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...
Fitchef: convenient and healthy
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...
Get a vitamin boost with VĂ–OST
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...
Arm yourself against cold and flu with Happy.Me™
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...
The often-mentioned birthday wishlist
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...
A better body in 20 minutes with Bodytec
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...
Friday Infographic: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It's really tricky to find information presented in a visual way, that relates to South Africa. The image below approaches the subject of breast cancer in a generic way, and depicts the prevalence worldwide (based on 2011 stats). I know of a few survivors, and one who...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It's really tricky to find information presented in a visual way, that relates to South Africa. The image below approaches the subject of breast cancer in a generic way, and depicts the prevalence worldwide (based on 2011 stats). I know of a few survivors, and one who...