb products are aligned with internationally acceptable Good Manufacturing Practise standards. What’s interesting too is that Tibb products are effective and safe when used on their own or in conjunction with allopathic treatments – so there’s no need to make the choice between one and the other.

EDITOR’S CHOICE Crumple it up

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This is a map you can completely squish and crumple. It is made from paper that feels like fabric. It doesn’t crease or tear and can easily be crammed into your pocket or backpack. It is printed on special technological material and is 100% waterproof. Crumpled City Cape Town Soft City Maps for Urban Jungles, R169. Available at Kloof. (Quick Ref Code: 0020017)

Even though I proclaim to live with firm zen principles; throw out or pass on anything I don’t use; never collect clutter, and believe in simplicity, I still have so many things on my wish list. Some products are just irresistible. Here’s a collection of some of my favourites.

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You can put just about anything in the Zoku and it will come out as highly delicious. My favourite at the moment is to boil up Rooibos tea, let it cool, add mint and lavender and put it in the Zoku. It takes seven minutes and you get a delicious slush. You can also make milkshakes, frozen alcoholic drinks (yeah!), and fruit smoothies. Zoku Slush and Shake Maker R249.95. Available at Kloof, Gardens, Paddocks & online (Quick Ref Code: 0020017)

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If you know you might drink too much, use this spray to spare you from the after effects. It is a homeopathic formula that relieves symptoms of alcohol-related discomfort like headaches, dehydration, upset stomach/ nausea and liver toxicity. Sprayology Party Relief, R250. Available at Kloof. (Quick Ref Code: 0013363)

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Take full advantage of summer days by celebrating with this delicious organic Chardonnay. Just about anyone will appreciate this well crafted blend. Lazanou Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 750ml, R86,99. Available at Kloof & Cavendish. (Quick Ref Code: 0013156)

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Give yourself some good karma with this Multi Charm Braided Bracelet from Billy the Bee. If you don’t have a smile on your face, put it on and soon you will. Billy the Bee Multi Charm Braided Bracelet R120. Available at Kloof & online. (Quick Ref Code: 0022119)

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If ever you have to give up milk and are missing the creaminess you get from it, try rice milk powder. I use it in smoothies but you can also use it in cereals and baking. Heath Connection Rice Milk Powder Plus 500g R6499. Available at Kloof, Cavendish & online. (Quick Ref Code: 0012781)

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Sit down, lean back and close your eyes… relax. Imagine yourself in a far-off, exotic land, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Smell the fragrance of spices, sip gently. If you have decided to detox from coffee for a while, Chai tea will easily replace your craving. My T-Chai (Honey Bush, Green Rooibos, Yogi Chai, Rooibos) 50g, from R30,99. Available at Kloof, Cavendish & online. (Quick Ref Code: 0020249,)

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Dr Hauschka is one of my favourite brands. This cleansing clay mask deeply cleanses, invigorates and clarifies all skin conditions. It also helps minimise blemishes and enlarged pores. Dr Hauschka Cleansing Clay Mask 90g, R433,99. Available at Kloof, Cavendish, Gardens & online. (Quick Ref Code: 0008972)

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Traditional Jordanian Mansaf

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with toasted nuts

Mansaf has a biblical history. There is mention of it in the book of Genesis, when Abraham and Sarah fed three weary guests. In Jordan, it is traditionally eaten on special occasions like weddings, baptisms, Easter and of course Christmas. Time: 2 hours

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS 1 KG LAMB SHANKS AND KNUCKLES 1 LARGE SPANISH ONION STUDDED WITH CLOVES 1L LOW-FAT GREEK YOGHURT 1L WATER 1 TSP SALT 2 LARGE RED ONIONS QUARTERED AND SEPARATED INTO SPOON SIZED FLAKES ARABIC FLATBREAD (SHRAQ) OR TORTILLA, ROTI OR NAAN FOR THE RICE 4 CUPS RICE, WASHED, COOKED ½ CUP GHEE 1 CUP PINE NUTS, LIGHTLY TOASTED 1 CUP ALMONDS, LIGHTLY TOASTED 1 CUP CHOPPED FLAT-LEAF PARSLEY SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

Heat a large heavy based pot, add the meat and the clove-studded onion and salt. Cover with water. Bring to a

boil, lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes. In another pot – pour in the yoghurt and over medium heat stir continuously, in one direction until the yoghurt becomes runny. Caution: Do not change direction as the yoghurt might curdle. If this happens, discard and start a fresh yoghurt sauce. Pour the yoghurt sauce into the pot with the lamb and broth, then stir until well mixed. Continue to simmer for another hour or until the lamb comes off the bone easily. For the rice: Heat the Ghee in a large pan. Pour in the almonds and fry for 5 minutes. Mix in the rice and Pine nuts. Season to taste. To assemble: Line the base of a large tray with Arabic flatbread (Shraq), then dish the rice and nut mix on top. Arrange chunks of meat on top and garnish with the parsley. Finally, gently ladle the yoghurt broth over. Keep the dish moist by ladling the broth over from time to time. You can also serve the broth in cups and the quartered onions as a side dish.

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THE EATING RITUAL Mansaf is served on and eaten from a large circular tray. The ritual leads that – gathering around the tray guests tuck their left hands elegantly behind their backs and using their right hand, pry some meat from a bone, gather some rice and nuts, then roll the whole lot into a bite sized ball before tucking it into a flake of uncooked quartered red onion. Finally, without touching your lips flick the ball into your mouth and wash down with a generous glug of the lamb and yoghurt broth.

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Feel free to add cumin or saffron to the rice for colour and taste. Or you can add saffron to the yoghurt. You can use goat meat if you can find it, but then add another 1 hour to your cooking time. Arabic flatbread is impossible to find locally, so use any other flat absorbent bread like Pita, Tortilla, Roti or Naan bread. Alternatively, try making Shraq, it’s simple to make and the recipe is easy to find on the Internet.

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Fortunately our bodies have a natural tendency towards vibrant health, and even after decades of damage caused by addictions, they retain the ability to detoxify, rejuvenate and heal.

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YOUR BODY Overcoming addiction can be a formidable task, often requiring professional help. Although all addictions can be overcome, they are damaging and the process of overcoming them is one of healing, both mentally and physically. We look at the role food can play in assisting this healing process.

did you know? The top ten addictions are: Alcohol, Nicotine, Drugs, Gambling, Food, Video Games, Internet, Sex, Shopping and Work. Most addicts have multiple addictions.

n the past, ‘addiction’ referred to the physical and psychological dependence on a substance, such as alcohol or some drug: without a substance, a diagnosis of addiction would not have been made. As researchers study the science of addiction it is becoming increasingly evident that the whole phenomenon of addiction is vastly more complicated than previously realised. New theories are regularly suggested and there remains much contention between experts about almost every aspect, from the significance of psychological dependence, to best forms of treatment, everything you need to live life well

to possible genetic causes, and even to the very definition of addiction. Not surprisingly there have been profound changes in the way we think about addiction and, perhaps because of all this controversy, it remains an exciting field of study. Today, it is generally agreed that ‘addiction’ refers to any (or frequently, a combination) of an almost endless number of compulsive behavioural disorders. These fall into one of two main categories: substance abuse (or dependency) and behavioural addictions of which impulse control disorders is a subgroup.

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Some addictions, especially to certain substances, have a devastating physical impact, making them highly noticeable. Most, however, are insidiously normal everyday occurrences such as eating, shopping or watching TV. This makes them hard to identify, and easy to conceal. Many start off as a method of coping with anxiety or depression and slowly develop into a jealously protected addiction.

Different types of addiction are treated in different ways. Most substance addictions change not only the chemical composition (neurotransmitters) of the brain, but the neural pathways too. The damage caused by these types of addictions may take considerable time to heal. Fortunately our bodies have a natural tendency towards vibrant health, and even after decades of damage caused by addictions, they retain the ability to detoxify, rejuvenate and heal.

How addiction unbalances and depletes the body’s prana or chi Less obvious is the damage caused by behavioural addictions like shopping, gambling or surfing the internet. During these activities various internal chemicals like adrenalin and endorphins are released in the brain creating feelings of euphoria and well-being. When the high fades the addict suffers cravings and incessantly engages in behaviour attempting to recapture it. These cravings and resultant behaviour are sure signs that the body’s life force is out of balance. The behaviour now escalates (to release more chemicals) until the addict, entirely depleted of life energy, reaches a point of physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion. Dumped into a state of despair and depression, beset by cravings and without protective energy they are vulnerable to a new addiction.

Dating back thousands of years, the medical lore of both Ayurvedic and Chinese tradition agree that before any healing can begin there must be a restoration and balance of the body’s inner energy or life force (called prana or chi). They also agree that one of the best ways to do this is by eating the right foods.

This may seem really depressing but there is good news too: addiction is not for life! If you, or someone close to you is wrestling with an addiction it is important to know that addictions can be overcome, and your body will give you all the help it can. It’s never too late - nearly all addiction damage is repairable and even small, healthy changes will lead towards positive results.

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One who is exhausted in searching for a cure for his healing should turn inside to ask his own heart when seeking the cause for a result. For knowing the cause, one can properly find the answer for healing. The wise one is the one who seeks the healing among the regrets. When the body is unable to heal, ask the heart for more strength. A true, honest heart can break the impossible as in the saying

“where there is the will, there is the way,” so is the healing process.

Apart from professional assistance there are simple and effective ways you can go about helping yourself or a loved one to overcome, or to recover from, an addiction. Addictions are often accompanied by negative personal perceptions and feelings of hopelessness. These arise from the imbalance in the body’s life force. Improve your sense of self-worth by getting your energies in balance, and by conscious acts of kindness to yourself. • • • • • • •

Spend more quality time with yourself. Regular saunas and acupuncture help detoxify your body. Moisturise after a bath. Take up the gentle martial art of Tai Chi Take walks in nature. Exercise, stretch, meditate. Most importantly, become aware of what you are putting into your body – rebuild your life force with fresh, nutritious whole foods prepared with loving care.

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Diet can repair addiction damage Healthy Diet - Healthy Mind! You already know how important diet and exercise are for good physical and mental health, but you may be surprised how neglecting these areas of your life are actually making it a lot more difficult to overcome addictions. Healthy food is powerful medicine for the body and the correct diet will get you into the positive framework needed to overcome addiction. Eat Fresh - Stay Fresh! Canned or processed foods are considered ‘dead’ foods in both Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine, because they are stripped of their life force. Our life force is replenished by allowing the food we eat, water we drink and air we breathe to be properly assimilated by the body, If we want our bodies to repair from addiction damage, we need to eat vital foods.

Food that promote chi • • • • • • • • • •

Chestnuts Peanuts Lotus seeds Leechies Dates Coconut Glutinous rice Beef Chicken Quail

Foods that promote prana • Raw fruit and vegetable juices • Fresh lime or lemon • Ghee • Beans – all of them • Grains - Basmati rice, quinoa, oats • Cumin, ginger, turmeric, fennel • Fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts. • Insure that each meal contains all six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent.

Chinese Wisdom Keep silent to nourish chi, close the eyes to restore blood, sleep early to rejuvenate your essence and keep inner peace to raise your spirit.

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DELICIOUS & NOURISHING BEAN SOUP Serves 4

INGREDIENTS 250 ML (OR 1 CUP) DRIED KIDNEY BEANS 5-6 CUPS OF WATER 4 CM PIECE GINGER, GRATED 2 TBS FRESH CORIANDER LEAVES, CHOPPED 2 TBS GHEE (OR OLIVE OIL) 1 TSP BLACK MUSTARD SEEDS 1 TSP CUMIN SEEDS 1 TSP FRESHLY GROUND CORIANDER SEEDS 5 CURRY LEAVES 1 PINCH HING (ASAFOETIDA) 1/2 TEASPOON TURMERIC A PINCH OF CINNAMON 125 ML (OR ½ CUP) CARROTS, DICED 1 CELERY STICK, CHOPPED INTO 1 CM PIECES 125 ML (OR ½ CUP) FRESH SPINACH LEAVES, CHOPPED SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

Soak beans in water overnight. Drain and discard water. In a large soup pot, melt the ghee. Fry black mustard seeds on mediumlow heat until they pop (it takes very little time, usually under a minute). Add cumin, hing, ginger, coriander and curry leaves. Sauté for about one minute. Be careful not to burn the spices. Add the beans and stir once. Add the fresh water, turmeric, cinnamon, carrots and celery and gently bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low and cook about 30 minutes or until the beans are soft. Add the spinach, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook uncovered for about 7 - 10 more minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with rice. (You can replace the kidney beans with your favourite beans.)

2 SMALL TOMATOES, PEELED, SEEDED, AND DICED 1 TBS GOOD QUALITY SOY SAUCE SALT & FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER, TO TASTE 3 TBS CHOPPED FRESH CORIANDER LEAVES (OPTIONAL)

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the ghee. Add the coriander seeds, cumin, ginger, turmeric, and cayenne and stir to mix well. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, to release the flavours of the spices (2 to 3 minutes). Add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent. Add the lentils, fennel, and carrot and then gradually add the water or stock, stirring. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce to low, cover partially, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add tomatoes and lemon juice. Continue simmering until the lentils are very soft, and vegetables well cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and season (Tridoshic foods are equally appropriate for all three Ayurvedic mind-body types, or doshas).

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TRIDOSHIC RED LENTIL SOUP Serves 4

INGREDIENTS 250 ML (OR 1 CUP) RED LENTILS, RINSED AND PICKED THROUGH 3 TBS GHEE 1 LARGE ONION, CHOPPED 1 LARGE CARROT, CHOPPED 250 ML (OR 1 CUP) FENNEL BULB, CHOPPED 1 TBS GROUND CORIANDER 2 TSP GROUND CUMIN 2 TSP GROUND TURMERIC 6 CUPS WATER OR ORGANIC VEGETABLE STOCK

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PRANA JUICE INGREDIENTS 2 TABLESPOONS GINGER 2-3 CARROTS, PEELED 2 SMALL BEETS, SCRUBBED WELL & HALVED 2 ORANGES, PEEL REMOVED & HALVED 1 LEMON, PEELED

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IDENTIFYING ADDICTIONS Substance Abuse / Dependency Addiction is both psychological and behavioural, characterized by craving, compulsion, and an inability to stop using the drug. •

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Impulse Control Disorders Although some, like indecent exposure (flashing) remain controversial, these impulse control disorders have been recognized as addictions.

