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Reclaim the real you

Happiness through hobbies Go off the Grid

Start of School Woes Romance Yourself

Find yourself sunny-side up The Lowdown on GI There is life after

Prostate Cancer

GET PHYSICAL

What’s on your bucket list?

HEALTH HABITS

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HOLIDAYS ARE AROUND THE CORNER! AS ONLY THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAY GOES, THERE’S FUN, SUN AND SEA TO BE HAD. FIONA ZERBST FINDS OUT HOW WE CAN ENJOY SUMMER SAFELY.

Relieve Stress by Gardening

NUTRITION

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40 Daily Wins 43 Healthy Summer Sorbets 44 We are the bread nation 46 Back to basics

04 Health Calendar 2015 07 Out & About 24 Health Trends 48 We Care Pharmacy Network Listings

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Health Calendar

2015

January Skin Cancer Awareness Month (SunSmart) 4......................................................... World Braille Day 27.................................................... World Leprosy Day

February Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Month Reproductive Health Month Environmental Awareness Month 4........................................................World Cancer Day 9............................................ International Epilepsy Day 10-16............................................ STI / Condom Week 10-16................................ Pregnancy Awareness Week 22.............................. Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day

March

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July Mental Illness Awareness Month

TB Awareness Month Balanced Lifestyle Campaign Health Awareness Month

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1.......................................... International Children’s Day 2..............................International Cancer Survivors’ Day 3-9.......................................World Heart Rhythm Week 4........................................International Day of Innocent Children – Victims of Aggression 5................................................World Environment Day 14............................................. World Blood Donor Day 15............................ World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 16..................................................................Youth Day 15-21........................................National Epilepsy Week 17-28...................................National Polio (2nd Round) Immunisation Campaign 21................................................ National Epilepsy Day 24-30............................... National Youth Health Indaba 24-28............................ SANCA Drug Awareness Week 26.........................International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking

4-8................................................ School Health Week 8...........................................International Women’s Day 8-14.......................................... World Glaucoma Week 16-22................................ World Salt Awareness Week 12...................................................... World Kidney Day 20..............................World Head Injury Awareness Day 21.....................................................Human Rights Day 21....................................... World Down Syndrome Day 24............................................................ World TB Day

1-5........................................ Corporate Wellness Week 11................................................ World Population Day 18..........................................International Mandela Day 28................................................... World Hepatitis Day

August Bone Marrow Stem and Leukaemia Awareness Month (spans 15 August to 15 October) National Women's Month Organ Donor Month

2...................................... World Autism Awareness Day 7.........................................................World Health Day 17..............................................World Haemophilia Day 24-3............................ Global/African Vaccination Week 25......................................................World Malaria Day 29 April -17 May............. National Polio (1st Round) and Measles Immunisation Campaign

1-7................................... National Breastfeeding Week 1-7.................................................. CANSA Care Week 6-12...........................................Polio Awareness Week 4-10............................................. Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Week 9................................................. National Women’s Day 12.............................................. International Youth Day 15...............................Commencement of Bone Marrow Donation and Leukaemia Awareness Months 26-31........................ African Traditional Medicine Week 31.................................African Traditional Medicine Day

May

September

Anti-Tobacco Campaign Month Burns Month International Multiple Sclerosis Month

Albinism Awareness Month Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation and Leukaemia Awareness Month (spans 15 August to 15 October) Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Eye Care Awareness Month (spans 21 September to 18 October) Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month National Heart Awareness Month National Month of Deaf People National Oral Health Month

April Health Awareness Month

3-10....................................................... Hospice Week 6-12......................................... Burns Awareness Week 8.................................................. World Red Cross Day 10........................................ World Move for Health Day 12.........................................World Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome 12............................................ International Nurses Day 15 May-15 June.................... Go Torquise for the Elderly 17............................................ World Hypertension Day 17....................... International Candlelight Memorial Day 27 May-2 June............................ Child Protection Week 28.......... International Day of Action for Women’s Health 31.............................................. World No Tobacco Day

June Men’s Health Month National Blood Donor Month National Youth Month

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1-8...................................................... Pharmacy Week 2-6..........................................Kidney Awareness Week 2-6.............................................................. Back Week 9...................International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day 9...........................................................World Sight Day 10.....................International Gynaecological Health Day 11....................... World Hospice and palliative Care Day 12................................................World Oral Health Day 14...National Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Day 21............................................... World Alzheimer’s Day 21-27.............................................. World Retina Week

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23......... Commencement of Eye Care Awareness Month 26................................ World Environmental Health Day 28...................................................... World Rabies Day 26....................................................... World Retina Day 29........................................................ World Heart Day

October Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation and Leukaemia Awareness Month (spans 15 August to 15 October) Breast Cancer Awareness Month Eye Care Awareness Month (spans 21 September to 18 October) Mental Health Awareness Month 1.............................. International Day for Older Persons 1.................................. National Inherited Disorders Day 8........................................................... World Sight day 9...........................Partnership against AIDS Anniversary 9.......... International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction 9-15..........................................National Nutrition Week 10............................................World Mental Health Day 9...........................................................World Sight Day 11-17............................................Case Manager Week 12..................................................... World Arthritis Day 12............................................... National Bandana Day 10....................... World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 12-2...................................World Bone and Joint Week 15....................... National Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day 15.............................................. Global Hand Wash Day 15-19.........................................National Obesity Week 16.........................................................World Food Day 16........................................................ World Spine Day 17..................................................... World Trauma Day 17...........International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 20....................................National Down Syndrome Day 20............................................ World Osteoporosis Day 18-24..... International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 23..................... National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Day 24......................................................... World Polio Day 28-3......................................... November Stroke Week 29.......................................................World Stroke Day 30........... Commemoration of African Food and Nutrition Security Day

November Quality Month Red Ribbon Month National Disability Awareness Month (3 Nov – 3 December CANSA Men’s Awareness 2................................................ National Children’s Day 4-10...National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Week 2-6.................................................SADC Malaria Week 6....................................................... SADC Malaria Day 9........................................................ World Quality Day 14................................................... World Diabetes Day 25............................International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25/11-10/12........... 16 Days of Activism on No Violence Against Women & Children

December Prevention of Injuries Month Skin Cancer Awareness Month (SunSmart) 1........................................................... World AIDS Day 3...................International Day of Persons with Disability 5......................................... International Volunteers Day 9............................................. World Patient Safety Day 10................................. International Human Rights Day

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InterContinental Hotels Group has launched a new signature InterContinental Planet Trekkers Menu, created exclusively for children, across its InterContinental Hotels & Resorts properties. Hotels in South Africa are dishing up exciting and nutritionally balanced meals that promise to take young explorers through an exciting journey of food discovery. Designed exclusively for young InterContinental hotel guests by award winning chef Theo Randall and child food expert and best-selling international author, Annabel Karmel MBE, the new menu was developed from start to finish with nutrition and food exploration at its core. It features delicious dishes with a myriad of flavours, textures, smells and tastes that will take children on an educational culinary voyage around the world while ensuring an enjoyable and nutritionally balanced meal. The InterContinental Planet Trekkers Menu is available in South Africa at the InterContinental Hotel Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and the InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers Hotel. For more information, visit www.ihg.com/intercontinental.

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Take the Foodie Route Planning your ultimate culinary travel adventure is now a piece of cake with the newly launched Food Routes platform. Showcasing unique and diverse South African culinary destinations via an interactive website, Food Routes empowers foodloving travellers to pick and plan their preferred ‘wine, dine and recline’ experiences at the click of a button. Whether you are an avid traveller or pleasure seeking businessman, Food Routes ticks all the right boxes when it comes to offering the country’s warm hospitality through a fusion of excellent accommodation offerings and memorable epicurean experiences. Via its effortless online booking system, one gets access to endless journeys of enjoyment destined to fulfil your quest for the greatest food or soundest sleep. Food Routes has also identified a selection of unparalleled and authentic dining experiences in South Africa, including some of the DSTV Eat Out Top 10 restaurant super stars of South Africa. Visit www.foodroutes.co.za to devise your next South African ‘wine, dine, and recline’ adventure.

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat has introduced a tour of Cederberg Private Cellar to its repertoire of diverse excursions and home grown experiences on offer to guests. Known as South Africa’s ‘highest winery’, Cederberg Private Cellar is located within the pristine environs of the Cederberg Wilderness Area where owner and winemaker David Nieuwoudt sculpts dramatic red and white wines at an altitude of more than 1 000m above sea level. Guests will be taken on a private tour of the winery, followed by a tasting of wines. This sensory local experience includes a delicious picnic lunch prepared by Executive Chef Floris Smith and his team. Visit www.bushmanskloof.co.za for more information.

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Blame Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.

The film The Bucket List – which sees two terminally ill men set out to do a bunch of exciting things before they ‘kick the bucket’ – got us all making ‘bucket lists’ of things we’d like to do before our time on earth runs out. By Fiona Zerbst

IT MAY SEEM a touch morbid – but the surprising thing is, most people are inspired and motivated to really embrace life when faced with the idea of their mortality. Making a bucket list has become a hip thing to do. It reveals our hidden desires, displays our bravery and optimism, and reminds us we can shake off second-best. “I was involved in a car accident and was more or less bedridden for nine months,” says 47-year-old Sally Mellish from Hout Bay. “I took this time to discover what was really important and decided to live each day as if it were my last. We only know what we have when we lose it!” Every day, Sally takes time to enjoy a cappuccino while watching dolphins and seals play in the ocean – but she’s also made the life-altering decision to follow her dreams, including pursuing a career in photography. She aspires to visit Cambodia and Nepal, wants to learn to surf-ski and dreams of travelling Route 62 on a Harley. And why shouldn’t she?

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Here are some bucket lists from ordinary South Africans to get you thinking about your own: Thandiwe Ndlovukazi, Cape Town: Visit Swaziland to do volunteer work for a year, go to Limpopo for a holiday, visit uShaka Marine World in Durban and visit Robben Island again (I didn’t see the point when I visited as a school-child!).

The curiosity factor

Simons says making a list is a bit like allowing oneself to be a child again, ‘wowed by the world’ and curious about how things work and what other places look like. We are driven by curiosity and if making a bucket list can wake us up to the dreams of our ‘inner child’, it is an exercise worth doing. “Are you dreaming big enough? Is your list crazy enough?” Simons asks. “Remember, a bucket list shows us we don’t have to live a life of mediocrity – we can and must strive for excellence.”

