Innehållsförteckning för March 2015 från Longevity Magazine

Last year I met an incredible woman, Amanda Boxtel, when I attended a three-day summit with a group of women from Access Circles, in Colorado, USA. Amanda was one of the guest speakers at the health and wellness event. As she rolled onto the stage in her wheelchair, I remember thinking how beautiful and radiant she looked. As she spoke in a soft, but assured voice, her face radiated positive energy and self-confidence. Amanda shared the remarkable story of her life after becoming paralysed in a skiing accident. For more than two decades, she has focused her energy on being the best she can be and has worked towards her goal of walking again. Hearing the extent of her injuries, it seemed an audacious goal, but listening to her, I…

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My love for music started at a young age. I started playing guitar and singing when I was nine years old and I was completely hooked! After university I lived in Colorado and ended up working with Fender Music, endorsing their guitars for women. I got to perform all over the States, including at the Winter X Games and at Tempe Music Festival in Arizona. On my return to South Africa, I felt ready to take on the music industry and make a name for myself back home. It has been an amazing experience so far, and I can’t wait for the future. Since my return to South Africa, my band and I have launched two albums. Chasing the Wind was our debut album, and our second album, Swallowed by…

Q I have always felt as if I was at a disadvantage, as if others have the backing to assert themselves and thus become more successful, while I stay timidly in the shadows and am unable to realise my full potential. How do I take control of my life and stop letting other people overpower me, so that I can fulfil my potential and use my power, my competitive advantage, without other people overshadowing me? There are seven areas of life that we are here to fulfil: 1 Our spiritual mission; 2 Our mental genius/creativity; 3 Our vocational success, achievement, service; 4 Our financial freedom/ independence; 5 Our family love, and intimacy and continuance of procreation; 6 Our social influence and leadership; and 7 Our physical health, stamina, strength and…

IT’S A DOG’S LIFE THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATING YOUR PET The American Humane Association says protecting your pet from contagious diseases is essential for their health. This is important even if your pet is kept mostly indoors. Many contagious diseases are airborne and your pet could easily be exposed through an open window. There is also always a risk that your pet could accidentally slip out the door. Boarding kennels, dog parks and grooming salons are all areas where your pet is likely to be exposed to contagious diseases, so be sure to consult with your veterinarian before taking your pet to any of these places. Here are two essential vaccinations for your dog: • Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (DHPP). Commonly called the “distemper shot”, this combination vaccine protects…

We all know that horrid orange-peel effect that seems to suddenly, and without warning, attack the back of our thighs, our bottom and even our belly. In dermatology terms: it is caused by the fibrous connective tissue cords that pull the skin to the underlying muscle, and the deposits of fat, in between these cords. And, to make matters worse, one of the main causes of this unsightly condition is simply being a woman. If you have cellulite, blame your mom or, better yet, your gran – it’s genetic. If they had it, there is no escape for you (or your daughter, for that matter). And, states Bonny Richardson of Camelot Spa San Lameer, cellulite doesn’t only accumulate around the thighs, hips and bottom. In women, it can also occur…

I have a new collection of wounds I’m indecently proud of. My thumb sprain from trying to slow down on a zipline as I whizzed over a gorge at Victoria Falls. My spine, sore and bruised from the saddle on an elephant ride. Fingers scraped raw by sand when I tumbled off a dune board, and a missing toe from walking with boisterous lion cubs. Nah, I’m joking about the toe – the cubs were very gentle. They just triggered a few sneezes because I’m allergic to animals. These are the bumps and bruises of adventurous new me, because, at 52, I’m cultivating a taste for branching out. I hope it’s not a midlife crisis, because there’s no way I want to live to 104. Imagine trying to zipline when…

I am by no means an athlete. I enjoy cycling and, when I need a change from the saddle, I jog a few kilometres and clear my mind. I have always peppered my schedule with pilates, step classes, hip-hop lessons, and other activities that get a sweat going. When I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in June 2014, though, this schedule took on a very different nature. My twice-weekly 40km cycles were replaced by hours spent with specialists in oncology, appointments with surgeons, and seemingly endless days of recovery after the two operations (to remove the malignant gland and tumours) and the radiation treatment. A few months passed between having my total thyroidectomy and receiving the hormone-replacement medication (thanks to a worldwide shortage of radioactivity, which delayed treatment). This meant…

