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Stress less holiday tips

Stress less holiday tips Try to eat healthy on your holiday, lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, smoothies, fresh water and herbal teas to drink. Most people stop taking their supplements during the holidays when you should continue your normal ritual. Eat a balanced diet and stick to your exercise program adapted to the holidays: […]

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Meaningful holidays

Meaningful holidays Many of us often get the feeling that the December holidays could be more meaningful, with a little less emphasis on the material, don’t you agree? Have the holidays become too commercial for you? Making some simple changes, adding a few easy activities – for yourself, your family and friends – will ensure a

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10 December: \’Lose to Win\’ Event Feedback

\’Lose to Win\’ Event Feedback The \’Lose to Win\’ Event Feedback was exceptional and we would like to congratulate all the \’Lose to Win\’ winners! Lose to Win Floating Trophy The floating trophy has its first winner on and we are looking forward to add a winner 3 times a year from 2015 onwards. Congratulations

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10 December: \’Lose to Win\’ Event Feedback

\’Lose to Win\’ Event Feedback The \’Lose to Win\’ Event Feedback was exceptional and we would like to congratulate all the \’Lose to Win\’ winners! Lose to Win Floating Trophy The floating trophy has its first winner on and we are looking forward to add a winner 3 times a year from 2015 onwards. Congratulations

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Natural Recipe for Sunburn, Insect Bites, Blue Bottle Stings, Skin Irritations

Natural Recipe for Sunburn, Insect Bites, Blue Bottle Stings, Skin Irritations Try this easy natural recipe for sunburn by making it from scratch to ensure that all the ingredients are in the mixture and to ensure correct amounts.   Ingredients: 1 cup each of chopped lavender and calendula flowers – to be found in most gardens  1

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2 & 3 December 2014: International Workplace Wellness Course

International Workplace Wellness Course Facilitated by Dr Arien Date: 2 & 3 December 2014 Medical Practitioners from the National Assembly Abuja (Wellness Centre) in Nigeria, did a 2 Day Short Course in Workplace Wellness. Feedback: Murtala Abdulahi During the programme I learnt: How to set up a wellness clinic It is better to go for

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A String of Pearls: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

A string of pearls: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) A Natural Approach to PCOS Written by Anri van der Merwe (Physiologist and Fitness Specialist) What is PCOS? PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) or PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is a common endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age, affecting 5-10% of women. PCOS involves irregular ovulation in

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Gut Health

Gut Health Written by: Dr Arien van der Merwe MBChB FRSPH MISMA NHA Introduction Billions of microorganisms live on and inside us. Most are beneficial, some are potential pathogens. The beneficial ones are called probiotic microorganisms. Lactobacillus (e.g. L acidophilus and L plantarum) bacteria reside mostly in the small intestine, and Bifidobacterium bifidum are found

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