IN BOOKS FOR COOKS! EAT SMART & STAY SLIM

By Lisbet Delport & Gabi Steenkamp

Liesbet and Gabi in ‘Eat Smart & Stay Slim’ have introduced the low GI concept to South Africa, a key to permanent weight loss. Eating this way stabilises blood sugar levels, helps to control food cravings, while increasing your metabolism, helping you to lose weight without giving up the food that you enjoy with simple low GI guidelines. 

SEE! SUCCESS STORIES TO INSPIRE YOU

By Mary-Ann Shearer

Over the years Mary-Ann has received thousands of letters and e-mails from people who have read her excellent book ‘The Natural Way’. Here she recounts some inspirational stories that ended with confident journeys to true wellness. Mary-Ann explains that certain questions come up again and again and shares some of the common concerns with us. See Part Two Mary-Ann’s Guidelines for Good Health and Weight Loss. 

SEE! THE POWER OF SUNSHINE & WATER - Part One

By Mary-Ann Shearer

Both sunlight and water contribute significantly to countless aspects of well-being, so let’s take a closer look at these often overlooked but vitally important health boosters. 

STRESS

By Sally-Ann Creed

Sally Ann Creed tells us, "If you find negative stress is a part of your daily life – it’s time to take action!" She explains "You can change how you view the situation, and ultimately conserve your health."

SEE! SPA THERAPIES

By Dr Geraldine Mitton

Dr Geraldine Mitton, author of the Anti-Ageing Handbook, chats to us about her views on Spa Therapies.

SEE! THE THYROID GLAND

By Sally-Ann Creed

A trigger for a cascade of bodily symptoms that need instant response!

SEE! GUIDELINES FOR GOOD HEALTH AND WEIGHT LOSS

By Mary-Ann Shearer

Over the years Mary-Ann has received thousands of letters and e-mails from people who have read her excellent book ‘The Natural Way’. Mary-Ann explains that certain questions come up again and again and shares some of the common concerns with us. 

BEHIND THE BOTOX

L’Institut on the Bay, set high on the slopes
of the Twelve Apostles Mountains in Camps Bay,

There is tremendous interest worldwide on the subject of botox. The desire to fight time or tweak here and there is nothing new! Marc de Chazal has an in depth discussion with the aesthetic physician Dr Dunéstea Prinsloo of L’Institut on the Bay on the merits or otherwise of botox and non surgical procedures. 

A WAKE-UP CALL FOR THE SUMMER DETOX & CLEANSE

By Mary-Ann Shearer

As we enter into a change of seasons (Spring in the Southern Hemisphere and Autumn/Fall in the Northern Hemisphere) it is a good time to take stock of your health and get back on track.