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Latest Stories
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Warning: hubbly is not a healthier alternative
BECAUSE it is considered a healthier alternative to cigarettes and its social nature, the smoking of hubbly bubblies is growing in popularity – especially among youngsters – but research shows this could be a deadly pleasure. |
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Lesson on life from man who died and lived to tell the tale
HE was clinically dead for nine minutes – an experience which has since allowed him to touch the lives of hundreds world-wide for more than 15 years. Hungarian- born Tibor Putnoki is visiting South Africa and will aim to inspire people in the Eastern Cape with his talks on “Nine decisive minutes” and “Implications for our everyday lives”. |
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Tai chi inspired by white crane wings
THE topic of Asian martial arts provokes visions of Chuck Norris punching holes in windscreens or the athletic stunts of Jackie Chan but, as we discovered recently, there is a softer, gentler variation of kung fu called tai chi. Enshrined in the Chinese conviction of the balancing of opposites – good/evil, left/right, male/female – that is expressed in the yin yang theory, tai chi is the gentle yin countering the yang from the violence and aggression of karate. |
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Easing stress with sachets
TAKING a bath does not have to be simply about cleansing your body – if you add the right herbs and soothing scents it can transform the experience into one of magical healing. The combination of herbs and water can relieve the common cold and ease uncommon amounts of stress, says a Port Elizabeth natural healing practitioner. |
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Technique for reducing stress
ALTERNATIVE healing is becoming even more popular as people look to ways of reducing stress and living more harmonious lives without taking medication – or at least while reducing their medication. |
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How to pack the perfect lunchbox
FOR many parents the start of school means the beginning of headaches trying to pack lunchboxes – that are both healthy and tasty – every morning. A couple of Bay nutritional experts shared some tips to make this stumbling block a breeze. |
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Make a resolution for health
A NEW year is upon us, resolutions have most likely been made and most of these usually revolve around living more healthily, losing weight and getting fitter. Most of these, however, are usually broken within the first few weeks or even days of the year, but health experts are adamant that these changes can help you avoid a future health catastrophe – and are not to difficult to keep if approached correctly. |
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Beat Christmas bulge with moderation and exercise
OVER the Christmas period, food, wine and fun are usually the order of the day, but giving in to all these temptations can wreak havoc on your figure and leave you with a belly to rival Santa Claus’s by the end of the festive season. Bay experts, including Weekend Post’s Flab to Fab Challenge professionals, have a few tricks up their sleeves to beat the bulge. |
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Horses help young riders gain whole new world view
THERE are many kinds of therapies available to children with physical and other disabilities, but for a reason few can fathom one stands out above the rest – leaving children with greater confidence, better balance and improved eye-hand co-ordination. Children with cerebral palsy in particular have been benefitting significantly at Bernmore Farm in Charlo, Port Elizabeth, where they get the opportunity to bond with horses. |
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Twelve pints and ‘a miracle’ as pastor spreads the word
AS THE holiday season approaches and with it the inevitable carnage on the country’s roads, the South African Blood Service is using a new tactic to persuade Eastern Capers to donate blood. Giving recipients the opportunity to relate how blood transfusions saved their lives is bound to encourage donations and fill up the blood banks, and it is to this end Peter Roberson shared his harrowing near-death story of how he watched the blood flow out of him after being shot by a robber. |
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Living raw vital for healthy body, mind
PEOPLE can literally save their lives by living on raw food because many diseases today are a result of an improper diet, says a Nelson Mandela Bay group who promote the regular consumption of raw food. Merryl Leverington, of the Rawsome Living Group, has been “living raw” for over a year and says she can personally recommend this lifestyle to other people. |
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Pilates gets to the core of the matter
PILATES is a complete exercise method which focuses on strengthening the individual’s core with low repetition and low impact toning exercises. Core strength means your abdominal, pelvis and back muscles and the Pilates system founded by Joseph Pilates, ensures that the muscles are developed without adding bulk. |
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