Author: Em Sloane
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The 9 Defense Mechanisms: Are You Self-Deceiving?
First defined in detail by Anna Freud, Dr Freud’s daughter, in her book The Ego and The Mechanisms of Defense, Defense Mechanisms are, more often than not, the way in which we protect ourselves from the anxiety caused by acknowledging our weaknesses. This self-deception has become commonplace in our day-to-day relating and is the cause…
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Adrenal Fatigue: The Ins and Outs of Exhaustion
It doesn’t matter whether mental or physical stress comes first; they both add to adrenal fatigue. Exhaustion is now so common that it has become a status symbol for the hard-working. The pace of life is increasing each day, leaving the body and mind struggling to keep up. The adrenal glands produce hormones that regulate…
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5 Snack Tips To Keep You Going During the Day
Snacking is an important part of keeping your blood sugar stable and your metabolism on the go. However, it has to be healthy, to be beneficial. We have all fallen under the spell of a snack that appears to be healthy, but contains hidden nasties. Bran muffins and cereal bars can be packed with added…
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Discover The Secrets To Healthy Hair
Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. “Think of it like fertilising your garden,” says Shelene Shaer, owner of Tanaz Hair, Body and Nails (1). “A good fertiliser ensures a healthy, strong, growing garden. It’s the same with your hair.” Lifecycle of your hair 1. The anagen (growing) phase: This can last between two and…
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Get That Summer Feeling: The New HI-TEC Ansellia Collection
That summer feeling is in the air and what better way to celebrate it the South African way? Some of HI-TEC’s favourite things about South African summers are beach days, braais, and game drives. Our 3200km coast provides an endless variety of beaches to visit. We are spoiled with natural landscapes and a variety of…
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Surprising Health Facts About Thandie Newton
Actress Thandie Newton has graced our screens for almost two decades. However, her latest controversial role as bar madam Maeve in Westworld has catapulted her back into the limelight. It has also meant the beautiful actress has spent a lot of time naked on set. Speaking openly she says: “It was my choice. Totally my…
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Gabriel Macht Eats Clean And Lean
Suits’ Gabriel Macht is nothing like his onscreen character. At home, he’s private, a down-to-earth family man who practices clean and healthy eating. On screen, as Harvey Spector, Gabriel Macht is a ladies’ man, wears the top labels and has a determined demeanour. He is smooth, in court and out, with a smirk on his face and…
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Sleep Your Way To Success With Our Workshop
If you live in Johannesburg, then you’ll want to join us for this exclusive workshop and learn how to sleep your way to health success. Longevity has teamed up with PPS* to host this first ever sleep workshop and it promises to be invaluable. ” The way to a more productive, more inspired, more joyful life is…
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Why Ellen Degeneres Became A Vegan
UPDATED: Is Ellen Degeneres’s a vegan or not? Subsequent to posting the below article online and in the print version of Longevity, a YouTube video shows the popular talk show host admitting that after 8 years of veganism, she recently began eating fish again. Ellen admits it’s not something she particularly enjoys and it’s also…
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7 Key Anti-Aging Ingredients For Your Skin And Hair
There are certain supplements which you can buy, ingredients and or substances which your body produces and others found in your food that have important anti-aging properties for your skin and hair. We’ve identified seven key anti-aging ingredients that will help you look better, for longer AMINO ACIDS Amino acids are compounds that combine to…