Coconut Oil Facts

Coconut Oil Facts Written by Anri van der Merwe. Adapted from an Article by Something Natural What is coconut oil? Coconut oil is preserved form the white meat of the coconut. There are two types of coconut oil, namely: 1. Virgin coconut oil – pressed form the fresh meat of raw coconuts. It is cold-pressed

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Health Benefits of Weight/Fat Loss

Health Benefits of Weight/Fat Loss A little goes a long way when it comes to losing some body weight, particularly fat. Research has shown that losing 5-10% of your body weight, can have major benefits for your health. Such a small loss may not seem like much if you\’re trying to fit into your bikini,

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Sleep and Health

Sleep and Health One of the most important health benefits is sleeping 7 to 8 hours in darkness and quiet every night. Following your natural sleep-wake rhythm or circadian cycle, is one of the most important ways of keeping cortisol (the long term stress hormone) levels balanced during the day. Our body, including our mind, brain

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InBody 370 Body Composition Analysis

InBody 370 Body Composition Analysis The InBody is an accurate Body Composition Analiser that reflects accurate body composition status, using the four main components that constitute total body weight. It clearly indicates why body weight alone is not a good measure of body fat. The InBody is based on the worldwide standard using Direct Segmental

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Leptin, Insulin, Glucose and Weight

Leptin, Insulin, Glucose and Weight (Adding to the Weight Control / Healthy Eating Brew!)   Preamble The high fat and protein, low-no carbohydrate diet, recently popularised by Tim Noakes (actually the Banting and Atkins diet) is to a certain extent in agreement with what Dr Gauche has been practicing at his Weight Control Clinic since

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Mind Solutions for Sustainable Weight Release

Mind Solutions for Sustainable Weight Release   The Mind Solutions Course is about identifying the deeper mental-emotional, subconscious saboteurs that thwart your best efforts at releasing weight permanently. We look at food addictions, emotional reasons for eating, toxic food and relationships, trapped negative emotions that lead to overeating, stressful situations, how to reprogram all these

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Insulin and Glucagon

Insulin and Glucagon: Counterbalance for Sustained Weight Release Written by DrArien van der MerweMBChB FRSPH MISMA Support your metabolism by eating to increase glucagon Glucagon is a hormone that plays a major role in breaking down fat and energy stored in the liver as glucagon, thereby allowing your body to have optimal energy levels. Glucagon

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Supplements to Support Weight Release

Supplements to Support Weight Release All supplements were formulated by Dr Arien van der Merwe (medical doctor specialist in Natural Medicine and Weight Control) and are completely natural with little to no side effects and selectively act on what ails you, to restore the body’s natural state of health and wellbeing. Appetrol: Natural Appetite Suppressant

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Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin

Vitamin D: The sunshine vitamin Written by Dr Arien van der Merwe MBChB FRSPH MISMA as an article excerpt from Health and Happiness, the newly revised and edited book written by Dr Arien, published by HSM Publishers, Jan 2013. Please visit www.healthstresswellness.com for more information The body makes vitamin D when sunlight is absorbed by

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Practical Tips to Incorporate Exercise into Your Daily Life

Practical Tips to Incorporate Exercise into Your Daily Life Written by Anri van Rooyen (Health & Fitness Consultant) We all know that exercising is great for us for different aspects of our lives: emotionally, mentally (improved mood, happiness, self-confidence) and physically (to gain muscle and lose fat gives us a more streamlined body). Daily exercise

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8-14 May 2017: Dr Arien on Real Health (DStv 176) – Menopause

8-14 May 2017: Dr Arien on Real Health (DStv 176) – Menopause Dates:  8-14 May 2017 Times: Mon 18:00 | Tue 23:00 | Wed 10:00 | Thu 14:00 | Sat 9:30 | Sun 8.00 Topic: Menopause Show: Real Health (Season 4 of Guiding You Home) Channel: The Home Channel (DStv 176) More info: Click here to read more about Dr Arien\’s article on menopause: Menopause

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3-9 April 2017: Dr Arien on Real Health (DStv 176) – Meditation

3-9 April 2017: Dr Arien on Real Health (DStv 176) Dates: 3-9 April 2017 Times: Mon 18:00 | Tue 23:00 | Wed 10:00 | Thu 14:00 | Sat 9:30 | Sun 8.00 Topic: Meditation Show: Real Health (Season 4 of Guiding You Home) Channel: The Home Channel (DStv 176) More info: Click here to read more about Dr Arien\’s article on Meditation. Learn to

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27 March – 2 April 2017: Dr Arien on Real Health (DStv 176) – Thyroid Health

27 March – 2 April 2017: Dr Arien on Real Health (DStv 176) – Thyroid Health Dates: 27 March to 2 April 2017 Times: Mon 18:00 | Tue 23:00 | Wed 10:00 | Thu 14:00 | Sat 9:30 | Sun 8.00 Topic: Thyroid Health Show: Real Health (Season 4 of Guiding You Home) Channel: The Home Channel (DStv 176) More info: Click here to

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Osteoporosis in Context

Osteoporosis in Context with Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Calcium & Magnesium Written by Dr Arien van der Merwe, Extract from her book Health & Happiness, available from the online health shop (as hard copy or eBook): https://drarien.co.za/oldsite/product/health-happiness-book/ Osteoporosis Calcium is best known for its role in strengthening bone for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

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Neuroplasticity Summary: Abstract International Conference

Neuroplasticity Summary: Abstract International Conference Encourage your brain through practical exercises to function optimally throughout your life Abstract: Presentation on Neuroplasticity at the International Stress Management Association Conference in London, 17 June 2017 Developed and presented by Dr Arien van der Merwe MBChB MISMA NHA FRSPH Introduction Your brain is amazingly adaptable.  It never ever

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17-19 March 2017: Dr Arien\’s Mind-Body Retreat at Temenos

17-19 March 2017: Dr Arien\’s Mind-Body Retreat at Temenos Mind to brain, heart and body with emphasis on self-love and the molecules of emotions, neuroplasticity and epigenetics For more about Dr Arien van der Merwe’s work, and testimonials after her many talks, workshops and courses, please visit the links mentioned here Date: 17-19 March 2017 Venue: Temenos,

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