Longevity Magazine

What if the world is holding its breath – waiting for you to take the place that only you can fill?” These are the words of renowned poet David Whyte. They are profound. And true. We all have a place in this world to fill. This is my motivation for 2

Reece Witherspoon is an extraordinary mix of a modern-day Hollywood role model and the girl next door. “My grandmother Dorothea always said that it was a combination of beauty and strength that made Southern women ‘whiskey in a teacup’. We may be del

A breakthrough technology that reinvents microneedling. Automated technology that delivers active anti-aging ingredients effectively and efficiently into the dermis for deep skin hydration and plumping. – Dr Deepa Parbhoo PRICE: From R1 500 to R3 500

The biggest news with regard to breast augmentation, still the No 1-requested cosmetic surgery in the world, has been the concerns surrounding BIA-ALCL (breast-implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma), a rare sub-type of non-Hodgkin’s lymph

DE-STRESS TIME OUT Situated in the heart of Jozi, the tranquillity and fabulous setting of this Balinese-style spa are a real treat. The staff are great and it’s the perfect escape from the hustle of Jozi. The De-Stress Time Out package is one of my

Not only are your eyes one of your primary sensory gateways to the outside world, they are also one of the first things people notice about you. But while we know that our eyes give us signals to many areas of our health (read Dr Isa-Bella van Nieker

Irene Zhoosh, Minzani ambassador and hairdresser; Terrence Terenzo, recent winner of the National Hairdressing Icon Award and owner of salon suite concept Terenzo Suites; and Tatenda Sibanda, Candi & Co head trainer, share their ultimate hair tips fo

Whether we opt for them bare, perfectly manicured or adorned in acrylics, everybody wants to have beautiful, healthy nails. But, as with our hair and skin, our nails can take a beating, and it’s not always easy to keep them in tip-top shape. The firs

JOHANNESBURG AND SURROUNDS Experience the ultimate rejuvenation The Saxon Spa, Johannesburg The Saxon Spa is very discerning when it comes to the products it uses for its treatments and therapies, and its new London-born, globally renowned Molton Bro

Collagen has a major role to play in skincare, helping to maintain the suppleness, as well as the elasticity, of our skin. But as we age, the amount of collagen in our body decreases, and this soon becomes evident in the appearance of our skin. Lucki

I recently had the privilege of experiencing a DF facial treatment at the Environ Skin Care Institute in Cape Town. Although I have always attempted to protect my skin against the sun, my skin has still suffered sun damage over the years and was feel

With every new year, for many, comes the resolution to lead a more active lifestyle, and for good reason. Exercising offer a range of benefits – both physical and mental. So, if you’re hoping for a good year, staying active would be a wise thing to d

We’re reading increasingly about the potentially significant threat to our health of toxins, but what exactly are they? How will they impact on our longevity and what can we do to reduce our exposure to them? Dr Duncan Carmichael is a functional medi

Earlier this year, France became the first country to ban breast implants with a textured or polyurethane coating. The French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) called the ban a “precautionary measure”, which was taken due to th

Cannabis is the fastest-growing industry in the world, so one may say that the September 2018 South African Constitutional Court ruling that effectively decriminalised the possession, use and cultivation of cannabis in private dwellings came as no su

▪ Always consult your GP before you begin to use cannabis for medical reasons, especially if you are on any kind of medication, but particularly heart medication. ▪ Use a trusted source. ▪ Store all cannabis products in a locked area (a lockbox, a lo

Research has linked human environmental toxin exposure to disease through the foods we eat, the water we drink, pollutants in the air and, of course, what we expose our skin to in body and beauty products. Not everyone is able to detoxify their body

Gisèle Wertheim Aymés speaks to Dr Simon Whitesman (MBChB), practitioner of medical psychotherapy at Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town. Whitesman is the coordinator of the postgraduate certificate training in Mindfulness-Based Interve

Naked oysters are sadly the version that most people are familiar with. Very basic, I Know, but it neednʼt be so mundane. You can spice them up with the perfect dressing. PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes YIELDS 4 Ingredients: 24 oysters, shucked½ red oni

I’ve been dreaming about hosting a Longevity restorative wellness retreat on Chole Island, Tanzania, for some time now. And while wasn’t able to attract the full group of wellness wanderlusters we’d hoped for, those who joined us enjoyed a week of in

In 2020, Saturn, the planet of boundaries and restriction, is conjunct powerful Pluto, which represents transformation and change. You may find that the rules for lifestyle, work or health start shifting. This can mean stress and discomfort, because

GABI LOWE IS THE EXTRAORDINARY MOTHER OF JENNA LOWE, AN INCREDIBLE YOUNG WOMAN WHO, IN HER SHORT LIFE, TOUCHED THE HEARTS – AND WILL SHAPE THE LIVES – OF THOUSANDS, RAISING AWARENESS AND HOPE AROUND PULMONARY HYPERTENSION AND ORGAN DONATION AROUND TH

Is there a better way to beat the winter blues than to get out of the city for a wellness boost? This was the thinking behind our Big Spring Beauty Break in September, hosted at the beautiful De Hoek Country Hotel in Magaliesburg, alongside our partn