We interviewed Dr James Laporta, who has dedicated his life to cancer care and research and is regarded as one of the leading integrative doctors in South Africa. In this interview, we discuss the mindset and myths around fighting cancer.    Could you briefly tell the listeners how and why you’ve dedicated your life to fighting cancer?  Cancer has become …

I don’t know about you, but my biggest struggle is motivation. I can be really motivated for one week and after a junk food crash on the weekend, week two is always non-existent. I’m human. I give into temptation too easy and I tell myself “it’s ok”. But it’s not just about losing weight for me, it’s about so much …

Our safety as women is a big deal. A huge deal. When we feel safe — emotionally, physically and mentally — we can function at our best and step into our lives with full engagement. Any level of fear in these arenas, however — whether we feel just uncertain about our safety or fully and utterly compromised — affects our …

You have seen them strutting down the catwalk and leaping towards the finish line. Those legs, the long and slim, yet muscular ones which we all wish we had. The ones which seem to always be perfectly tanned and dressed up in short clothing. So, get warmed up and ready to work on your very own pair of soon to …

On any given day we can think of dozens of reasons not to work out: It’s too cold outside, we don’t want to drive to the gym, we’d rather be catching up on Girls before the new season starts, or, you know, whatever.

It seems like these products should be harmless. After all, you use herbs all the time when you’re cooking. But some may not be safe, especially if you have certain medical conditions or take some medications. Talk with your doctor before taking any supplements.

It’s a familiar story. You made the decision to adopt healthier habits with a goal of losing weight, and — at first — the pounds seemed to fall off. Then suddenly progress slows, and the inevitable weight-loss plateau rears its ugly head. This leads to frustration and confusion as to why what was once working no longer is. For many, …

Bored with the same old, same old at your health club? Joining a gym can be a fantastic way to get fit, but it’s not the only way. You can enjoy a variety of workouts at home or outside that will give you the same great results and put a smile on your face at the same time! Here are some fun ways …

We are finally saying goodbye to summer weather and sexy summer clothing. This however does not mean we should begin to look frumpy and out of shape. Who wouldn’t want to have tight cheeks in those skinny jeans and leggings this winter? If you are looking for a way to achieve a sexy ass in 3 weeks, we have a …

Many of us are office bound for most of the day, seated behind a desk on a flimsy chair. We seldom get up from a typing position and when we do, it is for a meeting where we sit down again or to the water cooler/coffee machine where we slump for the few minutes before returning to our scrunched up …