Innehållsförteckning för March 2016 från Longevity Magazine

In this issue of Longevity we have introduced a new section, called “What’s in your food?”. You’ll find it on page 16. We’ve created this because we think it’s really important that you get to understand some of the potentially harmful additives found in a lot of the food we eat. Unless you are growing your own organic food, or rearing your own cattle and chickens, without using hormones or other growth and/or chemical stimulants, you will no doubt be consuming additives indirectly that you are not aware of in your everyday diet. No matter how healthy you think your diet is. Some of these additives will have a harmful impact on your health and longevity when consumed regularly over time. I personally was surprised to learn about TBHQ ,…

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1 WELLBEING BALLET CLASSES HELP PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S Dr Sara Houston and Ashley McGill, MSc, from the University of Roehampton, have been investigating the impact that ballet classes have on individuals with Parkinson’s disease for the last five years. Commissioned by the English National Ballet in 2010, the study has tracked the company’s Dance for Parkinson’s Programme. “Through the use of participant observation, one-on-one multiple interviews, focus groups, participant diaries and film footage, we have been investigating how the dance programme affects people socially, within their everyday lives, what motivates them to dance and keep dancing, and how participants engage artistically and technically with movement,” says Houston. “To compare results, we used a control group of people with Parkinson’s who do not dance,” she explains. Last December the researchers released…

“TO BE A DANCER, YOU HAVE TO LOVE WHAT YOU DO. BALLET IS LOVE AND PASSION.” Claudia Monja was born in Havana, Cuba. She entered the Escuela Nacional de Ballet de Cuba at the age of nine and, following her graduation in 2005, joined the corps de ballet of the Ballet de Camagüey. In 2009 she was promoted to soloist and has since danced the roles of Myrtha, Queen of the Willis, in Giselle, and Big Swan in Swan Lake. Debuting in South Africa in the title role of Giselle. Claudia will be performing in this year’s production. As a ballet dancer you have to eat in order to have the energy to rehearse and perform. Many ballet dancers focus on eating a lot of vegetables and healthy meats,…

Q I’m a married mother of two. My husband and I both earn good salaries, but we have found that, as the months go by, it’s becoming harder to make ends meet. These days, everything is more expensive – food, petrol, clothing, entertainment, you name it. As a result, it’s becoming harder and harder to make our budget work and to get to the end of the month. I’m constantly worrying about how to pay the bills and maintain our standard of living. To add to this, I have sleepless nights worrying about whether either of us is going to be retrenched, which would make matters even worse. Is there any way to get through the economic crunch without this rising sense of panic? I’m getting to the end of…

While you may have an idea of where you will be in the near future, it is unlikely that you will know where you or your family might be in the long term. Your circumstances and those of your loved ones may change unexpectedly, demanding that you adjust with them. Your family may need to adjust their lifestyle due to a life-changing event or increased living expenses, whether locally or globally. Better financial planning and innovative insurance makes all the difference in securing a comfortable lifestyle to meet your future needs, be they planned or unforeseen. YOUR INSURANCE POLICY SHOULD ADAPT WITH YOUR CHANGING NEEDS Gareth Friedlander, Discovery Life’s head of research and product development, says that it is important for your life insurance policy to adapt to your changing…

JOIN THE LONGEVITY TEAM AND SKINCARE EXPERTS EAU THERMALE AVÈNE FOR THIS INFORMATIVE AND ENGAGING MORNING. Understanding your skin at every age and stage is vital to keeping it healthy. Eau Thermale Avène is rooted in dermatology & hydrotherapy, backed by more than 300 clinical studies and a rich history dating back to 1743. Eau Thermale Avène is a source of calm for sensitive skin, naturally active. Bring your daughter, son, sister, brother, mother, father or best friend and discover the secrets of beautiful, healthy skin – inside and out. Our panel of experts will reveal: What your skin is telling you. Eat yourself to healthy skin. Find self-confidence in your skin.www.avene.co.za SAVE THE DATE 7 May CAPE TOWN African Pride 15th on Orange 14 May JOHANNESBURG African Pride Melrose…

SAUSAGE, MUSHROOM AND BEAN HOTPOT Serves 4-6 4-6 beef sausages30ml olive oil2 onion, peeled and thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, crushed350g Button Mushrooms orPortabellini Mushrooms30ml tomato paste or sundriedtomato paste5ml paprika415g can chopped tomatoes250ml beef stock5ml sugarsalt and milled black pepper400g can mixed beans, cannellenibeans or butter beans To serve: • Mashed potato or crusty bread Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the sausages in an ovenproof casserole and bake the sausages for 20 minutes, turning once. Set aside. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onions over a medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cooked for 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, paprika, tomatoes, stock and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Add the reserved sausages and beans and cook for…

