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HOLIDAYS ARE AROUND THE CORNER! AS ONLY THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAY GOES, THERE’S FUN, SUN AND SEA TO BE HAD. FIONA ZERBST FINDS OUT HOW WE CAN ENJOY SUMMER SAFELY.

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REGULAR DOSE4 Health Calendar 20146 Need to Know9 Out & About18 Health Trends40 Must Read48 We Care Pharmacy Network Listings

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BALANCING ACT10 Pet Check-in12 Pack Like a Travel Pro14 Growing Pains16 Pop Up Restaurants

HEALTH HABITS20 We All Scream for Sunscreen!22 Straighten Stress24 Preventing Burnout26 Care for Your Furry Friends28 Emergency First Aid Kit32 The Bald Truth

GET PHYSICAL34 Roller Skating for Your Health37 S.W.E.A.T 100038 Move of the Moment

NUTRITION42 The Bittersweet Truth45 Improve Your Eating Habits46 Green is for Organic

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4-11 ...................................................... Hospice Week6-12 ........................................ Burns Awareness Week8 ................................................. World Red Cross Day10 ....................................... World Move for Health Day12 ......................... World Chronic Fatigue and Immune

Dysfunction Syndrome12 .......................................... International Nurses Day17 .......................................... World Hypertension Day19 ...................... International Candlelight Memorial Day27 .......................... May-2 June Child Protection Week28 ....................................... International Day of Action

for Women’s Health31 ............................................ World No Tobacco Day

Anti-Tobacco Campaign MonthBurns Month

International Multiple Sclerosis Month

4-8 .............................................. School Health Week 8 .........................................International Women’s Day 9-15 ........................................ World Glaucoma Week 11-17 .............................. World Salt Awareness Week 13 .................................................... World Kidney Day 20 ............................World Head Injury Awareness Day 21 ...................................................Human Rights Day 21 ..................................... World Down Syndrome Day 24 .......................................................... World TB Day

1 ............................. International Day for Older Persons 1 ................................. National Inherited Disorders Day9 ..........................Partnership against AIDS Anniversary9 .......... International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction 9-15 .........................................National Nutrition Week10 ...........................................World Mental Health Day9 ..........................................................World Sight Day12 .................................................... World Arthritis Day 12 .............................................. National Bandana Day 12 ......................World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 12-20 ................................World Bone and Joint Week 15 ......................National Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day 15-19 ........................................National Obesity Week 16 ........................................................World Food Day 16 .......................................................World Spine Day 17 .................................................... World Trauma Day 17 ..........International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 20 ...................................National Down Syndrome Day 20 ........................................... World Osteoporosis Day 20-26 .... International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 23 .................... National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Day 24 ........................................................ World Polio Day 28-3 ........................................ November Stroke Week 29 ......................................................World Stroke Day 30 .............................. Commemoration of African Food

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Rheumatic Heart Disease Week9 ................................................National Women’s Day12 ............................................. International Youth Day15 ..............................Commencement of Bone Marrow

Donation and Leukaemia Awareness Months 26-31 ....................... African Traditional Medicine Week 31 ................................African Traditional Medicine Day

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1 ......................................... International Children’s Day2 ............................. International Cancer Survivors’ Day3-9 ......................................World Heart Rhythm Week4 ...................... International Day of Innocent Children –

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Immunisation Campaign21 ............................................... National Epilepsy Day

Men’s Health MonthNational Blood Donor Month

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7 .......................................................World Health Day 17 ............................................World Haemophilia Day 24-30 ........................Global/African Vaccination Week 5 ......................................................World Malaria Day29 April -17 May ............ National Polio (1st Round) and

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Cavalli Wine & Stud Farm aspires to both design excellence whilst embodying sustainable practices and is home to a world class equestrian facility, vineyards for its in house wine label, Cheval D'Or and a restaurant complex including a 280 seater function facility and art gallery, due to open in Spring 2013. The ideals of respecting the world we inhabit are embodied by a family owned estate with a vision to create a world class brand in the heart of Stellenbosch. The equestrian facility is often referred to as a boutique hotel for horses by visitors to the farm, the stables and arena were designed with passive design principles at heart and the result is breathtaking. The eminent horticulturists Keith Kirsten and Ray Hudson undertook the landscaping with the clients brief that the gardens should become an 'evolving tapestry' whilst rehabilitating the footprint of the land by planting thousands of indigenous plant and tree species so contributing to the Botanic Biosphere. Cavalli are members of the BWI (Biodiversity & Wine Initiative) , whose agenda is to conserve the endangered ecological zones of the Cape Floral Kingdom while maintaining their agricultural productivity. The wine currently includes the Warlord Red blend and the Rogue Pinotage/Malbec under its iconic label with plans to expand the range. The restaurant with a spectacular view of the vast Helderberg mountains plus the sheer investment of thought to the 'green' architecture and landscaping, looks set to be one memorable dining experience.

If you want to trade in the hustle of the city for fly fishing, nature walks, horse riding, bird watching and other outdoor adventures, head to Leeuwkloof Estate, which is less than two hours from Johannesburg and is situated between Belfast and Machadodorp. Leeuwkloof Estate offers the perfect getaway for the whole family to spend quality time together in the open air and rolling hills. Catch-and-release fly fishing is the draw card of this self-catering farm-style estate where you will find seven sparkling dams stocked with rainbow, brown and golden trout as well as fly fishing favourites from small mouth yellow fish to bass. For more information visit www.leeuwkloof.co.za

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For pet owners, the December holidays present a bit of a challenge – do you board your animals or take ’em along with you when you go away? We explore the options. By Fiona Zerbst

FOR SOME, THE IDEA of going on holiday without Rover or Fluffy is unthinkable. My friend Tanya has four pooches and she simply refuses to take a Christmas break that doesn’t include them. “My dogs are family members, I can’t even think of leaving them behind!” Tanya says.

Tanya is not alone. In fact, so many people can’t leave their animals at home that websites catering to their needs have sprung up. This proved useful to me when I relocated from Cape Town to Johannesburg – my cat and I spent a night in Kimberley at a pretty, kitty-friendly guest house and www.petfriendly.co.za was where I found the perfect spot.

If you’re travelling locally, being able to take your beloved pet with you will certainly give you peace of mind (unless you worry about how they respond – cats are certainly less likely to adapt than dogs).

Greta Wilkens, who owns Die Strandhuis in Umdloti, says small dogs are welcome at her self-catering establishment. “I cater specifically for guests with smaller dogs. Elder guests in particular are thrilled they can bring their canine companions. My decision to welcome these pets has actually been good for business,” she says. “A couple recently brought their spaniel to stay just so he could experience the sea – we are a short walk from the beach.”

Wilkens feels bigger dogs and cats would be problematic, however. Every establishment has its own policies, so it’s best to enquire as to what the rules and regulations are. Whatever your needs, you’re sure to find the right pet-friendly place.

If, however, your holiday involves planes, trains and automobiles, taking a pet along may not be feasible. If your pets

are particularly sensitive or nervous, you may not want to board them in a kennel, so consider a pet-sitter.

Rene Memmel, owner of House Sitting Solutions is one such sitter. “My view is that animals are happiest at home, because animals are acutely aware of their surroundings,” Memmel says. His service combines house-sitting with pet-sitting. In addition to feeding and caring for pets, he also waters plants, cleans pools, retrieves mail and arranges contractors in an emergency (like a plumbing leak). He’ll walk Rover, too.

“I look after mostly domestic animals, cats and dogs, but I’ve also looked after exotic animals like snakes, bearded dragons, fish and so on,” he says. It is vital that owners provide as much info on their animals as possible, says Memmel, so feeding routines can be adhered to and any ailments monitored. “The more I know about the pet, the better I’m able to respond to its needs,” he says.

What about kennels? Some are like five-star hotels and they do everything possible to cater to your pets’ needs in your absence. Also, some people would rather lock up their house and go, and may feel better with their furries safe at a kennel.

Joy-ann Nicholl, owner of Villa Siesta Pet Retreat, has been boarding pets for 13 years.

“My feeling is that animals get lonely at home – they miss their owners and they need company,” she says. “A kennel offers a different environment where animals are monitored all the time, don’t get bored, and don’t expect to see you so they feel less lonely.”

Nicholl suggests that pet owners visit a kennel to inspect where Fluffy will sleep.

“Ask questions,” she says. “Find out about food, exercise regimes, medical care.” She says pets love company, even if they’re tentative at first, and she and her staff ensure animals get plenty of attention.

Before you take your animal to a kennel, though, make sure its inoculations are up to date. And don’t take Rover to the vet the day before, either, because side effects from inoculations could be mistaken for illness. Inoculate at least two weeks before boarding an animal, says Nicholl.

Her top tip? Leave children at home when bringing Fluffy to the kennel. “Children will cry and fuss and that will upset the animal, making it harder for it to settle,” she says. “It’s important that your pet is calm!”

The SPCA in Sandton offers the following tips to travellers motoring with pets:

• Secure your pet – an unrestrained animal in the car can be a deadly projectile in the event of an accident. Rover needs to buckle up, too!

• Ventilate the car, but make sure your pet doesn’t lean halfway out of the window. Collision with obstacles isn’t impossible, plus road grit can get in your pet’s nose and ears.

• Always carry fresh water along on road trips. If you need refreshing, chances are Fluffy and Rover do, too.

For more information visit these websites:Die Strandhuis: www.diestrandhuis.co.zaHouse Sitting Solutions: www.housesittingsolutions.co.zaVilla Siesta Pet Retreat: www.petretreat.co.za

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There is a long-running joke between my sister and me about how we each pack for a trip. She says she must take a leaf out of my book on how to travel light, and I tease her about the ‘elephant’ she takes with her on journeys. The joke’s sometimes on me, though, when I have packed so minimally I have to buy warmer clothes. Yet, then she always complains that she never wears half the outfits she’s packed. So what is the happy medium between a featherweight and an elephant when it comes to packing for your holiday trip? By Shona Bagley

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FIRSTLY, CHECK THE SEVEN-DAY weather forecast for the area to which you’re travelling and choose your clothes accordingly. A day or two before you travel, lay all the outfits you are thinking of packing on your bed, as you would wear them: underwear, top, pants, belt and socks, with your shoes at the base of the bed underneath the outfit. Take long, hard looks at which items are unnecessary. Each item should be able to mix and match to make three outfits (this includes shoes, ladies!). Be ruthless!

New research from British Airways – operated by Comair in South Africa – warns that: “Nine out of 10 holiday-makers don’t use up to 30 percent of the items they take on holiday; over 40 percent take three or more pairs of shoes; almost one in five take 10 or more pairs of underwear; and one in eight people take three towels or more for a one-week holiday.” In other words, if in doubt, throw it out, particularly if you’re flying.

Abigail Comber, British Airways’ head of brand and marketing, says, “Checking what your baggage limit is on your chosen airline will help you decide what to pack. We know from the research that 23 percent of people don’t look into it before they get to the airport.”

