SWEDISH MASSAGE with LA RESIDENCE SPA, Franschhoek, Western Cape.

FRIDAYS ARE SUCH DECADENT DAYS, that's what they should be right?! Its the day of the week we look forward to most, even though most of the time we work, but they are also the day when we find the most exquisite of delights that bring us Relaxation, and allow us to focus purely on releasing stress.

So this month our focus in TRAVEL & RELAXATION is MASSAGE, but more specifically different types and why each is good. There really are quite a few, all have massive benefits, but some are needs based and some are pure indulgence, but all are good for you with the right therapist.

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& SWEDISH MASSAGE.

Ooooh where to start, ok, lets start at the point and then digress. Swedish Massage is very popular form of massage, probabaly one of the most common, but for very good reasons. It invloves soft, long, kneading types strokes, as well as light, rythmic, tapping strokes on the topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscular tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and and energizing at the same time. 

They even have names for the 'STROKES', the most common being;

- Effleurage, which is a smooth, gliding stroke used to relax soft tissue.

- Petrissage, which is the squeezing, rolling, or kneading that follows Effleurage.

- Friction, which is the deep, circular movements that cause layers of tissue ti rub against each other, helping to increase blood flow and break down scar tissue.

- And lastly, Tapotement, which is a short, alternating tap done with cupped hands, fingers or on the edge of the hand. 

Swedish Massage therapty is the modality that comes to mind when most people think of massage, as the primary goal is relaxation. It also increases the oxygen level in the blood, decreases muscle toxins, improves circulation and flexibility, all while easing tension. In fact studies show that in can significant ly also decrease in levels of the stress hormone Cortisol, as well as Arginine Vasopressin, which is a hormone that can lead to increases of Cortisol. What this means essentially is that you are reducing the possibility of the onset or severity of Non-Communicable Diseases. It also increases the number of Lymphocytes, white blood cells that are part of the immune system. This is beneficial for fighting the NCD's and the common Cold & Flu. 

It is an amazing therapy, it does everything you want to be done, and nothing you dont. Its a 'CANT-GO-WRONG' type of massage, but you need a good therapist, and we know you will find one at possibly one of the most beautiful hotels in the world, right here in Fanschhoek, La Residence. MAN ALIVE!!! Just being in this space would be enough to relax you, rejuvenate you and energize you, you may forget the massage, what with the decor, achitecxture, and INCREDIBLE VIEWS, its simply a honour just being on the property. 

Find them @ www.laresidence.co.za, you wont regret it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LED LENSER H7R.2 HEADLAMP with CAPE UNION MART

WE LOVE GADGETS AND TOYS!!! And we found an awesome practical toy you will love if you are an outdoor fitness junkie.
That's focus this month in PRODUCTS & APPAREL, Electronics-Toys-Gadgets that improve our Wellness Experience.

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LED LENSER have taken NIGHT TIME training to a whole new level, now you can literally go everywhere, because you can see everything in your path and way ahead of you. 

Night-Time Marathons and Training have become almost as big as Day-Time Training, and using LED LENSER Headlamps just makes the whole experience safer, and way cooler. 

So we decided on this neat little number, the LED LENSER H7R.2, a rechargeable headlamp that is better and brighter than its predecessor. It has ADVANCED FOCUS SYSTEM technology, which is a patented combination of a reflector AND lens to create a light system that provides BOTH a focused beam for long-distance and a homogeneous spill-beam for up-close reading, TOTALLY COOL. 

So basically whether you are reading a map up close or focusing down the road the map leads you, your lamp will be easy on the eyes, but always clear and bright. And its a wider beam, allowing you to see more than just straight ahead....It really lights up the darkest corners seeing up to 160m ahead of you. 

It also has ADVANCED SMART LIGHT TECHNOLOGY, which also offers two energy modes. 

The Energy Saving mode optimizes burning life and the Constant Current mode features electronically controlled, continuous light output, basically giving you control as to how much power you want to use. 

And it has a new scroll wheel which allows the user to easily choose the brightness of the lamp, and it features a red light that blinks for cyclists and runners. 

Annnnd, it has a more ergonomical fit and design, which makes it way more comfortable, and you have between 4 and 60 hours of battery life dependent on how you use the lamp, and is water-resistant. 

We love it, so far its probably the best we could find. There are many other options, both in and out of their range, but after investigating options and brand choices, we settled on this one. 

Find them @ one of our favourite outdoor suppliers, LED LENSER @ CAPE UNION MART, they stock a really good selection of the LED LENSER products, but also go and have a little look-see at the LED LENSER web sight, see what other toys they have, find them @ LED LENSER.

