Category: Magazine: Longevity

Surviving the silly season? Our ultimate guide to staying sane, slim and active during the festivities will help you through the rough spots!STAY SANE• Focus on the intangiblesAcclaimed author of the book Money Alchemy (www.moneyalchemy.com), Kiki Theo, retired a multi-millionaire at age 39 and is credited by entrepreneurs worldwide as being the catalyst for their… Continue reading Mission Possible: Happy Holidays

The newest craze to hit the world is the Alternate Day Diet, otherwise known as the Up Day Down Day diet, developed by New Orleans plastic surgeon, Dr James Johnson. Is this just another fad diet, soon to lose its popularity – or is it for real? We talk to the experts to shed some… Continue reading Eat Today, Starve Tomorrow

We share one reader’s story of inspiration that lead her to good health and an open heart.Joanne McLeod considers herself to be an ordinary mum of two boys, Tristan (13) and Ryan (11) and a wife to Justin, her husband of 18 years. Just like any other South African family woman. Full stop. On the… Continue reading ‘Now I run for smiles’

How do your breasts change as you age? We talk to five breast specialiasts to find out how the breast ages in every decade, exploring what is healthy, what is not – and when you should worry.What to look out for in your twentiesExpert: Professor Justus Apffelstaedt is an Associate Professor for the University of… Continue reading Down mammary lane

How seriously do you take the state of our environment? Challenge yourself to go green in one week, starting Monday!Day One: Green your eating habits!Mondays always start off with a new diet to ease the conscience of all the baddies eaten over the weekend. Start your green week challenge with an overhaul of your eating… Continue reading The 7-Day green challenge

It’s that time of the year when your eyes and nose run more than you do! Take up the challenge and get over the sniffles this season the natural way, with these nine little gems to get you back to feeling your healthy self again.1. Reiki, crystals and a little bit of faithUsui Reiki Ryoho… Continue reading Sniffle stoppers

So what’s all this fuss about the raw food diet anyway? While some might say it’s just a passing fad for tree-hugging hippies, otherwise known as rawists or raw foodists, others say it’s the best rediscovery of the millennium and that it’s good news for everyone. Even so, are our bodies designed to cope with… Continue reading Life in the raw

It’s almost time to pull out those Winter woollies from the back of your closet as the days get a little nippier. Not only do you have to rearrange your wardrobe, but you also need to stock up on the usual cold and flu remedies such as Echinacea, ginger and fruits or supplements laden with… Continue reading Kick-start your immunity!

It’s only the third month of the year, but it feels like you never had a break away from it all – just when did life get so busy anyway? Modern life is moving you away from being the superwoman you know you are and instead, making you forgetful, flustered and stressed out. Here are… Continue reading Declutter your Mind

Can eating curry really improve your well-being and overall health?  Researchers seem to think so. With impossible-to-ignore health benefits, curry is said to help alleviate a number of health challenges, such as easing inflammation, activating the immune and digestive systems, releasing toxins and even killing cancer cells, amongst other advantages. Try cooking with a few… Continue reading Spice it Up