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Drugs – nicotine, coffee, tea, illegal drugs, prescription drugs (sedatives, sleeping pills and tranquilizers) Specific foods – sugar, chocolates Alcohol

Behavioural Addictions • Eating disorders - anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, stress eating • Gambling • Sex / masturbation / pornography • Television • Computer / internet use • Video games /online gaming • Working • Exercising • Spiritual obsession • Self harm (seeking pain) • Shopping

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Intermittent explosive disorder (compulsive, aggressive and assaultive acts) Kleptomania (compulsive stealing) Pyromania (compulsive setting of fires)

AVOID Vitamin B6. Sweet corn, squash, pumpkin, edamame, butternut (Sources of soluble dietary fibre.) Eggs, green beans, lean meat, peas, seafood, aged natural cheese, seaweed, skim milk, tofu, whole wheat bread, yoghurt. (They stimulate norepinephrine production which combats depression and fatigue.)

Salt, sugar, food additives and preservatives, sodium nitrate and nitrite,

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Fruit, especially watermelons, melons, grapes, peaches.

Red meat, cottage cheese, yogurt, eggs, and nuts. (They stimulate testosterone production.)

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Vegetables (cooked, steamed or raw), water, pineapple juice, freshly juiced organic vegetable juice, liquorice tea. Ginger Vitamin C and B Complex supplements.

Alcohol, junk foods, spicy foods, stimulating foods, chocolate, fizzy drinks, caffeine.

Chemical stimulants – cocaine, methamphetamine, crack etc.

Milk, turkey, chicken, fish, brewer’s yeast, peanut butter, nuts, and soybeans. (Eat them with Vitamin B6 and carbohydrates to boost tryptophan and serotonin.) Liquorice, ginseng, milk thistle, artichokes, dandelions, warm milk, honey, bananas, oatmeal, almonds, and chamomile (Contain tryptophan, melatonin and magnesium which have calming properties.)

Stimulating herbs and spices, salt, chocolate, coffee, tea, junk food, fizzy drinks, sugar, additives.

Compulsions – shopping, internet, online gaming, exercising, working etc.

Sunflower seeds, black beans, watercress and soybeans (Sources of phenylalanine and vitamin B6) Bananas, walnuts and pineapples (Good sources of serotonin.)

Processed foods, tin foods, excessive red meat, saturated fats. (These cause lethargy and blockage.)

Eating disorders, gambling, self-harm, obsessions

Evening primrose oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Inhibits the development of depression.) Fresh vegetables, whole grains, miso soup, sprouts, and seaweed (Excellent foods that fight depression and anxiety.)

An excess of saturated fats and animal fatty acids (Negative effect on brain cell’s fluidity.) Alcohol, sugar, coffee, fruits react with the pancreas to overproduce insulin, which lowers the blood sugar level, causing fatigue, depression, and anxiety.)

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Amaranth is an ancient grain and can be used as an alternative to rice. The grain can also be popped like popcorn. It is an alkaline grain and has a nourishing effect on the body.

Grains are a nourishing feel-good food both satisfying and filling. Experiment with different varieties to find the texture and taste you love the most. Nut butters are so delicious. Use them on breads, spreads, desserts, in salad dressing or sauces.

Quinoa comfort If you like quinoa wait until you taste the red variety. Quinoa cooks quicky and is both mild and sweet with a fluffy texture. Use it in soups, salads, burgers, stuffing, porridge, waffels, bread and muffins. It has the best amino acid profile of all grains and is rich in dietary fiber and folate (B9). A good source of protein, iron, thiamin (B1), and riboflavin (B2)

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Spelt for choice Spelt has a nutty flavour and is believed to be a relative of wheat. Though it contains gluten, it is often tolerated by many people who are allergic to gluten or wheat.

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Buckwheat is gluten-free, high in energy and a source of complete protein. Whole buckwheat kernels are delicious cooked as an alternative to rice or pasta.

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Health Connection Dehusked Buckwheat 500g R3599

Millet Meal is the millet seed with the outer husk removed. Suitable for porridge, casseroles, stuffing, side dishes, soups and gluten-free recipes

Organix Millet Kernels 1kg R8299 Available at Kloof, Cavendish & online. (Quick Reference Code: 0006755)

Bulgar bliss Bulgar has many benefits. High fibre promotes digestive health and one cup of bulgur has 33 percent of your daily fibre requirement. It also has a high content of niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, iron and trace amounts of selenium and magnesium. As a complex carbohydrate it breaks down slowly, eliminating the risk of blood sugar spikes.

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Tasty tahini Tahini is a butter made from sesame seeds. It is a favourite in the Middle East and is used in traditional dishes, cookies, cakes, sweets and spreads. Tahini is also used in sauces, dressings and spreads and is a common ingredient in hummus.

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Super spread If you have never tasted Macadamia nut butter, you have to give it a go. It has the most heavenly taste and besides a spread for crackers and bread, it can be used with yoghurt, sprouts or it can be added to jazz up a dessert.

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PRODUCT OF THE YEAR Packed with all the goodness from nature, it’s no wonder Fry’s Blackbean, Quinoa & Chia Bites was voted ‘Product of the Year’ in a survey of over 5000 South African consumers in the Vegetarian Snack Category. The Bites are made by Fry’s Family to make healthy eating quick, easy and tasty. These are a must for any midday snack, meal-on-the-go or healthy lunchbox. They are naturally cholesterol free and are packed full of anti-oxidants and omega-3s. Find these green boxes in the frozen food section of various Wellness Warehouse stores.

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BLUEBERRY & CREAM CHEESE HOTCAKES This recipe comes from The Real Meal Revolution, a collaboration by Professor Tim Noakes, Sally-Ann Creed, Jonno Proudfoot and David Grier. So many people are following this book and eating things they never thought they could. Contemporary conventional wisdom has always said cut out fat and Prof Noakes has turned all that around. So, here we are with lavish ingredients like butter and full fat cream cheese. Total prep time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

BLUEBERRY & CREAM CHEESE HOTCAKES Serves 4 portions

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Cooking with almond and coconut flour can be tricky, log onto www.realmealrevolution. com/free www.realmealrevolution.com/free> stuff for a Youtube demonstration explaining how to make this dish.

Warm a pan to medium heat, and melt the butter. Fry the hotcakes in batches of three using roughly two tablespoons of batter per hotcake Top each hotcake with cream cheese as it comes off the heat

½ CUP ALMOND FLOUR ½ CUP COCONUT FLOUR 1 1/3 CUPS RICOTTA ¾ CUP MILK 1 TSP BAKING POWDER 4 EGGS SEPARATED PINCH SALT 180G FROZEN BLUEBERRIES 50G BUTTER 200G FULL FAT CREAM CHEESE

Cooked blueberries are something quite special. When they cook they release a sublime sweetness and their flavour changes completely. This particular hotcake once garnished with the cream cheese tastes a bit like blueberry cheesecake. It makes no difference though, if you use frozen blueberries.

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Aliya Holland from Nature’s Choice offers some advice on how to stop cravings and cut out sugar. Often all it takes is knowing which healthy alternatives to use.

Dear Aliya, I have recently given up smoking and I am ﬁnding that all I want to do is snack – and I mostly end up turning to biscuits and sweet things to satisfy my craving. I am concerned that not only will I gain weight but am also worried about the health implications. Steve R, Plett

Dear Steve, Well done for giving up smoking! You have really done your body and health a huge favour. The obvious answer is to exercise enough willpower and NOT snack. However practically – if you need to eat something – or feel genuinely hungry, then choose something wholesome with a compliment of protein and good fats. Something like Mac nut butter, which has no added sugar but is naturally sweet. Try a teaspoon on its own or even on half a slice of good quality wholemeal bread or rice cake. If you make the snack wholesome and more substantial, chances you will be less inclined to eat more frequently. Macadamia nuts have had a bad reputation of being fattening for a long time, mostly because they are high in fat. However, between 78 to 86 percent of that fat is monounsaturated (the good for you, heart-healthy kind of fat)

Dear Aliya, My family suffer from a history of diabetes and I have already been identiﬁed as a possible candidate….. I am really struggling not to have anything sweet. There are so many substitutes available on the shelves – I am not sure which are better for diabetics? I would like to have some honey on my porridge or in my tea. What can you recommend? Fenella, Botswana HI Fenella, If keeping blood sugar levels stable is your priority then I recommend xylitol. Xylitol is naturally occurring in many of the fruits and vegetables we eat on a daily basis. Once extracted and processed it yields a white, crystalline granule that can be used in any recipe that calls for sugar. It’s good for your teeth, stabilizes insulin and hormone levels, promotes good health and has none of the negative side effects of white sugar or artiﬁcial sweeteners and has a GI of 7. It contains only 2.4 calories per gram and is slowly absorbed as a complex carbohydrate. Xylitol looks like sugar, tastes like sugar, and is the same sweetness as sugar – making it an ideal natural sugar replacement. Although Xylitol has no known toxic levels, excessive use might cause a mild laxative effect so obviously I would not encourage overconsumption. The key is to gradually wean yourself of the need for sweet foods. It takes time but it’s completely possible to change your palate. Natures Choice stock both Xyltiol in syrup form and granules so it’s very versatile depending on what you want to use it for.

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Sweet truth These sweeteners are all suitable for diabetics and can also be used as part of a weight control diet. There are different product forms to suit all consumers. Stevia and xylitol contain no glycaemic carbohydrate which means they will not affect blood glucose levels. Stevia is intensely sweet and energy-free and xylitol has a similar sweetneess to sugar but provides roughly 40% less energy than sugar.

Make sure you have an abundance of flavourful ingredients and a high level of deliciousness in your pantry. Satisfying your taste buds with healthy choices leaves little desire for bad eating choices. Herbal teas can be reduced to flavour numerous different dishes and sauces, smoky Spanish paprika is immensely satisfying and raw cacao definitely hits the chocolate spot.

Chocolate Treat Healthy indulgence is made possible with sugar free chocolate that tastes just as good as normal chocolate. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Belgian treats.

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Dipping & Dunking Rusks are extra delicious when dunked in some tea. These one’s are particularly yummy and have added seeds to make them nutritious.

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Spoon for spoon Xylitol is an all-natural sweetener that tastes like real sugar, promotes good health and has none of the negative side effects of white sugar or artificial sweeteners. .

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Sweet choice Stevia is an intensely sweet natural plantbased sweetener extracted from the leaf of the stevia plant and contains virtually no calories and no carbohydrates making it the ideal weight-loss companion.

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Mimic the action of smoking through a nourishing deep breath. Your body will be much more grateful and you will create a sense of calm in your mind.

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Smoking is apparently one of the hardest habits to quit. Drug counselors will tell you it is more addictive than a hard drug like heroin. There are a hundred reasons to stop smoking and practically none to continue. Reason, however, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really come into it; smoking is compulsive. Once you have made the decision to stop, all you have to deal with is letting go of the cravings and balancing your serotonin. Resolve to let smoking go with a bit of guidance and some natural tips.

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SMOKE THE UNIVERSE Deep breathing is much healthier than smoking. Imagine that you are inhaling a cigarette but one full of goodness and universal love. Mimic the action of smoking through a nourishing deep breath. Your body will be much more grateful and you will create a sense of calm in your mind. Oxygen is given to the blood with each inhalation ready to be used by your cells. The waste product of carbon dioxide is cleaned from the blood by your exhale. Every time you have a craving try this:

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Some foods go well with cigarettes and make smoking taste good. Researchers at Duke University researched which foods these are. Apparently seventy percent of smokers reported that red meat, coffee and alcohol enhanced lighting up. Healthy foods like fruit and vegetables didn’t compel smokers to light up as much. “Loading up on fruits and vegetables even before quitting might help cigarettes seem less appealing,” says F. Joseph McClernon, Ph.D., director of Duke’s Health Behavior Neuroscience Research Program.

This sounds like a no-brainer but talking positively to yourself increases your chance of quitting. Rather than negative self talk that says, “Stop, give up, don’t smoke”, say things like “I can do this”, “I am a nonsmoker” or find a reassuring sentence that works for you.

Breath of love Feel where your breath goes by putting your left hand on your upper chest and right hand on your abdomen. Inhale through your nose down to your belly and feel it expand. Smoothly and slowly continue the inhalation by letting the chest expand. Continue the inhalation until you cannot comfortably take in more air. Hold the breath for a few seconds and then exhale slowly letting your breath out through the mouth. Fully empty your belly and then your lungs. Continue breathing like this until your craving has disappeared.

did you know? Stopping smoking can help balance your brain chemicals. Nicotine is known to affect neurotransmitter activity in the brain, creating higher levels of dopamine and serotonin (a similar mechanism to antidepressant medication).   This could help explain its addictive nature and the mood swings that come with withdrawal. It is also why depression is associated with stopping smoking.

Feel disgusted Ghastly images of smokers lungs, cancerous lesions, rotten teeth or a tracheotomy can be powerful motivation. So can you tube or internet clips that show the realities of what smoking does to your body. Watch them regularly and pin some photos up in your room or office. Eighty four percent of quitters rated graphic images as the most powerful deterrents in a research poll.

Find an app Move more Exercise helps stop cravings. Research at Brown University shows that vigorous exercise improves the give-up rate with a better chance of non-relapse. Adding to that, exercise triggers changes in brain activity and keeps depression at bay. Go even further by choosing exercise like yoga or tai chi and you will help balance emotions at the same time. With a strong focus on breathwork, these movement forms are particularly good for people who want to give up smoking.

Be in a good space Choose to give up when you feel emotionally balanced. If there are radical dramas going on in your life, you are less likely to be successful in your efforts. If you aren’t feeling in a good space, use de-stressing exercises and practices in conjunction with your quitting strategy.

Join a group Join a group of quitters and you are more likely to succeed. When analysing the success rates of 1,000 people in treatment programmes, researchers at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Public Health found the quit rate with group support was 41 percent (12 percent higher than the loners)

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Find a download that works for you. Quitter, Livestrong MyQuit Coach, Smoke Out, Smoke Break are just some you can use. Most of them help you track progress and get you to monitor your habit. Link this to your social media and you will have extra pressure.

