Indholdsfortegnelse for SEPT/OCT 2016 i Longevity Magazine

1 ANTI-AGING POMEGRANATES ARE A POWERFUL ANTI-AGING INGREDIENT The ancient world referred to pomegranates as the “food of the gods”. Now scientists have discovered a new anti-aging property in the fruit, saying that pomegranates have a chemical that combats the fundamental aging process that weakens our muscles. However, in order to experience the benefits of this chemical, you must first have the correct gut bacteria. Your gut bacteria are important, as they convert the fruit’s raw ingredient into the molecule Urolithin A. This is the molecule your body needs in order to maintain youthful muscles. Scientists tested this magic molecule on old mice. They found it resulted in the mice being stronger than those that weren’t given the molecule. The mice had 9% greater grip strength than animals not fed…

The prevalence of hypothyroidism has increased in the past 50 years. It occurs so frequently in South African women that it is often not considered to be a disease, but rather an inevitable commonality. Women make peace with this condition and continue to take thyroid medication for the rest of their lives, without even questioning the cause and potential cure. The most common form of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is an autoimmune condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your own thyroid gland. You are often unaware of the complexity of this problem and are misguided into thinking that thyroid medication will change the outcome of the disease. Due to lack of information provided by some conventional doctors, patients agree to take symptomatic medication and suffer from the…

“MY KIDS AND MY FAMILY KEEP ME GROUNDED, AND I’M ALWAYS JUST COMPLETELY GRATEFUL” BEAUTY SECRETS: 1. Signature look: “Fresh and natural. I like a good lip.” She adds: “I rarely wear any [make-up] in my day-to-day life, mostly because I’m horrible at applying it.” 2. Biggest aging fail: “When I moved to Australia, I made the mistake of sunworshipping, drenching myself in baby oil for the first two years,” she told Hello. “Then I got wiser and now I protect my skin as much as possible. But I definitely like a bit of sunshine. I’ve got a lot more careful with my skin, but I do like a healthy summer glow.” 3. Skincare must: “Cleanser is really important to me, especially as I wear too much make-up most of…

IN A NUTSHELL: Bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a chronic bladder health issue. It manifests as a feeling of pain and pressure in the bladder area. In conjunction with this pain, individuals experience lower urinary tract symptoms, usually lasting for more than six weeks, without the presence of an infection or without other clear causes. Fast fact: PBS occurs almost exclusively in females. It affects patients in their 40s, although it can affect children as well. SYMPTOMS: • The pain may be intermittent or chronic; it may be mild or severe. • There may be associated lower urinary tract symptoms, such as urgency, frequency and nocturia. • If there is a condition to which the pain in the bladder can be attributed, it is not PBS. • Examples of identifiable…

“A WOMAN DIES EVERY 10 MINUTES FROM CERVICAL CANCER”– Dr Trudy Smith CERVICAL/ VAGINAL CANCER IN A NUTSHELL: “This is cancer of the mouth of the womb. It is also the most common gynaecological cancer,” Smith says. Fast fact: “Cervical cancer effects one in every 26 women.” – Dr Trudy Smith RISK FACTORS: 1 Never having a Pap smear; 2 Poor socio-economic status; 3 Immunosuppressed (either by disease or by medication provided after surgery); 4 Having contracted HPV; and 5 Smoking. METHODS OF PREVENTION: • Vaccinating against HPV (although this is still considered to be controversial); and • Regular (every three years) Pap smears for early detection. If detected early, when the woman is in the pre-cancer stage, she can be treated and cancer can be prevented. As there are…

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“GENETICS SPECIALISTS ESTIMATE THAT ONLY ABOUT TWO OR THREE IN EVERY 100 CANCERS DIAGNOSED (2% TO 3%) ARE LINKED TO AN INHERITED GENE FAULT”– Prof Michael C Herbst Inside almost every single cell in your body is a structure called the nucleus, which is its control centre, explains CANSA health specialist Prof Michael C Herbst (www.cansa.org.za). “Each nucleus contains 23 pairs of chromosomes (your DNA) made up of genes, which are coded messages that tell the cells how to behave. Th also control how body develops and . “All cancers occur due to something going wrong with one or more of the genes in a cell – a change called a ‘fault’ or ‘mutation’. Usually a cell must have six or more gene faults before it becomes cancerous and divides…