Rachel Manyathi, Johannesburg: Write a life-changing book, run the Great Wall of China marathon (she hopes this one is gets ticked off soon), and finance an orphan’s university fees. Christo Valentyn, Hartbeespoort: A month-long, self-drive (in a Maserati, preferably) culinary tour through Italy. Most of my ‘bucket list’ items revolve around cars, food and travel – I’ll go anywhere as long as I can drive, and eat good food! Tracking gorillas in Rwanda would also be great. James Siddall, Hillcrest: Staying clean and sober (I’m a recovering addict), seeing the Aurora Borealis, driving LA to New York in a Cadillac or Corvette, giving homes to as many rescue dogs as I can, and learning fluent Zulu and Italian. Richard Asher, Johannesburg: Play a round of golf at Augusta National, visit North Korea (even if it means having a ‘minder’, speak fluent Russian, tour the Caribbean – sleeping on beaches every night.

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We can all relate to these larger-than-life todo lists, says a sage friend, Niki Moore. “There is nothing worse than regrets and unfinished business. Because I refused to stop living when I reached middle age, I’ve learnt to play the violin, taken up surfing and sailing, have gone on a perfume-making course and have also studied languages. I refuse to become ‘old and boring’ – quality of life is too important to me!” No two bucket lists are alike, which means they tell us quite a lot about ourselves. "For that reason, putting such a list together can be a clarifying exercise," says Cape Town-based life coach Gary Simons. “Once you’ve made a list, step back and try to understand the deeper motivation behind it,” he suggests. “It may mirror what’s going on in your psyche. For example, if you’ve listed a whole lot of absolutely self-indulgent ideas, it may suggest you haven’t indulged yourself much in your day-to-day life.” Using a bucket list as a reflective tool can be really useful. Ask yourself why you listed the items you did. Are these items all about you, or also about others, or broader society? Do you want to give back and leave a legacy? Have you never been adventurous and you want to pursue your wildest possible dreams?

Simons says you should then ask yourself what is holding you back from putting some of the dreams into action right now. “There should always be a space, not just to dream, but to realise dreams as well,” he says. “We don’t need permission, or the forced recognition brought about by a terminal illness, to accomplish at least some of our dreams before we’re too infirm to do so!” A bucket list helps us to look at what is lacking or unfulfilled in our lives. What have we not made time, or had enough money, to do? Even if we can’t afford to visit the Serengeti, perhaps we can still go to Kruger with our kids. Even fullfilling a modified dream can make us really happy. Why wait until retirement, or that day when we will ‘have enough’?

What do bucket lists tell us?

Leonie Joubert, Cape Town: There were two places I always wanted to visit before I died: Antarctica, and the moon. So far I’ve gotten half way to Antarctica (Marion Island) and not terribly close to the moon...

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A BUCKET LIST HELPS US TO LOOK AT WHAT IS LACKING OR UNFULFILLED IN OUR LIVES. WHAT HAVE WE NOT MADE TIME, OR HAD ENOUGH MONEY, TO DO? WHY WAIT UNTIL RETIREMENT, OR THAT DAY WHEN WE WILL ‘HAVE ENOUGH’?

Karin Panaino Petersen, Potchefstroom: Learn how to fix a car’s engine, see the Northern Lights, and spend time at a nontouristy ashram!

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Reclaim the real you MOST OF US are good at working, but we are not so good at living – even though we know this isn’t healthy. Many people feel that they have crossed the point of no return, and for the sake of their jobs have given up on saving what is left of their lives. Fear drives this imbalance (such as the fear of failure or of financial

It is not easy to get the right balance between work and family, time to exercise and socialise as well as time to find your passion and purpose. Expert Life Coach Mark Holtshousen asks three powerful questions so you can make the right decisions for your life.

difficulty), but we disguise it as ambition, and companies call it high performance. What most people don’t realise is that postponing work-life balance to a more suitable time and place is a hopeless exercise. Work-life balance is often viewed as idealistic, and as a price that needs to be paid for success. In reality, work life balance is a skill that does not come naturally. Here are some tips that may help to get your personal life back in balance. To begin, ask yourself what a balanced life looks like to you, and then use these three questions to help you create that balance.

How can I make this more meaningful?

When I decided I needed to exercise, I thought the easiest way would be to start jogging around the estate in which I live. There is a jogging track in a safe community that is right on my doorstep. It sounded convenient, but it didn’t mean much to me. I needed to find more meaning to exercise, and so I chose to train at a gym with a personal trainer. That way I included a relationship, accountability, money, expertise, and a dedicated location. Mission accomplished! What is most meaningful is seldom what is most convenient. Unless the

things we do are meaningful to us, we will choose to do things that seem urgent. What can you do to make an activity count? What do you need to add, or how can you do it in a way that makes it matter to you more?

How do I make this more enjoyable?

One of the easiest areas in which to lose balance is spending time with loved ones. Often, the spark, excitement, and rush associated with urgent deadlines are missing from personal activities. How can you make these more enjoyable and interesting? How about changing routine by going to a new restaurant, or arranging a fun day trip out of town? If we are even half as creative in other areas of our lives as we are in our work activities that bid for our time, we will go a long way towards achieving balance.

How do I make this fit well?

Be realistic about fitting personal things into your life, otherwise you will they will not be incorporated. For example, going to the gym seven days a week is not sustainable, but you can create a schedule to fit it in at least three times a week. Whenever you are tempted to work late, skip gym, or answer an email during a family time, apply these questions to determine the things that you really should be doing. Mark Holtshousen is a leading Executive Life Coach at Cycan. He facilitates transformation in the personal and working lives of his clients and defines his areas of speciality as, “Passion, purpose and power – creating a life that matters”. Contact him at mark@cycan.co.za

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Happiness through hobbies

What makes me happy? This is a question we all seek to answer every day. It is only through understanding your individual needs that you truly understand how to create balance in your life. While youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re weighing up between time for work and play, rest and exercise, friends and family, one way to ensure balance within yourself is to consider having your own rewarding and satisfying hobby.

Visualise your ideal life and your values What hobby or hobbies have you always wanted to do but never taken the steps to get started? Establish your goal and take action.

Share your idea with a friend you trust or who may want to join you. Whether you would like to start doing art or crafts, sports or dancing, cooking or gardening, you will need to find a suitable place and someone who will guide you as you learn the ropes.

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SUE PEDDLE, owner of Craft Routes, shares her top 10 tips on starting a hobby and is always open to listen to your ideas and offer you inspiration, or welcome you to stroll through the well stocked shelves in store and discover all the different aspects of having a hobby.

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Simply slow down Reflect on life and be in the present moment. How often have you said, “One day…”? Make that day today!

Pursue what you love with passion

Set your intentions and actions each day in relation to your goals The hobby you have chosen will then materialise and satisfy you as you develop the new skills. Remember that practice is one of the key factors of your new adventure.

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Own it and be disciplined in achieving what you truly desire. Discipline and dedication apply as much to hobbies or exercise as they do to work.

Whether it is people, things or stressful situations that are not serving you well, step back and evaluate their impact on your happiness. Spending time on a relaxing hobby, alone or with friends who make you smile, will enrich your life in so many ways.

Keep a journal This will help you stay focused on what is important to you, and it is also a way of helping you to find a hobby you will be passionate about.

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Be grateful Acknowledge all that you do have in your life, and discover and develop your own wonderful talents.

Create and respect your own boundaries The more you say yes to yourself and no to people or activities that drain you, the more balanced and the more happy your life will become.

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out of season, it continues to abound with resident game making this a superb yearround safari destination. Remote and unspoilt, Singita Mara River Tented Camp meets the demands of an increasingly discerning traveller for an authentic and meaningful connection with nature that leaves behind a lighter footprint. Close to the ground and off the grid, the concept and design of the camp encourages constant engagement with nature. The six tents are positioned on the edge of generous shaded decks to make the most of the river views. Two of the tents have been designed as unique family suites, each comprising two tents linked by a covered canvas walkway. Conceptualised and designed by Cécile & Boyd’s, the subtle attention to detail throughout the camp is breathtaking – even unexpected – given the overall theme of pared-down simplicity. The boundaries between inside and outside have been blurred, eliminating that feeling of being separated from nature despite being in the midst of it. When the tent flaps are opened up, the only barrier between guests and

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SINGITA MARA RIVER Tented Camp’s remote location in the Lamai triangle epitomises the company’s eco-driven philosophy of preserving iconic locations by offering ‘fewer beds in larger areas’. The camp is also run entirely on solar power, reflecting the company’s commitment to greater sustainability. Forming part of the Mara ecosystem, the Lamai triangle is sandwiched between the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya, and the Mara River in the south. It is a wildlife viewing area with abundant yearround concentrations of resident plains game, big cats and elephant, in addition to the Mara River’s large populations of crocodile and hippo. The camp is strategically located on a sharp bend in the Mara River, providing unsurpassed viewing of the wildebeest river crossings during the annual migration. With 16 beds surrounded by 40,000 hectares, it is one of very few permanent camps in the northern corner of the Serengeti. From August through to October, the area is renowned for unique up-close viewing of the annual migration;

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Singita Mara River Tented Camp has opened in the Lamai triangle, the northernmost tip of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It’s an iconic destination characterised by the sheer luxury of space created by seemingly endless gamerich savannah plains. The new camp with six guest tents – a contemporary take on the classic East African safari – offers a pared-down approach to the quintessential Singita experience without compromising on creature comforts.

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the surrounding wilderness is insect-proof fly sheets. Beds are positioned to face eastwards so that the rising sun acts as a natural alarm clock in the early morning. The look is cool, modern, edgy and fun without losing the elegant yet relaxed, feet-up style that defines the Singita brand. Strong contemporary design puts a fresh spin on local creativity, with inspiration coming from traditional, everyday African objects like baskets, beads and pots, reworked and repurposed by young African designers and craftspeople. Resourcefulness and sustainability are the watch words. Wooden turned lights were fashioned from sustainable Jacaranda wood, while decorative wire baskets echo the exact shape and design of traditional grain-sorting baskets. Natural, textured, layered, neutral interiors are injected here

and there with splashes of primary red and blue and black Masai-inspired patterns. In the Lamai’s harsh, hot climate guests are kept cool with healthy, light cuisine conducive to refreshing and reenergising the body. Restorative fresh fruit smoothies, iced Fair Trade coffees and teas, crunchy salads and ethically sourced ingredients, such as organic eggs and grass-fed meat, are the order of the day with luscious desserts and homemade ice cream adding a touch of sweet decadence. Bamboo-handled cutlery, wonky crockery, wobbly glassware, and pure linen napkins enhance the authentic, natural style of dining. Sustainable living extends to every aspect of Singita Mara River Tented Camp, as Singita consciously seeks to eliminate the use of unnecessary energy and non-

biodegradable materials. In keeping with this concept, the camp is built from natural and recycled materials including wood, stone, canvas and raw leather. It is 100% ‘off the grid’, relying entirely on a central, custom-designed solar power array using photovoltaic technology – a system that uses solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity. The solar array comprises a quarter-acre of solar panels capable of generating power efficiently even on cloudy days. Singita Mara River Tented Camp captures the essence and simplicity of safari life, brought up to date by clever design and cutting-edge, environmentally friendly technology. It’s a place to relish being close to nature while doing good. Visit www.singita.com or call 021 683 3424 to make a booking.