Pool your resources – if you’re travelling with a group or as a family, take one hair dryer, one umbrella and share shampoo and soap with your loved ones. Pack free

samples of moisturiser and sunblock, rather than taking space-zapping regular sizes.

If you’re travelling from one climate to another, dress like an onion. You can layer up or down as you get to your destination. Carry your bulky coat rather than packing it. Sarongs are fabulously versatile: from scarf to wrap to nightie to picnic blanket to sheet, they're quick-drying and very light to pack.

The age-old debate about rolling or laying clothes flat is ongoing, but www.travelindependent.info swears that rolling will save you space and make it far easier to get at everything and keep your clothes less creased (personally, I think this is more applicable to a backpack than a suitcase, but you be the judge). Pack as many wrinkle-resistant garments as possible, whether you stack or roll.

Weather forecasts are not always accurate, so make sure to pack at least one jersey and socks even if the weatherman says it’s going to be sunny. Whatever the weather, pack a pair of walking shoes and a rainproof windbreaker.

The essential items you should not leave behind are ID document, valid passport, ticket and visa, if applicable. For everything else, there’s your debit or credit card.

Once you’ve pared down your packing, got your documents in order, it’s time to kick back and relax. Bon voyage!

For a handy packing checklist, go to: www.travelsmith.com.

Tips for the travel savvy

By Shona Bagley

What to pack for where?Intrepid Contiki, who have been taking tour groups around the world since Lassie was a pup, have a great guide to what to pack for Australia and New Zealand, USA & Canada, Mexico, Egypt and Europe – summer and winter. See: http://www.contiki.com/contikipedia/

articles/what-to-pack.

A poll of some very well-travelled British Airways managers shared the following top travel tips:• Make sure any inoculations you require are up to date.• Make a copy of your itinerary and include contact numbers of friends, relatives or

hotels where you’ll be staying. The easier you make it for immigration officials to check your plans the less hassle you’re likely to encounter.

• Think about what you’ll need on board, such as your travel documents, medication and glasses and pack these in your hand luggage.

• Check how much hand luggage you’re able to take on board, as this can differ on long-haul and connecting flights depending on the class of travel and the aircraft type.

• If you’re travelling with a partner or your family, spread your clothes between the suitcases, so if you lose a bag you at least have a change of clothes.

• Mark your bags clearly to make it easier for you to identify them on the carousel.

Wordtravels.com offers the following tips:

• Tell the airline you only eat vegetarian/kosher/halaal because you get served first.

• Save a copy of your passport on email so you can print it out if lost.

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GrowingThe health and safety of our children comes first. We make sure that our homes are safe and secure. We kiddie-proof the stairs and the electrical sockets. We make sure they are buckled up when in the car. Yet when they are out having fun and getting fit on the sports field, we may not be able to protect them from every injury, but we can limit the risks by taking a few preventative steps. CHILDREN UNDER the age of eight are not particularly well

co-ordinated because their joints, muscles and bones are still developing, along with their visual, spatial and motor skills. Many youngsters also have a sense of fearlessness from that allows them to stretch their limits, be confident and adventurous. They throw themselves, hammer and tongs, into every tackle, swing and shot. This makes them more susceptible to injuries and accidents on the sports field.

Kids also grow and mature at different rates. According to Dr Joseph Congeni, Head of Paediatric Sports Medicine at Akron Children’s Hospital, growth spurts can aggravate stress injuries because there is an “imbalance between strength and flexibility”.

Dr Congeni advises parents to take a “prevention is better than cure” approach. Make sure your children have the correct kit, such as sport-specific shoes and pads. When choosing a coach ask, if they have first aid and CPR training. If you have training in first aid, offer your services whenever you are at a match or practice. Make sure the playing surface is in good condition without holes where ankles can be twisted.

Keep your children well hydrated; pop an extra bottle of water into their lunchbox when they have sport later that day. Dehydration can lead to muscular cramps, vomiting and even fainting. This could easily be the cause of an accident on the sporting field.

Ironically, inactivity has become a prevalent cause of sports injuries in children. Dr Andri Smuts, a physiotherapist at the High Performance Centre in Pretoria, explains that children are a lot

less active nowadays. They spend more time sitting and playing video games than swinging from jungle gyms.

Physical activity strengthens bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. It also improves balance and co-ordination as well as decreases the risk of injury when playing sport.

Parents should ensure children are active for at least an hour every day. Good exercise for a child does not

mean an hour long spinning class. Kids get exercise just playing a game of catch or racing around a park. Instead

of taking them to a movie on the weekend, take them for a bike ride or kick the ball around in the park.

When it comes to keeping our kids safe on the sports field, remember it’s up to you to ensure taking as many precautions as possible on for your child’s safety.

KEEP YOUR CHILDREN WELL HYDRATED; POP AN EXTRA BOTTLE OF WATER INTO THEIR LUNCHBOX WHEN THEY HAVE SPORT LATER THAT DAY.

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Pop-up restaurants have long been popular in Britain, America and Cuba, but it seems the trend is finding ground in South Africa too.By Shona Bagley

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AN ENTERPRISING AND intriguing response to the world economic downturn is a phenomenon called the ‘pop-up’ restaurant. Crippling rent and other overheads and a disinclination to get into substantial debt through start-up loans to finance a traditional restaurant have led to ‘pop-ups’ across the globe.

Essentially, a chef will utilise a vacant space such as a hall, an empty warehouse, a conventional restaurant that is closed for the night, or even a private home as a temporary setting.

In his series Ramsay’s Best Restaurant, famously foul-mouthed chef Gordon Ramsay puts a twist on the pop-up by giving his contestants an empty, stand-alone cube of a room, bare as an eggshell, and telling them to equip it with cutlery, crockery and flatware and operate as a restaurant for a night.

One of the most talked-about UK pop-up restaurants was when Californian chef Thomas Keller set up for 10 days in Harrods, London, in October 2011. He called it the French Laundry at Harrods and recreated as closely as possible the ambience of his Michelin-starred French Laundry restaurant in his homeland. Basically, he used his pop-up as a test for a permanent restaurant in the UK.

Although pop-up restaurants are a relatively new concept in South Africa,

Michael Olivier – who is a food and wine commentator and TV chef (he appears twice weekly on the Expresso Breakfast Show) – was a real pioneer. “I took Boschendal Restaurant to the Carlton Hotel in Johannesburg in the 1980s, it was an idea way before its time, but it worked like a dream. The local chefs were very co-operative and I took a chef from Boschendal with me.”

Olivier says he loves the idea of pop-up restaurants and he believes the concept would work well locally. “What about some great Cape Town restaurateurs opening a pop-up in Johannesburg, and say, Shaun Smith from Fusion World Food Café opening one in Cape Town?” He adds, “I was in the business for a number of years and ran a national top 10 restaurant. I would have loved to have taken it to, say, Durban.”

Someone who is already making it work locally is famous Dutch-born chef Arnold Tanzer. His pop-up restaurant, Eat, is creating a frisson among Johannesburg foodies. He told Finweek, “Our pop-ups are about breaking barriers on all levels, from the locations that our events are held in to the people that join. It is a celebration of Jo’burg and its heritage. The fact that one can only be invited to these evenings via their Facebook and Twitter pages also lends itself to the feeling of exclusivity. Our events are

kind of ‘clubby’, with some people having attended every event. People love the fact that the exact location of the event is kept secret until the last minute.

“Some venues are bakeries or coffee shops or places with historical significance. We pop up for a night or two. We alert our fan club of the date via an email newsletter. They’re only texted the location that morning,” says Tanzer.

“Rent kills a lot of Jo’burg restaurateurs, so for me this is about saying I’ll pop up where I can. Diners are looking for comfort and recognisable food. Eat is also a social moment and the mystery venue means they get into the spirit of it,” he says.

At the other end of the country, Cape Town restaurateur Ed Saunders looked for a space to try out the trend, and found it. Saunders owns two restaurants: Fork, which is a tapas bar in Long Street, and Knife, an American-style smokehouse, in Century City. For one night only, a Saturday in March, Knife restaurant popped up at La Cuccina bistro, self-proclaimed best restaurant in Hout Bay with huge success, leaving only the hope that it would be back again soon.

Pop-up restaurants will only proliferate in South African culinary circles. Keep your ears to the ground as renowned chefs literally pop up in unexpected venues for temporary displays of their talents and techniques.

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Researchers are exploring the effectiveness of a new insulin pill that has been developed by doctors and scientists in Israel. Trials of the pill are taking place in Israel and Holland, and doctors are hopeful the pill will become available in about three years. 'We are absolutely delighted to have got this far,' says Dr Miriam Kidron of Jerusalem's Hadassah University Hospital, who is leading the research.'Popping a tablet will be far easier and will end the problem of some diabetics not always injecting when they should.'

Another treatment for diabetes that has already begun entering mainstream The tubeless insulin pump known as the OmniPod is a new device that was created to hold and deliver insulin as an alternative to injections. It comes with a PDM, a personal diabetes monitor, that wirelessly programs a personalized insulin delivery, calculates suggested doses, and has a built in blood glucose meter. The OmniPod insulin management system is currently distributed in France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK and USA. It may some time for it to reach South Africa.

According to the American Academy of Neurology, two recent studies conducted by Robert Wilson, PhD of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, memory decline has been linked to the two-and-a-half years before death, while an active mind just may be the best means of prevention.

Wilson’s first study was conducted on 174 individuals, whose memories were tested once a year from anywhere between 6 to 15 years before death. The study revealed that there is a period of two-and-a-half years before death during which both thinking capacity and memory decline occurs. During this period, mental or cognitive functions deteriorate up to 17 times faster than before this time.

Wilson’s second study tested over a thousand individuals with an average age of 80. Participants’ memories were tested once a year for roughly five years, during which participants also recorded on how often they took part in mentally stimulating activities, such as reading, writing, and thinking games. The study found a parallel between the amount of participation in mentally stimulating activities and mental capacity."The results suggest a cause and effect relationship: that being mentally active leads to better cognitive health in old age," Wilson was quoted as saying.

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Holidays are around the corner! As only the South African way goes, there’s fun, sun and sea to be had. The safe way to spend any length of time in the sun is by taking precautions against skin damage and skin cancer. Fiona Zerbst finds out how we can enjoy summer safely.

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Don’t go into the sun without …• A CANSA UV-Smart

Armband, which turns dark in colour when UV radiation intensifies, warning you to get out of the sun or reapply sunscreen. There are kid-sized armbands, too. They cost R30 and you can get them from any CANSA Care Centre countrywide or call CANSA toll-free on 0800 22 66 22.

• A hat! Emthunzini sunhats have been tested and meet the Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) 50+ requirement, which means extra protection. Visit www.sunhats.co.za to find out who stocks these fashionable sunhats.

• Sunglasses with a rating of UV400. UV rays have also been linked to eye conditions like cataracts.

• Lip-balm that has a minimum of SPF 20.