Try acupuncture Acupuncture techniques range from sticking needles into the ear or other parts of the body. Some procedures work to enhance the production of serotonin in the brain, to balance out the effects of stopping smoking.

Be distracted Transferring your impulse to smoke to another healthier pursuit can distract some of the craving impulses. Cravings only generally last about 30 seconds and if you can wait them out, you have a better chance of letting the habit go. Try breathing, drinking water, massaging your ears, doing a headstand or any other activity until the craving abates.

Turn on a meditation Find a piece of music or guided meditation to listen to. A pilot study of longtime smokers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health found that 56 percent of people who listened to a daily meditation teaching managed to quit.

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IF YOU DO SMOKE, TAKE SUPPORTIVE SUPPLEMENTS VITAMIN C Smoking destroys Vitamin C in the body – an important antioxidant. Make sure you take more Vitamin C, 5000 – 20000 mg daily will help reduce oxidative stress. VITAMIN E AND A These vitamins will repair damage done to your cells and mucus membranes. COENZYME Q10. This is another powerful antioxidant that will increase the flow of oxygen to the brain and help protect the lungs and heart.

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Drinking lime has been proven to help counter cravings and the effect of nicotine on the body. Lime has an alkalinizing effect on the body while smoking creates acidity in the body). It is also anti-infective and helps to boost immunity.

While you are getting used to not smoking try herbal cigarettes. This will keep your familiar habit serviced but without as many chemicals and carcinogens. Herbal cigarettes are made with herbs like mint, cinnamon, licorice and lemongrass, they don’t contain nicotine and are not addictive. They aren’t completely harmless though, so use them as a short-term solution.

Use pepper Both black pepper and cayenne pepper are useful. Inhaling the aroma of black pepper reduces smoking withdrawal symptoms. Cayenne pepper desensitizes the respiratory system to tobacco and chemical irritants and helps stop cigarette craving. It also has many health benefits: it boosts the system, detoxifies and gives you energy. Add a few pinches of cayenne pepper to a glass of water or sprinkle it on your meals.

LOBELIA Lobelia is a herb said to help fight the effects of nicotine withdrawal. The active ingredient lobeline, is thought to have similar actions on the body as nicotine. Further research has shown that lobeline may increase levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain similar to cigarettes.

Go for hypnosis Hypnosis uses guided relaxation to achieve a heightened state of awareness. In this state a person can be guided to focus on specific thoughts or tasks or respond to suggestion. In this way hypnotherapy can help change certain behaviors, like stopping smoking. It also helps to change perceptions and sensations.

HYSSOP This has the ability to help with clearing mucus congestion in the lungs. It is also said to alleviate anxiety associated with smoking withdrawal. VALERIAN Valerian is a sedative herb used to help with anxiety, stress, and insomnia. Valerian is often chosen when giving up smoking as it helps with insomnia, restlessness, and anxiety.

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The key to keeping anxiety from spiralling out of control is understanding.

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Rouxmia Bougas shares her battle to stop smoking and invites all smokers to join her in a pledge to stop the habit.

Is your best friend killing you? For the last 10 years of my life, I have thought about quitting smoking on a daily basis. This is probably the 40th time in my life I am attempting to quit. Somehow I always find an excuse not to. Fear of gaining weight, habit, boredom, social comfort, are just some of them. I have tried every trick on the market, from nicotine gum to Alan Carr, read every ‘Quit Smoking’ book and watched every damn DVD. I have tried electronic cigarettes and been on every pill. I even had an ashtray in the shape of a lung; every time I ashed in it, it made a coughing noise. I would look at pictures of black lungs and light up a cigarette without a thought. My grandfather died of severe lung cancer after being on oxygen tanks for over 10 years. Even that didn’t stop me. My habit has even led me to lie and behave out of character. I remember promising a boyfriend I had stopped. I managed three

weeks without. Then I started again on the sly, hid it from him and lied about it. I tried medication, my doctor said he had had a 23% success rate with it and I was determined to be part of the percentage even though it had a possible side effect of feeling suicidal. I didn’t get suicidal, but I got radical road rage. I remember being so disgusted with myself. While driving, I went through an orange traffic light and hooted at a man in a wheel chair who had started crossing the road. All that, and when I got my pay cheque, I bought a carton of Dunhill Finecuts before I thought about buying a repeat of the medication. Then while doing some research on drugs a heading in one of the articles jumped out at me, ‘Don’t let a substance rule your life’, it said. Finally, something registered. I felt it was pretty sad of me to let a little stick control me the way it does. I had read somewhere that, close on the heels of being a heroin addict, smoking is the hardest thing to give up.

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Another dose of reality came when I was behind an old lady at the supermarket. I imagined she was going to buy a lottery ticket but she bought three cartons of cigarettes. When she turned around to leave I got the fright of my life. She had a paper bag kind of skin, it looked so hard and disgusting. She was old and saggy and looked horrible. Her teeth were terribly stained. Then last week I woke up to the sound of my breathing. It sounded like a sound track to a demon movie. It was the most horrible feeling I ever had. I had slime on my chest and I felt claustrophobic, and disgusted. For the past six months I have endlessly been to the dentist with inflamed gums caused by smoking. The thing is, I wanted to quit, I just kept procrastinating and putting it off. A few weeks ago I found a place called IQS, (I Quit Smoking) and made an appointment. First I was shown a slide show that pointed out very pertinent facts. Ten years of

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smoking had cost me about R150 000 (not including the dentist visits). I could have gone on a trip around the world, or bought a car. Every year 27 000 people die in South Africa alone from smoking. It causes premature aging, can affect your sex life with low libido and causes impotency. Hair loss, an overworked heart and compromised health are some of the other side effects. The negatives are vast. Why do people smoke? It has no benefits, it does absolutely nothing and it stinks. It may be difficult to give up, but knowing it is murdering you slowly surely should be some type of motivator. IQS offers an interesting programme of support and non-evasive electro stimulation treatment to trigger the release of Beta Endorphins (read more about this in our ‘We Tried it’ section on the readers page where you can stand a chance to win a treatment). It’s been a few days now, I’m hopeful that this is it. Wish me luck and if you are a smoker, join me on my pledge.

anxiety that is alleviated by a smoke break. If you look at addictions this way it becomes clear why it can be so hard to deal with them permanently, effectively and without prolonged withdrawal. What is often overlooked is that the subconscious mind is so powerful that, when it has adapted to fulfill this need through an addiction, it guides us back to it. As long as there is inner conflict about the addiction it will usually win; that is unless we are strong willed enough to resist or have a different way to fulfill the need. Hypnosis makes it possible to easier understand which need seeks to be fulfilled and then offer different means to satisfy it. No matter how trivial your addiction, whether hording, or nail biting, it’s important to investigate truthfully what benefits you get from the behaviour or substance. Too often we turn towards the needy parts of ourselves with anger, frustration, resentment or guilt, yet, gentle caring and non judgemental self talk can ease a strong desire and offer insight to the feeling behind the motivation. After that, it’s

possible to introduce new healthier ways of satisfying the fix you get from your behaviour or habit. Many people are surprised at how easy change can be after going through this process. Using hypnosis to facilitate inner change has had so much success that the medical aid scheme run by GENESIS allow members to use hypnosis through their medical savings. Hypnosis practitioners must be affiliated with the South African Institute of Hypnotism. If you would like to find out more about Hypnosis and finding inner harmony, join their free introductory talk on the 27th of March 2014. For details call the South African Institute of Hypnotism (SAIH) on 0861 102 318 This article was written by Claudia Klein CHT, CPTT, CPTF, HNLP (nonmedical) - Owner and principal instructor, South African Institute of Hypnotism and the Mastermind Training Centres. Email: info@hypnotherapy.co.za www.hypnotherapy.co.za

WHEN YOU QUIT After 20 minutes – Your blood pressure, heart rate and pulse returns to normal 8 to 12 hours – Oxygen increases, carbon dioxide decreases 24 hours – Carbon monoxide almost cleared from your body 48 hours – Nerve endings start repairing and your sense of smell and taste improve 2 to 3 months – Lung capacity increases up to 30%, you feel energetic 6 to 9 months – Hairs in the windpipe start clearing mucus out the lungs 1 year – Risk of heart attack reduced by 50% 5 years onwards – Risk of heart disease or lung cancer greatly reduced

STOP SMOKING WITH HYPNOSIS Whether your addiction is classified as a disorder or simply an unwanted behavior, there comes a time when we decide to make a change. But, that’s not as easy as it sounds. An addiction is a compulsive need and generally the harder we try and stay away from it the stronger the craving can be. The deep-seated need is less about the substance or behaviour and more about how it makes us feel. For example, the smoker may have emotions that feel pacified by smoking a cigarette or have

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Ayurveda for you KEEP YOUR LIVER HEALTHY WITH AYURVEDA Bhringaraj (Eclipta alba) has similar properties to the well-known Western liver herb, dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). This Ayurvedic herb not only provides support for liver-related problems, including skin disorders, but also is suggested to improve poor digestion of fatty food and to help with anemia and lymphatic congestion. Some Ayurvedic liver medicines are already familiar to the Western world. These include garlic (Allium sativum), aloe vera (Aloe vera), and barberry (Berberis vulgaris), which are often combined with the spice turmeric (Curcuma longa). Along with the use of these natural remedies, it is also important to avoid foods that cause damage to the liver. Consuming foods that are refined or heavily processed with a large number of additives and too many medications, means the liver has to work overtime to tackle the chemical load, and this causes damage. Foods rich in hydrogenated oil, artificial sweetening agents and alcohol places greater load on the liver.

iver congestion is among the leading health problems in the world. What’s more, it usually takes many years of chronic liver congestion before liver damage becomes apparent. This is because liver enzyme levels in the blood only show when there is advanced liver cell destruction. Someone could have a liver problem for years and have physical complaints but the liver enzyme levels in the blood won’t show until it is fairly advanced. Ayurveda tells us the liver is responsible for converting clear plasma (Rasa Dhatu) to blood (Rakta Dhatu). It is the liver’s job to scan and identify toxins in the Rasa Dhatu and store them so they don’t enter rakta. This keeps the purity of the blood by stopping ama, impurities (ama), from mixing with it. Because the liver is such an important organ for most essential bodily functions Ayurveda recommends various dietary, daily routines and herbal formulas to support its healthy

functioning. With modern-day food and lifestyles (think of junk food, alcohol, smoking, stress and medication) we put greater pressure on the liver causing health problem from allergies and migraines to obesity and indigestion.

Eat foods like beans, green vegetables (especially bitter salad greens and cabbage family), sweet fruits, whole grains (especially oats and barley) and fresh dairy (in moderation).

HEALTHY LIVER HERBS Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa) literally means ‘bring back to life’ or ‘renewer’. Similar to its name it rejuvenates the liver.

Cut back on heating foods including oil, salt, hot spices, fermented food (alcohol, vinegar), tomatoes, egg yolks, coffee, red meat, refined flour and sugar.

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) promotes regeneration of the liver and protects it from disease. It is one of the best herbs for longterm liver health. Its tonic properties benefit the entire body, especially the immune system. It is beneficial for people of all constitutional types, making it one of the safest herbs to use.

Minimize exposure to chemicals of all sorts from food additives and cosmetics to caustic cleaning agents.

Bhumyamalaki (Phyllanthus amarus) is a bitter herb that helps protect the liver. Traditionally used to care for liver-related indigestion, hepatitis, and jaundice in children, it is also useful for viral infections.

Take time to breathe deeply, relax, meditate, or pray. Stress can aggravate liver congestion. By keeping your liver healthy, you can enjoy mental and physical energy, clear skin, and a healthy natural immunity. If life is worth living, it depends upon the liver!

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BUCHU

There’s something about drinking Buchu water that’s completely addictive. For some, the initial taste is an assault on the senses and elicits an immediate reaction of shock.

did you know? According to the Khoisan, when the fragrance of Buchu enters into the body, it carries a potency that encourages the inside of the body to be in the ‘right place’. It has an invigorating quality that can open up the senses through its ability to transfer power. This potency can be carried into the body through the ears, nose, mouth or skin pores.

or other’s the taste is instantly appreciated and palatable. “It’s a bit like drinking nature’s finest distilled whiskey, yet without the alcohol” says James Kuiper, lymphatic cancer survivor and distributor of Sexy Buchu Detox water who says, “Once you acquire the taste, you can’t help drinking more.” He admits to being a complete Buchu addict and polishing off up to a bottle a day. “First there’s the minty green aftertaste, no mouthwash or toothbrush leaves your mouth feeling as sexy and fresh. Then there’s the energy – it’s like a rocket boost for your body. Besides that, it’s a strong natural detox, alkalinizes your pH levels, drops anxiety, gives clarity to the brain, prevents hangovers, fixes up creaky joints. It’s a total elixir for life.” Undisputedly, the benefits are enormous. The converted claim a daily dose is an irreplaceable tonic that provides heightened everything you need to live life well

energy and immeasurable zest and takes care of countless ailments from urinary infections to muscular strains, inflammation and more. Even our magazine contributor Roddy Louther, who admits to loving a whiskey in the evening, says he has replaced it with a few tots of Buchu on ice. “It gives me a great buzz, warms the chest, and on top of that is healthy.” More than anything we have the Khoisan and their recognition of the multiple value of plants and herbs to thank for this all round medicinal wonder. For hundreds of years, Buchu has been the mainstay of their pharmaceutical lore. Buchu was a daily ritual amongst the Khoisan. It was mixed with fat and applied externally to aid healing, alleviate pain and heal poisoned wounds. It was also rubbed onto new-born babies. Besides the health benefits, Buchu carries magic and mystique and was used in spiritual ceremonies and rites of passage.

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In powder form Buchu is a key part of the trance healer’s resource and an ingredient in charm making. Other spiritual healers use Buchu in divination, wind spells, for psychic powers and prophetic dreams. It’s even said that if you add Buchu leaves to your bath it allows you to foretell the future. Besides other gems like the Cancer Bush, Wild Garlic, African Potato, Renoster Bush, Elephant’s Foot and Mountain Sage, Buchu is arguably the most potent of them all. It’s packed with bioflavonoids (naturally occurring anti-oxidants) capable of preventing cell destruction by free radicals. It is a valuable source of vitamins A, B, C, and E and numerous minerals.