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Starting Grade 1 can be difficult for parents and kids alike “If there is anything we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves” –C.G. Jung. Starting formal school can be very traumatic for parents and children alike,but there are certain things we can do to make it easier. By Jeanne FourieHattingh GRADE 1 – THE NEWSPAPERS LOVE to place touching photos of sad faces, some managing a brave smile, when school opens for the new year. What we do not see is the faces of the parents, especially mommies, when they leave the school grounds on the first (and second, and third) day of Grade 1. I have even contemplated starting a support group for Grade 1 parents…

01 Preparation: Determine if your child is ready The main thing that you need to do before enrolling your child for Grade 1 is to determine whether they are school ready. In South Africa, children enter into Grade 1 in the year they turn seven. On application, the department of education can grant permission for a child to repeat grade 0. But why would we want to do that? If either you, or your child’s Grade 0 teacher feels that she might not me emotionally or academically ready to enter into a formal educational setting, have your child assessed for school readiness. As a precaution, if your child’s birthday is in November or December, have him or her

assessed anyway. A more mature and confident child is more resilient and will be better able to deal with the challenges of Grade 1. You would rather want your child to have a head start than to just hang in there.

Familiarise your child with the school setting before school starts It is usually a good idea to enroll your children in Grade 0 at the same school where they will be attending Grade 1, even if it is not on the same premises. Besides the open day – which is potentially traumatic in itself – show your child around the school in a relaxed, playful manner. Make sure they know where the toilets are and how to get to the secretary. Introduce them to the teacher and other important figures. Remind them of other familiar people who will also be attending the school and what to do if they need something or feel unwell. Try to attend festive days at the school in the year prior to their starting Grade 1 in order to form positive associations. Talk to your child about the differences between Grade 0 and Grade 1. The classes may be bigger, the bell can unsettle them and athletics is something new. There will be less time to play and there is usually a different approach to discipline.

The Home Routine It is very tempting to not stick to a healthy school and bedtime routine in Grade 0. But it eases the adjustment into Grade 1. Slowly ease your child into a bedtime routine the week before school starts after the December break. A tired child is seldom a happy one. Also start mentioning to your child that school will start soon – you can show on a calendar on what day the schools will open. Try to do this in a matter of fact way in order to prevent negative anticipation. Include your child in preparing lunch boxes, setting out the uniform and packing the schoolbag the night before.

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02 few weeks: • Avoid rushing: Wake up early enough and keep the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant. • Contain your own emotion: For a parent, Grade 1 is stepping into a new phase with your child, which can evoke some unexpected feelings. Normal feelings for the parent include uncertainty, fear, a feeling of loss, sadness and anxiety. Be careful not to

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or felt successful in before. Also remind them of times they felt scared before, like the first swimming lesson, and point out their success in overcoming that fear and the success and joy following that. • Communicate with the teacher: Ask her how your child is adjusting. Also make sure that you are updated as to what your child needs to have at school and any homework. It is always a good idea to have contact numbers for some other parents in your child’s class.

03 The first year: Communication

Changes and stress at home have an effect on your child’s behavior at school. Inform the teacher about any changes in your child’s personal life or home environment e.g. marital problems, financial strain, a new sibling, death and even loss of a pet etc. This information assists the teacher in treating your child with empathy and understanding. Take note of any behavioral changes or regressive behavior. When a child suddenly starts wetting the bed, sucking thumb again, being unusually aggressive or withdrawn it can be a sign of trauma and deserves your attention. Signs of trauma can manifest due to prolonged stress

Limit after school activities. It is tempting to enroll your child for dance classes, karate and kick boxing because that is what the Jones’ do. This robs your child of precious play and relaxation time. When a child plays, they process and integrate their experiences, resulting in a happier and more resilient child. Merely set the scene for them to discover and develop their talents in their own time. Starting from Grade 1, the school replaces the family as the most important social unit in your child’s life. Therefore, it is extremely important to make sure that your child is in a positive environment where they can develop according to their potential and thrive. Also get to know your child’s friends and their families.

“YOU SEND YOUR CHILD TO THE SCHOOLMASTER, BUT 'TIS THE SCHOOLBOYS WHO EDUCATE HIM “ – RALPH WALDO EMERSON.

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Your Child’s Environment

Keep up the communication with both your child and the teacher. Not all teachers inform parents when there is a problem in class or if their child feels unhappy. Ask questions – it is your right as a parent to be treated with respect and to know what is happening at school. Talk to your child about friends, their concerns, what they enjoy and how they are coping in general. Be open to communication from the teacher. If the teacher is concerned about either behavior or academic progress, don’t be defensive or dismiss it. The sooner one detects problem areas, the easier it can be corrected.

and identify the cause thereof. Inform her teacher about this. Seek professional help if necessary.

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project your feelings onto your child. • Be firm, but understanding: If your child complains or appears uncertain, validate their emotion but also let them know that this is something they need to do, that it is a normal progression for all children and that you believe that they can do it. They must know that it is fine to be scared or sad and that other children will also feel like this. • Be firm and let go: As I write this, I cringe at the thought, but it is the right thing to do. If your child cries and does not want to let you go, take a moment to just hold them and tell them how much you love them. Remind them that they will see you shortly and that the school is a safe place. Try to divert their attention or hand them over to the teacher and then…go. Usually the child will settle in fairly quickly and will be engaged elsewhere. But when a child is continuously crying and upset all day – it needs further investigation and should not be ignored. • Temper tantrums: These and other increased emotionality can suddenly appear or intensify. Your child is being challenged and it drains them emotionally to cope with all the changes. They will try to get rid of emotional energy where they feel safe enough to do so – usually at home. Help your child to understand why they might feel upset, because it is as unexpected to them as it is to you. Explain that it is a period of adjustment, and that soon enough it will all settle into place. It is a good idea to reference other instances of change that they got used to. Find out what helps your child to unwind after school – time spent alone, watching TV or playing outside. Just like we need time to make the transition from work to home, they need it to. • Expect that some days will be better than others: Also communicate this to your child when she is having a bad day. • Positive Reinforcement: If your child is struggling to adjust or feels very uncertain, increase fun activities and activities they have previously mastered

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Romance

yourself Treating yourself to hair, nails, facials, and exercise is not just good for your look but also for your health! Jabulile Ngwenya explores the art of self-pampering. By Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya

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Zipping off to spend a day at a spa may be the ultimate indulgence for many, but the benefits are well worth the expense. Our busy and demanding lives call for some well-earned relaxation. Elmari Grobbelaar, from the Riverview Spa, which overlooks the magnificent Zwartkop Mountain range agrees, saying, “We focus on the whole experience, especially using all your senses to help you relax and enjoy your full spa day”. Entering a place where the noise of everyday life has been switched off and only calming instrumentals warm my ears instantly calms me. For me, the sound of water running creates a feel good element. Add to that the soft smell of heady scents such as rose, jasmine, or sandalwood, and I feel as if heaven is being created for me. My eyes are drawn to the carefully thought out architecture, the colours, the paintings, the lit candles and always important the room temperature. Often, escaping to a spa also allows you to reconnect with nature. Grobbelaar says it is important to add elements of nature to their treatments “to soothe body, mind and soul”. She says, “Nature is our main focus point of relaxation and the view of the Crocodile River and surrounding hills are part of our therapy”. Touch is known to be vital for mental and physical health. Think about it –

Exercise creates wellbeing Regular exercise has also been long touted to be the raison d’être for better physical and mental wellbeing. I don’t run marathons or go to the gym, but I can say this: when I lost my partner and was thrown into depression, I found myself walking. Ironically, he had always told me that you often know when a person is depressed by how much they walk. I walked three to four hours a day. I wasn’t capable of anything else but walking, and one day after all the tiredness and aching muscles, I smiled. I think I finally gave the endorphins a chance to lift me that day. Sometimes you just don’t have the inclination or the time to go to a spa. I believe in romancing myself wherever I am. It’s sneaking in that odd bit of chocolate, or sitting out in the sun when perhaps I should be working. Other times, it’s stroking the dogs, or phoning my best friend for a bit of gossip. Oftentimes it’s lighting the candles, running a bubble bath, dimming the lights, playing music and watching my pink piggies through the wash of foam. It’s those moments that I can laugh, feel gorgeous and yes, be happy!

IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT LOOKING GOOD. IT’S ALSO ABOUT FEELING GOOD. THERE’S NOTHING AS GLORIOUS AS HAVING MY SKIN RUBBED DOWN, SCRUBBED, AND GENTLY MASSAGED TO SOOTH PAINFUL JOINTS AND ACHING MUSCLES. THIS MONTHLY SOJOURN IS SOMETHING I CALL ‘ROMANCING MYSELF’

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It’s not just about looking good. It’s also about feeling good. There’s nothing as glorious as having my skin rubbed down, scrubbed, and gently massaged to sooth painful joints and aching muscles.

Use your senses to relax

a simple hug can change your mood instantly. A massage has been proven to improve movement, exercise and stretch muscles, increase joint flexibility, as well as lessen depression and anxiety. In a study of more than 3 000 Japanese government workers who received regular spa treatments, it was found that the therapy gave rise to better physical and mental health, with better sleep patterns recorded and lower levels of absenteeism from work.

Loving myself to health

This monthly sojourn is something I call ‘romancing myself’. Friends I’ve spoken with claim that, apart from looking good, indulging in treatments and exercise is essential for relieving stress and calming their bodies.

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PINK IS ONE of my favourite colours. In fact, I love bright colours and there’s nothing quite as exhilarating as infusing colour in my wardrobe to lift my mood. I love it when I look down at my feet, after a pedicure session – where my skin has been smoothed and my nails varnished – to see my little piggies swathed in smooth brushes of pink as I slip elegantly into a pair of sandals. Even the air playing on my feet feels different, more sensual. Therapy has been around for millennia. For thousands of years, men and women have relied on beauty and physical regimes to improve their health, whether it’s through fruit, mud, natural herbs and plants. At one point, it was believed that bathing everyday was not good for you. Thankfully, that idea changed. Legend has it that the last queen of Egypt, Cleopatra bathed in milk and honey for younger-looking skin. An urban myth though it might be, milk contains lactic acid, which breaks down dead skin cells allowing the skin to rejuvenate itself more quickly. Lactic acid, a member of the family of alpha-hydroxy acids also acts as a moisturiser by taking humidity from the air and helping skin absorb this moisture, resulting in healthier skin. I can’t afford to take a milk bath everyday, but investing in looking after my appearance and feeling good is something I choose to do at least once a month.

