| A Brighter Life For Less (Part 1) |
| To help you get the best heath, fitness, beauty and nutrition deals, we’ve come up with a load of clever cost-trimming tricks, like how to whip up a healthy five-star meal for less than R100, get a professional haircut for peanuts, or slice your gym membership fee in half . |
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| Welcome to your Third Trimester (part 26) - Fabulous fiber |
| Fiber is very important in the third trimester, since it will help your digestive system work more efficiently. Dietary fiber—the indigestible part of plant foods—is the best natural way to keep the bowels regular. Most pregnant women who eat a diet based upon whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, are likely to be getting enough fiber. |
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| Welcome to your Third Trimester (part 25) - Getting the balance right |
| Much of later pregnancy involves your partner doing less than normal. This may range from doing less exercise to not doing household chores. It may be challenging for your partner to realize that she’s not able to do things as easily as before and, to a certain extent, is less independent. |
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| The link between calories and ageing |
| Most of us are familiar with the concept of fasting, thank to detox programmes that consist of little more than water and, if you’re lucky, some steamed veg. By severely restricting the calories you eat, these diets help you lose weight and inches in days. |
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| Strengthen your cardiovascular system |
| Trainer Diane Vives crafted this routine to strengthen your cardiovascular system and tone your muscles at the same time – the ultimate one-two punch for igniting your fat-burning engine. |
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| Snack-proof your desk |
| Many of us spend between eight and 10 hours at our desks each working day. Regular breaks can be hard, and perhaps this is one reason why desk-bound snacking is spiraling out of control. |
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| Is Sugar Poisoning You? (Part 1) |
| Sugar can be as toxic to your body as alcohol and hard drugs, according to a new study from the University of California. Researchers say that, taken in high quantities, sugar’s not only responsible for obesity and type 2 diabetes, it can also contribute to many of the major fatal diseases, including heart disease and cancer. |
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| Welcome to your Third Trimester (part 22) - A good night’s sleep |
| Insomnia is a common problem during pregnancy and can lead to fatigue, feelings of stress and anxiety, and irritability. Whether it’s brought on by your increased size, back pain, heartburn, getting up to empty your bladder, or something else, insomnia is not fun. |
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| Welcome to your Third Trimester (part 21) |
| There have been numerous studies over the past few years involving women exercising while they’re pregnant. The bottom line is that exercise performed effectively and safely, at a moderate intensity and in healthy women, is beneficial. |
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| Time-Saving Power Sets |
| With summer on the way, why not make the most of the sunshine by finishing your workout quicker? This time-saving regime uses compound moves to work multiple muscle groups together and burn fat. |
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| Shedding Festive Cheer |
| Well you are not alone and I am as guilty as you. I have been keeping up the fitness with walking, swimming, running and tennis. But I have also been enjoying social gatherings with family and friends, which inevitably involve lashings of carbohydrate and high glycemic food, along with a wine glass or two of festive cheer. |
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| Losing IT Without Going To The Gym |
| Scottish-born Steven Horne has been living in New Zealand since 1990. Living is the operative world, as he almost died not once, but three times. His life story is one of highs and lows that could definitely, writes Lorraine Thomson, be the substance of a dram-ma Hollywood movie. |
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| How To Look Fantastic In Your 40s |
| My journey to fitness is very unique. Growing up I was not athletic. It was not until my early 30s that I learned gymnastics, flexibility and the strength move required to perform a fitness routine. |
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| How To Achieve New Year's Reso |
| If you're used to eating the wrong kinds of foods and not exercising, then you need to make some serious lifestyle changes and you may as well face facts early on – it's not going to be easy. However, the results will be more than worth it. |
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| Welcome to your Third Trimester (part 17) - Kicks and hiccups |
| By now, it’s possible to see and feel your baby moving, often with kicks and punches. This may happen more often in the evenings, when your partner finally gets to sit down and relax. Watching your baby’s movements can be a great way to bond with her, and with your partner. |
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| Ease Your Anxiety (Part 2) |
| In a recent from the book Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, patients having anxiety will drink 45 drops of the Passiflora Incarnata’s essence every day. |
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| Ease Your Anxiety (Part 1) |
| The US is a nation that has the high rate of residents encountering stress. According to the National Psychological Institute, there are approximately 20 millions of adults facing psychological disorder every year. |