Boody, the Organic Bamboo Eco Wear brand that’s taken the USA and Australia by storm is now available in South Africa. Choose from a range of essential basics, active wear and underwear that’s not only planet friendly – made from Certified Organic bamboo yarn – it’s unlike anything you’ve ever worn before. The fabric is silky soft with 4-way stretch and is anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic, anti-fungal and offers excellent breathability. WIN ONE OF 5 BOODY ORGANIC BAMBOO ECO WEAR HAMPERS VALUED AT R2 740 EACH. HOW TO ENTER To win this prize, SMS “LONGBoody”, your name, surname, postal address, contact number and email address to 35975. SMSs cost R1,50. Competition lines open 7 March and close on the 1 April 2016. SMSs cost R1,50. Free minutes do not apply. Errors are…

Known as the open-air capital of Europe, Oslo has its roots in health. The city, with long classical vistas and architecture dating back to the 19th Century, makes for a quiet place to fully rejuvenate, Nordic-style. Established in 1000AD, Oslo is believed to rank No 1 in terms of quality of life, and it’s evident with the number of parks, public pools and fresh air in the city. Before breakfast, locals are spotted biking, walking and doing stretches in and around the garden and water spaces. Their activity is inviting, and it wasn’t long before I joined in. And this made me consider that the very idea of wellness isn’t an arbitrary thing that you “do”, but rather something that becomes a part of who you are, no matter where…

TRAVEL APRÉS SKI IN PATAGONIA Our publisher, Gisèle Wertheim Aymés, shares her holiday in Patagonia: “As a family we enjoy active skiing holidays, but in the past few years we have not wanted to give up our warm December holiday to spend time in freezing conditions on a ski slope in the Northern Hemisphere, so we decided to look for an alternative in the Southern Hemisphere and ski during July. While New Zealand offers skiing potential, Argentina seemed the more interesting destination. Ever since I’d read about the beautiful, feisty Evita Peron as a teenager, and then seen a few polo internationals between Argentina and South Africa, I have had the country on my bucket list.“ Lois Carrol Wessels: Such an interesting article – would love to visit!…

1 The first step is to approach any exercise you try from a place of self-compassion. Scientific study has shown that if you beat yourself up about where you are at and come from a mindset of guilt, you have a fixed mentality and are far more likely to fail. However, if you come from a place of compassion, you have a growth mentality and see new ventures as an opportunity to improve, rather than another way in which to examine your flaws. 2 Don’t exercise to lose weight; rather exercise to be healthy. This will keep you motivated as you recognise exercise as an ongoing lifestyle, and not as a quick weight fix. 3 Find an exercise that you enjoy doing and start with that. Don’t criticise this form…

Savouring meals peppered with sizzling-hot spices just twice a week cuts the risk of an early death by 14%, according to a recent report. In a well-designed Chinese study, researchers from Peking University and Harvard Medical School tracked the diets and health of 487 375 people for seven years. They discovered that eating plenty of red-hot chilli peppers, containing a compound called capsaicin, is a great health and longevity booster. Fortunately, for folks who aren’t crazy about red-hot peppers, plenty of other seasonings deliver significant health advantages too. By using herbs and spices instead of blood-pressure-boosting salt and waistline-expanding excess fat, you’ll multiply the effects. And you’ll even get a small nutrition bump: according to the US Department of Agriculture, natural seasonings can contribute important minerals such as calcium, magnesium,…

Tamar Haspel (the James Beard award-winning writer of Unearthed, a Washington Post column devoted to finding out what’s actually true about food) and I thought we would write up for the Washington Post: How to eat more healthfully, in six easy steps, prior to the release of the 2016 US Dietary Guidelines. Go through the fine print of the omnibus spending bill just passed by US Congress and you’ll see that the 2015 Dietary Guidelines, scheduled for release in – you guessed it – 2015, have been pushed out to 2016. You wouldn’t think that the government’s efforts, every five years, to help Americans to eat more healthfully would turn into a political football. But when its appointed scientists reviewed the literature on meat and health, for example, they did…

JOIN THE LONGEVITY TEAM AND HAIR GROWTH EXPERTS PLANTUR FOR AN INFORMATIVE AND ENGAGING MORNING Hair loss is said to be associated with aging, so imagine the surprise when caffeine-based haircare brand Plantur found a way to strengthen and protect your hair. Caffeine is not just a morning fix, but a remedy for optimal hair growth and helps prevent thinning and a receding hairline. Hair loss affects every third man and 50% of women due to hormone-induced changes during andropause and menopause. With the help of Plantur, you can prevent this statistic. Meet the man behind the research, Germany-based Dr Adolf Klenk, learn more about the causes of hair loss, how your hair changes as your age and what you can do to get the best hair at every age…

