DNAlysis is one of South Africa's premier genetic testing laboratories. You may remember the test I did in 2017. The result of that test helped my psychiatrist to prescribe the best meds for me, and take me off the ones I don't metabolise. It has also helped me to...
mygeneRx is available from DNAlysis. I took this test as a trade exchange. Everyone will, at some time in their life, take some sort of pain medication. Some of us will have to take medication for chronic conditions: anticoagulants after heart ops, statins for...
Last year I was given a month's access to the new Viva Gym in Rosebank. Now, if anyone knows me at all, they know that I'm not really into the whole exercise thing. But I thought I should give it a go and see if it's something I could maybe grow to like. Between the...
A while ago I received a mail from Tamerin at Goddess Vibes, inviting me to try out her personalised, one-on-one Power Plate workout for a month. I had two reservations: Exercise Powerplates are just a money-making, mind-scrambling scam. Fortunately, Tamerin likes a...
A few weeks ago I was invited to an evening of cooking, eating, and good company by Fitchef. I've been subscribed to their newsletter and jumped at the opportunity to find out more about this healthy food delivery service. Fitchef offers balanced prepared meals, meal...
Last Saturday I participated in the Neon Run in Pretoria. Why, I hear you ask? I asked myself that a few times too. Well, VÖOST - a new range of effervescent vitamins invited me, and provided me with some of their vitamins to help me prepare. And when my nephew...
Aside from some silly sniffles every now and then, I've managed to avoid getting a cold or flu so far *touch wood*, despite the office being frequented with goggies on their human hosts. But one can never be too safe, so I was thrilled to find out that Happy.Me now...
In a little over two months’ time, it’s my birthday. Again. Yes, these things have a tendency to happen quite frequently, and my feelings about it are rather ambivalent; usually not so great. Apparently this time I can also claim to be at the lower-reach of a midlife...
20 minutes don’t sound like much, especially when it comes to exercise. And when you think that’s all you need once a week to stay in shape, it sounds like a joke. But once you’re suited up and the first pulse hits, you know you’re going to work hard. Bodytec combines...