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THE MOST POPULAR FORMS OF HAIR REMOVAL: Waxing Waxing is popular as it is cost-efficient and long-lasting, and you can successfully wax almost anywhere on the body, including your face, pubic area, arms, legs, feet, chest and back. It works by removing the hair from its actual root, and, depending on your individual hair-growth cycle, can be effective for between one and six weeks. The two standard forms of waxing are: Hot wax This type of wax is more suitable for those who have sensitive skin, as it does not stick nearly as much to the skin as strip wax. It gets applied very generously over the area, and is given time to harden and cool. By getting a grip off of one of its edges, it is pulled off…

SPAR Freshline believes in supporting local artisans and farmers, and nutritional chef Matthew Ballenden is no different. Ballenden has extensive experience in food retail operations and franchising, and has been a consultant to numerous restaurants. In the early 2000s, Ballenden was named general manager of operations for Mugg & Bean. He successfully opened 24 stores nationwide, working closely with the late industry guru, Ben Filmater. After leaving Mugg & Bean Franchising, he decided to pursue his passion for nutritional cooking and natural and organic retailing. This led to his joining Fruits & Roots, an organic store and restaurant in Bryanston as a chef/manager. His desire to create healthy and tasty organic fare resulted in him opening his own Fruits & Roots in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, in 2004. Eight years ago, Ballenden…

THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC VILLAGE FIRSTLY, LET’S UNDERSTAND THE SHEER VOLUME OF PEOPLE WHO NEEDED TO BE FED ON A DAILY BASIS. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 17 500 OLYMPIC ATHLETES AND 8 500 PARALYMPIC ATHLETES WHO NEEDED TO EAT AT ANY GIVEN TIME … AND DON’T FORGET THEIR COACHES. SO, WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT TAKE TO CATER FOR PRACTICALLY AN ENTIRE VILLAGE OF PEOPLE DAILY? Numerous diets, supplements and lifestyle choices are constantly being researched in order to try to improve our quality of life. So how exactly does an Olympian use this to his or her advantage? 1. A dining hall the size of about four Olympic swimming pools that accommodated 18 000 people 2. 210 000kg of raw ingredients brought in every day 3. 10 “food islands” with all-you-can-eat…

LISTEN TO... MUST-HAVE DOWNLOAD: One Republic’s single, Kids, is currently one of the most popular downloads on iTunes, and it’s easy to see why. The eighties-inspired anthemic song fights against nostalgia in a departure from the norm. As Ryan Tedder shares with Entertainment Weekly: “It’s a conscious departure. As an artist or musician, if you’re not poking or needling or pushing the envelope to see if it pops, you’re not doing it right. Whatever our sound is – and I don’t think we have a dyed-in-thewool sound – this album is by far our most evolved.” THE BIG RETURN: Nine-time Grammy-winner Norah Jones is back with a new album, Day Breaks, returning to her roots. The 12-song set includes nine new originals alongside covers of songs by Horace Silver, Duke…

I remember a few years ago, I was sitting with a friend of mine named Sylvia. She said something to me that day about marriage – and relationships in general – that was so profound I’ve never forgotten it: “Richard, I realised that my husband and I spent far too much time facing the same direction, and not nearly enough time facing each other.” Wow! Think about that for a second. Jasmine and I used to do that all the time; we’d come home, have dinner, then sit facing the TV for the rest of the night. Now don’t get me wrong, I love having an intimate evening with a good film or series – but not every day. Now, the obvious “face each other activity” is always an option,…

CONVERSATIONS ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK @MISSEARTH_SA Annie #MissEarth2016 finalist believes: “Spread love everywhere you go, let no-one every come to you without leaving happier.” @VERYVIVOLICIOUS “Imagine the whole world #breathing with #mindfulness. #yogachallenge #fit #balanced #life” @KHOKELA “The excitement I feel when I walk into #BeastCentral @360_ST at 6am on a Monday – priceless! Epic #Kettlebellsession @FitKeySA @longevitymag” @ADV_FRANZ “As long as corruption, poverty, injustice and gross inequality exist in our world, none of us can truly rest.” @GISELEWAYMES “Sugar doesn’t love you back. #FutureHealth @longevitymag @forbesafrica #Sugartax EIGHT CELEBRITIES WHO USE ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture is increasing in popularity among celebrities wishing to improve their health and state of mind naturally. The therapy is not new. In fact, in 1997 it was accepted as a complement to Western medicine by the…

