Innehållsförteckning för October - November 2017 från Longevity Magazine

In this edition of Longevity, you’ll find two supplements that we know will add to your Longevity experience: the annual Spa Guide and our new social project, #Active4Life. We are very excited about the #Active4Life initiative. It’s a social enterprise project developed by Longevity together with the Physical Education Institute of South Africa (PEISA.co.za), and supported by the Department of Education, UNESCO, Mondelēz (Mondelēz is a multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company) and CTP Printers (which sponsored the printing of the supplement). Also contributing to this exciting educational project are Adidas and Hi-Tec. This is a not-for-gain project, and all participants are contributing to ensure that, together, we spread the good news of the benefits of healthy living and of being more active for life. The #Active4Life supplement is bagged…

Kirsten Dunst made her Hollywood debut as an eight-year-old in Bonfire of the Vanities, and then earned rave reviews opposite Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in Interview with the Vampire when she was 12. She’s since become an indie darling, thanks to regular collaborations with acclaimed director Sofia Coppola, most recently starring in Coppola’s Civil War-set thriller The Beguiled (2017), a feminist remake of the 1971 Clint Eastwood film. She was also nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe for her performance in the second season of Fargo. But that clout goes only so far in Hollywood’s maledominated, youth-fixated environment, Dunst tells Variety. Sharing the struggles she’s faced while kicking off her directorial debut – a long-delayed adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, starring Dakota Fanning – Dunst says:…

At 35°C, we’re all inclined to show more skin. But air pollutants and the sun can cause problems such as accelerated skin aging, hyperpigmentation and dermatitis – problems that can be exacerbated depending on where you live. Here is how you can localise your skincare regime for a healthy, wellprotected complexion. CAPE TOWN Although summers are warm, they can also be slightly dry. Make sure to use a surfactant-free soap when washing, to preserve your natural skin oils. Exfoliate: With plenty of oxygen in the air, Capetonians should be able to follow the general rule, as stated by the American Academy of Dermatology, and exfoliate twice a week. Keep in mind that exfoliating can increase skin sensitivity by up to 45%; if your skin is sensitive, bring it down…

RUNNING NIKE FE/NOM FLYKNIT SPORTS BRA Every active woman should own a good sports bra, which is why the Nike innovation team has put its efforts into designing one that combines highsupport performance with comfort. What’s more, it uses Nike’s own Flyknit technology to shape and assist women’s problem-specific areas around the chest and back. It gives you the extra support you need, yet it still lets your skin breathe as you burn a sweat. Find it online: www.nike.com/za/en_gb/ SWIMMING SPEEDO LEVEL LOCK Speedo has developed unique gear to make your upper-body and pull training a lot more effective. This fairly buoyant ankle lock will prevent you from kicking while you do your sets and promote proper bodily alignment in the water. It even has angled side valves that pressurise…

“6,4% OF ALL BREAST CANCERS ARE DIAGNOSED IN WOMEN WHO ARE YOUNG AND FALL UNDER THE SCREENING RADAR.” – Prof Carol Ann Benn The American Cancer Society (cancer.org) estimates that, in 2016, there were 231 840 new cases of invasive breast cancer in the US, of which 12 150 cases were diagnosed in women under the age of 40 and about 26 393 under the age of 45. The Journal of the American Medical Association ( JAMA) (jama.jamanetwork.com) reports a 3 ,6% increase in the number of women aged 25-39 in the US who were diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer between 2000 and 2009; this seems to be a global trend. Breast-cancer specialist Prof Carol Ann Benn acknowledges that her unit is seeing more and more young women with breast…