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Health trends Less sugar,

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We all know sugar causes energy spikes and drops, attention deficit disorders and cavities in our teeth, but according to the American Chemical Society, there is a new sugar danger and it doesn’t come from the sugar we eat. Researchers have discovered that a type of sugar produced in the body's cells is a possible new health hazard, but that blocking it may bring benefits that include treating cancer and improving long-term memory. However, it should not be confused with regular table sugar! Researchers report that it is a substance produced in the body’s cells and is considered a sugar because of its chemical composition, which gives it the name O-GlcNAc (pronounced "oh-glick-nack" or more scientifically, O-linked beta-N-acetyl glucosamine). Recent research on the sugar emerged from the use of advanced lab tools for probing a body process that involves attachment of sugars to proteins, called protein glycosylation. It coordinates the body and keeps it healthy by helping nerves and various cells communicate. O-GlcNAc attaches itself to proteins, which are responsible for allowing substances to pass in and out of the nucleus of cells, and helps decide whether specific genes are turned on or off. Proteins with too much O-GlcNAc cannot function normally. The sugar thus signals the basis of diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and other disorders. Linda Hsieh-Wilson from the California Institute of Technology was quoted as saying, "We're far from understanding what happens in humans. Completely blocking O-GlcNAc may not be desirable. Do you really want to sustain all memories long-term, even of events that are best forgotten? How would blocking the sugar from binding to other proteins affect other body processes? There are a lot of unanswered questions. Nevertheless, this research could eventually lead to ways to improve memory." Source: American Chemical Society

A fresh

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to weight loss Whether myth or fact, it has long been believed that caffeine helps keep those extra kilograms at bay. Now, extracts from the unroasted green coffee bean captured in a convenient little pill could be the answer many people have been waiting for in ridding themselves unwanted body fat. Whether it is just another fad diet or has real results will only be revealed in due course, but according to a recent study conducted in India and funded by Applied Food Sciences, people who added green coffee beans to their diet can lose a steady 7.5 kg over 22 weeks – the duration of the study. Similar studies have been conducted in France and Japan but with just 16 participants in the latest study, corresponding study author Joe Vinson, a professor of chemistry at the University of Scranton, in Pennsylvania, acknowledged, “This was indeed a small study, but here, with higher extract doses than have been used before, the patients experienced what I would call rather large weight loss."

"While this of course needs to be confirmed with follow-up, I do think the subject is absolutely worthy of further exploration," Vinson added. The main ingredient is an all-natural compound and antioxidant called chlorogenic acid, which inhibits the post meal release of glucose. In other words, it can regulate and slow down the release of sugar into your body. In addition, it can boost your metabolism, and increase your liver's fat burning capabilities. "That's the main natural compound in unroasted coffee, and roasted coffee has much, much less of it than unprocessed coffee," Vinson said. "So we're not talking about something that is interchangeable with the coffee we drink." A follow-up study involving 60 individuals is now in the planning stages. It is worth remembering that while it may cause weight loss doesn't mean it's healthy. Supplements such as these are not regulated as drugs, and they can be put on the market with no safety testing. They don't even necessarily have to be tested for effectiveness or even purity.

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Find yourself

sunny-side up If you're looking for a little inspiration to hit the refresh button on your life, take these seven steps.

By Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya

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01 Free your mind

Dr Theresia Shivera (MBCHB), who works at the Groote Schuur Hospital, believes people should look at possible solutions to life’s problems holistically. She’s an advocate for freeing your mind space as well as your physical space. A healthier environment gives you breathing space and is less stressful to the mind. Psychologically it allows you to consider other possibilities. “Inadvertently, by moving your clutter, you’re moving your body and are already on the way to weight loss and giving your

“I challenge the notion that you should see a doctor only when you’re sick. When you have concerns about your body or your mind that haven’t necessarily translated into an illness, see a doctor,” Dr Shivera says. Take the necessary precautions and measures to make sure you’re healthy. Take your vitamin supplements or rather eat healthily. Did you know a tot of fresh wheatgrass juice contains as much nutritional value as a kilogram of spinach or broccoli? Take a walk to a second-hand bookshop and browse the health section reading up on all the interesting facts about food and their many benefits for your body.

04 Eat smart Erasmus believes in eating light and eating often. She calls this “strategic refuelling”. Our urbanised lives leave us with little time to eat during the day so that at night we binge. Using the analogy of a drive to Bloemfontein, Erasmus says the car is not filled at the end of the trip but rather before the trip. The same goes with your body. Fill it during the day in small quantities so that at night you’re eating less and subsequently increasing your metabolism.

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The truth is you won’t accomplish all your goals overnight. Be realistic about where you are and what you can achieve in a certain period. “I feel strongly about making one simple change and then turning it into a habit,” Erasmus emphasises. How often do you find that you start a project energetically on Monday, but when life strikes the next day, you tell yourself

06 Rethink your drink Did you know 500 ml of soda contains approximately 12 teaspoons of sugar? That’s already 1 000 kilojoules of energy ingested before you’ve even had a wholesome meal. Consider the fact that on average a person should have only six to 10 teaspoons of sugar added to their diet daily. “Before you cut out the bad food, cut out sugary drinks. Cooldrinks should be a treat and not a way to hydrate,” Erasmus tells her clients. If you really don’t enjoy hydrating on water alone, rather find a lower kilojoule or kilojoule-free alternative.

07 Get happy today “I always tell people that when you’re happy, the chances of achieving your goals are greater,” Dr Shivera believes. Break out of your routine and do something that makes you happy, whether it’s the small stuff like laughing really loud, or the important stuff like meeting a friend for coffee, phoning a loved one, petting your dog or singing along to your favourite song. Take a hobby that makes you happy and turn it into a joyful physical exercise. Nowadays gymnasiums around the world recognise the need people have to do something other than cycling or spinning. So why not try dancing, swimming, walking or yoga on the beach? Once you have happiness, you’re already healthy because everything else will fall into place easily.

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you’ll carry on another day? Chances are you’ll start putting it off. Choose a small goal and focusing on getting that right for at least a week until it becomes a habit. When you’re comfortable with your new habit, reward yourself for doing well. Then choose a new task that will help you reach your bigger objective.

It has been scientifically proven that winter can bring on the blues. Summer is so inviting with fresh air and the opportunity to be active. To get healthy and lose the winter flab, you’ve got to have a mind-shift. If this means seeing a therapist or life coach to help you create this shift, then go for it. A healthy body surely follows a healthy mind. Celynn Erasmus a registered dietician and professional speaker, who is also the author of Fast Food for Sustained Energy says, “You don’t need to have an eating disorder or emotional problem to see a professional therapist”. Dieticians and nutritionists provide the ‘how’ of living healthily, while a therapist or coach helps you with the ‘why’ for healthy living. “Why should always come before the how,” Erasmus says.

body the exercise it sorely needs after a restful winter,” says Dr Shivera.

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SUMMER IS THE season we love. After a long winter hibernating, we can’t wait to feel the sun’s kiss on our skin or the warm air brush against our faces. We are eager to see if we’ll fit into our summer clothes and if we’ll look as good as we did before winter set in. While a great-looking body is worth aspiring to, a healthy body is what you should be really aiming for. Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya goes in search of new ways to find your summer soul again.

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is simply a ranking from 0 to 100 of foods based on their immediate effect on blood glucose levels. Any food rating less than 55 on the GI is considered low – which means that it is digested slowly, leaves you feeling fuller for longer and helps ensure that your energy levels remain stable. Food that is digested quickly has a high GI, which causes your blood sugar to rise quickly and can cause a ‘sugar rush’ before causing your energy levels to drop so low that you suddenly feel tired. A bowl of cornflakes, for example, has a high GI of 84, while plain spaghetti is low GI at 41 on the GI list . Low GI foods include whole grain, protein, legumes, vegetables, fruit (with the exception of fruit high in sugar) and many natural dairy products. High GI foods are those that contain refined grains and refined sugar, which are digested quickly

and trigger fluctuations in blood glucose levels (the infamous ‘sugar high’ being one example). GI is a good guide for diabetics or anyone wanting to moderate their blood glucose levels the healthy way. A low GI diet aids in the management of diabetes, improved cholesterol, reduced risk of heart disease and weight management as well as stress management.

So how do I follow a low GI diet?

Eating a balance of nutrients will help keep your blood glucose even and your appetite tamed: • Eat grains in their least processed states. Replace refined and white breads with whole wheat or sourdough. Swap jasmine and arborio rice for basmati, brown, or long grain. Instead

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GI IS A MEASUREMENT of short-term changes in your blood glucose levels after you eat carbohydrates. Glucose (which is the scientific name for sugar in the blood stream, and is the simplest form of sugar) is your body’s main source of energy. Diabetes or sugar sickness occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, and the sugar from your food cannot be used correctly to provide energy. Without insulin your body cannot get the energy it needs from your food. Normally, a gland called the pancreas makes insulin which carries the sugar in the blood into the cells. There are different levels of diabetes, but the basic principle is that the pancreas fails to supply enough insulin, or the insulin doesn't work properly in your body. This is where the importance of Glycemic Index comes into the picture. GI

While the Glycaemic Index (or GI) has been around for almost 30 years, it has become a buzz-word only recently, with diabetics and healthy eaters alike using it as an eating guideline. Could a low GI lifestyle work for you? By Shona Bagley

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of processed cereals, like cornflakes and instant oats, eat rolled oats or cold cereals that have at least 4 g of fibre per serving. Restrict white-flour treats. Eat lots of fibre-rich vegetables (dark leafy greens are good) and fruit – apples, pears, peaches, and berries have a lower GI than tropical fruits like mangoes and grapes Eat small portions of potatoes. Avoid sugary drinks. “Be careful of pure fruit juice because of the high sugar content. One glass of freshly squeezed orange juice contains four to five oranges. The average fruit intake for one day is three pieces of low GI fruit,” says Ingrid Regenass, an Integral Health coach with a private practice in Cape Town. Consume good quality protein and ‘good’ fat at most meals. Olive oil, nuts, avocados and seeds are healthy fats. Cut back on saturated fats, and treat trans fats as if they are poisonous serpents. Food such as quinoa, buckwheat, chickpeas, beans and soya, lean meat and dairy are your best sources of low GI protein

So that’ s GI, now what’ s GL? A relatively new concept, the Glycaemic Load (GL), was developed by scientists from Harvard University, and ‘fine tunes’ the Glycaemic Index concept. It addresses concerns about rating carbohydrate foods as either ‘good’ or ‘bad’ on the basis of their GI. There is no such thing as a good or bad carbohydrate food, they maintain. Most carbohydrate foods can fit into a healthy diet – it all depends on when you

GI foundation defines GI as: "A true low GI food releases glucose slowly and steadily into the bloodstream without over stimulating the pancreas to produce too much insulin. A high GI food, on the other hand, causes a sudden, large increase in blood glucose." If you would like to know the GI and GL of the foods your family eats regularly, go to www.gifoundation.co.za.

eat it, how much you eat and with what you combine it. Cape Town-based Nutritional Therapist Katherine Tudsbury, tends to disagree. “Processed carbohydrates not only have a huge impact on blood sugar levels and the corresponding insulin release, but they are often devoid of vitamins, minerals and fibre. In this case the body needs to find these co-factors in other areas of the body (bone, for example) to metabolise the food.” In other words, the body begins consuming its own resources. Like GI, the GL of a specific food is an indication of how much impact it will have on blood glucose levels. It is calculated by taking the percentage of the food’s carbohydrate content per portion and multiplying it by its Glycaemic Index value. Katherine clarifies, “GL uses the GI value as well as the actual amount of carbohydrate eaten at a sitting. It is a more realistic reading because it tells you how your serving size of carbohydrate food will impact the blood sugar levels. GI is helpful in that it can let you know which carbs to generally avoid.” “Fibrous foods tend to have a lower GI because fibre slows digestion and allows the carbohydrates to be broken down over time, thus avoiding a severe ‘blood sugar spike’. Remember that GL and GI only take the specific carbohydrate foods into account,” she cautions. “Blood sugar levels vary depending on what carbohydrates are eaten together and if there is protein and fat in the meal.”

