Most skin cancer can be prevented by practicing sun protection, according to numerous research studies. Research also shows that not only does sun protection reduce one’s risk of developing skin cancer; sun protection also may decrease the likelihood of recurrence. Even if you have spent a lot of time in Read more…
Appearing on her vocational yacht in the 1920’s looking bronzed and no doubt fashionable, Coco Chanel set forth a movement that made the darkening –or- tanning – of skin a sign of health and affluence. Thanks in part to awareness that UV light causes skin aging and cancer, tanning is Read more…
What do Cameron Diaz, Bill Murray, Britney Spears and Brad Pitt have in common? Believe it or not, they’re all acne sufferers.Gone are the days when acne was associated only with teenagers. Nowadays more and more adults are suffering from the condition. East Coast Radio Life has asked Durban skin expert Shana Read more…
Winter is hard on your hands. Hands that are smooth, supple and soft in January, become red, chapped, and rough by May. The main culprit? Lack of moisture. During winter, the humidity in the outside air plunges. Inside, things are even drier, thanks to indoor heating. If you’re washing your hands Read more…
Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is a frictional overuse injury causing pain on the outer knee and hip; affecting beginners and seasoned runners alike. So before hitting the streets, newly inspired by this past weekend’s Comrades marathon, follow these quick tips to help prevent the onset of ITB syndrome: 1) Change is Read more…
The future of health care and the prevention of illness and disease lie in personalising our lifestyles to match our unique DNA profiles. Lifestyle habits established over a period of time ultimately affect our health status into old age, and we may have unwittingly been putting ourselves at risk Read more…
Touch Therapy This month we feature a wonder duo of packages that will assist you all with making it through this last stretch. With the pace of life and the over stimulation of technology, a very real primal need is being lost- Touch. Touch therapy is a wonderful Read more…
Dearest M.E.G Patrons, The air this morning had that wonderful crispness, laced with jasmine and honeysuckle. Whilst I was watering my newly planted” bee /water friendly garden”, I heard the buzz of the bee’s collecting nectar . AAAAAH deep sigh, It’s that time of the year folks SPRING HAS SPRUNG!! Can Read more…
Dearest MEG Patrons, Over the past few months I have seen a large shift in the way our “beauty” industry is operating. Key players have made moves which impact our professional channel in such a significant way , that it has forced me to review our business strategy and direction. Read more…
Dearest Patrons, Itchy Scratch Club? Winter is always a time for reflection on one’s skin and body health. With the change in temperatures, as slight as they are, we tend to slack a bit on the exercise and food control. Unfortunately the skin does not allow us to slack as Read more…