• Swimwear bearing the CANSA Seal of Recognition is advisable.

WE LOVE THE SUMMER sun and we spend a lot of time outdoors, playing sport or soaking up the rays on the beach. But sun-worshiping simply isn’t smart – there are 20 000 cases of skin cancer in South Africa every year!

Exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage, like premature ageing, and, worse, skin cancer. While there are three types of ultraviolet (UV) rays, UVA and UVB are the ones we need to protect ourselves against. UVA penetrates below the top layer of human skin. According to the Center for Disease Control in the US, UVA rays can damage connective tissue and increase your risk of skin cancer. UVB rays are absorbed by the ozone layer to some extent, and don’t penetrate the skin as deeply, but they can still be damaging.

According to Dr Bradley Wagemaker, medical director of Lamelle Research Laboratories, the majority of lifetime sun exposure is acquired by the age of 18, which is why it is so important to protect children.

“Remember, too, that sunburn causes skin damage before any redness appears, so don’t wait until you start seeing the effects,” warns dermatologist Dr Dilshaad Asmal. She suggests that the individuals at greatest risk should be the most cautious. “These are people with very fair skin that burn easily, those with a personal history of cancer, those with a lot of moles on their bodies (up to 50, say, and people being treated with immunosuppressant drugs.”

There’s a wide range of sunscreen products on the market, but be cautious because using a sunscreen is not a licence to spend long hours in the sun. Exposure to the direct rays of the sun should always be kept to a minimum, especially between 10am and 3pm. “There’s no such thing as a total sunblock or any form of safe tanning,” warns CANSA. In fact, products cannot be labelled ‘sunblock’ because this would be misleading advertising.

A sunscreen’s SPF, or sun protection factor, measures how much the product shields the sun’s shorter-wave UVB rays. Here’s how it works: If it takes five to

10 minutes for your unprotected skin to start turning red, an SPF 20 sunscreen theoretically prevents reddening for 20 times longer – about two hours on average.

Most sunscreens with SPF 20 or higher do an excellent job of protecting against UVB. All sunscreens bearing the CANSA Seal of Recognition (CSOR) have broad spectrum protection, meaning they protect against UVA and UVB.

CANSA recently tested sunscreens to assess their UVA protection as research has shown that there is a strong correlation between UVA exposure and malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of cancer – as a result, CANSA is raising their Seal standards and requirements. In addition to current SA standards, as of April 2013, products have to comply with the European Colipa standards to exhibit the new seal. Look for those bearing the CANSA SunSmart Choice Seal, which indicates those products already in compliance.

CEO of CANSA, Sue Janse van Rensburg, says you should look for sunscreen that has broad-spectrum properties. “Broad-spectrum protects the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. The SPF must be between 20 and 50, and preferably SPF 30 to 50 for fair to very fair skin,” she says.

She suggests checking expiry dates, too, because sunscreen usually expires after two years. “Look out for UV-protective swimsuits and beach-wear as UV radiation can penetrate fabric,” says van Rensburg.

Remember that anyone can get skin cancer – it can affect all ethnic and racial groups. It is a misconception that darker-skinned people don’t get it. However, melanoma is more commonly found in patients with a fair complexion and a tendency to burn rather than tan, says Asmal. In lighter-skinned individuals, accelerated photo ageing is the predominant feature. This includes brown spots, poor texture, wrinkles, dryness and sagging of the skin. Pre-cancerous lesions follow on photo ageing, which frequently requires medical intervention. In darker-skin types, the predominant feature is hyperpigmentation.

LEFT: CANSA Seal of Recognition RIGHT: From April 2013, all seal-bearing sunscreens will carry the new logo to show that they adhere to the European Colipa standard.

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STRAIGHTENING UP MAY appear to be psychological when we want to impress, but the benefits of good posture are by no means all in the mind. In our desk-pushing culture where office workers spend 8 to 10 hours slumped in front of a computer every day, we tend to regard holding ourselves upright as a sort of cosmetic add-on rather than a conscious decision to look after our health.

The way we carry ourselves has a significant impact on the way we breathe and the alignment of our joints and bones. Poor posture can cause backache, headaches and digestive problems. It also hampers our ability to do physical activity and exercise and can disturb our sleeping patterns.

Posture is the manifestation of the way we feel. If you are feeling stressed, you may notice that you tend to hunch over, because your muscles contract and shorten and physically close down your body, rather than opening up to allow you to breathe deeply.

Conditions such as asthma, breathing difficulties, or a predisposition to colds and flu could all be related to your posture, because in these cases the chest becomes tight and the lungs are not being used to their full capacity. When your shoulders are rounded and your head is tucked into your neck, this causes

tension in the base of the neck, which leads to problems with headaches, migraines and neck spasms.

Nerves run through the spinal cord and branch out into the body, which means that bad posture can impede the passage of nerve impulses, creating what is sometimes known as a somato-visceral response, where damage to tissues in the back affects the internal organs. The resulting pain may in turn be referred back to the spine. The opposite can also occur, such as kidney problems that can refer back to the spine and give one backache.

If the muscles in your neck are tight, it affects the flow of blood through the arteries to areas of the brain that control breathing, heart rate, appetite, balance, emotions, the hormone producing pituitary gland, and even sleep. It’s about how we carry ourselves when we sit, walk, sleep or run. Little wonder then, that posture is so pivotal to our overall sense of wellbeing.

The number one rule? Prevention! As always, this works far better than cure, and this is where chiropractic, along with regular exercise, plays a major role. Maintaining your back and spine health is your chiropractor’s role in this process and having regular checkups can prevent problems from developing, and at the same time, keep your spine in good working order.

Be aware of your body and ease yourself out of stiffness. Shake your arms and legs out to loosen up a little.

Elongate your body by imagining a string running from your ankles up through your body and out the top of your head pulling you upwards – allow yourself to follow the string and lengthen your spine.

Breathe deeply to reduce tension in your neck and back muscles and to expand your chest.

Loosen up by shrugging your shoulders up as far as you can then pulling them back towards the centre of your spine and down toward your elbows.

Don’t sit in one position for long periods and avoid crossing your legs. Sit with your spine against the back of the chair and have your knees slightly below hip level.

Don’t lean forward for any length of time; your shoulders should be straight and parallel to your hips.

Lie on your back for 15 minutes every day on a firm surface and keep your knees bent. Place a thin pillow under your head. Breathe deeply into your abdomen. This releases the back tension and reduces the effects

of stress on your body.

How to improve your posture

When you are about to step into an important meeting or a crowded room, do you instinctively prepare yourself? Do you pull back your shoulders, stand up straight and feel the surge of confidence? This is when your posture is at its best, but how often do you really focus on maintaining correct posture?

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As the end of the year nears, many of us start to feel the effects of working long hours, not getting enough rest and generally feeling rundown. Find your balance and use these two simple steps to ensure you have a meaningful ‘baseline state’. Copyright Mark Holtshousen

AS A LIFE COACH, I am often asked by clients how they can better manage their energy levels. Many describe how even with rest and time off they continually feel tired. We have all experienced returning to work or finishing with the kids on a Monday (after a weekend that was supposed to leave us feeling refreshed), and still feeling as if life has been one long sentence without any punctuation marks. The result is that many feel at the mercy of their energy levels, or artificially attempt to manage them with caffeine or energy drinks.

We have a need to create what I call a baseline state. A baseline state is the state to which you continually return and which fuels you to operate at your best in the other more obvious states. It is where you find your balance.

You are probably more familiar with the other states, such as when you are at your best and you have lots of energy or enthusiasm. This may include academic studies for a student, work for a business person, or being a good parent for a mother. We become good at these states or roles through putting in a lot of effort and planning.

It is the space in between that many of us aren’t so good at, and that we just let happen rather than intentionally creating a meaningful and resourceful baseline state. Most of us, however, do not know what

that state comprises for us as an individual, and the result is that we just collapse at the end of the day. Here are some useful tips that will help you to create a baseline state.

I am continually amazed at how many people go about life as if they are not human, and then wonder why they don’t function well as one! It doesn’t matter how brilliant, gifted, talented, educated, or important you are; if you do not take care of yourself as a human being you will limit your ability to demonstrate and share your worth. A good example is the most expensive high performance vehicle, which is limited by the maintenance it receives and the fuel it requires. If it is not maintained properly, it will not perform on the road as it should. The fact is that you need sufficient sleep, healthy food, and regular exercise. If you don’t take these seriously there is no use looking any further. It’s no secret what the problem is, so take time to look after yourself.

When I use the word ‘resource’, I am referring to those things that you draw on or that supply you with energy, inner ability, wealth or that simply gives meaning

and enjoyment to you as an individual. Sometimes these are as simple as creature comforts or activities. They may include relationships or your beliefs. What are your special places, special people, special things, and special times?

As we near the end of the year, many look to some time off as the break that will magically refresh them again. Unfortunately, all too many return no better than before. It is maintaining our baseline state that alone can prevent burnout. Refuel yourself with your resources, and make the time for looking after your own wellbeing.

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Mark Holtshousen is a leading Executive Life Coach at Cycan. He facilitates transformation in the personal and working lives of his clients and defines his areas of speciality as, “Passion, purpose and power – creating a life that matters”.Contact him at mark@cycan.co.za

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furry friends “Pets, by nature, look up to their human companion as the leader of the pack to provide guidance in all they do,” says Dr Chantel Raghu, a vet who’s been working with animals since she was a little girl helping on her family’s farm. To lead a healthy happy life, it’s up to you to make sure your pets eat well and exercise adequately. By Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya

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Raghu explains that a healthy routine must be put into place when they’re young. Too often, we get so drawn in by their cuteness that we tend to spoil them, and then hope we can undo the damage when they’re older. For puppies, proper schooling is essential and will help avoid bad habits forming as they grow up.

Don’t let your kitten associate your hands with a play toy. Let them play rough with toys so that they don’t develop bad habits of scratching and biting your fingers. Hands are for holding, stroking and gentle hugs.

Your pet knows what it needs to live a healthy and happy life, whether it’s more exercise or a better diet. “Pets often have discerning taste and when they’re not happy with what you give them, they’ll let you know,” Raghu says. Pay attention to their signals and learn to “listen” to their gestures.

When Golden Retrievers are happy or excited, they twirl on their hind legs, when

your cat wants a nibble she may rub her body against the treat jar, when a puppy wants to play outside he’ll learn to sit by the door and it’s always clear when a puppy wants a belly rub.

Pets love playing. It alleviates boredom, increases blood circulation and stretches their muscles. A twenty-minute session in the garden chasing a ball works wonders. Rather than leave them alone all day while you’re at work, consider a pet day care so that they can socialise with other pets.

Like babies, animals crave touch. Cats and dogs love it when you pet them gently. Touching calms them and also lets them know that they’re safe and loved.

Thirty minutes of jogging or walking your dog each day alleviates the stress of separation anxiety, keeps your dogs lean, and helps to prevent heart disease, arthritis and hip disorders. This is also a good time to practice what you learn together at puppy school or maintain good habits as you dog grows older.

