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6 EDITOR’S CHOICE From immune-supporting supplements to the best in plantbased nutrition, our editor shares her must-have products for the season.

12 SNAP, CHAT & WIN We share some of your Wellness moments, and reward our latest favourite.

14 FROM OUR CEO Simon Alston shares what’s sprouting at Wellness this quarter.

16 STORE DIRECTORY Find your nearest Wellness Warehouse and enjoy living life well with us.

72 WIN WITH WELLNESS We’ve got a great lineup of giveaways in this edition! Think getaways, women’s health supplements, aromatherapy and more.

73 READER-EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS We’re thanking you for your loyalty with reader-only discounts on some of our top health, food, beauty, and home products.

100 ON OUR BOOKSHELF Lead with your heart, transform your mind and body, manage your money, and more with our current favourite reads.

18 JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Our cover model Megan Eloff shares her personal path

22 STOCK YOUR HEALTHY PANTRY An A - Z to help you shop your staples

28 CAPRESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS A hearty family meal from our favourite MasterChef finalist

30 100 WAYS TO LIVE LIFE WELL In celebration of our 100th edition, we share 100 small ways to help you lead a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.

38 STOP SLEEPING LIKE A BABY Sleep hygiene for the restless sleeper

40 HEALING HANDS FOR THE HEART Learn all about craniosacral therapy

46 ADJUST YOUR HEALTH We explore the healing benefits of chiropractic

50 GET APPY We share a list of our favourite daily digital health and happiness guides

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54 WEIGHT LOSS ISN’T A NUMBER A fitness and nutrition expert shares why kindness is the starting point to healthy weight loss

56 YOGA FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE Leverage your yoga practice to enhance your athletic performance

60 THE SIX PILLARS OF A SUCCESSFUL HEALTH & FITNESS JOURNEY We chat to international sports conditioning specialist and JEFF Founder Johno Meintjes

62 HAIR FOOD Nourish, protect and improve your hair from the inside out

66 A HEAD ABOVE THE REST Hair care 101 for the natural beauty

70 HEALTH, HOME & HAPPINESS Create a healthy, thriving working environment at home

76 YOU DESERVE A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP Our expert shares why communication is the bread and butter of a healthy partnership.

78 WELCOME, BABY! NOW WHAT? What to expect in the first six months 66

81 LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP Are leaders born, or can they be made?

84 MAPS TO THE UNKNOWN Integrative Coaching with Warren Munitz

86 EMBRACING THE MESSESSARY Escaping digital perfectionism in a world gone online

88 SUPPORTING A GRIEVING PARTNER A wellbeing coach shares ways you can help your loved one through a season of grief.

90 FINDING FINANCIAL FREEDOM A financial planner shares his personal journey

94 TIPS FOR EFFICIENTLY FILING YOUR PERSONAL TAXES Make this tax season your easiest yet!

96 SCENIC SURRENDER At Somerset Gift Getaway Farm

98 CELEBRATE NATURE & WELLNESS At Bodhi Khaya Retreat Centre

I used to think of wine and spa days as girl’s best friends. These days, it’s collagen! Not only does it help support my skin, hair and nails, but it also gives my muscles, tendons and ligaments that something special they need to thrive. Our bodies crave a variety of amino acids to function optimally, and as we age, they produce less and less of these maintenance marvels. I love the fact that our Wellness Collagen is available in a hydrolysed collagen and vitamin C formulation, as well as a vegan solution for the plant-based amongst us.

With over 70 years of experience in the health and wellbeing industry, Solgar alchemises some of the finest nutritional and natural supplements in the biz. Formulated with the ultimate combination of immune-strengthening ingredients, these super supporters are easy to swallow and absorb. In addition to bolstering your immune defences, they also help to support heart health, energy production and healthy ageing, to name just a few of their myriad benefits.

I’ve always viewed my cuppa coffee or smoothie as a treat to look forward to, but it’s never been more appealing than now that I’ve got my hands on some water-soluble CBD powder sachets! Tasteless and easily dissolvable, these little helpers will turn your beverage of choice into a cup of calm. While CBD is not soluble in its natural state, these peaceful powdered packs have been broken down into smaller particles in order to blend with the water molecules, so you’ll still get all the goodness CBD has to offer in its oil state!