Ingrid adds, “Diets that cause blood sugar levels to sky-rocket have a discernible impact on our stress levels. Highly refined foods act as a stimulant to our nervous system and release the stress hormones every time we have a ‘sugar fix’. We eventually become addicted to the rush that highly refined foods give us, which exacerbates the effects of stress on our body. A diet containing a lot of highly refined food decreases our immune system so we are prone to infections, may develop candida and digestive problems and suffer from depression and headaches.” There are clearly benefits to following a low GI/GL diet, particularly for diabetics, but to be on the safe side, consult a professional for a medical assessment and a comprehensive list of low GI foods and food combination recommendations.

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There is Life after

Prostate Cancer

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The Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa aims to empower South Africans through information and education, to act appropriately and minimise the impact of Prostate Cancer.

If you are a man over the age of 40 and have never been screened for prostate cancer, this is the single most important thing you can do!

Screening for Prostate Cancer

Two tests are used to check for prostate cancer: 1. The Prostate Specific Antigen test (PSA) – For a PSA test blood is drawn and sent to the lab. This test gives an indication of whether something is wrong with your prostate. It could be cancer or it could just be an infection, so don’t panic if it comes back high. Your doctor will do further tests to determine exactly what’s wrong. It’s not just the score that’s important but also how much it has changed every year. As the PSA test is not completely fool proof, you will also need to go for a DRE. 2. The Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) also known as ‘The Finger’ – The DRE involves your doctor inserting a gloved and lubricated finger into the rectum so that they can feel the prostate for any abnormal lumps. Some men are afraid that this test is going to be painful but that it just not true. It’s a minute of minor discomfort that could save your life so insist that your doctor includes it as part of your regular prostate check-up.

When do You Need to Start Going for a Check-Up The

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If You Have Been Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

The foundation understands how hard it is to be directly affected by prostate cancer and they try to help wherever they can. One of the best things you can do is educate yourself and those around you about the disease and the treatment options. Knowledge empowers us to make educated decisions and helps us participate in the decisions made about our health. Informed patients are also more likely to comply with their treatment which means that you give yourself the best chance of beating prostate cancer. You may want to speak to someone else who has been affected by prostate cancer or join a support group.

If You Have Lost a Loved One to Prostate Cancer

The most devastating result of prostate cancer is when it leads to the death of a loved one. The foundation affords loved ones the chance to pay tribute to someone they may have lost by means of the memorial wall on their website. Friends and family members can then make donations in memory of the person you lost to prostate cancer. Visit www.prostate-ca.co.za or call our prostate cancer helpline on 084 283 3982.

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The Prostate Cancer Foundation is an organisation led by a group of people who have direct interest in prostate cancer. It includes some of South Africa’s top medical specialists who diagnose, treat and research prostate cancer on a daily basis. It also includes members from pharmaceutical and medical companies who provide the treatments for prostate cancer and who help fund the foundations' costs and projects and volunteer their time to help the foundation implement their programmes. The foundation also provides a forum for men and families whose lives have been directly affected by prostate cancer. Some are involved in assisting others who have recently been diagnosed, some have been willing to share their stories on our website and some have given donations. It is this involvement of the medical specialists who research and treat prostate cancer, the companies that develop the treatments and the patients and their families affected by the disease that make the Prostate Cancer Foundation unique and enables them to fight the disease

How Can you Help Beat Prostate Cancer

currently recommends that you start from the age of 40 for all black South African men and for all men who have a first degree relative with a history of prostate or breast cancer and from the age of 45 for all other South African Men. Based on your results, your doctor will decide on how often you should return for further check-ups.

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from all angles. The foundation calls on everyone to join the fight so that together we can beat prostate cancer!

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EVERY MAN IS AT RISK for prostate cancer. Despite the massive impact that prostate cancer has on the health of men (it is estimated that 1 in 6 men will be affected), we are still not sure what causes it and why it affects some men and not others. Fortunately, screening for prostate cancer is relatively simple and inexpensive and if detected early, treatment results are highly successful. Of course, that doesn’t mean we should stop researching the causes. Unfortunately, many men are still unaware of which screening tests are necessary and at what age the tests need to be done.

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Keep it a hobby, not a chore

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“A garden is a place where we can slow down and reconnect with the natural world the way our ancestors did all day, every day,” says Kristen K. Brown, author of The Happy Hour Effect: 12 Secrets to Minimize Stress and Maximize Life. Research has shown that spending time in nature can help restore your attention, relax your body, and revive your mood.

Don’t let phone calls, texts, emails, and social media intrude on your gardening time. “So many days are filled with multitasking from dawn to dusk,” says Ranieri. “Make this a time when you have only one thing to do, and immerse yourself in the experience.”

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Make friends with nature

Just as with golfing or yoga, some people enjoy gardening and others don’t. Even if you’re in the former group, however, it’s important to ask yourself whether you like it a little or a lot, and then plan the size and maintenance requirements of your garden accordingly. “Be realistic about how much time and energy you have for gardening,” says Anna Ranieri, PhD, MBA, a psychotherapist and career coach. She notes that planting a thousand square metres when all you really want to do is

deadhead a few geraniums may lead to more stress, not less.

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GARDENING IS A POPULAR HOBBY THAT DOUBLES AS AN OUTSTANDING STRESS RELIEVER. RECENTLY, I ASKED THREE EXPERTS FOR ADVICE ON MAXIMIZING THE STRESS-BUSTING POTENTIAL OF GARDENING. HERE’S WHAT THEY TOLD ME ABOUT HOW TO CULTIVATE CALMNESS ALONG WITH THE TULIPS OR TOMATOES. By Linda Wasmer Andrews

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Be mindful of the moment

Repeat a garden mantra

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A garden offers a feast for the senses: verdant leaves, aromatic blossoms, chirping birds, squishy earth. Make a deliberate choice to soak it all up. “Be aware of what’s happening right here and now—what’s in front of your eyes and at the touch of your fingertips— rather than what’s in the report you have to write tomorrow,” says Ranieri. By becoming fully absorbed in the moment-to-moment experience, you’re practicing mindfulness, a proven way of reducing stress.

“There’s this lovely cadence you can get into when weeding,” says Landscape Architect, Annie Kirk. The same can be said of digging, raking, and many other garden and lawn care activities. Kirk says that some of her clients pair the repetitive movement with a repeated mantra or prayer. Others combine it with yoga breathing exercises. Either strategy can activate the parasympathetic nervous system—the body system that counteracts the physiological changes brought on by stress.

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Cultivate your creativity

“Is your garden wild and woolly, or is it precise and elegant? Does it use your signature colours? We all need to express ourselves creatively, and gardening is one way to do that,” says Ranieri. So get imaginative with a palette of plants. Research shows that engaging in a creative pastime can be an effective stress control strategy.

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Connect with neighbours

Although many people savour peace and quiet while gardening, others appreciate company. If you’re working in your front yard, it’s natural for neighbours to wave hello or stop and chat about the weather. “It’s an opportunity for social connectedness,” says Kirk.

Welcome wildlife visitors

You can invite birds, butterflies, and other wildlife visitors into your garden as

well. The National Zoological Gardens website (www.nzg.ac.za) offers detailed tips on what to plant and how to provide a safe and friendly habitat for the birds, insects, and other animals you want to attract. Their presence adds another dimension to help captivate your attention and enrich your experience.

Revel in a job well done

“Gardening gives you a sense of accomplishment,” says Brown. “It can lead to great satisfaction when those first blooms of spring emerge from the autumnplanted bulbs you weren’t sure would grow or when the first ripe tomato is ready for picking.” The beauty you add to your home or the fresh food you put on your table is tangible proof of time well spent.

Linda Wasmer Andrews is a writer who specializes in health, psychology, and the intersection between the two. Follow her on Twitter or Like her on Facebook.

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The One Small Victory campaign, created by Novo Nordisk, increased awareness around diabetes and good health management during diabetes month. It made me realise how so often we set ourselves up for failure by trying to change too many things all at once. Especially at the start of a new year when all you can think about is losing the extra weight from the holiday indulgences! Usually at the start of the new year, you want to diet, drink copious amounts of water, cut out carbs, avoid alcohol and gym every day. Phew, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be exhausted before the first quarter is over! By Celynn Erasmus RD(SA)

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HOW ABOUT you approach your health and weight loss regime a little differently for 2015? Instead of taking the all-or-nothing extreme diet approach, let’s perpetuate the ‘one small victory’ campaign and aim for small, consistent daily wins. Because one daily win, anytime, is a win for good health. Going for a brisk lunch time walk, saying no to office cake, doing some push-ups, taking the stairs, having a smart snack – whatever your healthy action is, it is one small victory to celebrate. We are entering the first few months of the New Year which offers the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. Fresh starts and new lifestyle resolutions are fantastic – if we manage to stick to them. No matter your goal, the biggest challenge lies in creating new habits that support your resolution. The main reason people fail at creating and sticking to new habits is that they don’t keep doing it. This seems obvious: if you don’t keep on doing something, it won’t really become a habit. So what’s the solution to this obvious problem? Find a way of continuing the behaviour until it becomes a habit. The key to forming a habit is not how much of your new behaviour you do each day, but whether or not you do it at all. The key is to just get started. What do I mean by starting? If you want to form the habit of eating breakfast, just get yourself into the kitchen for a few minutes every morning. If you want to form the habit of running, just lace up your shoes and get out the door. If you want to form the habit of drinking more water, just grab a jug or glass and start sipping. Form the habit of starting, and you’ll get good at forming habits. It took me many starts and frustrations before I learned how to live a healthier lifestyle. When I finished high school, I was more than 10 kilograms overweight and didn’t enjoy exercise. Today, I am leaner and fitter. I eat healthily most of the time (with regular indulgences) and I’m able to stick to a regular exercise routine. How did I change? One of the simple strategies I learnt on my journey was the power of ritual and running routines. If you look at the lives of massively productive people like professional athletes or successful business owners, you’ll discover they follow strict daily routines. They have set times when they get up, when they start work, when they eat and exercise and even when they relax! Although yours needn’t be as rigid, create a daily routine to optimise your time. Peak productivity and health is not about luck. It's about devotion. The Greatness Guru, Robin Sharma hit the nail on the head when he said, “Your daily behaviour reveals your deepest beliefs.” Consistent daily starts make for wins which make a big difference to your health, and will help you lose weight effortlessly and sustainably. Not much unlike compound interest. A small amount over a period of time adds up to significant rewards. Just imagine, a daily win over 2015 would create 365 positive proactive steps to changing your lifestyle choices. Now that’s significant interest!