Dr Raghu says that people often choose food for their pets without giving too much thought about what goes into it. “Food bought at the local supermarket is not always good for your pet. Look for food that is free from preservatives and additives, that has a superior meat content and obviously great flavour.” She also emphasises the importance of always having a bowl of fresh water handy, as well as treating your dog with the right snacks that clean their breath and teeth.

“Vets are not just there for you when your pets are sick. We’re also here to help you with preventative care. If there’s something

you need or if you have questions then pick up the phone and

ask your local vet. Better yet, bring your pet in

for regular checkups and don’t forget their

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for the holidaysEmergency first-aid kit

MORNE VAN EK, a pharmacist at Menlo Park Pharmacy reveals that a first-aid kit is important to dealing with any health problems that may arise. “In fact, any basic first-aid kit should help you deal with 75 percent of the issues that come up. A first-aid kit generally allows people to help themselves until they can get to a doctor.”

Whether you’re going to the beach, trekking in the bush, or having family over, you need to prepare for any health emergency which may hit. If you do not have a first-aid kit and do not know what to do in case of an emergency, read on and learn the firstaid ropes. By Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya

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• Thermometer – the sticky strip forehead thermometers are good for reading the temperature of babies or young children. Increasingly popular also is the easy-to-read digital ear thermometers. The body’s normal temperature is 37 degrees Celsius. Anything over 38 degrees is considered a fever.

• Wound cleanser – a very basic cleanser that you can buy at any pharmacy to help you clean grazes, bites, cuts and larger wounds.

• Sterile gauze swabs – these are used where infection may be a risk and are used to clean wounds.

• Normal swabs – these are used with an antibacterial cream to put over the wounds once you have cleaned the wound.

• Tweezers/forceps – these are useful for pulling out pieces of glass, wood, metal, thorns or other intrusive bodies.

• Scissors – in an emergency a pair of scissors is used to cut through clothing and also to cut bandages.

• Safety pins – these are used to hold the bandage firmly but gently around the injured body part.

• Bandages – you need two different sizes of conforming bandages. The sizes differ in the width to accommodate the expanse of the injury to the body.

• First-aid dressings – you will need these to stop bleeding. By tightening around the wound and sealing it, it hurries the formation of blood clots.

• Plasters• Fabric plasters give long lasting

protection because of the extra sticking power.

• Haemostatic plasters stop bleeding by helping with the formation of blood clots.

• Waterproof plasters let air in but keep water and germs out

• Hypoallergenic plasters are suitable for sensitive skins.

• Disposable latex gloves – if you have to deal with sharp objects and blood then you need to protect yourself and the patients by using gloves to stop the transmission of HIV and other diseases.

• CPR mouth piece – using this piece eliminates the spread of germs when administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

• Interlocking splint – this is useful if there is an arm or leg break.

• Eye wash – break the seal and squeeze the vial to allow solution to flow across the eye. You can also use cooled boiled water to cleanse.

• For burns:• Burn plaster – this rebalances the

moisture in the wound.• Burn gel – put onto burn wound

to rehydrate the wound and relieve pain. You can also make use of the paraffin gauze.

• Medication – “Having medication in a first-aid kit must be done with the help of your pharmacist who understands your individual situation, and can assist you with allergy reactions to certain medication and dosages,” adds Van Ek. That said, you do need the following in your first-aid kit:• Preventative nausea medication,

especially if you’ll be going on choppy waters.

• Electrolytes for rehydration in case of diarrhoea.

• Pain and fever medication such as ibuprofen and paracetamol.

• Antihistamines if you experience an allergic reaction.

• Antibacterial topical creams to soothe and protect wounds.

• Individual circumstances: diving, bush, mountaineering“I recommend using a field guide for each specific situation,” advises Van Ek. “A field guide is useful to understanding the area and the potential threats that may exist. Because a lot of the medication you’ll need is prescriptive, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist who will help you build up an inventory for your needs.”

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Bandage materials4 Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 2" x 2", Pkg./22 Bandage, Conforming Gauze, 3"4 Dressing, Non-Adherent, Sterile, 3" x 4"4 Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 4" x 4", Pkg./22 Eye Pad, Sterile2 Bandage, Stockinette Tubular, 1" x 4"

10 Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, 1" x 3"10 Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, Knuckle

Bleeding3 Gloves, Nitrile (Pair), Hand Wipe (Intl)1 Instructions, Easy Care Bleeding1 Trauma Pad, 8" x 10"1 Trauma Pad, 5" x 9"

Blister/burn2 Burn Gel Pack

22 Moleskin, Pre-Cut & Shaped (11 pieces)1 Molefoam, 3" x 5"1 Aloe Vera Gel with Lidocaine, 1 oz

CPR1 Instructions, Easy Care CPR1 CPR Face Shield, Laerdal

Dental1 Filling Mixture with Pain Relief

Duct tape1 Duct Tape, 2" x 5 Yards

Fracture/sprain1 Instructions, Easy Care Fracture & Sprain1 Bandage, Elastic with Velcro, 3"1 Splint, 4" x 36"2 Bandage, Triangular

Instrument1 Thermometer, Digital1 EMT Shears, 4"1 Splinter Picker/Tick Remover Forceps3 Safety Pins1 Pencil

Medical information3 Patient Assessment Form

1 Comp. Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine

Medication5 Acetaminophen (500 mg), Pkg./21 Instructions, Easy Care Medications5 Ibuprofen (200 mg), Pkg./2

6 Diamode (Loperamide HCI 2 mg), Pkg./1

6 Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine 25 mg)2 Aspirin (325 mg), Pkg./21 Glutose Paste (Glucose 15 g)1 Antacid, Pkg./125 Cold Medicine, Medicidin-D, Pkg./22 Oral Rehydration Salts3 Cortisone Cream 1%, 1/32 oz (.9 g)3 After Bite Wipe

Other2 Waterproof Bag, 6" x 9"2 Plastic Vial, Flip-top, Large2 Plastic Vial, Flip-top, Small

Survival tools1 Matches, Waterproof

Suture/syringe1 Scalpel, Sterile, Disposable, #11 Blade

Wound care1 Instructions, Easy Care Wound

3 Tincture of Benzoin Topical Adhesive, Vial

1 Tape, 1" x 10 Yards1 Syringe, Irrigation, 20 cc, 18 Gauge Tip1 Scrub Brush, Sterile6 After Cuts & Scrapes Antiseptic Wipe2 Povidone Iodine, 3/4 oz

1 Wound Closure Strips, 1/4" x 4", Pkg./10

2 Cotton Tip Applicator, Pkg./24 Triple Antibiotic Ointment, Single Use

A comprehensive first-aid kit for the bush or the mountains should have the following:

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MORE INTERESTING THAN the sheer growth of the male grooming market, which is reported to have grown twice as fast as the female market, is society’s changing attitudes around ‘metrosexual’ behaviour – from men who spend as much time in front of the mirror as women. Taking an interest in men’s health and appearance means that there’s a refreshing amount of choice now available to men who want to hang onto some of their youthful vigour as they age.

Hollywood proves that both bald and grey can be dapper, with proudly balding actors such as Bruce Willis, Vin Diesel, Jack Nicholson, Sean Connery and Patrick Stewart oozing charisma and confidence. George Clooney’s salt-and-peppered locks have earned him 'silver fox' notoriety and, adding to the enhanced air of distinguishability grey brings, are Richard Gere, Pierce Brosnan and Anderson Cooper, to name a few.

But for men who don’t fancy it themselves and who’d rather slow these processes down, there are a variety of technological treatments available that not only help men grow their hair back, but natural alternatives and healthy lifestyle habits to slow down the likelihood of going bald and grey.

Male pattern baldness (MPB), or androgenic alopecia, is an inherited genetic condition affecting nearly half of all men by the age of 50. It refers to a condition whereby hair recedes from both the lateral sides of the forehead as well as the crown and, as the hair loss meets, leaves a horseshoe-shaped ring of hair around the back of the head.

Male pattern baldness is caused by an excessive production of dihydrotestosterone (commonly called DHT). DHT is a powerful sex hormone that promotes body and facial hair growth that, in inordinate amounts,

adversely affects the prostate as well as the hair located on the head. DHT initiates a process of follicular miniaturisation whereby the hair follicle deteriorates and eventually atrophies. The incidence of baldness corresponds to chronological age and, according to Medem Medical Library’s website, approximately 25% of all men begin balding by age 30 and two-thirds by age 60.

Traditionally, it has been believed that baldness was inherited from the maternal grandfather, but recent research reveals that both parents contribute to the likelihood of hair loss in their offspring. A person with a balding father or grandfather is two and a half times more likely to experience hair loss themselves.

While there may be no cure for baldness, FDA approved medications Rogaine and Propecia have proved effective for maximising hair growth. These medications however have their limitations – they last only as long as is taken and only work in a percentage of men. Hair transplantation surgery offers a more permanent solution – hair is relocated from an area where it is not pre-programmed to fall out and these transplanted follicles continue to grow healthily.

However, such surgery is costly and for many men, does not justify the expense or invasive treatment. There are all kinds of topical creams, washes, lotions and potions available, but according to Dr Kevin Alexander, a local hair transplant specialist, one should be warned that most of these have not been put to the test by clinical trials.

According to Naturopath Jonathan Myers, poor nutrition and deficiencies in certain nutrients can cause a propensity

for baldness, especially a lack of iron, B vitamins, vitamin A and zinc. A lack of exercise and sleep, as well as high levels of stress can all induce hormonal fluxes in the body which can cause the acceleration of baldness too, Myers states.

He therefore recommends including plenty of protein and iron in your diet and taking mineral supplements to increase hair health. Stress-reducing exercise helps relieve tension and promotes good blood circulation too, he advises.

“Saw palmetto and nettle root are two herbs that work directly on the prostate and block the production of DHT”, he claims. Natural oils like safflower, canola and olive oil, warmed up and massaged into the scalp promote a healthy scalp and garlic juice, onion or ginger juice work well too, left overnight.

“Hair loss in men, and especially in women, can be devastating,” states Dr Alexander. “This benign condition, considered to be purely cosmetic in nature has not been taken seriously enough”. It can be a psychologically damaging process with men being treated as though they are suffering from some terrible or terminal disease.

The evolutionary standpoint suggests that women are attracted to maturity, experience, wisdom and stability, and both greying and baldness reflect man’s ability to survive. If however, balding still means “grandpa” to you or the men in your life, discuss flattering styling options with a hairdresser. The general rule of thumb here is to keep it short or clean shaven and never, under any circumstances, to attempt looks of the classic comb-over or toupee varieties.

Men are spoilt for choice when it comes to hair products like gels, dyes, waxes and straighteners. Gone are the days of negative stigmas around eyebrow plucking, back waxing and manicures for men. So, what happens when real beauty dilemmas like baldness and greying set in? Are men ‘manly enough’ to deal with the physical and psychological changes and challenges of ageing they present? Angela Myers unlocks the mysteries around the loss of those manly locks. By Angela Myers

The what, where, why...

