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The build-up to the Rugby World Cup final was a phenomenal experience, just observing and taking in what was going on with South Africans worldwide was inspiring.

March rolls over and April blinks in the reality of 2009. South African’s start firing up the braai, cracking open a few castles and zone in for the pre-winter swims. Breathing out a relaxing sigh of relief and wrapped in the glory of the Super 14 Rugby, we braise ourselves...

For many antipodeans, living in the UK opens up a whole new world. Destinations that many of us would never have imagined visiting are now just a stones throw away. But for some the mere thought of catching the ferry to Calais or hopping on a flight to nearby Europe,...

Acne often results from internal toxicity caused by factors such as food intolerances, hormones, constipation or candida (a yeast fungal overgrowth often as a result of frequent antibiotic use).

The 2009 Indian Premier League will now take place in South Africa. Security concerns in India forced organisers to seek an alternative host,

Website www.southfieldsphysio.co.uk   The musculoskeletal system is supported by the vertebral spine which can result in lower back pain as a common complaint suffered by sportsmen. These injuries generally involve the supporting muscles of the back including the hamstrings, buttocks and iliopsoas (groin) muscles along with the discs and vertebrae.

Insomnia is not only hugely frustrating but has a knock on effect of decreasing your concentration and lowering your immune system. Many people would prefer not to have to take sleeping tablets.

  Physical activity can prevent many major illnesses. Evidence shows that regular exercise can:

Q: I feel quite heavy and bloated after Christmas. How do I restore my energy? DR: The Festive season can be heavy on the body. It can get overloaded with toxins which leads to health problems such as weight gain, headaches, dull skin, bloating, fatigue, lowered immunity, aches & pains. Detoxifying...

PMS can feel like a nightmare – or make you into somebody else’s nightmare.

What made you get into the paintballing game for a living? The sport itself is very exciting and fun, and to be able to forge a career in marketing such a unique product is not difficult when there are so many fans of paintball in the world.

WITH THIS RING, I THEE WED…” This is a most intimate moment between two people, when they commit their lives to each other. And it is also a very proud moment for Petra Bierberg, owner and designer of Petra Jewellery Design, when it is one of her designs exchanging hands. 

ACE FIRST This Autumn With Summer gone and Autumn here we are probably all experiencing the excesses of Summer and the party season, such as damaged locks and poor eating habits. It is the perfect time of year to reassess and revitalize your make up, skin and hair to get your...

I feel it is important to set ourselves challenges in life. To push our boundaries. This is how we grow. How we find out what we are capable of. And when you push your boundaries you will be amazed at just what you are capable of.

Stressed and heading for burnout?  Try some Stress Busting Foods: A certain amount of stress is good – keeping us motivated, sharp and alert.  However, prolonged stress can have a range of negative effects on our health and if we don’t learn to manage it properly we suffer from a...

At this time of the season, when it is dark so early, the days are cold and lack natural, hot sunlight. At times like these it is easy to turn to comfort food which is an easy way of meeting a legitimate feeling or desire. These feelings are fuelled by...

If I had £1 for every time I either heard the word ‘Credit Crunch’, then this so-called recession would be the furthest thing from my mind (cos I’ll be sipping pina coladas on my yacht somewhere in the Caribbean)

Everyday, thousands of people make use of the big red busses for which London is famous. But hardly any attention is ever paid to the driver of the bus, so SA Promo has seen it fit to interview ex Saffa teacher, Peter Rishton, who has taken up this job to...

Who are Living it Live and what is your cool job?Musos. Drums. Guitars. Bass. Groupies. …aah and a well deserved beer at the end of it!  Living It Live is a Music Management company based in London and we provide one of the biggest platforms for South African musicians coming...

Wikipedia Page  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Watson LUKE WATSON, Should he stay or should he go?

Wikipedia Page  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principleA very valuable lesson to learn ... In most cases, especially in relationships, you will only get 80% of what you NEED and you will hardly get the other 20% that you WANT in your relationship. There is always another person (man or woman) that you will meet...

Dr Masaru Emoto's 'Way of the Water Tour'The positives and negatives of WATER

For a South African in London, there are not many greater feelings than beating the Poms in a game that they invented. Rugby is the sport, and Twickenham was the setting to round off a tour for the current World Champs, which was shrouded in a cloud of off-the-field discrepancies...

We as South African expats have numerous challenges to face in the New Year. Sport is one of the areas where we will always be able to hold our heads up high! And one of our challenges comes in the form of a decision. Not the decision whether to watch...

What a way to stick it to the Aussies. We woke up in the early hours of the morning to watch Captain Courageous, Graeme Smith, and his relatively young Proteas side do what has eluded the cricket community for more than 17 years. But on top of that, it has...

There are many homeopathic remedies that can ease and aid labour. These are not all commonly found in health food stores or chemists though it is possible to buy them over the telephone from many of the homeopathic pharmacies.

With many of us frequently travelling abroad jet lag has become a part of modern living. However, travelling across different time zones makes us feel sluggish, fatigued and at risk of contracting all kinds of diseases from breathing recycled air. Then of course there is the dreaded DVT (deep-vein thrombosis)...

GROWING UP IN SOUTH AFRICA I, like many of you, was born in the 80s in sunny South Africa. Though my memories of this period grow dim I still enjoy the odd recollection. Like climbing into the back of my mom’s white Toyota after school, and struggling to look over...

These days a lot of emphasis is placed on organic foods – it's not just a hype or a new fad, it's a serious business and a worthwhile consideration if you care about your health and the welfare of animals.

Expat South Africans live all over the world. They are found in the UK, Dubai, Australia, New Zealand, America, as well as South Korea, Japan and Malaysia. They engage in a multitude of professions, from lifting plaster board on London construction sites to working on the interior design of Porsches....

Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex virus. After exposure to the virus it remains in the body and causes a little blister to form most commonly on the lips. These can burn and itch. They then burst and form a yellowish crust. They reoccur when the immune system...