No matter the question, chocolate is always the answer. More specifically, the Life Matrix Chocolate MCT Powder. It’s complete with all the energy-boosting advantages of the original Lifematrix MCT, and tastes delicious to boot. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) rapidly convert into the energy us fitness folks need to boost stamina while avoiding those pesky kilos. Not only will this clean fuel bulletproof your coffee, but it is also a perfect addition to a keto or paleo diet.

Most of us are exposed to blue light through our phones, tablets, laptops, televisions and more each day. It’s a type of light with short wavelengths that emit higher energy and penetrate deep into the eye. Over-exposure could lead to damage to the retina, long-term vision problems, cataracts, and a suppression of the natural release of melatonin and resultant sleep distuption. I swear by my OPTIC BLUE supplements, which have been scientifically formulated with lutein, zeaxanthin, l-taurine, and a unique blend of vitamins, minerals and omega 3 fatty acids to help protect against the damaging effects of the blue light to which I am exposed every day.

If it looks like chicken and tastes like chicken, it must be chicken - right? Wrong! These plant-based chicken alternatives are the perfect choice for the veggie-conscious, with their combination of soy protein, fava bean, pea protein, lentil and chickpea flour. Thanks to these protein-packed meatless meals, you no longer need to sacrifice on taste and enjoyment. Did somebody same flame-grilled tender fillets? Yes, please!

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We couldn’t be more proud to celebrate our 100th edition with YOU – a valued reader journeying alongside us as we learn, discover and explore new ways to bring greater health and happiness to daily life.

1. To take good care of my health, to exercise, to eat good healthy foods like fresh veggies and fruits, and to take good care of my skin. 2. Exercise at least 4 x per week. 3. Enough rest and drink water. 4. Everything in moderation. 5. When starting your health journey, rather than overwhelming oneself with too many changes at once; rather make smaller, more manageable adjustments that lead to healthy habits and ultimately a lifestyle. 6. Be clear about what you want to achieve, commit to the journey, and have an accountability partner… it works wonders! I did that with my close friends; we started a WhatsApp group for fitness and wellbeing where we share healthy food, daily exercise results and we would read a bible plan on any topic relevant to us as women.

7. Eat your vitamins in the form of healthy foods instead of pills. 8. Take ownership of your health. No one knows you as you do. Start small & scale fast in creating the right habits to become the best version of you! 9. It’s so important to take some time out for yourself every day. Even just 10 minutes doing something that feels good or lifts your spirits has enormous health benefits. same way as it does to big ones; it releases the pleasure chemical dopamine. 11. Many rely on motivation to reach their goals, but the secret is discipline. Discipline and consistency lead to results, and results lead to motivation.

12. Be kind to yourself! The only standards you think you are not reaching are the ones in your mind! Reframe your thoughts to put yourself back in control, and you will be more successful in making the changes you need to live healthy and happy! 13. Drink water and say no to negativity. 14. Drink probiotics in the morning on an empty stomach. Good health starts in the gut. 15. Choose fresh food instead of cooked food. Take a good probiotic. Do some stretching every day. Drink lots of water. 16. We as a family, grow our own microgreens at home and eat microgreens with every single meal of the day. Replacing our supplements with the best source of nutrients and vitamins in the form of these miniature superfoods. Super easy to grow, and we have superfood on hand every day, in our kitchen. 17. Smile through it all and drink plenty of water.

18. No amount of healthy eating and exercise will make up for an unhappy life. 19. Fine-tune your morning and evening routine for optimised living. 20. Be kind to your body in thought and deed. Cherish and nourish it with real food, movement and grace. 21. Eat healthy foods, exercise, drink water and enjoy life to the fullest. 22. Live clean and simply. 23. Try to find peace and love within yourself before you start looking for it elsewhere.

24. Be still and listen to your body; it knows what’s best for you. 25. Exercising a healthy state of mind is the foundation for physical and emotional health.

26. Float! Flotation therapy. 27. A healthy mind is a healthy body. 28. Exercise!

29. Have celery juice every morning on an empty stomach. 30. Make peace with your past. 31. No one wants to hear this, but balance is key. 32. Drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up, another after you shower, and then 6 more throughout the day. 33. Live a simple life, travel a lot, eat good food and drink lekker coffee. 34. Eat colour.

35. Add one new healthy item of food to your lifestyle a month, so it is easy to maintain. 36. Take a 5-minute tea break without your phone. 37. Relax and take deep breaths during breaks to refocus.

10. Reflect on successes- even small ones you have achieved. Your brain responds to them in the