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ARE YOU A WINNER? Here are the winners of Edition X 2014. All winners will be contacted by a representative of Longevity magazine to tell you what amazing prize you have won. N Jugdeo, L Niekerk, E Chauke, P Notshulwana, L Stemela, W Parker, M Venter, N O’Farrell, B Smith, T Labuschagne, B Jaftha, C Boshoff, L Thaki, K Lucas, J Bekker, S Niekerk, H Wellman, L Karam, C Koutny, N Bailey, K Banwell, J Thomson, H Slabig, A Haste, G Bird, R Tonder, J Kitching, B Lategan, C Barrett, G Sander BE VIGILANT This Saturday I took my seven-year-old son to my GP with a very high fever. The doctor suspected tick-bite fever and prescribed antibiotics (Zithromax) and probiotics (Reuterina). I went next door to a popular chain-store pharmacy.…

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1. IRON DEFICIENCY IS COMMON A deficiency in iron can lead to severe fatigue and weakness. Women are more likely to suffer from an iron deficiency, and will feel weak, sluggish and tired all the time. An iron deficiency is caused by a lack of dietary intake of the mineral and doctors will often prescribe an iron supplement to improve the condition, which is referred to as anaemia. 2. VEGETARIANS, IN PARTICULAR, NEED TO FOCUS ON IRON INTAKE Although iron is found in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods, it is important for vegetarians to eat the right foods to ensure they are getting enough iron, as meat products are high in iron. Foods such as legumes, lentils, soy beans, sprouts, broccoli, whole grains and green leafy vegetables are all great…

Q My 10-year-old son is taking ritalin for his ADHD, and I just read that it may be risky for his heart. Should I take him off it? We know recent headlines have alarmed many parents who have a child taking a stimulant medication for ADHD. Here’s the real story: Danish researchers looked at more than 700 000 kids. They found that among the 8 300 kids in the group who were diagnosed with ADHD, taking a stimulant medication (methylphenidate) as your son does doubled the risk of developing cardiovascular problems. The problems were identified as unspecified heart or cardiovascular disease (in 54% of cases), arrhythmias (23%) and hypertension (8%). But as alarming as that sounds, the real-life numbers are very, very small, because even if you double the risk,…

A recent New York Times contained this remarkable news item from the Associated Press, reproduced here in its entirety: “Contaminated traditional beer has killed 56 people in Mozambique, health officials said Sunday. In addition, 49 people were admitted to hospitals in the Chitima and Songo districts in Tete Province, and 146 people have been examined for signs of the poisoning, a district health official, Alex Albertini, told Radio Mozambique. Those who drank the contaminated brew were attending a funeral in the region on Saturday, Mr Albertini said. The authorities said they believed that the drink was poisoned with crocodile bile during the course of the funeral. The woman who brewed the beer is also the dead.” A little checking around brought me to The Guardian, which explained: “When a crocodile…

In a world where our rights are constantly being challenged and overlooked, it’s our responsibility to educate ourselves on what is considered reasonable and fair, and to stand up for ourselves when we feel our expectations are not being met, particularly when it comes to our health and wellness, as Addi Lang discovered. Addi Lang’s story What motivates you to find the courage to face your challenges head-on, to deal with and accept the pain and suffering that could have been avoided? That is the question Addi Lang is asking. “You never know what life has in store for you; one day you’re busy with day-to-day business in the exciting world of acting, TV and film – the next you are living a life-and-death drama, with you in the lead.…

Join Longevity and selected expert speakers for a morning of valuable health information, inspiration and engagement at Hyde Park Corner Shopping centre and optimise your personal health and beauty plan for 2015. DATE: 21 March COST: R200 (Subscribers get a special rate of R175 – please quote your subscriber number on booking.) Price includes a fantastic goodie bag, including Optiphi® products. TIME: Start 9:30am at Cosmetics Gallery in the Cortina Court, Hyde Park Corner Shopping Centre, where style and beauty demonstrations will take place, hosted by Bobbi Brown, celebrity hair stylist David Gillson and Cosmetics Gallery. Thereafter guests will be lead into the store where they will enjoy a treatment, colour and fragrance journey at each of the many exquisite cosmetics counters. Later a health breakfast and expert talks at…