Olympic gold-medallist Cameron van der Burgh might resemble the Greek heroes who once competed in the Olympiad, but does that make him the pinnacle of health? On learning that he has never made use of genetic testing to optimise his performance, we decided to put his diet and exercise regime to the test. And the results reveal a surprising truth that applies to us all. WHY DIDN’T HE DECODE HIS DNA SOONER? As an Olympic athlete, one might think Van der Burgh would be the first in line for genetic testing. Why hasn’t he made use of it before? He says: “Genetic testing is fairly new. I will be 29 soon and I was an Olympic champion at 24. When I was starting out, these tests were new, expensive and…

What is it? INGREDIENT CARBOHYDRATES, PROTEIN, FATS, SYNTHETIC VITAMINS AND MINERALS, PARTIALLY HYDRATED OIL, SUCROSE USED FOR: WEIGHT LOSS, FITNESS SUPPLEMENTATION With their reputation for convenience, it’s no surprise that meal-replacement shakes have become so popular. Ideally, we would all have the time to sit down to a nutritionally balanced, home-made meal, but the modern world marches to the beat of a different drum. Quick, nutritionally dense meals are helpful. In conjunction with their rise in popularity, urban legend surrounding their dangers and benefits has populated our collective perception. It’s time to bust those myths and get to the bottom of what meal replacements and fitness supplements actually are, and how we should be using them. Dis-Chem has a programme that analyses the macronutrient profiles of meal replacements and sport…

CAREEN RASCHER IS A SPECIALIST PSYCHIATRIST WITH INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS IN SEXUAL MEDICINE. HER APPROACH TO SEXUAL PROBLEMS IS HOLISTIC, DRAWING FROM HER EXPERIENCE IN BOTH PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SPHERES. HER PRIMARY INTERESTS ARE EDUCATION OF BOTH HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT SEXUAL HEALTH, AND THE TREATMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES. Q I avoid sex when I am stressed. Should I rather use it as a stress-reliever? A We all know that stress can have a negative impact on our sexual health. However, most people don’t realise that a poor sex life can actually make stress worse. Depression and anxiety are common causes of sexual dysfunction, and as much as stress negatively impacts on sexual health, a healthy sex life is a great stress-reliever. This may seem like a…

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 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: 086 561 3250 Email: info@kesireenaidoo.co.za www.kesireenaidoo.co.za Dermatologist DR DAVID PRESBURY LASERDERM ILLOVO 4th Floor, 35 Ferguson Cnr Melville Rd Illovo, Sandton Gauteng Tel: 011 783 3117…

SMASHBOX BE LEGENDARY LIQUID METAL WHAT DOES IT DO? Be Legendary Liquid Metal is a metallic liquid lip gel. Its chrome liquid emulsion produces a mirror-like finish, especially suited for events where you need to remain photo-ready. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? The objective of this daring lip collection is to help you achieve your own statement lip with very little fuss. The rich formula allows you to create a deep, chrome finish with just one coat, while the curved, coneshaped applicator will avoid unwanted smudge lines. KEY INGREDIENTS Although this latest release may seem to have purely aesthetic benefits, Smashbox has ensured that the lip colours are as harmfree to your skin and the environment as possible. The formula is free of parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, phthalates, silicone, oil and…

Davines NaturalTech Renewing Shampoo and Conditioning Treatment Why this is a must The Davines NaturalTech Renewing range works by nourishing, moisturising and stimulating your scalp and hair – making the fibres healthy, firm and shiny, without weighing the hair down. The formulas are completely free of sulphates and parabens, consisting mainly of naturally sourced ingredients. Active ingredients The range uses its own “Hair Longevity Complex”, consisting of three ingredients that work in synergy to prevent the aging and inflammation process. They are maqui berry extract, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory; spinach extract, a highly nutritive substance essential for healthy hair and skin; and carnosine, another anti-aging ingredient that protects the body from oxidative stress and inflammation. Did you know? Davines prides itself on being an eco-friendly brand. Its choice of…