Nutrition, natural remedies and healthy lifestyle

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for your healthRoller skating does have a “dirty little secret” that nobody likes to acknowledge. Roller skating is great exercise! I apologise if this ruins roller skating for you. It just had to be said. So now that you know, find out how, where and why. By Reuben de Beer

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Key benefits of roller skating:• Low-impact exercise for joints • High calorie burn • Aerobically as good as jogging or

cycling • Involves all the major muscle groups • Mentally uplifting

• Fun, hip and possibly glamorous

To contact Rollerkidz calle: Reuben de Beer on 083 445 3165, email to admin@rollerkidz.co.za, or visit http://www.rollerkidz.co.za.

IN A TIME WHERE we talk about a 98 kg eight-year-old being taken from his parents in the name of child abuse, it becomes clear that giving the whole family the opportunity to exercise is critical. I listened to this story as the reporter stated that the boy was too obese to even begin exercising due to the potential impact on his body – especially his joints and heart. Could roller skating be a solution for this child?

Roller skating is a workout that involves almost all of the body’s muscles and in particular the heart. The National Institute for Fitness and Sports claims that roller skating works most of the major muscle groups – calves, quads, glutes, abdomen, and arms.

As you have been told a million times by “fitness experts”, many people quit their exercise regiment out of boredom. It’s not a lot of fun to exercise by yourself, which is the case with most forms of exercise. Roller skating is a sport where you can find yourself in a group of literally hundreds of people doing the same thing. They are not at the skating rink for exercise; they are there for the fun, music, lights and

socializing. However, if you are there with exercise benefits of roller skating in mind, I suggest staying away from the snack bar!

It’s easy to burn an hour roller skating, whether you are at a rink or skating outdoors. Let’s look at what you get out of that hour of fun from an exercise perspective. Firstly, roller skating is a low-impact workout, causing 50 percent less impact on your joints than running does. In other words, an aerobic roller-skating workout has the same benefit as the same amount of time spent jogging without the joint damage. Secondly, roller skating allows you to burn almost double the amount of calories during an hour than other aerobic activities.

Lastly, let’s consider the mental benefits. There’s not much scientific data (none that I could find) to support the positive mental benefits of roller skating. I don’t think it takes a multi-million dollar government funded study to recognise the fact that you never see a person roller skating and frowning at the same time. Between the music, lights, social aspect, health benefits and fun; roller skating could simply be the best total body

workout there is.When discussing family balance,

parents are often heard saying: “I want to have more fun with my children. I want to spend more quality time with my family. My family needs more exercise – more active time together. We do not have the time to do all the things that make us happy.” Roller skating is the perfect solution to every family striving for balance!

Roller skating is a bit like riding a bicycle – if you did it as a kid, you’ll be amazed how quickly you get the knack again. The hours of fun and laughter you’ll share with your kids while roller skating will change your life. Letting your children (and partner) see the fun side of you will transform your relationships. And letting yourself feel as free as a child again is good for your own emotional wellbeing. As if this was not enough, roller skating is ranked among the best aerobic exercises.

Roller skates have come a long way too. They are lighter, faster and more comfortable and are now more affordable. Rollerkidz offers a variety of top quality roller skates for active, adventure-seeking families that want stay fit and have fun.

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Where to try S.W.E.A.T. 1000:

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60 Minutes of the most intense workout you will ever experience and, as the name implies, it promises a burn of 1000 calories in one session. SWEAT 1000 has exploded onto the South African fitness scene as more people join in for an exhilarating and inspiring workout that fits neatly into just one hour of your busy schedule.

S.W.E.A.T. 1000 studios have opened up across Gauteng. A Pretoria studio is located in Brooklyn, while Johannesburg studios are located in Bedforview, Nicolway in Bryanston, Claremont, Morningside and Norwood Shopping Centre. For more information on workouts and to view class schedules, visit www.sweat1000.com.

S.W.E.A.T. 1000 HAS EXPLODED onto the fitness scene across South Africa since it launched in 2010. The founders of S.W.E.A.T. 1000 are a trio of fitness fanatics, brothers Paul (40) and Andrew Rothschild (41) and fitness guru Steve Uria (44) who opened their first gym in Cape Town.

S.W.E.A.T. 1000 stands for Specialized Weight Endurance and Aerobic Training and 1000 for the number of calories that you can burn in the class. This revolutionary hour long workout is a combination of interval-style training incorporating specialised treadmills which incline to 30 degrees as your basis, blended with core, functional and resistance floor work plus high intensity, creative and dynamic concepts.

Exercising at inclines of 18 degrees or more burns three times more calories from fat. Workouts include everything from

resistance bands, suspension training and Bosu to boxing which are all combined with dynamic work on their unique incline trainers. This insures that you become a fat burning machine. Results have been astounding and people’s lives have been changed forever, for the better. Satisfied clients from across the country and around the world are raving about what one can only describe as the ultimate workout.

It integrates various components of interval training, functional training, core stability work, athletic training and agility training – basically putting together everything that is considered to be at the highest levels of physical training and putting it into a 1 hour dynamic, action packed class that is different every single time. The ever-changing dynamics of the class help to alleviate boredom because people never know what they are going to get.

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of the MomentMove Your personal trainer in every issue!

BURPEESIf you’re looking to drop those extra kg’s. Start doing burpees! The name says it all, but let’s look at the awesome benefits of a burpee before you decide not to do them.

Starting position:

Movement:

Stand upright with your legs hip distance apart and arms next to your side

Anna Wood runs Go Active Outdoor Fitness. For more information, visit www.go-active.co.za or

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By Anna Wood

Burpee benefits1. Want to burn loads of

calories? Do burpees! Burpees will give you an intense fully body workout, they burn a lot of calories and make your body a fat burning machine. They speed up your metabolism throughout the day—meaning you’ll burn more calories all day.

2. Build Strength The burpee is a full body strength training exercise and with just one seemingly simple movement it challenges the muscles in your arms, chest, quads, gluteus, hamstrings, and abs.

3. No Equipment Needed You can do burpees basically anywhere, so no excuses about not having the correct

equipment.

To finish:

Immediately bring your feet back to the squat “ball” position. Then jump from the deep squat position up into the air with your arms above your head. Land back into the starting position and repeat.

Quick TipIt is important to keep your knees and feet tucked under your chest when in the

squat position

Make your burpees more challenging by adding in a push up before the squat thrust and/or a tuck jump when you come back up to your feet.

Variation:

Go down into a deep squat position and place your hands firmly on the ground so your body forms a “ball” position. Continue by kicking your legs back so you end up in a push up position, while supporting your bodyweight on your arms.

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The South African CallaneticsProgramme Dvd Set

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These DVDs can be used from beginner through to advanced fitness levels, starting with the number of repetitions in each exercise, which is appropriate at the current fitness level, and slowly increasing the number, as strength, stamina and flexibility improve. In some of the exercises beginners/intermediate/advanced versions are shown to help you start from any point and progress as you learn more and gain strength. The full set contains 7 DVDs and covers mini workouts, ball and stretching band exercises, facial exercises and the full South African Callanetics programme.

Zoleka Mandela wrote her book When Hope Whispers after she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 32. In it, she tells about her emotional turmoil immediately after the diagnosis, her initial refusal of cancer treatment and her subsequent journey with the disease. The book also gives an insight into her life before breast cancer – as a child with Grandmother Winnie in Brandfort and later as a rebellious teenager with her mother Zinzi in Johannesburg. In total, the book is a detailed reflection of the addictions, losses and victories that one remarkable young lady has experienced and now uses to give hope to others in similar situations.

This book features advice from fertility and conception expert Zita West. Zita West addresses the real need for advice and information on fertility and fertility treatment. Fertility and Conception will both reassure you that fertility issues are common and suggest various conventional and complementary treatments. Zita West takes a uniquely holistic approach to fertility and conception looking at every aspect of starting a family, from how to ensure healthy ovulation with a nutritious diet, through to correcting hormonal imbalances. She explains how to reduce the effect of disorders that impede fertility and medical fertility tests and treatments. Fertility and Conception is a 'must have' for all men and women looking to maximise their fertility.

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This book is a realistic and practical guide for people who need to eat on the run. This book is aimed at active, on-the-go people, mothers, entrepreneurs and professionals and includes useful tips such as: Tips about snacking from tuckshops, trolleys and vending machines; Comprehensive ideas for smart snacking; Tips for food at office meetings; How to manage challenges such as business travel and eating out of home; Innovative and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner that you can prepare or assemble quickly at home or at the office; Portion Distortion and much more!

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bittersweettruthHave you ever noticed how processed foods always say “as part of a healthy balanced diet”, or are packaged in wrappers that surround the product with images of salad, fruit or other healthy raw ingredients? Processed foods open up a danger zone of unhealthy options, and possibly the single most dangerous ingredient is the unsuspecting corn syrup.

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THE A NOT-SO-SWEET REALITY is that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is the most used sweetener in the food industry – over the decades it has come to replace natural cane sugar as a sweetener because it is far easier and less expensive to produce. Nutritionist and fitness expert Mark Wolff, says, “Simply pick up a tin of baked beans, a bottle of coke, a packet of sweets and you will find dreaded corn syrup on the ingredients list”.

“Corn syrup has the devastating side effect of suppressing the satiatory receptors in the stomach. These receptors tell your brain that you are full so that your body knows when you’ve had enough to eat. If the receptors are suppressed, the brain isn’t able to send your body a message that it should stop eating, and of course you will over eat,” says Wolff.

He adds, “Ever noticed how someone can drink litres of Coke and never feel full? That is the corn syrup coming into play; it’s very effective and not just limited to Coke. I was travelling last year on business in Israel and someone at a business meeting had a Coke and said they felt full afterwards. Knowing what I know about corn syrup, I was quite surprised and I explained the corn syrup theory. The guy was quite knowledgeable and let me in on a little known secret: In Israel, Coke is manufactured with natural cane sugar, not corn syrup – unlike most other countries, where Coke no longer uses cane sugar.”

The jury is still out on whether or not HFCS is more damaging than any other type of sugar. A study at Princeton found that HFCS causes more weight gain than sucrose of the same amount. But, criticism of the study design left the finding in doubt.

What we do know is that, given its cheap price, it is easy for companies to pack more sugar into a food using HFCS and other corn-based sugars. “It just goes to show how a single ingredient can have such a large impact. Think twice before feeding foods with corn syrup products your family. It is always best to eat as naturally as possible,” says Wolff.

Many of your favourite sweet brands use excessive amounts of corn syrup.

The better option: Buy good quality sweets and opt for organic chocolates. A small serving size of good quality sweets or chocolate will be more rewarding and probably less fattening.

Believe it or not, many fizzy drinks contain HFCS. Add this to the long list of reasons to avoid fizzy drinks altogether.