BENEFITS OF BUCHU ANTI-INFLAMMATORY - muscular strains and sprains and pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, gout, rheumatism and other joint related diseases DETOX - flushes out toxins and has a great effect on the kidneys, prevents hangovers and other symptoms of overindulgence and fatigue, treating obesity and water retention

The Khoisan believed Buchu was an elixir of youth. They would chew the fresh or dried leaves or make infusions and poultices to heal a wide range of ailments and injuries. It was mixed with animal fat and used as an insect repellent, deodorant and moisturizer. CAUTION: Buchu is a natural diuretic and can deplete the body’s store of potassium, so when taking larger quantities it’s recommended to increase consumption of potassium-rich foods like bananas, dark green veg, whole grains and fish. Together with Rooibos and Honeybush tea, Buchu is one of three South African medicinal plants used in international medicine and is recognised by the British Pharmacopoeia as a medicine for ‘cystitis, urethritis, nephritis and catarrh of the bladder’. You find Buchu in the mountains of Western Cape in South Africa, in the fynbos strip up to Clanwilliam in the north, Stanford in the south, and to the Outeniqua mountains. It needs specific conditions to grow and doesn’t easily grow outside of this habitat. From the more than 130 species of Buchu, two of these are used commercially. Crenulata and Betulina have a high oil content and are the main source of commercially harvested Buchu.

URINARY TRACT - urinary tract infections, cystitis PROSTRATE - prostate infections, impotence and low sperm count. It also boosts libido CARDIOVASCULAR - lowers high blood pressure, and promotes a healthy cardiovascular system

ANTISEPTIC - anti-microbial, antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antispasmodic (helps relieve premenstrual cramping and bloating) GENERAL TONIC – immunity, coughs and colds, anxiety, fatigue WOUNDS – external application for bruises and wounds

Khoisan cosmology attributes an incredibly important role to scent. The fragrance of things like rain and wind is said to represent their power and carry their potency. Odour is a medium for the transference of power and regarded as an agent of physical and mental transformation. Trees and plants are avatars of potent spirit divinities that make their presence known through their scent. Buchu then, with its rich smell, scores high on the San potency scale with an important role in healing and ritual. Anyone who has experienced Buchu knows how intense the smell is. As the San say, “It is strong.” In healing dances, Buchu powder, kept in a small tortoise shell would be rubbed onto participants. Sometimes they would put a smoldering coal in the shell and waft the fragrance around the dancers. Khoi women kept Buchu, ground with other herbs, as an aromatic powder. This perfume was symbolic of her feminine potencies and ability to give life. During puberty rites the initiate, represented ‘the rain’s magic power’ and was required to sprinkle Buchu on standing water to appease the water snake or rain bull. Buchu was introduced to Dutch colonists as early as 1652. Medicines sent from Europe were expensive and so they used local remedies. From this time Buchu became part of the Afrikaner folk medicine chest as a panacea for all ills. It was dried and used as tea or steeped in vinegar or brandy. Steeped in vinegar it was used for fractures, swellings and slow healing wounds. Buchu Brandy was used as a digestive, for nausea, rheumatism, bladder and kidney infections and coughs and colds. The tea was used to ease cramps, colic, indigestion, chills, coughs and anxiety. Currently, Buchu oil is one of the most sought after and expensive indigenous essential oils. In 1970 Edward Godfrey from Waterfall Health Farms in Paarl pioneered oil extraction from the Buchu plant, using a high vacuum, low steam process. This meant a superior Buchu oil ripe for export to international fragrance houses. The diosphenol and isomenthone content of Buchu essential oil is a valuable raw material for the flavour and fragrance industries. Buchu is the only plant in the world that produces the chemical component diosphenol genetically. It is the unique molecular structure of this component that gives the black currant scent and flavour. These qualities have made it invaluable as an export where it is welcomed by flavour houses as a flavour fixative and enhancer in food products. About 80-85% of Buchu oil is used in the food flavour market.

INDIGESTION stabilises bloating, heartburn, stabilizes blood sugar levels

INSECT REPELLANT – rubbed on skin as a mosquito repellant

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Perfume of the Fynbos Kingdom The odour of Buchu is most often described as sulfurous, green, minty, cooling camphoraceous, blackcurrant, sweet, fruity, berry, musty, catty, with vegetative and fruity nuances of peach and apricot. People appear to perceive the smell differently, some find it difficult to endure, while most find it pleasantly herbal. A herb like buchu is the perfect replacement for synthetic high cost drugs. To those in the know, this low cost and cure all power plant is a daily ‘can’t do without’.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

BUCHU WATER •

For the daring and the converted, drink a few tots straight on the rocks.

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It can be enjoyed anytime during the day, as a morning wake-up, a detox agent during the day, or natures non-alcoholic whiskey at night.

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For the novice drinker, dilute up to ten times with chilled water for a refreshing daily quencher.

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Mix a tot into your favourite herbal tea,

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Pour half-a-tot into your smoothie

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Blend with lemongrass, mint & lime for a smashing Khoi-San cocktail.

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Use as a mouthwash after eating for fresh breath easy digestion.

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Brew and sip slowly

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Make up a batch, sweeten with honey or stevia if desired, cool it down and drink as iced tea

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Use the tea as an ingredient in salad dressings

In culinary circles Buchu has been featured on the menus of top restaurants. Reuben Riffel, award winning chef and restaurateur from Reubens developed a special lemon tart served with Buchu and strawberry sorbet.

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SCIENCE & SUBSTANCES

Simply put, addictions are not merely a biological short circuit in neurochemical balance.

Dr Yesheen Singh

In the science of addiction, the ideology is that drugs or substances are inherently addictive and people, when exposed to them, will inevitably become addicted. Responsibility is placed mostly on the substance.

revention campaigns lobby towards avoiding the substance or if already addicted seek to break the link through medication or even vaccination. Research is continually being done on how to intervene in the pathways of brain chemicals implicated in addiction like dopamine, glutamate and GABA. While the biology cannot be ignored, some addiction specialists believe it is an oversimplification to look at addiction as simply a biochemical disease. This assumes that exposure to a substance will eventually lead to addiction. But there are many who have exposed themselves to addictive

did you know? Many people experience highs and lows that can be difficult to cope with. Drug users often are people who are attempting to selfmedicate for deep seated emotional, spiritual and psychological issues.

substances, for extended periods of time, without becoming addicts. For example, not everyone who smokes a joint becomes addicted to marijuana. So what other factors contribute to who becomes an addict and who doesn’t? Addiction research uses functional MRI scans to show which parts of the brain are triggered when we think or experience something. When someone has consumed an addictive substance it also shows up in a scan – the addiction centres of the brain show more activity. Interestingly though when the participant is in a joyous state these parts of the brain don’t light up nearly as much as when participants are in a state of mental or emotional distress. These brain changes indicate that the participant is feeling the onset of calm or release, is able to separate from the anxiety and displace it temporarily, through the use of the substance. This might sound like an attractive solution to some but the problem is that all potentially addictive substances have increasingly serious side effects with each subsequent exposure. What’s more, the user will need more and more of the substance to experience the same feeling of calm or elation. Simply put, addictions are not merely a biological short circuit in neurochemical

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balance. They develop within a social and cultural environment that supports their existence. People who are unnecessarily stressed during childhood, or who continue to be exposed to high levels of stress in adulthood, either in the form of mental or emotional stress, physical or sexual abuse, neglect, social isolation, disempowerment or even poverty, will be more likely to look for escape or separation through numbing or elation, to make everything feel better. The dopamine/glutamate/GABA pathways are merely ‘how’ this gets done. Addictions are tricky things. They come in all shapes, ranging from the more explicit like cocaine and gambling, to the more subtle like internet and sugar addictions and even relationships. Anything that creates an altered state of being, provides pleasure or escape from reality can be misused and abused. Addictions offer us valuable lessons in healthy willpower, personal responsibility and most importantly, selflove. It is only by engaging actively with your inner self, unpacking your emotional, mental and spiritual cards, and choosing in a soul-aligned way, which to play and which to discard, that true sustainable healing from addiction will occur. For more about Dr Yesheen Singh log onto www.healthnation.co.za

Your Lifestyle as Medicine By Dr Mark Vella

Every day we make choices about the way we live. This includes our eating habits, communication style, relationships and sexuality, our attitudes and emotional behaviours, our activities, the way we deal with stress, and how we relax. We refer to this collectively as our ‘lifestyle’. The sum total of our lifestyle choices over time add up, and steer our life towards a more positive or negative expression of wellbeing. A positive expression can be said to be a state of wellness. A negative expression is characterised by pain, suffering and disease. In Latin, ‘medicine’ originates from ‘medicina’ – ‘thoughtful action to establish order’. Medicine helps to align us with, and be in harmony with nature and the natural order of life. So, by this definition, positive lifestyle choices help us regain this homeostasis, and potentially a form of medicine. That means, regular habits and attitudes of healthy nutrition, touch, air, water, sunlight, social cohesion, pet companionship, humour, financial wisdom, positive psychology, mindfulness, love and exercise to name a few can be forms of ‘Lifestyle Medicine’. We could say that if wellness was the aim, lifestyle choices would be the ‘medicine’, i.e the means to Wellness. Being healthy or ill is therefore crucially determined by personal responsibility. Simply put, if you want to be healthy, make healthier choices. This idea is not a new concept. Lifestyle Medicine underpins the philosophy and principles of traditional medicine like Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Unani Tibb. These traditional medicine systems were part of everyday living and infused every aspect of lifestyle in those civilisations. Lifestyle medicine is not an exclusive approach. It can be an integral part of a medical treatment or personal lifestyle change plan and does not aim to get people to choose exclusively between ‘pills’ or lifestyle. It’s not an ‘either – or’. Rather the concept is about the choices we make, in response to what happens to us as we make our way through life. Lifestyle Medicine emphasizes a positive approach to health based in personal responsibility, self-mastery, a balanced lifestyle, environmental and social awareness and spiritual growth. Harmony between the individuals mind, body, spirit, emotions and society, nature and the universe are contained in its definition.

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This article underpins the ethos of The School of Lifestyle Medicine (SLM) at Wellness Warehouse, Kloof Street. The school offers inspiring wellness education programmes to the public, professional and corporate markets. This year our professional qualification programs include a full year Massage Diploma starting in March and a fully ICF accredited Wellness Coaching program right through to Master Coach Level. We have a range of shorter programmes covering Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition, Message, to name but a few. The SLM also runs the popular 24Slides Inspiration event. Details are available on our website and Facebook page Dr Mark Vella ND is the Director of The School of Lifestyle Medicine mark@lifestylemedicine.co.za | +27 82 940 7465 www.lifestylemedicine.co.za

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The twelve steps consist of universal spiritual principles and are a blue print for living life as a balanced and whole human being

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he Twelve Steps was originally designed by recovering alcoholics Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith in 1939, along with the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Since then, the steps have given rise to methods of dealing with just about any damaging behaviour pattern. Recovering alcoholic Steve Castleman says the steps are a blueprint for living life as a whole human being, not just a way to stay sober. ‘They consist of universal spiritual principles like tell the truth; treat others as you’d want to be treated; monitor your inevitable failures, apologise for them and make things right if you can do so without hurting others.’

Unpacking the steps The steps encourage deep introspection and honesty. It’s not an easy process for anyone, but it’s certainly cleansing and freeing.

STEP ONE: Breaking the denial about your addiction so you can gain full acceptance that it’s no longer an option. First and foremost, you have to admit and acknowledge you have a problem: ‘Hi my name is __________ and I’m an addict’. While some critics believe the consistent ‘labelling’ of yourself may be damaging and stigmatising, the act of identifying yourself as an alcoholic or addict solidifies the powerlessness you have over your addiction. It refers to your inability to control your compulsion in spite of any negatives

did you know? Addiction is a disease with many facets. It’s not just about faulty willpower or moral ineptitude. It’s a vicious cycle that causes physical changes in the brain, leading to stronger and stronger impulses to repeat the damaging addictive behaviour.

consequences you’ll have to endure as a result.

STEP TWO: This step works on the belief that there is a solution and relies on asking others for help. This was originally based on believing in a higher power and asking for strength. Now, although spiritual belief is encouraged, it’s not prescribed. This step also teaches addicts how to ask for help healthily, without manipulation.

STEP THREE: The decision to commit to a new way of life that’s steeped in acceptance and trust.

STEP SIX: Confronting your personality traits that have contributed towards your addiction. As you can see, the steps begin to peel off the layers of self-lies and denial that have helped you sustain your addiction. It’s all part of regaining control by identifying what could be leading you towards addiction and compulsive behaviour. One blogger wrote that after going through steps four and five, he wasn’t sure if he needed step six. However, after contemplating the step he realised that some natural instincts can be enhanced to damaging levels; for example, pride in its natural instinct can lead to a good self esteem, but when left unchecked, it leads to arrogance.

While this may seem an easy enough thing to do, the reality is that so much discipline comes in here. Commitment takes work and if you’re not willing to do the hard work, you may need to go back to the first step and begin again with truly accepting that your damaging behaviour is simply not an option.

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Observing and exploring, honestly, the harm and resentment from the past that was caused by your addiction. It’s difficult to admit when you’re wrong – in fact it’s much easier to blame just about anyone else or any circumstance for your behaviour. While your current addiction may be uncontrollable, the behaviour patterns leading towards your addiction were actually a series of choices.

STEP FIVE: Confessing – telling someone else about the harm and resentment you’ve played a part in because of your addiction. Building up your self esteem is a part of the recovery process and in confessing to someone, you learn your story is worth listening to and that you’re worthy of forgiveness and respect. Many people choose to do this step with a sponsor (a person who has completed the steps) as they’re more likely to be compassionate about the journey you’re undertaking. Whoever you confess to, it’s important to choose someone who is likely to help maintain perspective and keep you from slipping in to ‘blame’ mode. www.wellnesswarehouse.com

Committing to change your damaging personality traits. Once again, that commitment may sound a little trite; however the goal of this step is to teach you humility and to surrender to change.

List, honestly and comprehensively, the harm done to others and be willing to make up for past behaviour. There may well be a crossover from Step Four where you listed all your resentments – but this step gives you the opportunity to really consider your part in interactions you had with people in your past, whether they hurt you as well or not.