SPONTANEOUS, CONFIDENT AND YOUTHFUL: ESCADA JOYFUL EAU DE PARFUM A sparkling floral fragrance that is geared to those who approach life with positivity, spontaneity and confidence. Think the crisp sweetness of ice sorbet with a burst of blackcurrant. At the heart is the scent of pink peony, white florals and the sweetness of honeycomb. PLAYFUL, FLIRTATIOUS AND SPORTY: UNTOLD EAU FRAÎCHE EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY Fresh citrus and succulent fruit blend with a floral heart, sensual musk and the underlying scent of wood. This sparkling-fresh floral has top notes of white tea, mandarin and green pear, settling into freesia, lily of the valley and orange flower, with base lines of cashmere woods, mush and vetiver. INDEPENDENT, FEMININE AND HAPPY: LA VIE EST BELLE EAU DE PARFUM INTENSE An opulent scent…

1 Medical treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy have an effect on your hair. 2 A diet low in vitamins A and B, protein and zinc can cause thinning hair. 3 Elevated stress levels shift your hair from the growing phase right to the shedding phase. Eliminate the stress, and hair production will return to normal. 4 Increased or decreased hormone production can cause your hair to thin or fall out. 5 Low iron levels can stunt hair growth, but this is usually short-term.…

PEST MANAGEMENT Dealing with the problem at hand: 1 A safe, effective technique is to purchase “biological control” products, which provide predatory micro-organisms to eliminate the pests. Margaret Roberts is one of many ranges worth using. 2 Try physical traps and deterrents, such as sticky traps or pheromone traps. 3 Soft organic pesticides disrupt the breeding cycles of pesky bugs. Biogrow has a great range. All creatures great and small. “Get your garden pumping with life!” encourages Louw. “The most effective way to get rid of pests is to create an ecosystem. You need biodiversity in your animal life. Add flowers, bushes and trees as a haven for bees, spiders and birds; they will eat the aphids, snails and grubs in the soil. A birdbath and a birdfeeder will add…

“What?” you may ask. “How can my fitness benefit a child?” Well, if you are a member of Discovery Vitality, reaching your fitness and health goals directly translates into a teddy bear for an underprivileged child. Recently, children at Kids Haven in Benoni were the first to receive some of the 14 500 bears currently being donated to organisations across the county – all though Discovery Vitality members reaching their weekly fitness goals in December. Discovery challenged their Vitality Active Rewards members to reach their exercise goals to earn an extra reward, and gave them the choice of either having an ice cream, or donating a teddy bear to a child in need. Three times more members chose the teddy bear. The programme launched in September last year as a…

Matis Rosebank Shop 2, The Firs, Rosebank, Johannesburg 011 447 5055 / 75 / 76 info@matisrosebank.co.za At Matis, the concept used is SHE – first part of the consultation, where the therapist examines your skin, habits and expectations. Skin: The physical condition of your skin is looked at, and problem areas or concerns are recorded. Habits: Your skin and healthcare habits are then discussed, as well as any previous treatments. Expectations: According to Matis therapists, the most important part of any treatment consultation, is when you share what your short and long-term result expectations. Matis believes a treatment is not successful if the therapist has not met your expectations. A treatment plan, as well as timing and budget, is discussed. This is followed by your blissful Matis experience.…

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RELIEVE ANXIETY WITH FIVE ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS Many people underestimate how important biochemical support can be in managing anxiety. While it is important to change the thoughts which power our stress patterns, taking in the correct nutrients is key to the holistic management of our anxiety. We provide you with the five nutrients that are key to beating stress. IS PCOS PILING ON THE POUNDS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is one of the fastest-growing reproductive disorders and is linked to weight gain. New research is starting to uncover simple tools to help to reverse this syndrome. 7 VEGETARIAN & VEGAN CELEBRITIES These celebrities all follow a strict vegetarian or vegan diet and claim that it is the secret to their health and beauty success.…

Adult acne is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin that is marked by the eruption of pimples or pustules, especially on the face. This may include a new onset of acne, usually in females between the ages of 25 and 35, or could be a continuation of teenage acne into adulthood. In ladies aged 25-35, the distribution is usually along the jawline, and sometimes down the neck, whereas teenagers often find it on the forehead, cheeks, chest and back. They have the identical pathogenesis, but, for women, hormones do tend to play a bigger part. The pathogenesis includes inflammation, abnormal keratinisation, colonisation with Propionibacterium acnes, and sebum production by enlarged sebaceous glands that are under hormonal influence, especially with androgens or male-sex hormones.…

CONCENTRATED POWER AGAINST VOLUME LOSS Ageing of the skin has many faces: with increasing age, women frequently complain about looking ‘tired’, ‘stressed’ or ‘sad’. Blame is often attributed to wrinkles. However, the main cause of this ageing facial appearance is volume loss. The more volume a face has, and the fuller the cheekbones, the more positive and youthful expression a face gets. The Eucerin® Volume-Filler Serum Concentrate, with highly concentrated magnolol, oligo peptides and hyaluronic acid, supports the volume-enhancing effect of daily anti-ageing care. The serum has a sensationally light and silky feel on the skin, absorbs quickly and has a delicate, fresh scent. When used once daily the serum is proven to effectively restore lost volume to the face – providing a rejuvenated look and redefined facial contours. Each…