One of the greatest fears we have as we grow older is around our health. Will we stay younger, longer? Or will we live many years with pain, dementia or Alzheimer’s? The rising cost of medical aid expenses and hospitals are also enough to keep us awake at night. Another question we contemplate as we enter this next life stage is whether to stay at home or move into a retirement complex, which includes mid- and frail-care. The statistics quoted at the Retirement Lifestyle Expo, held in Cape Town earlier this year, are that only around 3% of people ever need frail-care. However, many may need care in their home or after a hospital stay. Children living away from their parents, either locally or internationally, worry about the care their…

“PARADOXICAL INCONTINENCE OCCURS IN YOUNG CHILDREN WHO ARE PAST THE AGE OF POTTY TRAINING, HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY POTTY-TRAINED AND YET ARE STILL WET ALL OF THE TIME. THIS IS DUE TO ONE OF THE URETERS, THE TUBES THAT DRAIN URINE FROM THE KIDNEY TO THE BLADDER, OPENING UP OUTSIDE OF THE BLADDER – FOR EXAMPLE, INTO THE VAGINA”– Dr Kgomotso Mathabe IN A NUTSHELL: “Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary passing of urine. The various causes and risk factors depend on the type of incontinence in question,” Mathabe says. TYPES OF UI: UI can be permanent or transient. The types below typically occur in females. • Stress UI: The loss of urine with increase in pressure in the abdomen, such as with coughing, laughing or sneezing. Risk factors include obesity,…

Making love is a beautiful thing, but what if it’s not just our partners we are connecting with? Across all walks of life in South Africa, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise. Having a sexual interaction with someone whose STD status is unknown to you is quite a gamble, especially for women. “STDs or STIs (sexually transmitted infections) are not to be taken lightly,” says Dr Steven Gunn, a GP and integrative medicine physician at Alt Med Care International Clinic in Pretoria. “Many of us know common symptoms such as warts, blisters, painful sex and discharge, but what if you have no symptoms? Half of the people infected with STDs are oblivious to the fact. Even though a short dose of antibiotics can deal with even the strongest…

WE ARE GETTING BETTER AND BETTER, FROM A CANCER TREATMENT POINT OF VIEW, IN ENSURING MORE PATIENTS BECOME PERMANENTSURVIVORSProf Carol Ann Benn Advances in breast cancer treatment have resulted in many women having a greater prospect of cure and better long-term disease-free survival, plus access to a wider variety of treatments should they have a cancer relapse, explains breast cancer specialist Prof Carol Ann Benn. “As a result, an important field of ‘cancer survivorship’ has recently been developed, and is now widely recognised as a critical aspect of care. It’s there to help the cancer patient transition from the ‘comfort’ of being involved in active treatment to going back into the world, which many women experience as being evicted from the nest. It’s often a case of ‘where to now?’.…

TO USE TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE AND MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU IN A SUSTAINABLE MANNER BUSINESS LEADER. MOM. LAWYER. HEALTH NUT. PASSIONATE MENTOR AND RECEPTIVE MENTEE. SCHUYLA GOODSON BELL, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CUMMINS SOUTHERN AFRICA, SHARES HER TIPS FOR A HEALTHY WORK, FAMILY AND LIFE BALANCE. Numerous studies link workplace wellness with improved employee performance, happiness on the job and an individual’s commitment towards organisational goals. Companies should be applauded for their innovation and efforts towards making wellness in the work environment a priority, but it’s not all up to your employer. What actions and decisions are you taking to contribute to your wellness at work? The growing health technology arena can be incredibly resourceful and add value to industry-wide employer workplace programmes. Here are a few tips to…

ENRICH YOUR SKIN Bioderma’s Hydrabio Riche Moisturising Cream has been specially formulated for very dehydrated, sensitive skin. Stress and cold disrupt the cellular activity of your skin, resulting in a dehydrated appearance that feels tight and uncomfortable. Hydrabio Riche contains Aquagenium, a Bioderma innovation that stimulates the cellular capabilities of your skin, retraining it to regenerate and lock in moisture, helping to improve elasticity and radiance. SCIENCE VS NATURE Looking for an all-natural skincare range that yields cosmeceutical results? Phytomer is using microorganisms found at the bottom of the ocean to produce extraordinary marine sugars. These sugars cannot be copied by traditional cosmetics or be chemically derived. They provide an almost infinite number of possibilities for new skincare applications. Phytomer has its own vault of 800 micro-organisms. Look out for…