The better option: Mix 100 percent fruit juices with sparkling natural water if you need those bubbles. Always avoid juice concentrates or juices with other artificial ingredients or flavourings.

Even seemingly healthy breakfast cereals contain high amounts of sugar and corn sugar. Be wary of those that promote fibre while hiding unnatural ingredients in the list.

The better option: Read nutrition labels carefully when in doubt and choose natural cereals over refined varieties.

Some brands of yoghurt, especially those that are labelled “sweetened” or that contain fruit pieces, are full of corn syrup.

The better option: Choose plain and unsweetened yoghurt and add your own fresh berries, fruit pieces, honey or organic brown sugar, which often don’t contain HFCS (always check to be sure).

Corn syrup is often added to unsuspecting items like salad dressings and sauces that you wouldn’t expect to find sweeteners on the label.

The better option: Make your own dressings using fresh, natural ingredients, good quality olive oil and vinegars, and herbs picked from your own herb pots.

Eat this, not that for healthier HFCS free options:

Sweets and chocolates01

Fizzy drinks02

Breakfast Cereal03

Yoghurt04

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The verdict? Corn syrup shows up in many foods that you wouldn’t expect,

including breads and baked yummies. Read the labels before you add an item to your shopping basket. Go back to making fresh meals and snacks based on whole foods from natural sources. If the food isn’t processed, you can be sure there's no corny culprit waiting to sabotage your appetite.

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Optimum health and the maintenance of a healthy body mass are two very good reasons to improve your eating habits. So what are the guidelines for a healthy nutritional lifestyle?By Shona Bagley

Many health professionals believe if we eat at regular intervals we send a signal to the body that it doesn't have to store calories; and when we skip meals, we affect our metabolism negatively – which means that when we do eat, our bodies store more fats and carbs than they should.

So let’s begin with breakfast, widely believed to be the most important meal of the day. Just two benefits of breakfast are: it increases your metabolism (the engine that powers body and mind by converting food into fuel); and people who skip breakfast tend to eat more total calories by day's end.

British scientists found, in a recent study, that women who skipped breakfast ate more calories during the rest of the day and also had higher fasting levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol compared with the women in the regular breakfast-eating group. The researchers noted that skipping breakfast could lead to weight gain if the higher calorie intake was sustained.

Eating regular low fat meals reduces total and LDL cholesterol and reduces resistance to insulin – lowering the overall risk of developing heart disease. Regular meal eaters tend to have a lower calorie intake compared to those who eat irregularly – crucial if you’re looking to maintain or lose weight. By eating regularly (meals and healthy snacks) you will help keep your blood sugar levels stable, which aids improved appetite control and prevents overeating at the next meal or snacking on unhealthy food.

Always remember to practice portion caution to prevent unhealthy overeating. On the whole, bigger portions deliver more kilojoules. Try eating from a smaller plate and don’t feel you have to finish your food, no matter what your mom said. Keep leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch.

Try to cook as many meals as possible yourself. Takeaways are often higher in fat and kilojoules than home-cooked meals. When you buy fresh ingredients and cook them at home you know exactly what it is you’re eating and can avoid heart-harming sodium, saturated fats and sugars. Good eating habits begin with what you choose from the supermarket shelf.

Fresh is always best. Choose fruit and vegetables, grains and cereals, dairy products, poultry, fish, meat, lentils and legumes, vegetable oils, nuts and seeds. These foods help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. If you do buy packaged foodstuff, check the labelling to see whether a product contains high levels of salt, sugar, unhealthy fats or additives and preservatives.

Never say die(t). Rather than latch on to the latest fad diet – like two days of water in which two leeks have been boiled, followed by eating half-portions of what you’d normally eat for months – adopt sensible eating habits to maintain or lose weight and stay that way. Drastic weight-loss measures usually mean that the faster it comes off the more likely it is to come back. Instead, make sensible changes that you will realistically stick with. A great, simple change is to drink more water. Not only does this take the edge off hunger, it is an excellent way to flush toxins from your system and keep you hydrated. Cut out a teaspoon of sugar in your tea or coffee. Once you become accustomed to the taste, cut out the next teaspoon when you are ready.

Change your thought patterns. Low self-esteem and negative thoughts can be an obstacle to achieving health and wellbeing. Are you caught in a downward spiral of feeling bad about how you look or feel and then overeating to relieve stress? Thinking positive thoughts about yourself is crucial to wellness and weight loss.

If you have the type of metabolism that needs more than three meals a day, make sure that you always have healthy, low-kilojoule nibbles on hand. Eat a handful of unsalted nuts or low-fat hummus and celery or carrot sticks. Choose low-fat yoghurt and fresh fruit.

It’s all about maintaining a healthy balance. Doing anything extreme is usually bad for you, so introduce dietary changes slowly but surely and you’ll find that they become an integral part of a long-term healthy lifestyle.

Eat regular meals

Take out the takeaway

Dr Good-diet

If you have to snackDuring the early 1900s, the hamburger was thought to be polluted, unsafe to eat,

and food for the poor. Street carts, not restaurants, typically served them.

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A far cry from the hippy trend of the 90s, organic foods and lifestyle products now line the shelves of major retailers with impressive arrays of newly branded packages and organic has become an ongoing hot topic in nutritional and environmental circles. Is it just more marketing hype, or are there real benefits in adopting an organic approach to living?

By Angela Myers

THE SAYING, “you are what you eat” shows the direct connection between the goodness of food and your health. Questionable agricultural methods that place the value of quantity over quality means that, in recent years, this has extended not only to your choice of food, but to the entire production journey from seed to soil to plate.

Health Coach Deborah Banda believes, “The increased availability of organic food is certainly a trend… but it is a good trend!” Despite the marketing hype and industry regulations, Banda feels that it comes down to common sense. Banda asserts that “organic food simply tastes better. It is higher in nutrients and is grown in ways much closer to how humans have been growing food for millennia”.

What many people don’t realise is that there has been a marked decline of the nutritional values present in food. This is directly linked to herbicides, pesticides and GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) that sap the food’s original goodness. According to a study in the Journal of Applied Nutrition, organic pears, apples, potatoes and wheat have an average of 90% more mineral content than chemically treated or genetically modified counterparts.

Afrisco, South Africa’s leading organic certification body, outlines that organic food must be produced in an environment where soil fertility is protected from the detrimental effects of agricultural fertilisers and where the surrounding environment is well maintained and unharmed too. Local websites, such as Go-organic.co.za

also promote environmental sustainability, suggesting that “organic is all about producing goods that work in harmony with, and not against, nature” as well as providing information to guide the public on making healthier choices.

“The food we eat should be the real thing, full of life energy, and unencumbered by human interventions,” says Banda. Unfortunately, because of the burden on organic farmers for higher profits and stringent certification regulations, organic food is more expensive. As Banda suggests, this is just one reason we should be going back to their permaculture gardening and small-scale food cultivation in our own gardens. What healthier way of obtaining food than to grow it with your own toil and love, eating it fresh and in season?

Green is for organic

Fast Fact Research suggests that

pesticides have harmful effects on humans, specifically pregnant women and children. One study

found that the frequency of leukemia in children was 65% greater in homes where indoor

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EE Coetzee Pharmacy ....................................... 0448743188Eastcoast Pharmacy ........................................ 0329462731Eastern Medicine Depot Pharmacy ................. 0114210836Eastern Suburbs Medicine Supplies Pharmacy0118288003Eastpark Pharmacy ......................................... 0118161500Eastwoodpark Pharmacy ................................. 0123443820Eersterust Pharmacy ....................................... 0128065382Eikendal Pharmacy .......................................... 0219880843Ekhayeni Pharmacy ......................................... 0117364849Elarduspark Pharmacy .....................................0123451110Eldomed Pharmacy ......................................... 0119453441Eldopark Pharmacy ......................................... 0126546947Eldoraigne Village Pharmacy .......................... 0126546433Elizabeth Street Pharmacy .............................. 0573521729Elukwatini Pharmacy ....................................... 0178831499Elwierda Pharmacy .......................................... 0126536153

Emalahleni Pharmacy....................................... 0136561486Endumeni Pharmacy ....................................... 0342121468Ennerdale Pharmacy ....................................... 0118550779Equifox Courier Pharmacy................................ 0114677731Eras Pharmacy ................................................. 0183816099Esack's Pharmacy ........................................... 0216918117Esteria Phy Pharmacy ..................................... 0026461237Etwatwa Pharmacy .......................................... 0119622658Eureka Pharmacy ............................................ 0583035431

FFairbridge Pharmacy ....................................... 0419228202Ferrum Pharmacy ............................................ 0123272514Featherbrooke Pharmacy ................................ 0116622875Fichardtpark Pharmacy ................................... 0515221100Fields Centre Pharmacy .................................. 0317646965Flamwood Pharmacy ....................................... 0184682051Fleurenville Pharmacy ..................................... 0123441518Florapark Centre Pharmacy ............................. 0152963307Florauna Pharmacy ......................................... 0125466801Fochville Pharmacy ......................................... 0187716051Fonteine Park Pharmacy ................................. 0422932700Fort Beaufort Pharmacy .................................. 0466451353Fouries Pharmacy ........................................... 0178113502Fraaikem Pharmacy ........................................ 0446966638Frans Du Toit Pharmacy .................................. 0116921525Franshoek Pharmacy ...................................... 0218762261

Friendly Pharmacy............................................ 0153451770

Frik Pretorius Pharmacy .................................. 0169812092Fynbos Pharmacy ............................................ 0287541860

GGa Ranku Wa Pharmacy ................................. 0127037300Galaxy Pharmacy ............................................ 0118258595Gamble Pharmacy ........................................... 0419882828Gatesville Pharmacy ........................................ 0216374705Geard Pharmacy ............................................. 0224822557Geduld Apteek / Pharmacy ...............................0118112475Geelhoutpark Pharmacy .................................. 0145330070Geen & Velleman Pharmacy ........................... 0568112161Geneva Pharmacy ........................................... 0448712879Glencare Pharmacy Merged with Glen Health 0112970043Glendower Pharmacy ...................................... 0114538747Goedehoop Pharmacy ..................................... 0218532088Goldenmed Pharmacy ..................................... 0717531745Goldfields Pharmacy ........................................ 0573524100Gowrie Pharmacy ............................................ 0824646664Grabouw Pharmacy ......................................... 0218593383Grahamstown Pharmacy ................................. 0466227116Green Health Pharmacy .................................. 0127562480Greenways Pharmacy ..................................... 0118279479Greenways Pharmacy ..................................... 0413684329Grootbrak Pharmacy ....................................... 0446202511Grosvenor Pharmacy ....................................... 0117061371Gys Smit Pharmacy ......................................... 0218723348

