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Editor's Letter
Did you know that you can get pregnant while already pregnant?
Well I have just learnt something new. This phenomenon, although rare in humans, is called superfetation. It may be relatively common in animals and a reproductive strategy to increase the odds of having more babies, possibly in part by reducing the burden on the body of two separate pregnancies.
The first human I would call my child is pregnant. I always find it so special when I plan a magazine months in advance, only to find so many articles relevant to my life at the moment of sharing the content with you. I hope this issue speaks to your life's challenges and offers solutions, tips, ideas and another perspective.
Please find the article on exercise in pregnancy, before, during and after, as well as the one on the link between fertility and the antioxidant CoQ10. And talking about children, if you want to help young adolescents with anxiety the natural way, please read Dr le Roux's article on the many benefits to teaching meditation – one of the most commonly used complementary medicines. And here is an article just for you on how to practice yoga off your mat and in your life.
Hello summer here in the Southern Hemisphere! In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the summer season is aligned with the fire element and relates to our energy and heat. The corresponding organs are the heart and small intestines as well as circulation and sexual functions. Regular exercise that stimulates the cardiovascular system is very important this season, as always. Explore the article on the psychology of injured athletes and how the mind may influence the speed of recovery from an injury.
It is the silly time of the year and we have tips for staying healthy (and sane) during the festive season. And if you are traveling, healthy eating is possible!
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Yours in Healthy Living
Meditation & Well-being for Young Adolescents
Table of Contents ↑|Meditation stills anxiety and calms the spirit and the mind – what better tool to teach young adolescents to help them cope with the social and academic demands they face today?
The Psychology of the Injured Athlete
Table of Contents ↑|Does your mind slow down or speed up your recovery from an injury? Ian Craig thinks it does, and supports this theory with a convincing literature review..
Practising Yoga off your Mat and in your Life
Table of Contents ↑|One of the most beautiful aspects of yoga is that it provides the perfect platform from which to reach out to others and give back, enabling you to develop your spirituality while serving others. When we talk about taking yoga into our lives we are referring to maintaining that ‘yoga high’ – the sense of peace, calmness and happiness that you feel after your session.
Healthy Eating While Traveling is Possible!
Table of Contents ↑|Airline food, Big Macs and dubious restaurants can make traveling a daunting prospect if you take healthy eating seriously. But if you’re properly prepared your trip will be fun and relaxing and you will keep well and have all the energy you need to enjoy it to the full. Here is Jill Fraser Halkett’s personal plan of action.
Exercise in Pregnancy – Before, During and After
Table of Contents ↑|Not so long ago a myth existed that exercise before and during pregnancy made childbirth more difficult. Thankfully nowadays most medical practitioners recommend exercise as part of a plan for fostering a healthy pregnancy and a healthy mom. In this article we will look at the three phases of pregnancy, i.e. before, during and after, and shed some light on what you should be doing as a pregnant exerciser.
Our Allergic Pet Epidemic
Table of Contents ↑|More dogs visit the vet for skin allergies than for any other health problem. In fact, some vets have gone so far as to call it an allergy epidemic.
Tips for staying Healthy during the Festive Season
Table of Contents ↑|Tips for staying Healthy during the Festive Season. Even though the coming weeks will almost inevitably feature late nights and indulgences, there are ways not to be totally unhealthy during the festive season. Some of these tips may seem obvious, but sometimes all we need is a little reminder and some fresh ideas …
Diabetes – looking for sweetness in life
Table of Contents ↑|Diabetes, like high blood pressure, is often a dormant disease which can cause advanced damage before it is diagnosed. It can also cause or aggravate cardiovascular disease (the main cause of death). Diabetes and its complications are the third most common cause of death.
Fertile with CoQ10
Table of Contents ↑|Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant necessary for the basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels are known to decrease with age. It is known that CoQ10 supplementation can play a beneficial role in male fertility, based on its positive effects on improving sperm parameters.
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