Are you considering getting your teeth into a more perfect shape? Here are some crucial elements you need to know before opting for veneers: • Are your teeth straight enough to allow the veneers to be minimally invasive? If not, it is advisable to first have some form of orthodontics. With the modern clear aligners, teeth can be moved within as little as six months, without the need for the not-socool metal brackets (the old-fashioned “railway tracks”). In fact, it will be difficult for even your children to notice that there is something in your mouth, as these retainers are virtually invisible. During this time, your dentist will also evaluate your occlusion (the way you bite). For occlusal discrepancies, more comprehensive orthodontics – for example, self-ligating braces – is recommended.…

“I am a woman I am a mother I am a deeply concerned human But, first and foremost, I am a humanWaking” Iam travelling on a journey. The literal distance is not particularly far (yet, at times, has felt like miles). Only recently am I beginning to sense that I am truly getting closer. It is a journey from my head to my heart. We have become so deeply disconnected from our relationship with our planet Earth, who is the lifeblood of our very existence. We cannot survive without her, but, despite this, we relentlessly destroy and exploit Earth’s natural resources (from air, water and soil to wildlife and forests). She does not need us – we need her. It is time to wake up. If we cannot connect to…

“Sticking to super-lean chicken breasts is the key to making super-food fajitas, and also provides us with a great source of protein, ensuring our muscles stay strong and healthy.” CHICKEN FAJITAS SMOKY DRESSED AUBERGINES & PEPPERS Serves 4 Total time: 40 minutes, plus marinating olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon chipotle Tabasco sauce1 teaspoon dried oregano2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika2 cloves of garlic1 large red onion2 x 200g free-range skinless chicken breasts3 mixed-colour peppers1 large aubergine2 limes1 bunch of fresh coriander (30g)1 ripe avocado4 large seeded wholemeal tortillas50g feta cheese Put 1 tablespoon of oil into a bowl with the vinegar, chilli sauce, oregano, paprika and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Crush in the unpeeled garlic through a garlic crusher and mix together. Peel and halve…

• GO FOR A WALK OR A JOG WITH A FRIEND – A treadmill may get your calorie count up and fill you in on TV, but being outside is a refreshing change of scenery. Plus, you get to catch up with each other’s news. • TAKE A HIKE – A moderate hike not only spans a distance, but often takes in a vertical climb, which is great for additional cardio. Not to mention that hiking can be a beautiful and enriching experience. Just be sure to hike in a group, for safety (minimum three, in case of emergency). • INDULGE IN SOME PET CARDIO – Do you have an energetic loyal companion who loves to get out? Our four-legged friends love to go for a trot, and benefit just as much from…

We all have that list, written dreamingly down on paper or nestled in the depths of our busy heads – the places and countries we wish to visit. Within my time as a journalist and editor, I have been luckier than most to experience international travel (Italy, Germany, Brussels, Spain, to name a few). However, if I were to be honest, Portugal did not rank as a place I thought I needed to see, despite the Portuguese influences on our own African continent (and within my own family). This changed recently, when my husband, Scott, and I were invited, through his work, to experience this eclectic European country in the height of the European summer. Portugal is rich in history, with numerous international influences. The story goes that Portugal emerged…

THESE FIVE YOGA POSES WILL RELIEVE YOUR HEADACHES The philosophy of yoga is rooted in a culture of health and wellbeing. This culture understood how exercises could be used to treat ailments. But did you know that certain yoga poses are helpful for treating headaches? CELEBRITY ENDOMETRIOSIS SUFFERERS SPEAK OUT Endometriosis affects a large percentage of the female population. However, the disease gets less research funding than adolescent sexual activity and teenage pregnancy. The celebrities who suffer with this disease are speaking out to give it a public voice. 9 REASONS WHY TURMERIC IS THE TOP CULINARY MEDICINE Turmeric is one of many potent foods and herbs treasured by Ayurvedic doctors, and for good reason. As the subject of over 7 000 peer-reviewed scientific articles, turmeric shows that ancient Indian…