HH Van Der Wal Apteek Pharmacy .................... 0573542106Halala Pharmacy ............................................. 0127994608Hammanskraal Phy Pharmacy ........................ 0127110175Hanrimed ......................................................... 0117409377Harmelia Pharmacy ......................................... 0119743835Harrisons Pharmacy ........................................ 0436422851Harrysmith Pharmacy ...................................... 0586221871Hartmed Phy Pharmacy ................................... 0122594105Havenside Pharmacy ...................................... 0314002733Hayfields Pharmacy ......................................... 0333867116Healthcare Pharmacy ...................................... 0333678690Healthcare Cullinan Pharmacy ........................ 0127342825Healthcare Westonaria Pharmacy ....................0117532411Heidedal Pharmacy .......................................... 0514320309Heidelberg Apt Pharmacy ................................ 0287221243Heidelberg Pharmacy ...................................... 0163412135Hekpoort Village Pharmacy .............................. 0145761237Heldervue Pharmacy ....................................... 0218551260Helikon Park Pharmacy ................................... 0116923413Henda Pharmacy ............................................. 0129970302Hendricks Pharmacy ....................................... 0436433004Hendrina Pharmacy ......................................... 0132930031Hermanus Pharmacy ....................................... 0283124039Heyns Pharmacy ............................................. 0224331001Hibberdene Pharmacy ..................................... 0396992510

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Highlands Pharmacy ....................................... 0136927486Hilton Pharmacy .............................................. 0333431970Hlabisa Pharmacy ........................................... 0358381827Hoedspruit Phy Pharmacy ................................ 0157931427Homes Pharmacy ............................................ 0233470012Hoppies Pharmacy .......................................... 0113621784Hypermed Pharmacy ....................................... 0214341414

IIan Robertson Pharmacy ................................. 0415811546Ifafi Pharmacy .................................................. 0122591616Infomed Broad Street Pharmacy ..................... 0313071215Infomed West Street Pharmacy ....................... 0313071215Irene Pharmacy ............................................... 0126675655

JJabula Pharmacy ............................................. 0123233955Jafmed Pharmacy ............................................ 0217039791Jamaica Pharmacy .......................................... 0314098528Jasmyn Pharmacy ........................................... 0132352255Joal Pharmacy ................................................. 0519140933John Forbes Pharmacy .................................... 0437222062Joubert Pharmacy ........................................... 0132352154Jurg Van Der Westhuizen Pharmacy ................ 0588133041Just Health Citigate Pharmacy ........................ 0313042028

KKagiso Pharmacy ............................................ 0114101970Kalahari Pharmacy .......................................... 0317670796Kalapeng Burgersfort Pharmacy ..................... 0132317751Kalapeng Burmed Pharmacy ........................... 0132317449Kalapeng Denneboom ..................................... 0128054120Kalapeng Greater Tubatsi Pharmacy .............. 0132317063Kalapeng Lebowangamo Pharmacy ................ 0124402242Kalapeng Mahube Pharmacy .......................... 0128400040Kalapeng Mamelodi Crossing Pharmacy ........ 0128059231Kalapeng Mankweng Pharmacy ...................... 0152677105Kalapeng Pharmacy ........................................ 0123227794Kalapeng Randpharm Pharmacy Midrand ...... 0118058688Kalapeng Station Pharmacy ............................ 0123231238Kalapeng Sunnyside Pavillion Pharmacy ........ 0124402244Kalapeng Thaba Bosiu Pharmacy ................... 0136962126Kanimamba Pharmacy .................................... 0147844683Karen Park Pharmacy ..................................... 0125490863Kark Pharmacy ................................................ 0176475852Karoo Apt Pharmacy .........................................0498421118Kassbell Pharmacy Bellville Pharmacy ........... 0219517690Kem De Beers Pharmacy ................................ 0125465448Kemgate Pharmacy ......................................... 0113912339Kempston Road Pharmacy .............................. 0414531007Kemtique Pharmacy ........................................ 0215591451Keneilwe Pharmacy ......................................... 0127022440Kenmed Pharmacy .......................................... 0215938479Kensington Pharmacy ..................................... 0315647171Kenton Pharmacy ............................................ 0466481229Kenview Pharmacy .......................................... 0113337262Kgabo Pharmacy ............................................. 0145653903Khutsong Pharmacy ........................................ 0128014299Kilburn Pharmacy .............................................0117661165Killarney Riveira Pharmacy ............................. 0116466163Kim Kem Pharmacy ......................................... 0538333004Kimberley Pharmacy ....................................... 0538313035Kinross Pharmacy ........................................... 0176871147Kirkmann & Wessels Pharmacy ...................... 0437434222Kirknesspark Pharmacy ................................... 0126620094Kirkwood Pharmacy ......................................... 0422300320Kismet Pharmacy ............................................ 0123744541Kloof Pharmacy ............................................... 0422731506Kloof Pharmacy (Pe) Pharmacy ...................... 0422731506Kloof Road Dispensary Pharmacy ................... 0116163435Komati Pharmacy ............................................ 0137937235Koppies Pharmacy .......................................... 0567771752Korsten Pharmacy ........................................... 0414511738Kosmos Pharmacy .......................................... 0176317000Kramers And Flora Pharmacy ......................... 0123793185Kranskop Pharmacy...........................................0342125220Krishna Pharmacy ........................................... 0122521603Krugersdorp Rand Pharmacy .......................... 0116603252

LLAB Pharmacy.................................................. 0187873971La Femme Pharmacy ...................................... 0145921513La Montagne Pharmacy .................................. 0128037655Ladanna Pharmacy .......................................... 0152930855

LadyBrand Pharmacy ....................................... 0519242061Ladismith Pharmacy ........................................ 0285511070Ladysmith Pharmacy ....................................... 0366310648Lagoon Pharmacy ........................................... 0319032828Lambertsbaai Pharmacy .................................. 0274321133Lancaster Pharmacy .........................................0118801196Lautzlaan Pharmacy ........................................ 0184681230Le Roux Pharmacy .......................................... 0122524125Leach Pharmacy .............................................. 0466241648Leandra Pharmacy .......................................... 0176830108Lehurutshe Pharmacy ...................................... 0183634583Leibbrandt Pharmacy ...................................... 0169761936Lenham Pharmacy .......................................... 0315005177Lenmed DMC Pharmacy ................................. 0118525120Leonthom Pharmacy ....................................... 0157810691Lesego Pharmacy ............................................ 0145555659Lethabo Apteek Pharmacy .............................. 0169713948Lethabo Med Pharmacy ................................... 0155053070Libra Pietersburg Pharmacy ............................ 0152973242Lifestyle Pharmacy .......................................... 0214481037Limpopo Phelang Pharmacy ............................ 0152973405Linton Grange Pharmacy ................................. 0413601220Livingstone Pharmacy ..................................... 0414536526Ll Wallaces Pharmacy ..................................... 0466227320Loeriepark Pharmacy ...................................... 0128036242Luke Pharmacy ................................................ 0474891827Lulekani Pharmacy .......................................... 0157830321Lutzville Pharmacy .......................................... 0272172100Lydenburg Pharmacy ...................................... 0132352321Lynville Pharmacy ............................................ 0136961692Lyttleton Pharmacy .......................................... 0126645809

MMackenzie Park Pharmacy .............................. 0114217673Madelief Pharmacy .......................................... 0125656980Magers Pharmacy ........................................... 0458394112Mahwelereng Phy Pharmacy............................ 0154832794Main Road Pharmacy ...................................... 0314034509Makhanana Pharmacy ..................................... 0128012788Mangaung Pharmacy ...................................... 0514351451Maranata Pharmacy ........................................ 0186422031Mariott & Powell Pharmacy ............................. 0415823400Marius Bron Pharmacy .................................... 0155164223Masupatsele Pharmacy .................................... 0573551148Matjabeng Pharmacy ....................................... 0573522171Maximed Pharmacy ......................................... 0177125292Maxwell Centre Pharmacy ............................... 0313095191Maymed Meyerspark Pharmacy ...................... 0128037715MC Kloof Pharmacy ......................................... 0317644441Meadowridge Pharmacy .................................. 0217131472Med-Col Pharmacy ........................................... 0215728222Mediese Sentrum Bethal Pharmacy ................. 0176482282Med Leigh Pharmacy ....................................... 0118231274Medhof Pharmacy ........................................... 0147771237Medi Dal Pharmacy ......................................... 0287132652Medi Marl Pharmacy ........................................ 0329453100Medi Pharmacy ................................................ 0139323977Medical Centre Margate Pharmacy ................. 0393120370Medical Hall Pharmacy .................................... 0363522580Medicare Bosbokrand Pharmacy .................... 0137991444Medicare Greenhills Pharmacy 2 Pharmacy ... 0114123461Medicare Pharmacy ......................................... 0152970328Medicare Pharmacy (Actonville) Pharmacy ......0114211671Medicare Pharmacy (Retreat) Pharmacy ......... 0217128689Medicine Square Pharmacy ............................ 0114756266Medigate Dispensary Pharmacy ...................... 0216738824Medika Pharmacy .............................................0118114671Medikist Pharmacy .......................................... 0333874032Medikor Phy Pharmacy ................................... 0498421109Medi Kriel Apteek Pharmacy ........................... 0176473200Medikruin Pharmacy ........................................ 0119544391Medipark Pe Pharmacy ................................... 0458393188Mediplus Pharmacy ......................................... 0182908083Medley Pharmacy ............................................ 0213923126Medpharm Pharmacy ...................................... 0333423390Medport Pharmacy .......................................... 0333944240Medvalue Zambezi Pharmacy ......................... 0128083962Mega Square Pharmacy .................................. 0145922325Megawatt Pharmacy ........................................ 0118005966Melamed Phy Pharmacy ................................. 0125491139Melopharm Pharmacy ..................................... 0219508934

Melrow Pharmacy ............................................ 0178112641Menlopark Pharmacy ....................................... 0124607266Merino Phy ...................................................... 0498923366Messina Pharmacy .......................................... 0155340812Metro Pharmacy .............................................. 0123270840Metropolitan Pharmacy .................................... 0216378824MG Eksteen Pharmacy .................................... 0137122181Middestad Pharmacy ....................................... 0123224182Middleburg Pharmacy....................................... 0132432285Midland Drug Store Pharmacy ......................... 0498922321Miederpark Pharmacy ...................................... 0182932222Millenium Pharmacy ........................................ 0113140283Mimosa Pharmacy ........................................... 0123352951Minikem Belleville Pharmacy ........................... 0219480616Minnaars Pharmacy ......................................... 0125464314Mnandi Pharmacy ............................................ 0126561128Mogale Pharmacy ............................................ 0127017272Mogwase Pharmacy ........................................ 0145555499Mohlamme Pharmacy ...................................... 0514308454Molemo Pharmacy ........................................... 0183845713Moloto Road Pharmacy ................................... 0139478406MOMS Pharmacy Dagbreek............................. 0132432244MOMS Pharmacy Ilanga .................................. 0132432237MOMS Pharmacy Kanonkop ............................ 0132451037MOMS Pharmacy Witbank ............................... 0136972555Montagu Apteek ............................................... 0236141370Monument Showgate Pharmacy ..................... 0514473309Mooi Nooi Pharmacy ....................................... 0145743106Mookgopong Pharmacy ................................... 0147433343Mooney Close Pharmacy ................................ 0145331168Mopani Pharmacy ............................................ 0124608989Moreletapark Pharmacy .................................. 0129971795Mosselbaai Pharmacy ..................................... 0446913456Mosskem Pharmacy ........................................ 0446016700Motala's Pharmacy .......................................... 0313048465Mothotlung Pharmacy....................................... 0127091318Mount Pleasant Pharmacy .............................. 0413674059Mount Road Pharmacy ..................................... 0414843838Mountain Lake Pharmacy ................................ 0122441718MS Pharmacy .................................................. 0217623361Mulmed Pharmacy ........................................... 0114325529Murrayfield Pharmacy ...................................... 0128035166