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NUTRITION EDUCATION MAY PREVENT BREAST CANCER Recent research has found that nutrition education focused on reducing red meat consumption and increasing fruit and vegetable consumption may reduce the recurrence of breast cancer. In a small study from Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil, 18 breast-cancer patients were educated for 12 months on proper nutrition. The 75-patient control group did not receive any education. The five-year survival rate for breast cancer patients in Brazil is only 58,4%. The patients in the intervention group consumed 50% less red and processed meat than their peers in the control group. In the time period of the study, the control group patients had a body weight two times greater and a body mass index (BMI) three times higher than those in the intervention group.…

Even if you love cooking, chances are that coming up with something for the family every night is a bit of a bind. You’re tired, the kids are ratty, there’s homework to supervise, school functions end late – all kinds of variables can make it an unpleasant chore. Ready-made meals do the trick only up to a point, and takeaways are both unhealthy and expensive. Working mom Mandy Collins decided to do something about this very common dilemma. Dinner time! (Clockwork Books), she says, is more of a “family feeding system”. It’s designed to take the guesswork out of cooking dinner, and the focus is on meals that are quick and easy to prepare, and which everyone in the family will cook. The book features a weekly menu plan with…

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LOSING MY HAIR I must admit that reading the article entitled Hair today, gone tomorrow (Edition 1 2015) struck an all-too-familiar chord with me. As a 40-something self-confessed metrosexual, my hair woes have been a never-ending battle. My dad went bald at the age of 30 and I wanted to break this curse. Buying expensive lotions and potions (some were designed for horses) put strain on my wallet. Out of sheer desperation, I resorted to a painful hair-transplant procedure, which was unsuccessful. Feeling defeated, I decided to let nature take its course, and that catapulted me into further depression. That was until I was introduced to Longevity. Reading your insightful articles has not only assisted with helping me to be in the best shape ever, but has helped me to…

1 NUTRITION JAMIE OLIVER CALLS FOR A SUGAR TAX British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver believes sugary foods risk causing a public-health crisis in the United Kingdom similar to smoking, and should be taxed in the same way as tobacco. He told the media that sugar was “definitely the next evil” and should be targeted because of the burden it was placing on the NHS. He also agreed with France’s decision to impose a tax on sugary drinks and believes Britain should follow. Experts have been sounding warnings about the dangers of too much sugar for a long time. As early as 1957, John Yudkin, a professor of nutrition at Queen Elizabeth College in London, began arguing that when it came to heart disease and other chronic ailments, sugar, not fat,…

1 INHALE AROMAS When you need to shift how you feel, inhale appropriate aromatic oils. Use calming oils before going to sleep or when stressed. Use uplifting oils for the after-lunch slump or when feeling down. These mood-altering aromas are non-addictive and make you feel better. 2 LISTEN So often we talk before someone has finished speaking, interrupting to make our point. In doing so we often don’t hear what another person is telling us. Practise listening instead of interrupting. It is often the people who say the least who are the ones most heard. 3 BE KIND From the minute you wake up each day, choose to be kind. Kindness is giving way in the traffic, smiling when you’re in the lift, making someone’s day or moment a little…

Heidi Klum must be laughing. The Sports Illustrated cover model has maintained longevity in one of the world’s most fickle industries. While other supermodels are heading up beauty campaigns or making cameos on international catwalks, Klum is believed to be worth $70 million, and has three very successful television shows that are broadcast worldwide (America’s Got Talent, Project Runway and Germany’s Next Top Model). She models, presents, designs, mentors, and still finds time to be a hands-on mom to her four children, aged 10 and under. Not bad for a model who was once told she was too curvy for the runway. Here are some lessons that we can learn from her. KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES, AND USE BOTH TO YOUR ADVANTAGE. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF “I was never a…

