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what is sport

by Dr Lize- Mari van StadenWhat is it about this activity that draws us towards it…as athletes, spectators and businesses? What is Sport made up of that we sacrifice time, money and energy into it sometimes without even thinking twice? And can we live without it? Can...

10 Small Steps to Improve Your Health

Many of us make health-related resolutions, such as to lose weight, stop smoking or join the neighbourhood health club. While it is common to set high goals, experts say that setting smaller goals could do more for our health. "Small steps are achievable and are...

Supplements for Athletes in Training

One common misconception that people have regarding exercise is that performing it on a regular basis will prevent them from developing any health problems. When you exercise, your body uses its nutrients to fuel the energy necessary to perform the exercise. Depending...

Interview with john deamane

Why did I join the challenge?I joined the challenge because I had a strong belief that I'm capable of anything. I didn't wait for the perfect moment, I took the moment and made it perfect. Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up. What did I learn?I...

A Healthy Guide to Good Nutrition

Whether you are at your ideal weight or striving to reach your weight goal is it simply a matter of burning more calories than you take in? The answer, I suggest, is no! Overall body health improvement as well as weight gain or loss must be factored into the equation...

Food Allergy vs Food Intolerance

By Dr John John Lottering, We saw our fair share of ridiculous health and wellness fads in 2019r, from Vitamin IV drips and appetite suppression lollipops to colonics and enemas. 2020 promises no such silliness, and instead of breaking our heads over unattainable...

DNA Analysis and Nutrigenomics

By Dr John John Lottering. ‘Transitioning Genetic results into realistic health solutions’ In the simplest of terms, nutrigenomics is the study and branch of genetic research of how foods affect our genes and how, in return, genetic variations affect the way we react...

Sardines – small fish packed with nutrients

By Aita Ratanjee June and July are known for the sardine run on the Kwazulu- Natal coastline. Once the word gets out there is frenzy as crowds gather to witness the event. When it comes to sardines you are one of two kinds of people (also known as pilchards):...

The busy man’s quick nutrition guide

By Ajita Ratanjee, Most men I know are busy, yet they have the desire to be healthy, drop some fat and be lean. Men are aware of health conditions associated with weight gain and unhealthy habits. It is important for a man to look good and healthy and create habits...

Your investor’s risk sits around your gut.

BY THEO PISTORIUS "Back the jockey, feed the horse". - Unknown, but often bandied in VC meetings. "Back the jockey AND the horse". - George Deeb "We better hope that that jockey survives his horse." - T. Pistorius Sit in any venture capital meeting, bank manager's...