NNamaqualand Pharmacy ................................. 0277122091Narotam Pharmacy .......................................... 0233426762Nedbank Pharmacy ......................................... 0119531203Nedmed Pharmacy .......................................... 0139320574Nel 3 Pharmacy ................................................ 0122523010Newlands Pharmacy ........................................ 0216853011Nieuwoudt Apteek Pharmacy ........................... 0539631199Nigel Pharmacy ................................................0118148211Nikitas Pharmacy ............................................. 0118555064Nikiwe Pharmacy .............................................. 0127060069Nissens Pharmacy ........................................... 0145923387Noord Pharmacy............................................... 0125460762Noordwesmed Pharmacy ................................ 0145432433Noordwyk Pharmacy ....................................... 0113182691Northam Pharmacy .......................................... 0147840148Nieuwoudt Pharmacy ...................................... 0539632992Nu Horizon Pharmacy ..................................... 0145663366Nuweveld Pharmacy ........................................ 0234142151

OOakdene Pharmacy ......................................... 0114352295OK Centre Pharmacy ...................................... 0136561681Okasi Pharmacy ............................................... 0127091318Olifants Pharmacy ........................................... 0132825817Olivewood Pharmacy ....................................... 0129974407Olsens Pharmacy ............................................ 0214236168Olympia Pharmacy .......................................... 0114357620Omnimed Pharmacy ........................................ 0312625970Omphemetse Pharmacy .................................. 0183848519Onrus Pharmacy .............................................. 0283161717Oos Kaap Pharmacy ....................................... 0422952160Orchards Pharmacy ......................................... 0125491304Oribi Pharmacy ................................................ 0396820847Orient Pharmacy .............................................. 0315002418Ormonde Pharmacy ........................................ 0114963932Osizweni Phy Pharmacy................................... 0137527665Ouklip Medicine Depot Pharmacy ................... 0117687239Ouklip Pharmacy ............................................. 0117644813

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Pacaltsdorp Pharmacy .................................... 0448781088Palm Ridghe ..................................................... 0119042452Panaorama Pharmacy ..................................... 0126571407Park Pharmacy & Medicine Depot Pharmacy .. 0114537553Pasteur Pharmacy ........................................... 0349808512Paul Lamprecht Pharmacy .............................. 0572127884Pennington Pharmacy ..................................... 0399751518Petersfield Pharmacy .......................................0118113680Petries Pharmacy ............................................ 0214341858Phadima Pharmacy ......................................... 0119050244Pharma Kem (Strand) Pharmacy .................... 0218544456Pharmacentre Kyalami Pharmacy ................... 0114660922Pharmacy @ Emba Pharmacy ........................ 0176317250Pharmacy Express ........................................... 0325512703Pharmacy Plus Pharmacy ................................ 0132318520Pharmcare Pharmacy....................................... 0153033061Phologo Pharmacy .......................................... 0123208280Phomolong Pharmacy ..................................... 0145652322Pierau Pharmacy ............................................. 0319163112Piet Muller Pharmacy ...................................... 0538311787Plax Pharmacy ................................................ 0219062976Plett Medicine Depot Pharmacy ...................... 0445332278Port Nolloth Pharmacy ..................................... 0278518240Porterville Pharmacy ....................................... 0229312121Prieska Pharmacy ........................................... 0533532729Protea PE Pharmacy ....................................... 0414512694Protea Pharmacy (George) Pharmacy ............ 0448743124Provincial Pharmacy ........................................ 0413737631

QQueens Mall Pharmacy ................................... 0442720400Quick Med Pharmacy ...................................... 0343264809Quicksilver Pharmacy ...................................... 0119180731

RRams Alexander Plaza Pharmacy ................ 0117867252/3Rams Diepsloot Pharmacy .............................. 0114641517Randfontein Village Pharmacy ........................ 0114123310Razorite Pharmacy .......................................... 0114217673Reichs Phy Pharmacy ..................................... 0026463202Remedia Pharmacy ......................................... 0349809511Rent-Med Pharmacy ........................................ 0866073940Resevoir Hills Pharmacy ................................. 0312623411Rhulani Med Depot Pharmacy ......................... 0127997384Richmond Pharmacy ....................................... 0538327681Ridderstraat Pharmacy .................................... 0145965998Ridgeway Pharmacy......................................... 0116805472Ridge Terrace Pharmacy ................................. 0114766551Rinaldo Pharmacy ........................................... 0315643722Rink Street Pharmacy ...................................... 0415854346Rissik Pharmacy .............................................. 0114920243Riversdalse Pharmacy ..................................... 0287131089Riverside Pharmacy ........................................ 0169761904Riverview Pharmacy ........................................ 0355501465Rock Cottage Pharmacy .................................. 0117947021Roodeberg Pharmacy ...................................... 0218711034Roodia Pharmacy ............................................ 0169712781Roodt Pharmacy ...............................................0568112118Rooihuiskraal Pharmacy .................................. 0126612523Roschers Pharmacy ........................................ 0562124431Rossiers Pharmacy ......................................... 0215930802Rosslyn Pharmacy ........................................... 0125413368Rustenburg Pharmacy ..................................... 0217888048

SSanctor Pharmacy ........................................... 0414816812Sandringham Pharmacy .................................. 0116406912Sanurama Pharmacy ....................................... 0118522044Scala Chemist Pharmacy ................................ 0216717076Schoemansville Pharmacy .............................. 0122530305Schuin Villa Pharmacy ..................................... 0413643566Schweizer Pharmacy ....................................... 0539631321Scott Street Pharmacy ..................................... 0343125367Scottsville Pharmacy ....................................... 0333861029Sea View Pharmacy ........................................ 0413782181Secunda Pharmacy ......................................... 0176317236Sederkem Pharmacy ....................................... 0274821226Selgo Phy Pharmacy ....................................... 0113396912Sentrakem Pharmacy ...................................... 0218726888Shelley Beach Pharmacy ................................ 0393151865Shepmed Pharmacy ........................................ 0317053908

Sibasa Family Pharmacy ................................. 0159631253Simonstown Pharmacy .................................... 0217862133Six Pharmacy .................................................. 0543324501Sj Boshoff Pharmacy ....................................... 0539480926Skymed Pharmacy .......................................... 0333875832Sollys Phy Pharmacy ....................................... 0325512386Sonday's Pharmacy ......................................... 0219313256Sonland Park Pharmacy .................................. 0164291100Soshanguve Phy Pharmacy ............................ 0127900567Spar Bluff Pharmacy ........................................ 0314661373Spar Dely Road Pharmacy .............................. 0123484737Spar Kieserville Pharmacy ............................... 0144141239Spar Marble Hall Pharmacy...............................0132611131Spar Noord Pharmacy ..................................... 0537121283Spar Northway Family Care Pharmacy ........... 0332872070Spar Oregon Pharmacy ................................... 0126646193Spar Port Edward Pharmacy ........................... 0393113631Spar Stanger Pharmacy .................................. 0324373000Spar Whiteriver Pharmacy ............................... 0137500476Spitskop Pharmacy........................................... 0514464081Springbok Apteek Pharmacy ........................... 0184629744Springbok Pharmacy Pharmacy ...................... 0216961532St Lucia Pharmacy .......................................... 0355901612Stanfin Pharmacy ............................................ 0177123251Stanger Pharmacy ........................................... 0325511828Steenberg Pharmacy ....................................... 0217017326Stellenberg Pharmacy ..................................... 0219193520Steps To Health Pharmacy .............................. 0217125050Steve Dickinson Apteek / Pharmacy ................ 0132824417Stipp Pharmacy ............................................... 0282611205Stonebridge Pharmacy .................................... 0315393263Summorfields Pharmacy ................................. 0119186804Summerstrand Pharmacy ................................ 0415832128Sun City Pharmacy .......................................... 0128140647Sunford Pharmacy ........................................... 0315004278Sunvillage Pharmacy ........................................ 0145522162Swaanstraat Pharmacy ................................... 0128004176Syd Goldstein Pharmacy ................................. 0562124171

TT.M Winn Chemist/Apteek Pharmacy .............. 0333424218Tafadzwa Phy Pharmacy ................................. 0113336910Tahiti Pharmacy ............................................... 0118521368Tamboerskloof Pharmacy ................................ 0214244450Tambottie Pharmacy ........................................ 0186421808Tasbet Park Pharmacy .................................... 0136970471Temba City Pharmacy ......................................0127176111Terrace Pharmacy ........................................... 0119681060Thakanyane Kwagga Pharmacy....................... 0127177006Thakanyane Pharmacy ................................... 0127177006The Dundee Trading Pharmacy ....................... 0342181683The Family Pharmacy ...................................... 0127017272The Medicine Chest Pharmacy ....................... 0415851800The Medicine Shop Pharmacy ........................ 0123464318The Ointment Jar Pharmacy ............................ 0879414097Thulumahashi Pharmacy ................................. 0137730351Tigrade Pharmacy ........................................... 0118258590Tirisano Pharmacy ........................................... 0127973046Tlhapiso Pharmacy .......................................... 0118381245Townsview Medicine Depot Pharmacy ............ 0116837008Transfer Pharmacy .......................................... 0127972740Trichardt Street Pharmacy ............................... 0123792600Tsakane Pharmacy .......................................... 0117386327Tshoane Phy Pharmacy ................................... 0127997232Tuckers Pharmacy ........................................... 0112340161Tugela Pharmacy ............................................ 0364481283Tuine Rustenburg Pharmacy ........................... 0145333392Tulbagh Pharmacy .......................................... 0232300150Turf Pharmacy ................................................. 0114342104Tuscany Glen Pharmacy ................................. 0219091428Tuscany Pharmacy .......................................... 0145381620Tyrone Pharmacy ............................................ 0116463818

UUlundi Pharmacy ............................................. 0358700711Umhlanga Medisport Pharmacy ...................... 0315611227Umhlatuzana Pharmacy .................................. 0314032971Umzimed Pharmacy ........................................ 0392590280Unikem Pharmacy ........................................... 0219346580Uvongo Pharmacy ........................................... 0393150040

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