1 The SPF number is the most important information on the sunscreen bottle. FALSE. While getting the correct SPF is important, that number indicates only how long you’ll be protected from UVB rays – the ones that cause a visible burn on the skin. It has nothing to do with UVA rays. You need to find a sunscreen that protects against both. 2 Sunscreen ensures a safe tan.  FALSE. Any change in skin colour after UV exposure is an indication of UVB damage, whether it turns brown, golden or red. Genop Healthcare’s Kelly Jefferson says: “A tan is the skin’s way of trying to protect itself from the sun. Therefore, the minute the skin changes colour, we know the skin is under stress and cells begin…

There’s been a lot of buzz about Adidas’s latest footwear. In order to put all of this speculation to rest (mainly my own), I decided to take one for the team and try out a pair. Of course, I ignored the initial comfort I experienced. The shoes slipped on with such ease and hugged my feet perfectly – but anyone who works out knows that just because a pair of takkies feels comfortable in the store doesn’t mean they’ll still feel that way after an hour of training. So, what were my initial thoughts? The shoes were light and ergonomically designed, and they provided good support. But what struck me most was the leverage they gave me as I walked. Apparently, this is all part of the design. The whole…

Breast cancer is a leading cause of death in women aged 45-55, but nowadays it’s affecting women in their late 20s too. The majority of these cases are hormonesensitive breast cancers. The breast-cancer risk factors supported by research and conventional medicine (early periods, late menopause, never being pregnant or pregnancy after the age of 30, never having breast-fed, family history of breast cancer, etc) can no longer fully explain its high incidence. Today, one in eight women suffers from breast cancer, which is much higher than 50 years ago, when this ratio was one in 20. Furthermore, 80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of breast cancer. Something in our environment is increasing the numbers, and we can now confidently label breast cancer as an environmental…

MIf your parents both have red hair, it’s inevitable you’ll have red hair too. But if your folks developed Type-2 diabetes does that mean you can’t escape developing it? Absolutely not! Type-2 diabetes can be avoided or even reversed. If you have a genetic predisposition for Type-2 (that’s around 70% of people in North America, perhaps 80% in the world) and there’s a history of diabetes on both sides of your family, you’re not doomed to develop it. You can turn off genes that trigger Type-2 diabetes by making smart lifestyle choices. For instance, increasing physical activity decreases insulin resistance; dodging processed carbs lowers blood sugar; and managing chronic stress responses helps to reduce bodywide inflammation. So, don’t despair if you have a family history; instead, see it as a…

According to a paper published by Prof Julio E Correa at Alabama A&M University, a dog’s nose contains more than 220 million olfactory receptors (humans have only five million), making it their primary sense. It should come as no surprise, then, that people have been trying to understand how your pooch’s incredible olfaction can help society. For example, diabetic assist dogs are trained to pick up on a specific scent found in human breath related to rapidly dropping or low blood-sugar levels. So why shouldn’t dogs be able to detect cancer as well? It turns out they can. Although this is an exciting development, there is still a lot of investigation to be done. Researcher and physician Klaus Hackner, at Krems University in Austria, has done a few studies on…

I’ve always found it pretty amazing the things we got told when we were young. Things like, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, or perhaps, don’t rock the boat, and even, let sleeping dogs lie. What I find even more amazing, though, is that we all just kinda accepted these at face value. We’ve probably even passed them on to others as sage advice. Why would we go and do something stupid like this? In truth, it has something to do with survival. If we really do want the best possible chance of surviving in this world, we had better temper our expectations somewhat. Know our limits and all that. Well, survival be damned! When did just making it through become the end-game? Do you want the big…

IF YOU HAVE… Aging skin in need of healthy coverage LOOK FOR THIS INGREDIENT… Vitamin B3 TRY: Optiphi Hydration Tint, R795.00, www.optiphi.com WHY IT WORKS: Optiphi’s Hydration Tint is a potent moisturiser that still provides an aesthetic, mattifying coverage. The formula contains the nutrients your skin needs to keep healthy by maintaining its DNA, correcting pigmentation, increasing the ability to maintain hydration and providing enough antioxidant protection. Key ingredients include vitamin B3, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. This product is non-comedogenic and breathable. It also contains an SPF 20, making it ideal for those with sensitive, reactive or aging skin. And it comes in three tint shades, so you can select the tone that blends well with your skin. IF YOU HAVE… Age-related moisture loss LOOK FOR THESE…