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Sorbets Healthy Summer

South Africa’s swelteringly hot summer days make it tempting to reach for an ice cold soda drink or creamy chocolate ice cream, but don’t discount sorbet. It’s light, refreshing and low in calories – made with fresh fruit, it can even be a fun source of vitamins for the kids. Clean, fresh and icy-cold, these healthy recipes for sorbet are sure to cool you off during the hot summer months.

Raspberry Sorbet

To add flair to your sorbet serving, scoop it into individual frosted glasses and spoon candied or fresh fruit of the same flavour on top. Add a sprig of mint leaves for some added colour and zest!

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Watermelon Sorbet 32.5 ml fresh lemon juice 0.5 Litres chopped, seeded watermelon 125 ml sugar syrup Re

Lemon Sorbet 3 lemons, grated peel and juice 140 g sugar 565 ml water 1 egg white

1. Place lemon peel, sugar and water in a heavy-based saucepan. Dissolve sugar over low heat then boil liquid rapidly for about 5 minutes. 2. Remove from stove and allow to cool. Add lemon juice and strain. 3. Freeze until ice crystals form, 2 to 3 hours. 4. Whisk egg white until stiff and fold into mixture. 5. Return to freezer until firm but not rock-hard. Cooks Note: Serves 4.

1. Crush the fruit, add yogurt and icing sugar. 2. Prepare the gelatine by adding it to 2 tablespoons of hot water and stand in a bowl of boiling water until the gelatine dissolves. 3. Whisk with a fork. 4. Fold the gelatine into the fruit mixture and leave to set overnight in the fridge.

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If you want to use less sugar, the solution for frozen fruit desserts would be to make granitas, which by definition have ice crystals. When you make a granita, you freeze the blended fruit mixture in a pan, scraping it with a fork at 30-minute intervals as ice crystals begin to develop around the edges, until it is all frozen but not in a solid block.

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300 g raspberries 400 g low fat strawberry yogurt ½ cup icing sugar 2 tbsp hot water 3 tsp gelatine

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move the 1. Place fruit and lemon juice in a food sorbet from the freeze processor fitted with the metal blade 10 minute r about s serving so before and process until smooth. Gradually add it loosen s u p a little sugar syrup and blend evenly. Taste for bit. sweetness. If the sorbet needs more syrup, pour in a bit more and blend again. 2. Transfer to a medium-sized metal bowl or cake pan. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer. Allow to partially freeze, (about 4 hours) ice will form around the edge, but the centre will be mushy. If the mixture freezes solid, let it partially thaw at room temperature before proceeding. 3. Return the mixture to the food processor and blend again until completely blended, smooth and fluffy, (about 1 minute). Immediately scrape the mixture into a plastic freezer container with an airtight lid and refreeze for 4 to 10 hours.

Cooks Note: Serves 4. This works only if your watermelon is juicy and sweet. If you make the granita version, you can use less sugar and omit the sugar syrup because the ice crystals won’t matter.

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We are the

bread nation By Fiona Zerbst

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Bread is one of our staple foods and of course, most of us love the smell of freshly baked bread – the perfect base for a scrumptious sandwich or side to your main meal. But not all breads are created equal, so what should you look for when you buy bread?

GIVEN THAT SOUTH AFRICA’S bread (both white and brown) is baked with fortified flour and contains eight essential micronutrients (six vitamins and two minerals), there’s really every reason to make sandwiches for your family’s daily lunch-box. But not all breads are created equal, so what should you look for when you buy bread? Nourishment aside, many of us have different dietary needs and goals, and there’s a rather bewildering

array of loaves, rolls, buns and other products on our shelves. According to the South African Chamber of Baking, bread is the second most important supplier of energy (kilojoules) after maize – twice as much as potatoes and rice, for example. It’s starchy and full of protein and fibre, while being low in fat. It’s therefore a good nutritional staple. We decided to compare three different loaves to illustrate some key differences in our daily bread.

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Sasko Nature's Harvest Brown Seed Loaf 800G

Albany Low GI White Bread

Blue Ribbon Premier Brown Bread

95g

80g

75g

Energy (kJ)

983

778

682

Protein

8.6

6.72

Carbs

33.5

36.3

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Fat

6.2 (saturated fat (g) 1.02)

2.08

1.35

Fibre

4.8

5.2

2.65

Sodium

338

373.6

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Gluten intolerance refers to a spectrum of disorders, from Celiac disease to wheat allergy. All are characterised by acute sensitivity to products containing wheat, with symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain or discomfort, diarrhoea, headaches, tiredness and others. “In the case of gluten intolerance, wheat should be avoided and replaced with gluten-free carbohydrate options,” says Smyth. Often, supermarkets will stock a range of gluten-free products, including bread and cake mixes.

Manicom notes that although some breads claim to be ‘low GI’ (or Glycemic Index, which measures the effect of carbohydrates in individual foods on the blood glucose levels), not all have the endorsement of the Glycemic Index Foundation of South Africa (GIFSA). If you are diabetic or pre-diabetic (showing symptoms of developing diabetes), it is critical that you look for GIFSA’s logo on the packaging. The Diabetes SA logo also indicates which bread is safe for diabetics to eat. Sliced bread was referred to Low GI bread is denser than other breads. “Because it is as “the greatest forward step dense, a slice of low GI bread contains more calories and in the baking industry since carbohydrates than a slice of brown or whole-wheat bread, bread was wrapped”, which so watch your portions,” cautions Smyth. “The general rule later led to the saying “the (obviously dependant on the brand of bread and nutritional greatest thing since content) to follow is one portion of carbohydrates equals one sliced bread”. slice of brown/wholewheat bread and half a slice of low GI bread.”

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I’m gluten intolerant. What now?

“There are not huge differences here, but note that Sasko is slightly higher in protein than the other two, and quite a bit higher in fat,” says Pippa Manicom, a dietician from Johannesburg. “Note that the saturated fat content is 1.02, which means this bread has more poly- and mono-unsaturated (healthy) fats – possibly due to the high seed content of the loaf. This is actually a good thing, because ‘good’ fats improve blood cholesterol levels, decreasing the risk of heart disease.” Manicom notes that the Blue Ribbon loaf is lower in fibre than the other two, so if dietary fibre is a priority for you (if you have any digestion problems), then a more high-fibre loaf might be best. “When you choose the right type of bread and control your portions, bread can provide vitamins, minerals and fibre important in weight loss and prevention of lifestyle diseases,” says dietician Toni Smyth. She suggests you choose bread containing whole grains and fibre. “Choose bread that contains at least 2 g of fibre per slice,” she says.

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Remember that, if you are trying to lose weight, cutting out bread is not necessarily the way to go. “Carbohydrates can contribute to certain metabolic imbalances or can increase problems such as gluten intolerance if you are eating refined carbs and your portions are too large,” says Smyth. “Choose good-quality carbs in controlled portions to sustain energy and keep your bloodsugar levels controlled.” This naturally leads us to think about what we put on our bread. According to the GI Smart Club support team, if you add just 5 ml of margarine or butter to bread, you’re adding 5 g of fat and 45 calories. A heaped teaspoon of jam is equivalent to adding another slice of bread – it’s another 70 calories! You run the risk of adding more calories to your bread than the content of the bread itself, which is something to watch. Where possible, use light margarine and sugarfree jam on your bread, or a spread like Marmite, which tastes great but doesn’t contain many calories. Adding low-fat protein to your bread will also keep you satisfied for longer.

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When it comes to the environment, most green practices are not only simple and easy to implement, they also make great economic sense. Friendly to our environment AND friendly to our wallets, there are so many small ways to make a big difference – you just have to get creative!

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By Angela Myers

REDUCING LANDFILL WASTE, cleaning the air and preserving the natural environment sound like heavy tasks, but when you think about how easy it really is to do “great” things, it can be enormously satisfying. Whether in your home or your office, just picking one room to “go green” in, provides an excellent starting point. Here, we look at a few simple ways to bring energy efficiency to each part of your home. Starting right on your doorstep with your own two hands is the best way to become a responsible citizen. Minor changes at home add up to big benefits for the planet. Enjoy it – soon your good choices will become healthy habits!

Living Room Switching off or simply diming the lights when you are not in a room, reduces the amount of energy used. Swap out a few light bulbs to LED (Light-Emitting Diode) to give you thousands of extra hours of use. Use energy efficient bulbs in areas that you don’t use frequently. During winter, close your curtains as soon as you are home in the afternoon to prevent heat escaping so that you can rely less on your heater.

Laundry Room Wash you laundry in cold water. Ninety percent of the energy used to wash clothes goes into making hot water. With the effectiveness of today’s washing powders, even the filthiest clothes will be washed equally well in cold water. Sun dry clothes instead of putting them in the dryer.

Bathroom

Use water wisely. Whether it’s being mindful of the length of your shower time or simply turning the water off while you brush your teeth or wash your face, you can save thousands of litres every day. Fix leaky toilets and, if possible, install a half-flush toilet option.

Office Pay your bills online and save our trees. Switch your computers off at night and find fun ways to reuse scrap paper – such as keeping an extra paper tray for the kids to take from when they want to draw, or just print on both sides.

G arden Kitc hen Save your scraps of fruit, vegetables, bread and eggs to use as organic compost. Make a self-composter or purchase one from your local nursery. Use appliances sparingly – wait for your dishwasher to be full before starting a wash cycle and don’t boil excess water in the kettle.

Use homemade compost instead of chemical fertilizers and look for natural methods of pesticide like pouring boiling water onto weeds or using beer to bait slugs. Plant indigenous plants, they are better adaptive and demand less water. And, what about an old-fashioned push mower? The only energy used will be yours.

