The Midlands community is proud of its talented members who all contribute their expertise, and one such individual is Sabelo Xaba, who has gone from strength to strength in building his practice as a Physical Therapist and finding his way as a Zulu man. Read more about how he finds meaning within healing. Sabelo has always been a gentle soul, the peacemaker amongst his peers. “My father had a calm demeanour, there was no shouting...
While winter brings its splendours, it can also leave us susceptible to illness. Caring for ourselves during the colder and drier months is essential, so we consulted a few local health and fitness professionals for their recommendations on staying healthy from the inside out. Keeping the Blood Flowing Blood is life, and keeping it flowing is crucial, especially during winter. What better way than through exercise! While you don’t have to run a marathon or...
The Optimum Health Centre (OHC) recently opened its doors in Howick. It welcomes anyone in South Africa seeking to overcome persistent health concerns that conventional (Western) medical approaches cannot resolve. It was inspired and founded by local psychologist Alistair Chadwick who has also experienced ongoing health issues, but the conventional approaches left him without lasting results and very little understanding of what he could do to resolve the underlying causes. The Optimum Health Centre’s unconventional...
The Midlands is all about peace and the people who facilitate this. Join us to explore a few of the holistic healing practices and practitioners who ultimately set a tranquil tone. The world of holistic healing has grown tremendously over the last couple of decades. Anyone familiar with the Midlands will know that numerous alternative health practitioners facilitate wellness differently from more conventional doctors. What is “holistic healing”, though? Well, let’s just give you...
Meander Square sits in the heart of Nottingham Road, just a toddle over from Gowrie Village Estate. Having recently undergone a revamp, it now offers a serene and tranquil courtyard to relax over a sensational cup of coffee whilst making use of all the convenient services available. Miche Bakehouse (Miche being a large rustic sourdough loaf) natural yeast bakery was born out of lockdown and the love of bread. A small team is baking naturally...
We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! BERDOUES COLLECTION GRANDS CRUS GUARIA MORADA Guaria Morada is the iconic flower of Costa Rica. It is a symbol of luck and a source of good fortune. This fragrance promises floral sweetness and fruity delicacy for a unique journey into the Costa Rican landscape. A combination of floral and fruity notes pique your curiosity and deliver instant pleasure with ylang-ylang, orange blossom, and pear. An exotic...
There are tons of great businesses here! Created by savvy, smart, and caring business professionals. We take a look at what several of our local businesses offer and how they are supporting their community through their products and services. Rockingchair Photography Antoinette McDonald shares more about her business with us, “My business is primarily about storytelling. I feel like I stumbled into photography after working full-time in television production where I was writing, directing, and...
We’ve got loads of stuff in this edition that you’re going to love! Six Dogs Honey Lime Gin Is an irresistible combination of farm honey, home-grown limes, and the finest botanical spirit. Sip it and you’ll taste classic notes of juniper, coriander, and the earthy tones of angelica, complemented by a bite of zesty limes and a subtle infusion of honey to soften and sweeten the overall taste. Retail price R450 www.sixdogs.com NeoVita – Probi-Tum...
Looking and feeling wonderful this spring is easy with the help of these health and beauty experts! Renée’s Health Shop The Health Nut was established in 2006 by Renée Mitchell when she relocated to Howick. What began as a tiny health store with a small range of whole foods, herbal teas and some tinctures, gradually evolved into a fully-fledged health shop over a period of 12 years. “When the St John’s Lifestyle Centre was...
A lot of people who join CrossFit Howick have one goal in mind: to become stronger and to start looking and feeling beautiful. What they don’t realise is the fact that they came in looking beautiful and strong and we just enhance that! Confidence must be built up on the inside first, and then it will show on the outside. Eating healthy, being active, being in the company of other like-minded folk, having a positive...