The idea of a Vampire Facelift conjures up all sorts of images, doesn’t it? I don’t want to be a spoiler here, but the only way you’re getting close to a vampire is by watching Vampire Diaries. The only connection to vampires is blood. You will survive a Vampire Facelift, but most likely not a vampire. I was fortunate enough to win a Vampire Facelift as part of my prize for being an SA Style Awards winner. I had read about the groundbreaking natural treatment, which is extremely popular among celebrities in the US, and was intrigued to try it out. The Vampire Facelift promises to provide a gradual increase in volume by helping to stimulate your body’s own collagen production. Other benefits include a reduction of fine lines, a…

Serena is sitting on the porch, the African sun warm on her neck. The air is swaying to its own silent rhythm. Bruised jacaranda flowers scattered on the grass are evidence of a wild night of thunderstorms. She doesn’t notice. Once again, she’s been wide-eyed all night, with the creatures of the dark and electrified air flirting with the idea of ending it all. With driving out to schools, educating, training, piloting projects, writing reports, taking care of her son David managing the household, Serena became the expert juggler. At night – after ensuring that tummies were full, the lullabies were sung and the world went to sleep – the textbooks opened up until the early hours. It felt good. Adrenalised energy always does, at the beginning. Insidiously, the stress…

SO, HERE ARE 100 SIMPLE WAYS TO BE HEALTHY. OVER TIME, YOU’LL FIND THAT THESE HABITS START TO ACCUMULATE. BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, YOU’LL WAKE UP AND DISCOVER THAT YOU’RE LEADING THE HEALTHY, HAPPY LIFE YOU’VE BEEN AIMING FOR. 1 SIP GREEN TEA BEFORE YOU WALK. This habit will help you to shed those unwanted kilos. Research shows that the caffeine in green tea frees fatty acids so that you burn fat more easily. The antioxidant content in green tea has also been shown to increase calorie burn. 2 SWITCH OUT YOUR AFTER-WORK SWEATPANTS FOR WORKOUT GEAR. This will have two results. The first is that it will be easier for you to move, so you’re likely to put more energy into your chores and work up more of a…

T Zaria is a 13-year-old student at Cornwall Hill College. She was in the car with her mother one day when she overheard a radio discussion about a diabetic woman managing her insulin levels naturally by drinking rooibos tea regularly. They decided to see if rooibos tea could help their diabetic Labrador, Jesse, who needed regular insulin injections. Zaria tackled this as her school science project. “Insulin is very expensive, so we decided to give Jesse rooibos tea and see if it would cut down the amount of insulin that she needed, to save us some money,” shares Zaria. “We found studies done on diabetic rats that showed green rooibos to work the best for managing their insulin levels, which is why we decided to use green rooibos ourselves.” Zaria…

Matthew Foxon is the executive chef at Tsogo Sun’s 54 on Bath, Rosebank. South African-born, Foxon completed a two-year advanced diploma in professional cookery at the International Hotel School in Johannesburg. Since then he has worked in luxury hotels across South Africa, been awarded the Young Chef of the Year for two consecutive years (2003 and 2004), run both the award-winning Greyhound at Bettersea and The Rosendale, as well as the critically acclaimed Criterion Restaurant in London, and starred in the BBC hit series MasterChef. Tuna Provence Salad This dish is great for diabetics, as it follows the guidelines of a Mediterranean diet. It includes tuna, which is high in Omega-3s; a variety of colourful vegetables, which are rich in antioxidants; and good-quality fats. It also makes use of capers,…