 
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THE FLYING PAN - Cape Town, Western Cape.

(Pretend you are Dory and read this fast) 
Annnnd back to food, yay, love food, especially easy food, food that somebody else makes, food that somebody else makes well, and tasty, yes, it has to be tasty, but healthy, well, ish, health-ish, enough to keep our waist-lines happy and looking good, mmmmmaking it easier to squeeze into skinny jeans, yes, we like that, even with a large blouse to hide any potential muffin areas, oh, and, bleh, we mustn't forget to keep hearts healthy, cause that'll help, if we wanna live long enough to eat more food right, and hopefully avoid those nasty little things the medical people like to call an NCD, or , non-communicable diseases, uggghhhhh, like that keeps me hungry....oooh wait food, yum, look at the menu, yum I'm hungry, can we eat now, who you? Where am I? Is my name still Dory? 

(Sometimes madness helps a point)

So our feature this month in MEDIA & GASTRONOMY is READY-TO-EAT-HEALTHY-FOOD-DELIVERED-TO-YOUR-DOOR. 

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Such a gorgeous name, and so apt for a home delivery food company. 

If you browze their website you'll be hungry in 2nds flat, their food looks amazing. Very much a home cooked meal with their own little zing, pizzazz, and flavour. 

At THE FLYING PAN, they consider health and convenience at an utmost priority, using only fresh and high quality ingredients. Meals are lovingly prepared using authentic home cooking methods and are delivered swiftly, ensuring nutritional fresh value. 

The creativity in their meals speaks for themselves, providing flavour, satisfaction, and wholesomeness that simply cannot be found in mass made products. This they will proudly guarantee. 

This again is what is one of two issues concerning food these days, the less fresh it is the less healthy it is, and their food is fresh, so its instantly healthy....BUT, if you wanna go Uber healthy and eat carb-conscious food, then you are still at the right door. They have an entirely separate low-carb meal menu option, and each meal sounds TASTYLICIOUS!!!

Compared to in-store meals, The Flying Pan's pre-made meals are free from colourants and preservatives, (CHECK), use fresh ingredients that are packed with nutrients, (CHECK), are not mass produced, so no industrial methods, (CHECK), have no generic flavours and boast exquisite taste, (CHECK), catering for individual needs and preferences, and are delivered as they are made....soooo TOTALLY FRESH! (CHECK, CHECK, CHECK!!!)

THE FLYING PAN is a nutritional alternative that creates freshly prepared food daily, and delivers to offices and residences in Cape Town southern suburbs. All you have to do, is heat and enjoy.

We like them, you will too, give the, a shout @ theflyingpan.co.za

Some of their dishes....Y.U.M!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ROBERTSON XTRI - NOVEMBER 2014, ROBERTSON, WESTERN CAPE.

Man its hard to choose where to go and what to do!!!! We can NEVER EVER COMPLAIN about not having an interesting and exciting country to live in, or, as said a million times, a beautiful country. Its like leaving would be a sin when there is so much here to do. We want to propose a new law that states that one cannot leave, even for a holiday, until one has totally experienced an entire year of whats on offer.
And yes, that totally includes Wellness Activities.

This month in MARATHONS & SPORTING EVENTS our focus is CROSS-TRIATHLONS, and this week sees us in the beautiful Western Cape where everything is perfect. Dammit, its like no other area stands a chance, but just wait, we'll try.

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The name says it all, XTRI SOUTH AFRICA presents nothing out of the ordinary, but they are also never off-the-wall, so a complete balance.

The partners/owners completely love the outdoors. They believe that it is a privilege to be blessed with good health and a sense of adventure, but at the same time keeping their families at the central focus of what they do. This we love as its something very transparent in their events, totally family friendly.

Like us they believe that even though living in beautiful parts of the world outside of South Africa, and having travelled to far away places, that their is something magnetic about South Africa and especially the Western Cape.
They are quite well-versed in other great marathons and sporting events such as the Cape Epic, Iron Man, Long Distance Cold Water Swims, Cape Pioneer, to name a few, so you'd imagine that they have a really good idea how to combine family with serious, but totally fun sporting events.

So you may have totally missed the Registration for the ROBERTSON XTRI, but fear not, there is a TULBAGH XTRI next year round about May...to find out more about both events and others, please go and have a good look at their website and contact them direct. Make the trip, book the experience. Both areas are so incredibly beautiful, it doesn't matter if you win, just do it. xtri.co.za

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

& Robertsons...the area, JUST.IN.LOVE!!!

 

 

 

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