Everybody has something to say about the USDA’s new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the nation’s official healthy-eating blueprint. Critics range from the American Cancer Society and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to other top nutrition experts, and even the meat and sugar lobbyists. So to help you sort through all of those points of view, here’s our no-baloney take on what to put on your plate for optimal health. THE USDA SAYS: It’s OK to eat eggs, because cholesterol from food isn’t a health threat. WE SAY: Wrong! Egg yolks are still potent heart threats, but not because of cholesterol. They contain lecithin, which boosts blood levels of a compound called TMAO. That stuffs your artery walls full of gunky, dangerous plaque. SMARTER FOOD RULE: Enjoy egg whites and egg-white…

Naomi Watts is coming off a phenomenal year. “I don’t want to curse myself by saying this, but I’m going to: I guess things are pretty okay for me,” she told Hello Magazine. “There aren’t an abundance of roles, but things are okay. I strongly believe the roles over 40 are far more in-depth, far more developed.” Watts has been around. Born in England, she was raised in Australia and now lives with partner actor and director Liev Schreiber and their two sons, Alexander, eight, and Samuel, seven. The thing, says Watts, is to be yourself. Watts and Schreiber prove that even within the confines of celebrity, you can remain humble and down-to-earth. When asked in an interview when she last cleaned up, she retorted: “Gosh, every morning, every night.…

“FEMALES ARE MORE PRONE TO UTI THAN MALES. GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO GET UTI THAN OLDER WOMEN”– Dr Kgomotso Mathabe IN A NUTSHELL: “A urinary tract infection (UTI) will be named according to the site of the urinary tract which is involved,” notes Mathabe. Cystitis is the infection of the bladder. Here the patient is mildly sick, with no systemic symptoms, ie all symptoms are related to the bladder. Pyelonephritis is the infection of the kidneys. Here the patient is sicker, possibly experiencing nausea, vomiting and fever. The patient may need hospital admission for intravenous antibiotics. RISK FACTORS: • Female gender; • Suppressed immunity, including poorly controlled diabetes; • Behavioural – wiping from the back to the front after urinating; • Exposure to chemicals or perfumes…

IN A NUTSHELL: “Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic, yet benign, condition of the digestive system. The cardinal symptoms are those of abdominal pain and altered bowel habits (for example, constipation and/or diarrhoea),” explains Marais. CAUSES: “No definite cause for the combination of symptoms has been found, although there are many theories behind the possible causes,” says Marais. “One of these is that people with IBS suffer from a heightened sensitivity of the gut from neurologic stimulus. This is known as visceral hypersensitivity. There are also episodes of spasms of the colon, hence the term ‘spastic colon’.” Some experts speculate that certain people may develop the syndrome after a gastrointestinal infection. While many speculate that stress is the cause, this is not necessarily true. Marais states: “Stress and anxiety…

“RECENT RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT WOMEN WHO EXERCISE WHILE UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY OR RADIATION TREATMENT EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS IN MUSCULAR STRENGTH, CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTIONING AND QUALITY OF LIFE– Prof Michael C Herbst” “EXISTING EVIDENCE SHOWS A DECREASING RISK OF BREAST CANCER AS THE FREQUENCY AND DURATION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INCREASE. MOST STUDIES SUGGEST THAT 30 TO 60 MINUTES PER DAY OF MODERATE- TO HIGH-INTENSITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS ASSOCIATED WITH A REDUCTION IN BREAST CANCER RISK– Prof Carol Ann Benn” * The American Cancer Society recommends that women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer exercise regularly to improve their quality of life and reduce the risk of developing new cancers. * A randomised pilot trial in breast cancer survivors with cancer-related fatigue in the USA recently concluded that both DVD-based yoga…

7 ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS FOR DAILY LIFE 1 CLOTH DIAPERS: Millions of diapers are disposed of every day around the world, having been used just once. Cloth napkins are easily washable and keep babies away from the harmful chemicals used in the making of disposable diapers. 2 GOTA DISHWASHER: This dishwasher may look like a small spaceship, but it cleans dirty dishes by steaming them in the pre-washing cycle. It then keeps this water for use in later phases – making it eco-friendly. 3 RECYCLED FABRIC CLOTHES: Purchase clothes made from organic or recycled fabrics. This is signalled by a logo or seal or is mentioned on the tag. 4 RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES: Regular batteries are complicated to recycle and a dangerous pollutant. Purchasing recyclable batteries may initially…