STEP NINE: Make amends with the people you listed in Step Eight as far as possible. There’s a caveat to this step in that you should only make amends as long as it will do no further harm to the person. Rather than place insult upon injury, there may be some times when you’re unable to apologise or make amends. In most cases, you’ll be able to do so but be aware that your apology is for the person you’re apologising to and should be given without excuses or hidden agenda. Make amends where possible and if it’s not clear cut, such as money owed, then ask the person you’re apologising to how you can make amends for your past behaviour.

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STEP TWELVE:

Keep track of your behaviour and emotions daily.

Help others on the journey towards freedom.

Many different systems of psychotherapy encourage journal writing as a way to effectively express your feelings and assess your day. Writing a daily list of what you’ve been through is an important part of staying on track and identifying possibly damaging behaviours or triggers.

There’s nothing quite as powerful as teaching in order to learn. While helping others through the process is deeply rewarding, it also helps to solidify all you’ve learned and is a fantastic reminder of what you’ve left behind and how far you’ve come since you first admitted you have a problem.

STEP ELEVEN: This is about developing skills to quieten your mind and allow intuitive thoughts or the wisdom of a higher power to guide you. Meditation, prayer, mindfulness – all these and other methodologies to still your mind and allow you to pause before taking any course of action are an important part of ensuring changed behaviour patterns remain positively changed.

ADDICTION DEFINITION The state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma.

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Surround yourself with positive symbols and healing reminders and your spirits will definitely be uplifted. The spaces we inhabit have a marked effect on our moods and sense of wellbeing. Make sure your space is optimised to bring you joy and healing.

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This comprehensive chart has detailed information on the chakras and inter-related healing systems. Illustrations and information recognises that every being has a unique fluctuating vibration with a corresponding remedy or approach. This is a great reference guide for therapists or anyone interested in the healing arts.

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MOVING PAST DENIAL

Thoby Solheim began his recovery from an alcoholic lifestyle with a firm dose of denial. He shares his story with us.

did you know? In 1956 the American Medical Association declared alcoholism an illness. In 1991 they endorsed the dual classification of alcoholism under both psychiatric and medical sections in the International Classification of Diseases.

ancy Kline, author of Time to Think says: “Denial is the assumption that what is true, is not true. When something, for whatever reason, is too hard to face, your mind can interpret it as something else”. In November 2008 at my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, I was firmly in denial. Why was I even here? I had no desire to refer to myself as an alcoholic and share my experiences with a bunch of strangers. I was not like them: I was a senior director at an international investment bank, I owned a smart house with a wife, son and SUV. I exercised regularly, was never late for work. I didn’t drink in the morning or when working. I was important - I ran a team of people all over the world. So I liked a drink or two, who didn’t? everything you need to live life well

My journey to that first meeting was pretty typical for a privileged white middle class male growing up in England. I was brought up on a farm in Kent surrounded by private schools and garden parties. I was head boy at my junior school, played in all the teams and got straight A’s throughout. There was a riotous three years drinking lager at Cambridge University. And then on to London and Investment Banking with its culture of long hours, stress and fine wining and dining. I traveled the world, talked daily to the finest minds on Wall Street, worked large corporate deals and entertained clients drinking dry martinis in the Rainbow Room at the Rockefeller Center in New York. Work brought me to South Africa where I joined a second top rated investment bank.

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We worked, we drank, we worked and we were brilliant. In 2005 I was headhunted to start a new securities operation with an Asian bank. Within three years I was running another number one rated team. Then Lehman Brothers imploded and Wall Street crashed for a second time in my career. This time was my hardest business challenge ever, but we continued to grow. My family didn’t see much of me but that comes with the territory of a corporate warrior. So how did this lucky, competitive, happy boy turn into this superficially successful, uneasy man sitting at an AA meeting? Well you see, the odd cider as a 16 year old, yards of ale at Cambridge, my regular 6pm gin and tonic and the fine wines at client dinners had become something more sinister: I rarely didn’t have a drink in my hand after 6pm in the evening. I hadn’t crashed cars, I didn’t drink and drive (meaning I hadn’t been caught yet) but one November evening I found myself at the bottom of a bottle of vodka gripped by fear and loathing. I went to a psychologist who asked me if I could stop dinking for three months. “Easy,” I cried! I lasted three days. I started hiding drinks with the insane idea that if people didn’t see me drinking, the measures didn’t count. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to stop: I couldn’t stop. I lied profusely. “Not one drink,” I would tell my wife whilst swaying and slurring. My poor wife moved from rage to despair and begged me to get help. It took me a year to stand up in AA and say “My name is Thoby and I am an alcoholic” and know it to be true. There were two drinking related breakdowns after that first meeting. One in a hotel room in New York where, hysterical, I wanted to throw myself out of a window and then my last one was a sad, steady train wreck, gulping vodka at home, depressed and without hope. In December 2009 I agreed to go to rehab. Seven days into a 42 day in-patient programme I wrote my life story: the darker side contained divorced parents; the evening drinking ritual of an abusive, immoral stepfather; an absent biological father; the tragic death of a girlfriend; the grief that never left; dreary corporate life with endless meetings and bottomless egos, including my own; low self esteem and mild depression.

My story demonstrated the evolution of the addict - the progression of drinking from adolescence to a grown up celebration of success, to a way to numb unhappiness. When I ended my story my counselor looked me right in the eye and said: “Well it’s quite clear you are an alcoholic, the question I want to ask is what are you going to do about it?” I realized that I had a choice. Embrace help or return to the selfish world of alcoholism. My rehab colleagues were a mixed bag of alcoholics and drug addicts. There were professionals on their fourth rehab stint, housewives who drank champagne in coffee mugs at breakfast; tattooed crack addicts; the widow who couldn’t stop drinking after losing a husband of 50 years. We were one and the same – gripped by an addiction set to destroy us. Therapy was primarily group based. We were encouraged to reveal our darkest secrets. We were systematically broken down in front of our peers, often brutally, sometimes gently, to reveal our fears and own the consequences our using had on others. There was no culture of blame: we were encouraged to own our issues, face our demons and understand that addiction was rooted in self centeredness and through abstinence and a personality change towards a less egotistical life we could find a life of sobriety, and possibly serenity. Ours was a 12 Step programme calling us to a more spiritual, less egotistical life. “I am not a bad person, I am a sick person” we repeated. We were taught that addiction is a disease of the mind and not a moral problem or weakness of will power. Our addiction had the sole purpose of destroying us, and was a terminal disease. Once you have crossed over to the dark side of addiction the only path out is complete abstinence, forever. I shared a room with a seasoned drug addict who had lost his house, car, job and family. He was forty. So was I. He arrived at rehab with the demented face of a man coming down after a 72 hour drug binge. For one long week he shook, sweated, cried, rocked himself then finally crashlanded. The difference, I realized, between him and me was a period of time. He had lost it all and I too, in time would have lost everything.

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Looking back at the 42 days in rehab, I see they were some of the most important days of my life. When I left I worked with my sponsor; attended 90 AA meetings in 90 days; helped out at meetings and shared my story. And I continue to go to AA: there is true compassion in those rooms, a scarce resource in our frantic, ambitious world. There are 5 stages describing a relationship with mind altering substances: Use, Misuse, Abuse, Dependency and Addiction. Misuse of alcohol and drugs does not necessarily mean addiction but often it leads there.

did you know? According to the World Health Organization alcohol is the world’s third largest risk factor for disease burden. A 2011 report estimates 9% of all 15-29 year old deaths worldwide are from alcoholrelated causes. According to another recent US study, 40% of all violent crimes are associated with the misuse of alcohol. Locally it is estimated that 70% of all road accidents involve alcohol.

If you or someone you know is misusing alcohol or drugs I urge you to seek help. Help is readily available in South Africa. Cape Town is well known worldwide as a center of recovery, with its rehabs, secondary and tertiary care, psychologists, addiction counselors, recovery coaches and AA/NA meetings every day of the week. You can get clean, if you get help. Thoby Solheim is a personal recovery coach and deals with all sorts of addiction issues from alcohol to drugs and food. He can be contacted on Cell 076 954 6080 or contact@thoby.co.za or log onto website www.thoby.co.za

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Rehabilitation Centres A Way Out Addiction Treatment Centre Substance Abuse Paarl, Drakenstein, Boland andrew@awayout.co.za 021 864 3773 www.awayout.co.za Akeso Kenilworth Clinic Private Drug Treatment Center Kenilworth, Cape Town info@kenilworthclinic.co.za 021 763 4500/1 www.kenilworthclinic.co.za Bethesda Recovery Home Eating Disorders & Substance Abuse George, Eden colin@bethesda4recovery.com 044 533 3606 www.bethesda4recovery.com Bridge Treatment Centre Substance Abuse Bellville, Cape Town 082 468 6919 Claro Clinic (private, registered) Substance Abuse Goodwood, Cape Town info@claroclinic.co.za 021 595 8500 Crescent Clinic Treatment Centre private, registered) Eating Disorders & Substance Abuse Claremont, Cape Town crescent@mweb.co.za 021 762 7666 www.crescentclinic.com De Novo Treatment Centre (state-owned) Substance Abuse Kraaifontein, Cape Town rkinnear@pgwc.gov.za 021 988 1138 False Bay Therapeutic Community Centre (private, registered) Drugs & Alcohol Abuse Fish Hoek, Cape Town falseatc@telkomsa.net 021 782 6242 www.drugrehabcapetown.co.za Harmony House (private, registered) Drug Addiction, Alcoholism, Eating Disorders, Gambling & Sex Addiction Hout Bay, Cape Town reception@harmonyclinic.co.za 021 790 7779 www.harmonyhouse.co.za Heskith King Treatment Centre Substance Abuse 12 Step Programme Paarl, Drakenstein, Boland hkinginfo@mweb.co.za 021 884 4600 Hope Again Recovery Centre Substance Abuse Mitchells Plain, Cape Town secretary@mounthope.co.za 021 371 7323 Ixande House Drug Addiction, Alcoholism, Process Addictions, Gambling, Sex Addiction, Co-Dependancy

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE Alcoholics Anonymous South Africa Substance Abuse 011 452 9907 info@aanonymous.org.za www.aanonymous.org.za Alanon & Alateen Substance Abuse 021 233 412 Al-Anon Information services for families of alcoholics Substance Abuse 011 435 9792 www.alanon.org.za Alcohol & Drug Concerns Substance Abuse 011 433 2372 Alcoholics Victorious Substance Abuse 021 612 595 Cape Town Drug Counselling Service Substance Abuse 021 447 8026 www.drugcentre.org.za Christian Action for Dependence (CAD) Substance Abuse 082 926 5820 www.cad.org.za Drug Aware Substance Abuse www.DrugAware.co.za Drugwise Substance Abuse 011 728 6668 Elim Clinic Substance Abuse 011 975 2951 www.elimclin.co.za

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That was the beginning of a fast spiralling downward slide – once Mark learned how to take crack properly, there was no going back.

An addicts journey The road to addiction isn’t necessarily that long – it’s the journey to recovery that’s fraught with obstacles, setbacks and angst. We spoke to Mark whose story, while wholly his own, is a reflection of how easy it is to walk a path towards destruction. FIRST LOVE At 16, at boarding school, Mark was given a marijuana joint from a friend. He’d already experimented with alcohol and regularly smoked cigarettes (as part of a clichéd ‘cool’ set of school mates), but had never tried marijuana. During a weekend at boarding school when most students went home, he got bored and smoked his first joint with a friend. Unfortunately, he really enjoyed himself. Mark says they laughed and laughed and had a great time; seemingly innocent fun. The next morning he felt absolutely fine. The experience taught him that marijuana isn’t really that bad, and he loved the happiness of the high. Two years later Mark smoked marijuana again. He was in a crowd that smoked regularly. Soon he was smoking daily. Occasionally he experimented with LSD and ecstasy. Initially he was nervous of trying harder drugs, but did it because friends said it was fun and not a problem. Having heard stories of bad trips and weird happenings when on LSD, Mark was

always a little wary and only had it when surrounded by friends in the know. Ecstasy however, was a true party drug and could be taken at clubs. Because he only did harder drugs about once a month, Mark felt he was in complete control. He smoked his regular joint to feel normal and come down after the high from his ‘party’ drugs.

FIRST CRASH A talented musician, Mark was given a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to study music in the U.S. When he arrived in Los Angeles, he knew very few people and was often bored. Soon after he arrived, he went looking for marijuana but couldn’t find it. He met a dealer who said he didn’t have marijuana, but could give him crack cocaine. Crack wasn’t his thing but there simply wasn’t anything available that matched what Mark was used to in South Africa. So, he bought some crack. He’d never had crack before and wasn’t sure how to smoke it. The fact that it melted took him by surprise and he didn’t end up getting high at all. So he went back a second time. Another addict, Sam, offered to show him how to smoke it. everything you need to live life well

That kicked off a fast spiralling downward slide. Once Mark knew how to smoke crack, there was no going back. He says the feeling was euphoric; he felt vitalised, contented and happy. The high was instant, but only lasted 15-20 minutes. As soon as it was over, he craved more – this is why crack is one of the most addictive drugs, on par with heroin. His ‘teacher’ Sam seemed to be homeless. He spent more and more time with Mark and they smoked crack daily. Mark never got to college. Crack had him completely. His life was made up of buying, using and buying again. Soon he ran out of money. He began selling off everything he owned, including his treasured guitar. Three months from his first hit, Mark had reached a critical point. He thought about mugging someone, but wasn’t brave enough. With no more resources and in a complete state of addiction he had two choices: suicide or calling his parents in South Africa. Thankfully, he chose to call his parents. They were immediately supportive. So much so, that his father even deposited

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money in Mark’s account so he could get high while he waited for them to arrange flights to the U.S. Two days later, they arrived and took him home. Mark doesn’t remember anything about the journey, he only remembers waking up in a rehab clinic a few days later.

IT’S NOT ME During rehab, Mark never admitted he had a problem. He was convinced it was just crack that was a terrible drug and he wasn’t a true addict. His counsellor was easy to manipulate and Mark got through his daily sessions by telling her what she wanted to hear. The rehab facility wasn’t as strict as it could have been, Mark managed to leave after two weeks, believing he was perfectly fine. Six months later he was smoking marijuana, drinking and taking ecstasy again. But despite that, for all appearances, Mark was fine. He managed to get a degree, had a good job and started a successful band with some friends. Then, with friends he started doing the occasional line of cocaine. It was purely recreational and he certainly didn’t do it alone.

did you know? Cocaine is deeply psychologically addictive and the effects include: extreme mental cravings; depression; paranoia; suspiciousness; delusions; violent outbursts; aggressive behaviour; false sensations of being watched, followed, or thinking people are out ‘to get you’; fatigue; dilated pupils; insomnia; acute respiratory problems, lung trauma and bleeding; collapsed veins; ulcers; weight loss; nasal passage damage and bleeding.