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| The Package Deal (Part 2) |
| Despite how localized an erection appears, it’s actually the result of a complex process that involves the endocrine, muscular, vascular and neurological systems. |
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| The Package Deal (Part 1) |
| When a man makes the big reveal, you may not fall in love at first sight, but most penises end up being roughly the same length when they’re at attention, regardless of their size when soft. |
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| How to avoid healthy heartburn (Part 1) |
| Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, eat sufficient pure cereals. Have at least one piece of fruit at breakfast, excluding juice, and you can also have a piece of fruit between meals. |
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| Welcome to your Third Trimester (part 15) |
| Knowing now will give you time to come to terms with the fact that your baby will have Down syndrome. You won’t need any special equipment or toys when your baby is born, but you will need emotional support, so turn to the people now who you think will best give you this. |
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| Beat the Bloat (Part 2) - Food solutions |
| Many kinds of vegetables, including cucumber, asparagus, onion, aubergine, and cumin, as well as types of herb such as parsley, coriander, cardamom, play a part as diuretic natural foods. |
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| Beat the Bloat (Part 1) - Water retention |
| Body fluid, excluding blood, occupied approximately 60% of a women’s body’s weight. They include water, salt, electrolytes (minerals such as sodium and potassium), and other substances adjusted by hormones and kidney. |
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| Welcome to your Third Trimester (part 14) - Minimizing strain on your back |
| Your growing belly shifts your center of gravity to the front of your body. As the baby strains your abdominal muscles, and pregnancy hormones soften your ligaments, your abdominals give less support to your spine, which can result in back pain. Lifting and bending can exacerbate back pain, so try these strategies to help avoid added strain. |
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| Health Expert Advice (Part 2) : Questions & Answers |
| The fat on your legs is held in a fibrous mesh network that looks like a fishnet stocking. When you sit with your legs crossed, you increase the pressure on that “stocking”, which causes fat to protrude through the openings, says dermatologist Dr Francesca Fusco. |
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| Health Expert Advice (Part 1) |
| Use Facebook to create your own fitness challenge. This is a great way of getting you and your friends motivated and it’s totally free. Simply set up a group and set a challenge for you and your girlfriends, such as completing four workouts a week. |
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| Whittle your waist |
| Forgive us for harping on about this, but endless crunches won’t tone your turn. You need to do moves that involve multiple muscle groups, including the transversus abdominis. You also need to hit your abs from all angles. |
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| White-knuckle thrills |
| Former Miss South Africa Megan Coleman paddled the 2010 launch of the Unlimited Dusi Canoe Marathon with a handful of other celebrities by pairing up with previous Dusi winners to compete in a commemorative sprint. |
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| “What I ate today” |
| For dinner, I like to have fish and steamed or roasted vegetables; my favourite fish is sea bass. When I’m not doing my detox. I’ll treat myself to proper fish and chips. |
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| Turn in and tone up |
| This workout includes plenty of variety, so you can develop strength and stability all over, while burning excess calories at the same time. And the best things is, you don’t need to turn off the TV to do it. So grab your remote and let’s get going. |
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| Is the P90X the ultimate home workout? |
| If you’ve been struggling to find a challenging home workout, the wait is over. P90X is a 12-disc, 90-day DVD programme of cardio, strength and flexibility workouts designed to challenge your entire body. |
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| Welcome to your Third Trimester (part 11) - Choosing organic |
| Eating organic food is one way to eat more healthily during pregnancy. Organic fruit and vegetables are grown without any chemical pesticides or fertilizers. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are not given growth hormones or antibiotics. |
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| “I have a new outlook on life” |
| For years Sharlene Packree, a type-2 diabetic, turned to food for comfort instead of dealing with her problems. But while the weight piled on, her problems remained and her health deteriorated as she struggled to keep her glucose levels in check. |
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| Get the most from your gym ball |
| There are many ways a gym ball can help improve your balance and core strength. You can use it to work your entire body while maintaining your centre of gravity, or you can mix up your routine – the four training methods described below will help you get the most out of your workouts. |
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| Deaf to danger |
| We might help you climb killer hills and fight fatigue, but the latest research shows that a reliance on earbuds while exercising may be risky – in more ways than you think. |
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