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Kirkwood Pharmacy .......................................... 0422300320 Kismet Pharmacy .............................................. 0123744541 Kloof Pharmacy ................................................. 0422731506 Kloof Pharmacy (PE) ......................................... 0422731506 Kloof Road Dispensary Pharmacy �� 0116163435 Komati Pharmacy .............................................. 0137937235 Koppies Pharmacy ............................................ 0567771752 Korsten Pharmacy ............................................. 0414511738 Kosmos Pharmacy ............................................ 0176317000 Kramers And Flora Pharmacy �� 0123793185 Kranskop Pharmacy........................................... 0342125220 Krishna Pharmacy ............................................. 0122521603 Krugersdorp Rand Pharmacy �� 0116603252 L

LAB Pharmacy................................................... 0187873971 La Femme Pharmacy ........................................ 0145921513 La Montagne Pharmacy .................................... 0128037655 Ladanna Pharmacy............................................ 0152930855 LadyBrand Pharmacy......................................... 0519242061 Ladismith Pharmacy .......................................... 0285511070 Ladysmith Pharmacy ......................................... 0366310648 Lagoon Pharmacy ............................................. 0319032828 Lambertsbaai Pharmacy ................................... 0274321133 Lancaster Pharmacy ......................................... 0118801196 Lautzlaan Pharmacy .......................................... 0184681230 Le Roux Pharmacy ............................................ 0122524125 Leach Pharmacy ............................................... 0466241648 Leandra Pharmacy ............................................ 0176830108 Lehurutshe Pharmacy........................................ 0183634583 Leibbrandt Pharmacy ........................................ 0169761936 Lenham Pharmacy ............................................ 0315005177 Lenmed DMC Pharmacy ................................... 0118525120 Leonthom Pharmacy ......................................... 0157810691 Lesego Pharmacy ............................................. 0145555659 Lethabo Apteek Pharmacy ................................ 0169713948 Lethabo Med Pharmacy..................................... 0155053070 Libra Pietersburg Pharmacy .............................. 0152973242 Lifestyle Pharmacy ............................................ 0214481037 Limpopo Phelang Pharmacy.............................. 0152973405 Linton Grange Pharmacy .................................. 0413601220 Livingstone Pharmacy ....................................... 0414536526 Ll Wallaces Pharmacy ....................................... 0466227320 Loeriepark Pharmacy ........................................ 0128036242 Luke Pharmacy ................................................. 0474891827 Lulekani Pharmacy ............................................ 0157830321 Lutzville Pharmacy ............................................ 0272172100 Lydenburg Pharmacy ........................................ 0132352321 Lynville Pharmacy.............................................. 0136961692 Lyttleton Pharmacy ............................................ 0126645809 M

Mackenzie Park Pharmacy ................................ 0114217673 Madelief Pharmacy ............................................ 0125656980 Magers Pharmacy ............................................. 0458394112 Mahwelereng Phy Pharmacy............................. 0154832794 Main Road Pharmacy ........................................ 0314034509 Makhanana Pharmacy ...................................... 0128012788 Mangalai Glen Pharmacy................................... 0119877035 Mangalani Pharmacy.......................................... 0119803588 Mangaung Pharmacy ........................................ 0514351451 Maranata Pharmacy .......................................... 0186422031

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Oakdene Pharmacy ...........................................0114352295 OK Centre Pharmacy ....................................... 0136561681 Okasi Pharmacy................................................ 0127091318 Olifants Pharmacy ............................................ 0132825817 Olivewood Pharmacy ....................................... 0129974407 Olsens Pharmacy ............................................. 0214236168 Olympia Pharmacy ............................................0114357620 Omnimed Pharmacy ......................................... 0312625970 Omphemetse Pharmacy ................................... 0183848519 Onrus Pharmacy .............................................. 0283161717 Oos Kaap Pharmacy ........................................ 0422952160

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Namaqualand Pharmacy .................................. 0277122091 Narotam Pharmacy .......................................... 0233426762 Nedbank Pharmacy ...........................................0119531203 Nedmed Pharmacy ........................................... 0139320574 Nel 3 Pharmacy................................................. 0122523010 Newlands Pharmacy .........................................0216853011 Nieuwoudt Apteek Pharmacy.............................0539631199 Nigel Pharmacy .................................................0118148211 Nikitas Pharmacy ..............................................0118555064 Nikiwe Pharmacy............................................... 0127060069 Nissens Pharmacy ........................................... 0145923387 Noord Pharmacy............................................... 0125460762 Noordwesmed Pharmacy ................................. 0145432433 Noordwyk Pharmacy .........................................0113182691 Northam Pharmacy .......................................... 0147840148 Nieuwoudt Pharmacy ....................................... 0539632992 Nu Horizon Pharmacy ...................................... 0145663366 Nuweveld Pharmacy ........................................ 0234142151

Minikem Belleville Pharmacy ............................ 0219480616 Minnaars Pharmacy ......................................... 0125464314 Mnandi Pharmacy .............................................0126561128 Mogale Pharmacy ............................................ 0127017272 Mogwase Pharmacy ......................................... 0145555499 Mohlamme Pharmacy ...................................... 0514308454 Molemo Pharmacy ........................................... 0183845713 Moloto Road Pharmacy .................................... 0139478406 MOMS Pharmacy Dagbreek............................. 0132432244 MOMS Pharmacy Ilanga................................... 0132432237 MOMS Pharmacy Kanonkop............................. 0132451037 MOMS Pharmacy Witbank................................ 0136972555 Montagu Apteek ............................................... 0236141370 Monument Showgate Pharmacy �� 0514473309 Mooi Nooi Pharmacy ........................................ 0145743106 Mookgopong Pharmacy ................................... 0147433343 Mooney Close Pharmacy ..................................0145331168 Mopani Pharmacy ............................................ 0124608989 Moreletapark Pharmacy ................................... 0129971795 Mosselbaai Pharmacy ...................................... 0446913456 Mosskem Pharmacy ......................................... 0446016700 Motala's Pharmacy ........................................... 0313048465 Mothotlung Pharmacy....................................... 0127091318 Mount Pleasant Pharmacy ............................... 0413674059 Mount Road Pharmacy...................................... 0414843838 Mountain Lake Pharmacy ................................. 0122441718 MS Pharmacy ................................................... 0217623361 Mulmed Pharmacy ............................................0114325529 Murrayfield Pharmacy ...................................... 0128035166

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Mariott & Powell Pharmacy .............................. 0415823400 Marius Bron Pharmacy ..................................... 0155164223 Masupatsele Pharmacy......................................0573551148 Matjabeng Pharmacy ....................................... 0573522171 Maximed Pharmacy .......................................... 0177125292 Maxwell Centre Pharmacy ............................... 0313095191 Maymed Meyerspark Pharmacy �� 0128037715 Mbhuzeni Compex............................................ 0131962168 Mbukholwa Pharmacy........................................0117361778 MC Kloof Pharmacy ......................................... 0317644441 Mdantsane Pharmacy....................................... 0437601524 Meadowridge Pharmacy ................................... 0217131472 Med-Col Pharmacy............................................ 0215728222 Mediese Sentrum Bethal Pharmacy �� 0176482282 Med Leigh Pharmacy ........................................0118231274 Medhof Pharmacy ............................................ 0147771237 Medi Apteek....................................................... 0139323977 Medi Chem Universitas Apteek �� 0514306166 Medi Dal Pharmacy .......................................... 0287132652 Medi Marl Pharmacy ........................................ 0329453100 Medi Pharmacy ................................................ 0139323977 Medical Centre Margate Pharmacy �� 0393120370 Medical Hall Pharmacy ..................................... 0363522580 Medicare Actionville............................................0114211671 Medicare Bosbokrand Pharmacy �� 0137991444 Medicare Greenhills Pharmacy 2 ��0114123461 Medicare Pharmacy ......................................... 0152970328 Medicare Pharmacy (Actonville) �� 0114211671 Medicare Pharmacy (Retreat)........................... 0217128689 Medicine Square Pharmacy ..............................0114756266 Medigate Dispensary Pharmacy �� 0216738824 Medika Pharmacy ..............................................0118114671 Medikist Pharmacy ........................................... 0333874032 Medikor Phy Pharmacy .....................................0498421109 Medi Kriel Apteek Pharmacy ............................ 0176473200 Medikruin Pharmacy ..........................................0119544391 Medipark Pe Pharmacy .................................... 0458393188 Mediplus Pharmacy .......................................... 0182908083 Medley Pharmacy ............................................. 0213923126 Medpharm Pharmacy ....................................... 0333423390 Medport Pharmacy ........................................... 0333944240 Medvalue Zambezi Pharmacy �� 0128083962 Mega Square Pharmacy ................................... 0145922325 Megawatt Pharmacy ..........................................0118005966 Melamed Phy Pharmacy ...................................0125491139 Melopharm Pharmacy ...................................... 0219508934 Melrow Pharmacy ..............................................0178112641 Menlopark Pharmacy ....................................... 0124607266 Merino Phy ....................................................... 0498923366 Messina Pharmacy ........................................... 0155340812 Metro Pharmacy ............................................... 0123270840 Metropolitan Pharmacy .................................... 0216378824 MG Eksteen Pharmacy .................................... 0137122181 Middestad Pharmacy ........................................ 0123224182 Middleburg Kaap Apteek....................................0498421174 Middleburg Pharmacy....................................... 0132432285 Midland Drug Store Pharmacy �� 0498922321 Miederpark Pharmacy....................................... 0182932222 Millenium Pharmacy ..........................................0113140283 Mimosa Pharmacy ............................................ 0123352951

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Contact a WeCare Pharmacy Near You Orchards Pharmacy .......................................... 0125491304 Oregon Pharmacy.............................................. 0126646193 Oribi Pharmacy .................................................. 0396820847 Orient Pharmacy ............................................... 0315002418 Ormonde Pharmacy .......................................... 0114963932 Osizweni Phy Pharmacy.................................... 0137527665 Ouklip Medicine Depot Pharmacy �� 0117687239 Ouklip Pharmacy ............................................... 0117644813 Oval Pharmacy .................................................. 0366374109