HIGHS & LOWS OF COCAINE A cocaine high lasts around 15-40 minutes and includes the following effects: Intense euphoria; confidence; being talkative; having feelings of great strength, power and intelligence; increased energy; loss of appetite. The crash is the complete opposite and can start immediately after the high diminishes, with the user experiencing irritability, restlessness, paranoia, aggressiveness and even homicidal or suicidal tendencies DOWN AGAIN That soon changed. Mark went from using cocaine occasionally to needing it daily. He got to a stage when he was snorting cocaine every hour, even at work. There’s a serious state of denial that exists around addicts – both on the part of the addict and their friends and family. Loved ones don’t want to believe there’s anything wrong and are often scared to confront the very real issue. Mark says he knows it would have been really tough to stage an intervention on his behalf as he would definitely have reacted angrily and aggressively; as well as denying everything. Although he was hiding the extent of his habit from his friends, family and girlfriend, he was still surprised that nobody said anything to him. He has a photograph of himself playing at a music gig that depicts a skin-and-bones version of himself. He looked terrible and is sure now that he wasn’t functioning well at all. His father, who lived in a different city, did ask if everything was okay during a visit, but didn’t take the question further when Mark assured him everything was fine. Mark slowly began to realise his problem was chronic. He was very secretive about his use and needed it all the time. His 6 to 10 grams a day cost about R2000 a day. To support his habit, he somehow managed to borrow money from his father www.wellnesswarehouse.com

and became quite devious in managing the need for more and more. His life was way out of control but it took a huge effort of will for Mark to finally admit it. He spoke to his parents, his girlfriend, his boss, some of his friends and went to rehab for the second time in his life.

NEW BEGINNING Although he went voluntarily, it was difficult for him to live in the strictures of rehab. They worked with the 12-step programme and Mark had a tough counsellor who immediately saw through any of his denial, lies or manipulation. Because the clinic was in the city, there were daily Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings nearby. Mark did the step work (outlined in our article on the 12 steps in the Live Well section) and had to attend a meeting everyday. The meetings helped tremendously – hearing other people’s stories and being inspired by people who got through the process and were still clean after years was very motivating. They helped Mark realise it was him – he was an addict – and he stopped blaming the drugs. A great turning point in his therapy happened when he admitted to his counsellor that he had a stash of marijuana at home for when he got out of rehab. This admission and the subsequent removal of his stash started Mark’s true journey to recovery. He stayed for four weeks and started chairing a Cocaine Anonymous group. This helped his own journey and boosted his self esteem. After leaving the clinic, Mark stayed in a halfway house for 7 months before reentering the world on his own. He went on to chair many meetings around the city and continued to attend meetings himself for many years after.

LIFE TURNED AROUND Mark’s been drug free for seven years now. He’s happily married and considers the last three years of his life to be the best ever. He doesn’t attend meetings anymore because he’s in a stable relationship that offers him the companionship and understanding he used to get from the meetings. For all intents and purposes, Mark’s life has turned around. He will continue to avoid all narcotics and is looking forward to a long, healthy, fruitful life.

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All addiction is caused by suppression of feelings. If we could learn how to feel our emotions rather than fear them, all addictions would literally cease to exist.

FEEL YOUR FEELINGS

If the words ‘how does that make you feel’ conjure up an on-the-couch session, that’s probably because psychoanalysts have been attempting for years to get to the truth of feelings. While humans may have an innate ability to feel, that doesn’t mean we’re able to effectively assess our feelings.

did you know? According to Shari Schreiber, you are reflexively attracted to people who match your level of emotional development. If you are bitching about your spouse or lover, you’d better take a deeper look at yourself.

indfulness and other psychological methodologies advocate getting to the root of emotions and truly feeling them. On the subject of addiction, controversial ‘life strategist’ Shari Schreiber says, ‘All addiction is caused by suppression of feelings. If we could learn how to feel our emotions rather than fear them, all addictions would literally cease to exist.’

same mechanism. And so, too, the same mechanism for recovery applies. She contends that addiction is the ever-present nagging you feel, to fill the hole in your soul. That, she says, is about being disconnected or disassociated from feelings and sensations that help you discern when you’ve eaten, imbibed, worked, worked out, etc enough, and stopping you before you get hurt, go numb or black out.

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So, Schreiber asks addicts to look at conquering their addiction from a different angle – rather than concentrating on the substance or addiction itself, she asks them to look at what’s behind it. Gaining self-

According to Schreiber, addiction is addiction, no matter what you’re addicted to. From substances like alcohol and drugs to overeating or work, it’s the

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acceptance and enough emotional growth to help you feel all your feelings without censure, self-ridicule or self-judgment is the beginning. This is very similar to a mindfulness approach to problems. Acceptance and non-judgementalism. It’s not a deprivation-based approach, because generally the moment you’re forbidden something, you crave it more. And you end up not being able to resist, which will bring about feelings of guilt and worthlessness, which you then try to dull by diving in to your addiction – and so the cycle begins again.

PUT SOME MUSCLE INTO IT Schreiber says that addicts are tough on themselves, constantly scanning their inner terrain and beating themselves up for something. Being able to outgrow your addiction means you’ll need to grow your emotional muscles. Addictions can be terminated when there’s no longer a need to numb-out and run from you. If you haven’t grown emotionally, you may not have fully recovered, even if you aren’t participating in your previous addictive behaviours. Being able to discern the difference between thoughts and feelings is vital, and Schreiber says addicts are usually unable to make that distinction. Many people simply keep themselves busy in order to avoid the thoughts rushing in and affecting their feelings. But the truth is, instead of actually feeling your emotions, you’ve analysed them and given them reasons to be there. Before long, you’re beating yourself up for crimes you probably haven’t even committed and you feel a whole lot worse. You see, emotions reflexively become thoughts and you’ve never learned to separate them. This results in depression, fatigue and anxiety.

DISTRACTION & SABOTAGE People who compulsively run from their feelings are addicted to fixing, helping and rescuing others – when they run out of issues in their own life to keep them busy, they look for victim types who’ll happily supply drama and chaos to fill up their intolerable emptiness. Self-sabotage is often inherent in addicts, and the core of the issue often begins in infancy and is associated with fear. Anything that’s unfamiliar or foreign is intimidating, so how can you welcome something you’ve never experienced, such as love, joy, success, etc?

But, Schreiber says this is learned behaviour, albeit inadvertently, from our parents. By example, parents teach their children how to hide from certain emotions. This is built up in us so that by the time we reach school, we’re pretty good at the emotional hideaway game. When feelings are suppressed in childhood, emotional growth is stunted. We grow up trying to function with a very limited number of emotions, which hampers our capacity to react appropriately to many life circumstances – so, addiction becomes a great escape.

CLIMB INSIDE THE RAINBOW Schreiber likens emotions to a box of crayons, saying that many of us are only using a few colours in the box. When given the opportunity to learn, explore and embrace the other colours, life becomes fuller. Even the dark colours, or emotions, are important to create depth and shadow in your emotional portrait. This is an important lesson we need to teach our children. Instead of coaxing them out of their bad mood or irritation by offering treats or tickles, we should discuss and explore their current mood and allow it to ease naturally. That way, we’re allowing them to fully feel their emotions and acknowledge that they’re okay. Many of Schreiber’s addiction patients have described a dangerous, nebulous sensation they can’t identify – but have needed to escape from their entire lives. It’s a sense of ‘deadness’ that threatens to engulf them if they don’t run from it, or numb it, with a substance or behaviour.

A WAY OUT Schreiber contends that when we start learning how to experience our emotions, we no longer have to escape them. Once this happens, addictive behaviours simply vanish. When feelings begin to replace the awful emptiness we’ve lived with inside, there’s a marvellous sense of ease, aliveness and wholeness that comes with being human and healthy.

This article has been adapted from Shari Schreiber’s book Outgrowing Your Addiction. You can visit her website on www.GettinBetter.com

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By Roddy Louther

After a convincing conversation on the benefits of manning-up, Roddy Louther took himself off to a boxing gym to see how much testosterone he could invoke. He tells us how it all started.

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sense now. The bugger was going to a boxing gym… in secret! Hence the sudden knobbly body, glowing cheeks, spring in his step and… Oh, where’s he off to now? “Hello ladies,” my friend announced himself, with a seductively dangerous grin. Most of them reached for the counter as their knees weakened, and immediately they were all having an iffy-hair-day. My previously, detrimentally shy friend had suddenly become Mr. Personality - from relying on his Labrador puppy charms, to a Zeus-like persona, complete with mythical mysteries. And that was the reason for his sudden abundance of confidence. It was all because of his membership to a Boxing Gym in Woodstock; The Armoury, to be precise. I decided to investigate. Their website, www.armouryboxing.com, is a substantial introduction to boxing as a sport, which in the end seduces you into considering ‘White Collar Boxing’ as a fitness regime. When I say ‘fitness’, I really have to distance it from the conventional notion. Owner Steve Burke an astonishingly youthful fiftysomething ex-British army paratrooper, and boxing instructor, spent some time with me to answer questions about boxing. Questions which have intrigued me since the run-up to the famous Ali - Frazier bouts of the seventies. Like, “Why does it take a year or longer to prepare for a fight?” To answer this, Steve took me back to my primary school days and an inevitable confrontation with the schoolyard bully, which lasted all of... maybe a minute. He reminded me of how spent I was in the aftermath, then compared that to the fifteen, three minute rounds with a minute break in between, the rounds that a boxer has to be prepared for in a fight. Boxing, he explains, engages your whole primal being - the need to defend yourself is an all-consuming instinct. In the presence of danger to yourself; your senses, including the ones you don’t know about, are auto-heightened as natural defense mechanisms like stress and fear kicks in. The body responds by flooding itself with adrenaline. In the crucial moments afterwards, your mind races to assess the threat against your ability, both physically and mentally. You are faced with options - man-up, negotiate... or run. You decide to man-up. Good. You’ve locked

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Ali, Frazier, Sugar-Ray, Marvelous Marvin, Tyson... oh the list goes on. On fightnight, the punches, the blood and guts, and the conspicuously absent judges are all real. Punches are traded before respectful embraces and finally, there are only winners. Back in the schoolyard; had my tormentor been allowed to dictate the date and time and so, the terms, I would have been at the mercy of his element of surprise; had I allowed myself to be drawn into the scrap suddenly, I’d have been enraged and my responses would have been akin to a stuffed monkey fixed on the end of a drill, and the outcome would have been very, very different. In conclusion; go-on, try yourself against someone else. Dare to be yanked from a sleepy, perhaps tree-hugging existence into a cauldron of pain and gain, and explore a side of you you’d never have known otherwise. Remember you can’t lose. You’ll bloody love boxing, believe me. I’ll leave you now, skipping into the ring of future as I am…

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While a high percentage of the world’s population may have come into existence due to a tipple or two, continuing to drink while you’re pregnant shouldn’t be an option.

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome

For years, it’s been known that an excess of alcohol during pregnancy will almost certainly lead to foetal alcohol syndrome, which causes facial and nervous system abnormalities and growth problems. There is no cure for foetal alcohol syndrome.

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ut now, scientists are saying that even a small amount of alcohol consumed can bring about what’s known as foetal alcohol spectrum disorders, characterised by problems with learning and remembering; understanding and following directions; controlling emotions; communicating and socialising; and daily life skills like feeding and bathing. The medical fraternity is even saying that any intake of alcohol is worse than smoking while pregnant. Controversially, Dr Neil Aiton, a paediatrician at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust says, ‘If it is a choice between a drink, a smoke or a spliff then ‘don’t drink’, would be my recommendation’.

NO DETOX FOR BABY During pregnancy, the placenta acts as a pathway and filter for nutrients. However, it doesn’t appear to have any effect on ethanol or toxic metabolites like acetaldehyde – both of which come from alcohol. The developing foetal nervous system is particularly sensitive to the toxicity of ethanol. What’s more, foetal tissues are very different from adult tissues in function and purpose – the upshot is that the foetal liver is completely unable to detoxify ethanol, and the foetus is exposed to ethanol in the amniotic fluid for far longer than the mother is exposed to it. So, drinking during pregnancy offers a double whammy – more toxic exposure for longer, without a means to detoxify.

OLD NEWS Nearly two decades ago, two research studies showed six main secondary disabilities from foetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder.

1. Mental health Over 90% of participants in the study had been diagnosed with ADHD, clinical depression or another mental illness 2. Educational disruption About 60% of participants aged 12 or older experienced suspension or expulsion from school, or dropped out 3. Legal issues Again, 60% of participants over the age of 12 had been charged with or convicted of a crime 4. Locked up Around 50% of participants over the age of 12 had been confined at some time or another for psychiatric care, jailed for a crime, or were an inpatient for chemical dependency care 5. Inappropriate sexuality Promiscuity, sexual touching or advances were experienced by 50% of participants over the age of 12 6. Addiction Around 35% of participants over the age of 12 experienced substance abuse or dependency issues Interestingly, Clinical Social Worker and author, Diane Malbin says that certain interests and strengths have been recognised in people diagnosed with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders and recommends using these strengths in treatment. These include: music, playing instruments, composing, singing; art, spelling, reading, computers, mechanics, woodworking, skilled vocations (welding, electrician, etc.), writing, poetry; and participation in non-impact sport or physical fitness activities.

trimester that’s really important from an abstinence perspective. While there’s certainly no encouragement for women to drink at all during pregnancy, most medical professionals still claim it’s safe to consume one or two units of alcohol a week. A unit is defined as 175ml glass of wine. A study conducted in 2012 in Holland indicated that low to moderate drinking during pregnancy didn’t affect executive functioning (the ability to perform activities like planning, organising, remembering details, strategising and managing time) among 5 year olds.

did you know? One unit is 10ml of pure alcohol. It takes the average adult around an hour to process this amount so that there’s none left in their bloodstream, although this varies from person to person.