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VOLUNTEER FOR A LIFE OF PURPOSE A survey by United Healthcare, a United Health Group business, and Volunteer Match, a national non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening communities, has found that 68% of those who have volunteered in the past year report that volunteering has made them feel physically healthier. So take time out of your calendar to give back to your community; you will feel as though you are living a more fulfilled life and there are added health benefits, such as lower blood pressure. Spending time around underprivileged or ill people will also help you to see life from a different perspective and will help you to appreciate everything you have. LISTEN UP! According to Jonathan Alpert, a licensed psychotherapist, learning how to be a good listener should be…

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He offers me tea when I arrive. I think Five Roses, milk and a sweetener; he arrives bearing a terracotta pot that smells like fynbos in the sun. I squint at him, this happy, energetic 20-something, and, resenting the lack of aspartame and dairy, sip the brew. Then, gesticulating at the buzzing raw food restaurant in which we’re seated, ask a single question: James, what makes this sexy? “Sexy is a lot more upbeat than the word healthy,” he says, his eyes sparkling. “Healthy, for most, means ‘let me look at myself and what I’m eating’, and myself and my food aren’t very nice to look at. Whereas sexy … well, it’s very light and upbeat. Nature is . Natural foods are .” He smiles. James Kuiper is always smiling.…

SWIMMERS HIGHLIGHT THE WATER CRISIS Two extreme athletes, Andrew Chin (45) and Toks Viviers (52), recently completed a 10-day, 200km swim down the Free State’s polluted Wilge River, the first stage of a campaign to highlight South Africa’s deteriorating water conditions. The pair said the swim was not without its hazards – they suffered with upset stomachs, nausea and vomiting due to the contaminated water, and sustained cuts and bruises from rapids and rocks. Viviers had to temporarily withdraw for three days because he needed 10 stitches to his face after swimming into a submerged tree. On another occasion, they found themselves separated from their support team after they stopped short of the destination because night was falling. A frantic search lasting several hours found the pair, cold and hungry,…

LIGHTHOUSE 10KM NITE – WESTERN CAPE Date: 4 March Details: The fast and flat route follows a 10km loop along the Sea Point Promenade; it’s perfect for those wanting to set a personal best, or for those just looking for a fun evening jog or walk next to the ocean. The medal will depict one of the lighthouses along the Western Cape coast and will be handed out to the first 2 000 participants. Contact: For more information, contact Tony Breslin on 082 888 2307, email breslin@mweb.co.za or visit www.atlanticathletic.co.za. KUMBA MARAKELE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON – LIMPOPO Date: 7 March Details: Enjoy a weekend in the park and rub shoulders with other runners around the campfire at night. The race puts you at an advantage to spot the Big Five…

Trekking in Myanmar may not have been a possibility a few years ago, but since the political opening up of the country almost two years ago, tourism is starting to take hold. Bordering the powerhouses of India, Thailand and China, Burma is finding its feet, and maybe even its wings to fly. It does, after all, have one of the world’s most famous freedom-promoting politicians and Nobel Peace Prize-winner, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, aiding in its new incarnation. In the late 19th century, the military government that was in control at the time changed the country’s name from Burma to Myanmar. But many locals, and of course the previous colonials, still like to call it Burma. The name has a lovely jingle as it repeatedly slips off my tongue,…

RICHARD MULHOLLAND IS AN ENTREPRENEUR, SPEAKER AND FATHER. HE OWNS MISSING LINK, A PRESENTATION COMPANY, AND CO-OWNS 21TANKS, A PERSPECTIVE INNOVATION LAB. YOU CAN READ MORE OF HIS RAMBLINGS AT WWW.RICHARDMULHOLLAND.CO.ZA/ OR FOLLOW HIM ON TWITTER @RICHMULHOLLAND. I want to talk to you a bit about my personal trainer; I go to this guy every week. His name is Michael, and the impact he has made on my overall health is unbelievable. I sleep better, I feel better, and overall I’m a better person. And I really can attribute so much of this to him directly. Here’s my question to you: as mentioned, I feel really good at the moment, so do you think that means I should quit going to see Michael Benn altogether? No, of course not. Perhaps…