Cameron Diaz has long inspired us with her natural approach to living. She has graced our covers on multiple occasions, the true face of health and wellness. And her latest venture is no different, as she is now the poster child for graceful aging. Diaz helped to empower women with the release of her 2013 New York bestseller, The Body Book, which led to the development of ourbodybook.com. As she explains: “This site was launched with the same intentions that drove me to write The Body Book: to merge information with action, so that we will all know how to take care of this machine that we call our bodies, from eating to moving to getting enough sleep, to everything else that impacts our health and happiness.” She adds that…

The single greatest thing you can do for your health is avoid maize. Inflammation is at the heart of almost all health problems and nothing gets that process going as much as maize. In addition, almost all (83%) of the maize and its derivatives in this country contain the carcinogen glyphosate. Avoiding maize is a lot harder than you imagine. I could fill many pages with the derivatives of maize, but I will limit myself to eight that you will probably recognise: liquid glucose, maize starch, sorbitol, dextrose, maltodextrin, xylitol, citric acid and MSG. As Michael Pollan, of Th e Omnivore’s Dilemma fame, says, if you can’t pronounce the ingredient on packaging, it’s best not to eat what is inside. He goes on to say that if your grandmother wouldn’t…

In today’s world, the idea of growing your own food is appealing. Not only is it cost-effective, but you can control the soil in which your plants grow, and will be assured that no additives or pesticides have been used, thereby improving the nutrient and mineral content. But is it easy? The correct guidance on the nature of soil, water recycling and creative spaces can quickly dissolve inhibitions and turn gardening into a fun adventure. Longevity speaks to some of South Africa’s top gardening experts to help you on your way. PLANTING IN SMALL SPACES Gardening in a flat or townhouse often calls for a bit of creative flair. Whether you hang small pots or tier planter boxes, playing with different heights is the way to go. Larissa Green, author…

On 19 November 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the importation of the first genetically engineered (GE) salmon. Within hours of the announcement, the Centre for Food Safety, along with other organisations, immediately threatened the FDA with a lawsuit challenging the approval. This year the FDA decided to halt the importation of GE salmon for 2016, to allow time for labelling guidelines to be properly defined. The FDA states: “Food from the GE salmon is safe to eat by humans and animals... and would not have a significant impact on the environment of the United States.” Even though it says AquAdvantage salmon, a product of AquaBounty Technologies, meets the statutory requirements for safety and effectiveness, millions of people, including scientists and professional groups, disagree. BIGGER AND BETTER…

Many of us begin the fitness journey for the beautification effect of clean eating and hard training. The unfortunate reality is that many discontinue this undertaking, as the transformative effects of such a journey are slow and don’t appear in just a matter of months, but rather years. This is especially true for someone who may be out of shape to begin with. Sometimes it’s rather a matter of looking normal again. Getting to that baseline of your personal norm is a challenge in itself, and takes an incredible amount of determination to pull off. The real challenge begins when you embark on going from a personal norm to a personal attractive better you. This, for many, is not an exercise in vanity, but rather a healthy pursuit of personal…

LISTEN TO... MUST-HAVE DOWNLOAD: 15-year-old Londoner Jasmine Thompson sings with a depth and emotion beyond her years. Her latest single, a silken version of Fast Car, would have even Tracy Chapman applauding her. STAYING ON TRACK: The 2016 Grammy Nominees is a great way to celebrate the year’s greatest tracks across all music genres. This is the 22nd installment and features 21 chart-topping hits from a diverse array of this year’s Grammy-nominated artists and songwriters – there is something for everyone. CALL TO ACTION ... THE ULTIMATE BRAAI MASTER SEASON 5 Under the mentorship of esteemed judges, along with bush-cook and host Justin Bonello, 13 teams will have to prove themselves over the open fire, surviving the unpredictability of the great outdoors. If you think you have what it takes,…

Have you ever heard of Sir Francis Galton? Thought not. Galton was a 19th Century philosopher who had some very particular views on talent. Specifically, he believed that we could train at something and improve, but eventually our natural talent would run out and we would hit a wall (Galton’s Wall), and at that point more training would be largely wasted. For a long time, this was the prevailing wisdom for talent and improvement. Of course, we now know this to be bullsh*t. Nope, turns out we don’t actually have that excuse. Our raw talent doesn’t run out. We simply reach “satisfied”. You see, there’s a reason why the Rolling Stones are still going strong. I listened to a Desert Island Discs interview with Keith Richards the other day. He…