RATHER BE SAFE While there’s no true consensus on limits, there is scientific evidence that alcohol has the potential to severely damage your unborn child. It makes complete sense to be cognisant of everything you put into your body while you are pregnant, and unless you are an alcoholic, it’s a no-brainer to abstain for the whole of your pregnancy.

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WILL MY CHILD BE AN ADDICT? By Kathy Brüggemann, editor of www.mommymatters.co.za

Kathy Bruggemann, owner of MommyMatters.co.za looks at how to identify addictive personality traits in your children. I grew up knowing that I had relatives with alcohol addiction, and as kids, we were constantly warned about the dangers of substance abuse. We could see how it ruined families and lives, and were cautioned that addiction might be in our genes. Although I don’t dispute the genetic link in addiction and have chosen a life without alcohol, our personalities determine our reactions to the dangers of the world surrounding that. We can assist our kids by seeing if they have behaviour and personality traits that might pose problems later in life. Chances are our pre-school teachers aren’t looking at our three-year-olds and thinking “That girl is headed for a drug problem” or “That boy is going to grow up to have a serious gambling addiction”. It is believed though, that children’s behaviour at that age could offer insight into whether a child might be prone to addiction. There are a few types of addictive personality traits that are linked to addiction, from video games, gambling, pornography, drugs and alcohol, to even eating chocolate. It’s not to say that if your child has one or even a few of these traits that she is going to stumble into a life of addiction, there are various circumstances and environmental factors involved, and parenting plays a crucial part. ANXIETY – if your child has been diagnosed with an anxious or stressed out personality, they might find it hard to manage stress as they grow older, and drugs, alcohol etc. could be seen as measures to overcome their problems. PASSIVE AGGRESSION – kids often hide their anger inside them, which leads to poor management of their emotions. DIFFICULTY DELAYING GRATIFICATION – people who have difficulty delaying gratification generally focus on shortterm goals because they need instant gratification. They have a tendency towards risks and thrills or ‘quick fix’ solutions in life and can easily become addicted to alcohol and drugs. Be careful as parents to not teach your children this behaviour by giving in to their every desire (with video games, ice-cream, treats) whenever they ask for it.

INSECURITY – We all want self-secure children, but it’s a tough job as a parent not to consistently be the one to pump that little ego, but to rather create an environment where they become proud of themselves and develop their own selfworth. A lack of self-confidence and constant fear of failure, often sees kids seeking others’ approval to overcome their own lack of confidence. This could lead to disaster as they enter the peer-pressure phase. COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOUR – People suffering from compulsive behaviour have a hard time enjoying things in moderation and instead take an all-or-nothing approach towards life. Do your children have a strong “black or white only” approach to life? ANTI-SOCIAL – Children who alienate themselves from their peers or lack intimacy, tend to have failing relationships. They easily get addicted to alcohol, drugs, smoking, etc. because they lack social support. SUBSTITUTING VICES – Don’t allow for bargaining when you enforce discipline (like taking away an iPad but allowing for 3 hours of cartoon watching instead). People who substitute vices tend to switch their addiction from one to another when they can no longer continue with their prior addiction, like when a person gives up smoking and starts drinking too much coffee or eating sweets. Be careful not to feed into this habit - your child will adopt this pattern in their life and going forward can lead to aggression or violence if they aren’t given another option. Our responsibility as parents is enormous, but just being aware and conscious in our parenting will help identify some of the dangers we can prevent.

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Jackson Reece Herbal baby wipes R3599 Available at Kloof, Cavendish, Gardens, Palmyra, Plattekloof, Seapoint, Wembley & online. (QR Code: 0005157)

Happy hippy chic Dress your little girl in these stylish harem pants. Not only are they super adorable but have lots of space for movement.

Mu & Me Infant Girls Harem Pants R13899

Oops, don’t slip! A slippery bath can be dangerous for infants. This delightful frog bath mat is ideal for preventing your young child from slipping. A non-slip surface with strong suction cups is guaranteed to keep the mat firmly in place.

Snookums Baby Math Mat R10999 Available at Kloof & online. (QR Code: 0004857)

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Miss money penny Provide some fun and inspire creativity by getting your child to colour in the lines on this pre printed fabric purse. Six permanent markers allow lots of colourful options. It is a nifty size with a chain handle and zipper to close up the top.

Alex Color A Chic Purse

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Available at Kloof & online. (QR Code: 0021891)

Colour me today. Wash me tonight. Then colour me again tomorrow. Colour these soft cuddly dolls with markers on the preprinted patterns or make up your own designs. If you want to change the colours and start again just throw them in the wash. Each pack comes with 4 washable markers and easy washing instructions.

Alex Color and Cuddle Washable Doll

R13999

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SUPPORTING SOBRIETY What’s the best approach when someone you love is walking a path to danger and destruction because of substance abuse?

If you believe a loved one has a substance abuse problem, do something about it – as soon as possible and before it’s too late

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ust as addiction is devious in nature, so too are addicts. The insidiousness of creeping addiction forces the addict to become sneaky and wily. Because of this, by the time loved ones become aware of a problem, the journey is often well on its way. In such a situation, hope and love become dangerous bedfellows, lulling you into a state of delusion that your addicted loved one will eventually give up on their own. Or, guilt becomes a prevailing emotion where you believe you may have driven them to the state they’re in. All this stymies positive action.

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Get information: do some research about the extent of your loved one’s addiction and the treatment options available. Find out costs, if treatment involves a clinic, and understand what you may be in for once treatment begins

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Get the message: form an intervention team, which doesn’t have to include all the planning members, and spend time together formulating a consistent message that you’ll communicate to your addicted loved one. It’s important that you are all in full agreement about the necessary measures

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It’s not easy to make the decision to confront an addict. And it’s not easy to do the confronting once you’ve made the decision to do so. But, for most addicts, intervention by people who care about them is often their only chance of survival. If you believe a loved one has a substance abuse problem, whether it’s over-the-counter pain killers, alcohol or the latest street drug, do something about it – as soon as possible and before it’s too late. But do it respectfully, with love and after serious thought and planning. Here are some tips on how to stage a successful intervention. Remember always, that any intervention needs a good dose of care and understanding, as well as a heavy dash of resolve. •

Get help: form a planning group made up of concerned friends or family members you know will bring wisdom and strength to the table. If necessary, consult a professional counsellor or social worker to assist you

did you know? Brain imaging studies of drugaddicted individuals show changes in areas of the brain that are critical to judgment, decision making, learning and memory, and behaviour control.

Get conditional: decide upfront what consequences your addicted loved one will face should they refuse treatment. Each member of the intervention team must decide and stick to certain conditions; for example, the addicted person may be asked to move out of the family home if they don’t agree to treatment

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Get the story straight: before you stage the intervention, write down specific incidents where the addiction resulted in issues and the toll it has taken on the addict as well as members of the intervention team

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Get going: once your planning is complete, set a time and date for the intervention, without telling your addicted loved one what it’s about. Each member of the intervention team must take turns in presenting their concerns and feelings. Then present your chosen treatment option and ask for a decision to be made immediately. Reiterate the consequences of not accepting treatment.

If you don’t plan an intervention properly, it could easily backfire, leaving your addicted loved one feeling under attack and more resistant to treatment.

NOT ABOUT WILLPOWER A person may well make a conscious choice to take that first drink, that first drug. But when addiction begins, it’s no longer a question of choice. Essentially, drugs affect the way your brain works by tapping into its communication system and disrupting the way nerve cells process, send and receive information. Different drugs or substances www.wellnesswarehouse.com

have slightly different mechanisms, but all affect the brain’s pathways. Two ways drugs cause a disruption in the brain’s communication structure are by imitating the natural chemical messengers (such as marijuana and heroin); or overstimulating the reward circuits, (e.g. cocaine and methamphetamines).

AFTER THE FACT A successful intervention is just the first step and treatment is also not an easy process. Withdrawal is difficult and depending on the substance your loved one is addicted to (remember that many addicts have more than one substance they favour), withdrawal symptoms can vary and may need to be supervised by a medical practitioner. Withdrawal and detoxification isn’t the end of the road, either. It’s vital for counselling and preferably behavioural therapy to also take place. Recovering from addiction is never over. Remember that fact when you are supporting a loved one. Addiction has happened once and it can happen again. Show support by changing your own behaviour in ways that don’t trigger drug and alcohol use – for example, if you usually have alcohol in your home, get rid of it. Remove as many reminders and triggers as you possibly can and agree to counselling if that is going to help your loved one move toward sobriety. Everyone in the intervention team must be aware that they’re in it for the long haul and must be committed to supporting the addict as far as possible in their journey to sobriety.

did you know? Between 40-60% of people relapse after addiction treatment and that opioid users have a higher rate of relapse than other addicts.

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REVIEWS

By Astrid Kille

Quit sugar, take up yoga, read poetry and absorb facts and knowledge. Our selection of books this month has something for everyone. Wherever you are in your life at the moment, be sure there are amazing and interesting things out there for you to love and get excited about. Reading especially can be an amazing comfort and delicious way to lose yourself. I Quit Sugar by Sarah Wilson (Pan MacMillan)

I Quit Sugar is an easy to follow week-byweek guide for quitting sugar - and at the same time getting you clean, clear and lighter, or so says author Sarah Wilson, a high-profile Australian TV and magazine journalist, and health coach. Sarah Wilson was addicted to sugar. She claims that most of us are, we just don’t know it. She says, sugar is a killer, it lowers your immune system and makes you fat, and if you are overweight you are a high risk person for many ailments, from diabetes to cancer. By eating sugar you are shortening your life, and will spend fortunes on medicine in your old age to counteract the effects. Her 8-week program draws on her personal journey (through hypoglycemia and auto-immune disease) as well as tips and research from the best experts around the world. It has recipes and a detox plan. I Quit Sugar is everything you need to stop sugar.

Information Is Beautiful by David McCandless (Harper Collins)

This is the most wonderful, quirky and fascinating book. Discussion provoking ideas and data are displayed as infographics and illustrations throughout. Each page is a beautiful colourful display with a host of facts, statistics and the connections between things. It’s an exciting way to absorb knowledge purely by looking and without having to read loads of text. The entire book is a visual feast, a smorgasbord of tasty info bites making you hungry for more info. I couldn’t stop looking at this book, it provided me with all kinds of trivia and thought provoking material.

Art Of Attention by Elena Brower and Erica Jago (Jagoyoga/ Virayoga)

Essentially this is a yoga workbook for teachers and practitioners. On a deeper level, this book is a sanctuary. Besides strengthening your yoga practice, it will solidify your love for yourself. It is filled with inspiration, creativity and awareness. Elena brings us closer to our bodies and ourselves

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with a beautiful journey of self-reckoning, recognition and deep awareness. Incredible images celebrate the human body in contemporary yoga postures. As Elena Brower says, “Loving yourself is the only prayer, the only practice.” Chapters are divided into different healing themes with postures and flowing sequences that accompany the themes. Cute stick diagrams are used to illustrate the postures while photographic images are used to inspire. This is a journey of consciousness and beauty highly recommended for anyone interested in yoga. You can order this book online from www.artofattention.com

Pleasure-in-relating by Susan Groves (Hands-on Books)

Pleasure-in-relating is Susan Groves first work, a poetry book culminating many years of reflection spanning her life in South African and in England. It weaves together her deep appreciation of Buddhist and Christian traditions. Her training and experience in Core Process Psychotherapy in the stories of herself and of others. Her love for Africa serves as an undertone present throughout her writings. Poems deal with feelings and fragments of feelings around issues like spaciousness, quiet, dreaming, depression and so much more. Available at the Book Lounge in Cape Town or online through Kalahari.

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Clean up your act

By Roddy Louther

Like everyone else, I take care in the image I project, but not overly so. From an early age one is taught the basics of grooming, and the latent values sort of dawns on you over time. Like all boys I’d watch my dad shave and long for the day I could too. That happened when I was about 10. I had overheard a mischievous assertion from an older boy with a five o’clock shadow - that if you regularly shaved the bumfluff from your face, it would grow tougher and sturdier and soon a beard would emerge. Thank God that, not for lack of trying, it wasn’t true.

learned that Brylcreem was the solution to keep my unruly mop segregated and learned to brush my teeth after every meal. I grew up stealing my father’s Eau de Toilet - the caddishly branded English Leather, and was constantly in trouble as I overdid it every time. Later, my mom would buy me my own deodorant/antiperspirant, and I chose BRUT. No prizes for guessing why that brand. My father was a fastidious dresser. Growing up with very little, he’d recount how he learned to wear what he had, well. That meant – even if your clothes were old and tatty, they should still be clean and ironed, and even if the soles of your shoes were worn through, they should be polished to a mirror finish. He’d say, “How you dress is how you see yourself, and that’s how others will see you.”

And he taught us the value of buying well, not expensively. My father once, much to the annoyance of my mother, saved for months to buy a coat to keep warm in the bitter Karoo winters. It was a smart, dark brown coat with a thick removable inner lining. He wore that coat everyday of every winter and never had the need to buy another. I now wear it sometimes. It’s as handsome as the day he bought it, and it makes me feel so too. These are values I took with me into adulthood, some I modified slightly. My late father would be quietly critical of my appearance today, but maybe given the context of our times, he’d understand. I pride myself in being a little scruffy. It has plenty of advantages believe me. Firstly, it says I am a man and articulates my sexual orientation unambiguously. Also, this condition requires less of everything – everything you need to live life well

time, effort and money. In contrast, a metro sexual lifestyle is actively cultivated and requires considerably more. Friends and family will readily attest to my being a man of lesser concern about my appearance. In my mind it’s the detail that matters. I brush my teeth twice a day and shower every morning, washing my hair carefully. I don’t shave, but once a week I’ll neaten my stubble with a trim. I don’t exfoliate or scrub my face or body and I don’t blow-dry or use any fixing gels on my hair. So, as far as I know, I am definitely not a metro sexual man even if though I choose from Gucci, BVLGARI or Issey Miyaki when I scent up. Thankfully, it seems that despite the rise of the more visibly immaculate man, there is still a market out there for us scruffy brutes. So, our female editorial staff, certain they could polish this nugget to James Bondlike suaveness, coerced me into writing this

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piece. I was somewhat reluctant because, it was yet another subject I was tasked with that I know bugger-all about. And when they assured me that that’s precisely why they wanted me to do it, I still didn’t buy it. I thought I’d shaken them off, but then they brought out their secret weapon – a curveball so irresistibly hittable I had very little chance for rational thought. Yes, no secret agent is complete without his very own Mata Hari. Mine had a name equally intriguing and she was no less bewitching, Rouxmia Bougas. A picnic for two under the oaks at Spier if I’d write this article got my tail wagging lustily. The honey-trap was set. The grooming conversation started with a light-lunch and then a shopping spree inside Wellness Warehouse on Kloof Street. We strolled amongst the perfumed aisles stacked with organic toiletries of every description and picked creams and scrubs from the shelves, trying the testers to scrutinize our selections more carefully. We took in the scents of a myriad of fragrances, slow-danced with handmade soaps, bath salts and oils and examined the mouthwashes. After picking out an arsenal of grooming essentials and getting lectured on the value of floss, we headed off to WellSkin for a few heavenly hours. Although my Mata Hari had me eating out of her hand the whole time, I drew the line when asked to swap my stubble and Ray-Ban’s, for a face mask and two slices of cucumber. Later that day, as I walked through the city, I felt uneasy, as if naked. A glance at a reflection of me in a shop window, assured me that nothing had changed – I was still the same old Roddy, albeit a little shiny. I thus concluded that with a little spit-and-polish, or as they say, “grooming”, even “scruffy” can be refined kind of like a diamond no one feels the need to cut.

