This is the unusual story of a lady named, Jennifer Strange (really?). She was a 28-year-old woman and a mother of three from California. She lived a perfectly normal life, until she saw a chance to get a Nintendo Wii. This was when they just appered on the market and parents were lining up in the middle of the night ... Read More »
We all need to take steps to avoid constipation! There isn’t really such a thing as “normal” bowel movement. This could be anything from 2-3 times per day to 2-3 times per week. Anything less than the minimum, and you are definitely constipated! There are many different factors that could cause constipation, and they include: -low fibre diet -too little ... Read More »
If you find a whole load of eggs in the fridge and aren’t really sure how fresh they are, place them in about 15-20cm of water. How fresh are your eggs in your fridge? The eggs that stay at the bottom are fresh, the ones that have one side that tilts upwards slightly, need to be used ASAP, and the ... Read More »
SWIMMING coaches at the national championships are protesting over the murky water quality of the Port Elizabeth pool, forcing yet another delay to the start of Tuesday’s programme. The morning heats were initially rescheduled to 11am to give pool attendants time to clean the pool, and this was pushed out to 11.30am. But by 11.45am the heats had still not ... Read More »
It may not be summer, but we still want to look good in our swimwear and underwear. Apart from the obvious, such as cutting back on the kilojoules, drinking more water and upping the amount of exercise you do…..cut back on the salt. Salt makes you retain water and feel and look bloated. This also means that you need to ... Read More »
You’ve managed to lose all that excess weight, but now you need to firm up. This often happens when the weight is lost quickly, or when you get older. Here are a few tips to getting that firmer body we all dream of: -strength training for more defined and firmer muscles -improve your circulation by getting your body’s lymaphatic system ... Read More »
When you think of UVA, think sunspots, leathery skin and wrinkles. These rays are present all year round, and penetrate deeper into the skin than UVB rays do. UVA rays penetrate clothing, and glass and don’t think you are safe just because it’s a cloudy day! UVA rays are responsible for signs of ageing, and are used in tanning beds, ... Read More »
I was fortunate enough to be sponsored with a few pairs of Levi’s Curve ID Water<Less Jeans recently, and I am not only blown away by the Curve ID aspect, having never found a more snug pair of jeans to fit my body shape, but also by the effort Levi’s are going to to save water and save the planet! ... Read More »
Our bodies consist of 70% water, and if you give it enough, it will function better. You will have more stamina and strength and you will be able to flush your body of unwanted toxins. Drink a glass of water before each meal to make you eat less, and if you think you are hungry, drink water first to see ... Read More »
About 60% of your body weight is water, so dehydration is a serious concern. It is essential to know how much water is healthy, and how much is too much! The MayoClinic.com recommend 8 glasses of water a day, or 2 litres (a little over 8 glasses) as you lose at least 2 cups of water a day through normal ... Read More »
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