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Pacaltsdorp Pharmacy ...................................... 0448781088 Palmgate Apteek ............................................... 0568172176 Palm Ridghe....................................................... 0119042452 Panaorama Pharmacy ....................................... 0126571407 Park & Medicine Depot Pharmacy �� 0114537553 Pasteur Pharmacy ............................................. 0349808512 Paul Lamprecht Pharmacy ................................ 0572127884 Pennington Pharmacy ....................................... 0399751518 Petersfield Pharmacy ........................................ 0118113680 Petervale Pharmacy........................................... 0118037363 Petervale, Greenways, Rynfield (Phy Group) ...... 0118272797 Petries Pharmacy .............................................. 0214341858 Phadima Pharmacy ........................................... 0119050244 Pharma Kem (Strand) Pharmacy �� 0218544456 Pharmacentre Kyalami Pharmacy �� 0114660922 Pharmacy @ Emba Pharmacy �� 0176317250 Pharmacy @ Spar Gezina ................................. 0123290966 Pharmacy Express............................................. 0325512703 Pharmacy Plus Pharmacy.................................. 0132318520 Pharmcare Pharmacy ........................................ 0153033061 Phezulu Pharmacy ............................................ 0475314253 Phologo Pharmacy ............................................ 0123208280 Phomolong Pharmacy ....................................... 0145652322 Pierau Pharmacy ............................................... 0319163112 Piet Muller Pharmacy ........................................ 0538311787 Plax Pharmacy .................................................. 0219062976 Plett Medicine Depot Pharmacy �� 0445332278 Port Nolloth Pharmacy ...................................... 0278518240 Porterville Pharmacy ......................................... 0229312121 Prieska Pharmacy ............................................. 0533532729 Protea Glen ........................................................ 01129 2181 Protea PE Pharmacy ......................................... 0414512694 Protea Pharmacy (George)................................ 0448743124 Provincial Pharmacy .......................................... 0413737631 Q

Queens Mall Pharmacy ..................................... 0442720400 Quick Med Pharmacy ........................................ 0343264809 Quicksilver Pharmacy ........................................ 0119180731 R

Rams Alexander Plaza Pharmacy �� 0117867252/3 Rams Diepsloot Pharmacy................................. 0114641517 Randfontein Village Pharmacy �� 0114123310 Razorite Pharmacy ............................................ 0114217673 Reichs Phy Pharmacy ....................................... 0026463202 Remedia Pharmacy ........................................... 0349809511 Rent-Med Pharmacy ......................................... 0866073940 Resevoir Hills Pharmacy ................................... 0312623411 Ress & Van Zyl Pharmacy.................................. 0448732392 Rhulani Med Depot Pharmacy �� 0127997384 Richmond Pharmacy ......................................... 0538327681 Ridderstraat Pharmacy ...................................... 0145965998

Ridgeway Pharmacy.......................................... 0116805472 Ridge Terrace Pharmacy ................................... 0114766551 Rinaldo Pharmacy ............................................. 0315643722 Rink Street Pharmacy ....................................... 0415854346 Rissik Pharmacy ................................................ 0114920243 Riversdalse Pharmacy ...................................... 0287131089 Riverside Pharmacy .......................................... 0169761904 Riverview Pharmacy .......................................... 0355501465 Rixile Pharmacy ................................................ 0827157715 Rock Cottage Pharmacy ................................... 0117947021 Roodeberg Pharmacy ....................................... 0218711034 Roodia Pharmacy .............................................. 0169712781 Roodt Pharmacy ................................................ 0568112118 Rooihuiskraal Pharmacy ................................... 0126612523 Roschers Pharmacy .......................................... 0562124431 Rossiers Pharmacy ........................................... 0215930802 Rosslyn Pharmacy ............................................ 0125413368 Rustenburg Pharmacy ....................................... 0217888048 Rynfield ............................................................. 0118491826 S

Sanctor Pharmacy ............................................. 0414816812 Sandringham Pharmacy .................................... 0116406912 Sanurama Pharmacy ......................................... 0118522044 Scala Chemist Pharmacy ................................. 0216717076 Schoemansville Pharmacy ................................ 0122530305 Schuin Villa Pharmacy ....................................... 0413643566 Schweizer Pharmacy ......................................... 0539631321 Scott Street Pharmacy ...................................... 0343125367 Scottsville Pharmacy ......................................... 0333861029 Sea View Pharmacy .......................................... 0413782181 Secunda Pharmacy ........................................... 0176317236 Sederkem Pharmacy ........................................ 0274821226 Selgo Phy Pharmacy ......................................... 0113396912 Sentrakem Pharmacy ........................................ 0218726888 Shelley Beach Pharmacy .................................. 0393151865 Shepmed Pharmacy .......................................... 0317053908 Sibasa Family Pharmacy ................................... 0159631253 Simonstown Pharmacy ...................................... 0217862133 Six Pharmacy .................................................... 0543324501 Sj Boshoff Pharmacy ......................................... 0539480926 Skymed Pharmacy ............................................ 0333875832 Sollys Phy Pharmacy ........................................ 0325512386 Sonday's Pharmacy ........................................... 0219313256 Sonland Park Pharmacy .................................... 0164291100 Sontonga Mall Pharmacy.................................. 0110707641 Soshanguve Phy Pharmacy .............................. 0127900567 Spar Bluff Pharmacy .......................................... 0314661373 Spar Dely Road Pharmacy ................................ 0123484737 Spar Florida Juction Pharmacy �� 0114724735 Spar Kieserville Pharmacy................................. 0144141239 Spar Marble Hall Pharmacy............................... 0132611131 Spar Noord Pharmacy ....................................... 0537121283 Spar Northway Family Care Phy �� 0332872070 Spar Oregon Pharmacy ..................................... 0126646193 Spar Port Edward Pharmacy �� 0393113631 Spar Stanger Pharmacy .................................... 0324373000 Spar Whiteriver Pharmacy ................................ 0137500476 Spitskop Pharmacy............................................ 0514464081 Springbok Apteek Pharmacy ............................. 0184629744 Springbok Pharmacy Pharmacy �� 0216961532

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Waterberg Pharmacy ......................................... 0154914194 Waterkloof Pharmacy......................................... 0123468827 Waterstone Pharmacy ....................................... 0218520186 Watson En Brink Pharmacy ............................... 0442722184 Weleda Pineslopes Pharmacy �� 0114672430 Welgelegen Pharmacy ...................................... 0215580056 Wes Krugersdorp Pharmacy ............................. 0116654702 Wespark Itumeleng Phy..................................... 0123862498 Westcare Pharmacy .......................................... 0314020280 Westering Pharmacy ......................................... 0413602424 Westgate Pharmacy .......................................... 0213716110 Westham Pharmacy .......................................... 0315074978 Westport Pharmacy ........................................... 0215540052 Westville North Pharmacy ................................. 0312628172 Westwood Pharmacy ......................................... 0119184747 Wilderness Pharmacy ....................................... 0448770621 Wilgemed Pharmacy ......................................... 0114754707 Wilgers Pharmacy ............................................. 0128075182 Willows Pharmacy ............................................. 0514440978 Wilmar Pharmacy .............................................. 0349813922 Wisani Medical Pharmacy ................................. 0127000765 Witpoortjie Pharmacy ........................................ 0116646000 Wollies Apteek Pharmacy .................................. 0185962106 Wonderpark Pharmacy ...................................... 0125493349 Wooley Street Pharmacy ................................... 0396825349

Ulundi Pharmacy ............................................... 0358700711 Umhlanga Medisport Pharmacy �� 0315611227 Umhlatuzana Pharmacy .................................... 0314032971 Umzimed Pharmacy .......................................... 0392590280 Unikem Pharmacy ............................................. 0219346580 Uvongo Pharmacy ............................................. 0393150040 V

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Yellowwood Pharmacy ...................................... 0314623104 Youngs Pharmacy ............................................. 0393172661 Z

Zeerust Pharmacy.............................................. 0186421558 Zetlers Pharmacy .............................................. 0214654217

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T.M Winn Chemist /Apteek Phy �� 0333424218 Tafadzwa Phy Pharmacy ................................... 0113336910 Tahiti Pharmacy ................................................. 0118521368 Tamboerskloof Pharmacy .................................. 0214244450 Tambottie Pharmacy .......................................... 0186421808 Tasbet Park Pharmacy ...................................... 0136970471 Temba City Pharmacy ....................................... 0127176111 Terrace Pharmacy ............................................. 0119681060 Thakanyane Kwagga Pharmacy �� 0127177006 Thakanyane Pharmacy .................................... 0127177006 The Dundee Trading Pharmacy �� 0342181683 The Family Pharmacy ....................................... 0127017272 The Medicine Chest Pharmacy �� 0415851800 The Medicine Shop Pharmacy �� 0123464318 The Ointment Jar Pharmacy ............................. 0879414097 Thorntree Pharmacy .......................................... 0127913713 Thulumahashi Pharmacy ................................... 0137730351 Tigrade Pharmacy ............................................. 0118258590 Tirisano Pharmacy ............................................. 0127973046 Tlhapiso Pharmacy ............................................ 0118381245 Toka Pharmacy................................................... 0145922738 Townsview Medicine Depot Phy �� 0116837008 Transfer Pharmacy ............................................ 0127972740 Trichardt Street Pharmacy ................................. 0123792600 Tsakane Pharmacy ............................................ 0117386327 Tshoane Phy Pharmacy .................................... 0127997232 Tuckers Pharmacy ............................................. 0112340161 Tugela Pharmacy .............................................. 0364481283 Tuine Rustenburg Pharmacy ............................. 0145333392 Tulbagh Pharmacy ............................................ 0232300150 Turf Pharmacy ................................................... 0114342104 Tuscany Glen Pharmacy ................................... 0219091428 Tuscany Pharmacy ............................................ 0145381620 Tyrone Pharmacy .............................................. 0116463818

Valhalla Pharmacy ............................................. 0126542041 Van der Nest Pharmacy...................................... 0349822844 Van Der Walt Pharmacy .................................... 0163620612 Van Rensburg Pharmacy ................................... 0122524788 Vegan View Pharmacy ...................................... 0114543701 Vigne Pharmacy................................................. 0282549565 Village Pharmacy ............................................... 0137551572 Village Square Pharmacy .................................. 0583031016 Villiers Pharmacy ............................................... 0588210771 VitaCare Koeberg Pharmacy �� 0215116131 Vitacare Kromboom Pharmacy �� 0216967880 Vitacare Plattekloof Pharmacy �� 0219111044 Vitacare Rondebosch......................................... 0216853030 Vredefort Pharmacy ........................................... 0569310015 Vredendal Pharmacy ......................................... 0272131183 Vryburg Pharmacy ............................................. 0539270281 Vrystaat Pharmacy ............................................ 0169762567

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St Lucia Pharmacy ............................................ 0355901612 Stanfin Pharmacy .............................................. 0177123251 Stanger Pharmacy ............................................. 0325511828 Station Square Pharmacy ............................... 012 323 0837 Steenberg Pharmacy ......................................... 0217017326 Stellenberg Pharmacy ....................................... 0219193520 Steps To Health Pharmacy ................................ 0217125050 Steve Dickinson Apteek /Pharmacy �� 0132824417 Stipp Pharmacy ................................................. 0282611205 Stonebridge Pharmacy ...................................... 0315393263 Summorfields Pharmacy ................................... 0119186804 Summerstrand Pharmacy .................................. 0415832128 Sun City Pharmacy ............................................ 0128140647 Sunford Pharmacy ............................................. 0315004278 Sunvillage Pharmacy.......................................... 0145522162 Swaanstraat Pharmacy ..................................... 0128004176 Syd Goldstein Pharmacy ................................... 0562124171