Here is a list of grooming tips Rouxmia put together for me as a check list:

Trim Nose Hairs This is more important than you might think. Just because no one has commented yet, doesn’t mean they have gone unnoticed.

Shower Daily We shouldn’t even have to share this tip, but try remember that just 10 minutes in the shower each day can save you a lifetime reputation of being that dude with offensive body odour.

Manicure & Pedicure No one is asking you to paint your nails, but keep them well trimmed and clean. There’s no shame in going to a spa to have a mani and pedi (and it is highly enjoyable) but if that’s not your style, you can always get a good nail grooming kit and do it at home.

Warm water can act as a fabulous detox. Spike your bath with a detox bomb and clean out your body while you relax.

Tame Your Beard Beards seem to be the new black these days, but a bad beard can spoil the look totally. Keep your beard neat and well trimmed. If you wish to grow it in a longer style, make sure the parts closest to your face are well shaped and whisker-free.

Neck & Ear Hairs Even if you’re clean and dressed well, having neck and ear hair can still ruin your appearance and sexy appeal. We suggest going to a barber once a month to take care of this unsightly grooming faux pas.

Fragrance Scent is an important part of a man’s grooming regimen. Just remember that less really is more when it comes to fragrances. Make sure your body wash, cologne and aftershave compliment each other without being overwhelming.

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1 cup Baking Soda 1/2 cup Citric Acid 1/4 tsp. buchu tea leaves or 7 drops buchu essential oil 7 drops lavender essential Oil 7 drops geranium essential oil 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. Jojoba or Sweet Almond Oil Water (ideally in a spray bottle)

Directions Sift all your dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Add your essential oils, drop by drop and stir into the dry ingredients. It is normal for the mixture to fix a little. Slowly add your jojoba or sweet almond oil while mixing the ingredients with your hand. Add the water to the mixture while simultaneously blending it with your hands. Use a spray bottle to add the water to the mixture slowly, or add the liquid drop by drop if you do not have a spray bottle available. The mixture should stick together when pressed firmly. Be careful not too moisten the mixture too much.

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If gray hairs crop up and you prefer to dye them, get it done professionally so it looks as natural as possible. If you decide to do it yourself, choose the right shade, not one that is too dark. Gray hair can look great on a man, think silver fox George Clooney and Richard Gere.

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Trim Eyebrows Looking at stars like Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Somerhalder and Robert Pattinson might get you thinking women love thick eyebrows. Sure we do but keep them trimmed and don’t be scared to pluck the odd runaway strand. Use a pair of tweezers and a small pair of scissors.

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Teeth Not only will your dentist love you but you’ll feel better about yourself if you keep your teeth clean. No one cares if they are perfectly straight and snow white, all that matters is that they’re clean and your breath doesn’t smell.

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Press the mixture into ice cube moulds, or any other moulds, or use melon ballers to form your bath bombs. Set them onto wax paper to dry. Allow them to dry at least a day.

Drop one or two of the bombs into your bath for an aromatic and fizzy bath.

Storage Keep your bath bombs in an airtight container or bag otherwise they won’t fizz as well at bath time. Also keep your supply of citric acid in an airtight container or it will lose its “fizzing” power. www.ecodiva.co.za facebook.com/ecodivanicole Twitter@ecodiva www.vitology.co.za

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Bathroom basic

Macho metro This month’s product guide is dedicated to men’s grooming. We interviewed so many men and realised most of you have no idea how to have man me-time. Here are some of the basics you will need, all of them tried and tested by our writer, Roddy Louther. After we subjected him to some much needed beauty time he now looks and feels like a million bucks. Feel free to use this as a guide to get your own grooming ritual together.

Breathe out Put a sparkle in your grin with this refreshing mouth wash. A combination of liquorice and herbs, both soothe and disinfect. It is great for infected gums and gives instant relief. It also contains Tea Tree oil which is the most fabulous disinfectant. Use everyday but especially after eating garlic or smoking.

Nature Fresh Mouth Wash R4999 Available at Kloof, Cavendish & online. (Quick Reference Code: 0008722)

Tee Tree oil is one of the most useful products you can ever have. It’s fabulous for drying out pimples, can be used as a mouthwash or gargled (diluted with water) to cure a sore throat. You can mix it with body lotion to get rid of acne. It’s also a good idea to throw a few drops into your bath to prevent fungal infections and especially if you frequent the gym.

Spa Logic Organic Essential Oil Tee Tree R4799 Available at Kloof, Cavendish & online. (Quick Reference Code: 0018528)

Scrub yourself sexy Get rid of dead skin with a skin buff.This is a fabulous ritual to do after a shave as it also prevents ingrowing hairs.

Dermalogica Ultimate Buffing Cloth

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Available at Kloof, Cavendish & online. (Quick Reference Code: 0004299)

Mens Aftershave Balm This one won’t be difficult at all. We know you will love this aftershave. It tones down your skin beautifully after shaving.

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Your skin will feel amazing after using this brush and shaving kit. It will freshen you up and make your skin smooth and soft.

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Body sense Expect a fresh, soothing all round wash leaving your skin ultra clean without drying it out. This product is free from damaging chemicals and safe for your skin.

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Once or twice a week, scrub your skin to keep it healthy and to clean out the pores.

Beaucience Mens Facial Scrub R6999 Available at all stores & online. (Quick Reference Code: 0017369)

Mens Facial Wash To properly care for your skin you need to wash it with something designed for the sensitive skin on your face. Most men clean their face with the same bar of soap they shower with. Instead, opt for a hydrating soap like this one.

Beaucience Mens facial wash R5999 Available at all stores & online. (Quick Reference Code: 0017368)

Shampoo & condition Earthsap Men’s Shampoo/Conditioner contains a number of different natural oils and spices from the Islands of East India. Coconut oil and soy protein help to repair and strengthen damaged or normal hair. It won’t leave any toxic residue on your scalp.

Earthsap East India Shampoo or Conditioner

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Mens Face & Body Revitalising Lotion Hydration is the key to keeping your skin in top shape. This tip is a 3-in-1: Use lotion on your body and a moisturizer on your face. Drink plenty of water each day (it should be more than the traditional 8 glasses a day depending on your weight, height and activity level). Use chapstick, especially in harsh weather. Voila! Healthy, hydrated skin.

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Green coffee 800 is a “drug-free" dietary supplement that was developed from a blend of herbal extracts. When used with a healthy diet plan, Green coffee 800 helps curb your appetite and also helps stimulating the body to burn fat and calories. Chromium dinicotinate glycinate plays an important role in the production of insulin, controlling hunger and in metabolism. Ginseng helps to maintain energy levels while dieting. Green tea leaf extract is a major antioxidant that increases mental awareness and helps diminish appetite and can also reduce the amount of harmful cholesterol. Epigallocatechin gallate EGCG is the most powerful natural antioxidant in green tea, superior to Vitamin C and Vitamin E. It may provide health effects by protecting our cells from oxidative damage from free radicals. It may be effective in promoting fat oxidation and lowering body weight. A number of chronic diseases have been associated with free radical damage, including cancer, arteriosclerosis, heart diseases and accelerated aging. In November 1999, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published the results of a study at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. Researchers there found that people who were given a combination of caffeine and green tea extracts burned more calories then those given only caffeine.

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BADGER BALM In 1993, Bill Whyte was a carpenter who lived a simple, organic life with his family in rural Gilsum, New Hampshire, a town of about 800 residents. What started as a quest to heal severely cracked fingers and chapped hands – the result of working outside during harsh New England winters – turned into a thriving business that is now a leader in the natural personal care industry in the United States.

did you know? It takes 2.26 metric tons of fresh rose petals to make one pint of rose essential oil.

oday, Badger has more than 40 employees, is still located in Gilsum, and continues to create some of the world’s most powerfully pure body care. A model of sustainable business, Badger is a certified B Corporation – adding transparency to the company’s social and environmental business practices.

Badger, as a company, was founded in 1995 by “Badger” Bill Whyte and his wife Katie Schwerin when it became apparent that the original product, Badger Balm for Hardworking Hands, worked amazingly well at healing Bill’s hands. Bill knew other

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carpenters in the area who suffered from painful dry hands, and he figured that there were plenty of other people – masons, bakers, nurses – who could benefit from this product as well. So he started small. Bill, along with his wife Katie and daughters Mia, Emily and Rebecca, would mix and fill the tins, and then he would personally take them to lumber yards, hardware stores, and general stores (often with daughters in tow). Badger Balm was a hit. And today, more than 18 years later, it is still Badger’s number one selling balm, and a staple in many homes around the world. Though Badger has come a long way from

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the kitchen, this mission-driven company has stayed close to its roots: live simply, eat organically, and do good in the world.

This is the Badger Way. HEALING PRODUCTS Badger makes a wide variety of personal care products, from balms and mineral sunscreens to oils, soaps, and lip balms. Every product is made from certified organic, minimally processed botanical ingredients such as Spanish extra virgin olive oil, Bulgarian rose, Samoan coconut oil, and Madagascar vanilla. These ingredients are often more expensive than their petroleum by-product or synthetically produced counterparts, but the science is simple: healing oils heal the skin and benefit it over time. Petroleum-based products may protect the skin, but they do not nourish the skin with vitamins and antioxidants like organic extra virgin olive oil. “A rose is a rose is a rose – unless you are talking about essential oil,” says Badger’s Product Expert & Educator Jentri Jollimore. “Badger’s organic rose oil comes from the Valley of Roses in Bulgaria where the blossoms are hand-picked before dawn and steam distilled that very same day. Some rose oils are chemically extracted from dried petals. This is the difference between a true rose-on-the-vine aroma with all 100+ volatiles, and a stale rose-like scent found in cheap drugstore perfume. This is the Badger difference.” Badger’s rigorous standards for ingredients provide insight into why the products work so well. The company only accepts growing standards that include organic, fair trade, ecologically harvested, sustainably wild crafted, and biodynamic as applicable. This means that every ingredient Badger sources has the highest degree of respect for the earth and the people on it. Badger does not (nor will it ever) use ingredients that have been genetically modified (GMO), synthetic, toxic, unfairly traded, or petroleum-based.

Acceptable processing standards include steam distillation, CO2 extraction, expression and cold pressing. Solvent or chemical extraction is unacceptable, as it is often made from inferior ingredients. This means that each ingredient is harvested at its peak and retains all vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants from plants to people without being refined, bleached, deodorized, or otherwise “cooked”. Put these ingredients together, and you get healing products that work really well.

HEALTHY BUSINESS Badger is family owned and operated, and retains the original mission born out of Bill and Katie’s kitchen. Though the company now makes more than 80 products, the business continues to be based around transparency, integrity, and respect. The company holds numerous third-party audited certifications and memberships, including USDA Organic, Certified B Corporation, Leaping Bunny (no animal testing), Natural Products Association, Organic Trade Association, and American Botanical Council to name a few. Transparency takes the guesswork out of the company’s claims. Each and every plant-based ingredient is listed on the products and on badgerbalm. com, so you know exactly what you are putting on your skin. Most of Badger’s ingredient declarations read more like a bottle of salad dressing instead of a moisturizer, but that’s part of the product’s charm – the ingredients are recognizable. And as if that wasn’t good enough, Badger even posts efficacy testing results in case you want to read that kind of stuff. Badger is a Certified B Corporation – an emerging business trend in which businesses are graded based on the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. Employees at the company (lovingly referred to as “the Badgers”) are treated to a mostly-local, organic, home cooked lunch every day, as well as other benefits including the innovative “Babies at Work” program.

Walk a Healthy Trail Inspirations from the WS Badger Company In keeping with the spirit of community and health Badger generously provides a free, organic, home-cooked meal to each and every employee, every day. For a half hour beginning at noon Badger enjoys a rotating menu of hot meals and soups, as well as a daily salad bar with various trimmings. The phones are set to automatically go to voice mail, so all of the Badgers have the opportunity to sit and eat together. The tradition started years ago when Badger Bill made soup for all of the employees on Fridays. He would give them unique names like “King Mustapha’s Lentil Soup” - mostly they were lentil soups – and he and the 15 or so Badger employees would sit and eat together. Camaraderie grew between employees, everyone was full and happy, and it just made sense to develop a company-wide benefit out of it. And it does make sense given Badger’s commitment to health and holistic wellness. One of this mission-driven company’s principles is “Supporting organic, sustainable agriculture through our purchasing practices.” And not only does the lunch program nurture the sense of community within Badger’s walls, it strengthens the local community through purchase of local ingredients, whenever possible. In this way Badger hopes to inspire all to Walk a Healthy Trail.

What started as a good idea for hardworking hands turned into a world-class business making good stuff that people trust... and it’s just the beginning. “Badger is meant to remain a family business, hopefully being passed from generation to generation,” says Badger Director of Product Development (and Bill and Katie’s daughter) Rebecca Hamilton. “We’re building a business to last so we can keep making good, organic stuff.”

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