THIS MONTH’S CHOSEN PRODUCT McQueen eau de parfum Alexander McQueen was a creative and troubled soul, whose iconic artistic direction is carried on under Sarah Burton. Now, this unique creative approach has been translated into the craft of perfumery. McQueen blends rare essences with modern extraction techniques to create a timeless construct. Created from flowers that bloom only at night, this is the story of a woman who is luminous by day and seductive by night – who thrives on her own elegance, intelligence and power. Burton says: “I wanted these fragrances to come from night flowers, the kind that exude an eternal freshness once the day is gone.” She adds: “To make up for their lack of colour, the scents of tuberose, sambac jasmine and ylang ylang are the…

There is a plant that can be harnessed to address many of the problems we face in this country: nutrition, employment and environmental damage, for starters. It can be used to make rope, clothes, food, paper, textiles, plastics, insulation and biofuel. This plant is called hemp, and it is banned from being grown in this country. Our Ministry of Health has decided that, because it is part of the cannabis family, it will make you hallucinate. This is despite the fact that you can smoke hemp all day long without the slightest bit of hallucination. Great discomfort by 5pm… but no hallucinations. The reason for this is that the active ingredient in hemp, CBD, suppresses the active ingredient in cannabis, THC. THC is what causes hallucinations. We are a malnourished…

Food for body and soul Steve Mululu, CEO of Dream Body, explains that change is a part of life, and sometimes we embrace this, while other times we find it harder to deal with. “We live in a society where ‘accountability’ for our actions no longer matters; it’s always ‘somebody else’s fault’. We want to blame someone else, not take responsibility for our actions.” He adds that this may apply to all aspects of our life. “People are struggling to lose weight and to be healthy; the blame is often placed heavily on the media, food manufacturers and lack of time. As much as these reasons may be valid and concrete, we forget to factor in that we are struggling in terms of our change management strategy.” He says we…

TREAT YOURSELF The Pamper Room Beauty Bar 58 6th Street, Parkhurst 011 040 2620 parkhurst@thepamperroom.co.za Recently opened in Parkhurst, Johannesburg, the Pamper Room Beauty Bar lives up to its name – think white, light and bling. Treatments on offer include facials, massages, waxing, manicures and pedicures. For a day of ultimate relaxation, start with a 60-minute aromatherapy massage with stress relief aromatherapy oils (R380), followed by the Lite Facial, a 45-minute treatment that excludes massage (R250). End off your time-out experience with the Intense Mani, a full treatment that includes exfoliation, massage and nail colour application (R175), and the Intense Pedi, with a foot soak, exfoliation, foot filing, massage and nail colour application (R175). Bliss.…

Dermatologist DR IZOLDA HEYDENRYCH CAPE TOWN COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY CENTRE Central Park on Esplanade Century City Western Cape Tel: 021 552 7220 Fax: 021 552 7229 Email: info@capederm.co.za www.capederm.co.za Dermatologist (Aesthetic, General, Paediatric) DR IMRAAN JHETAM SKINMEDICS: DERMATOLOGY, SKINCARE & LASER CLINIC Suite 3, First Floor 45 Hopelands Rd, Durban KwaZulu-Natal Tel: 031 208 3370 Email: info@skinmedics.co.za www.skinmedics.co.za Dermatologist (Aesthetic and General) DR PHOLILE MPOFU Block F, Rochester Place 73 Rivonia Rd Morningside Gauteng Tel: 011 784 3004 Fax: 011 783 9948 Email: mpholile@worldonline.co.za Dermatologist DR NOORI MOTI-JOOSUB LASERDERM ILLOVO 4th Floor 35 Ferguson Cnr Melville Rd Illovo, Sandton Gauteng Tel: 011 341 0580 Fax: 086 115 2737 Email: illovo@laserderm.co.za www.laserderm.co.za Dermatologist DR KESIREE NAIDOO Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Suite 2034 Alexandra Rd Pinelands Western Cape Tel: 021 531 1107 Fax:…