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FIND WHAT YOU 3 Time to reflect Hear what our Editor has to say. 3 BETTER Products Products to look out for NEED 4 Haveyoursay BET TER HEALTH BETTER BEAUTY BETTER LIFE 10 Backflow When heartburn becomes GERD. 14 Strain Athletes beware! Strenuous exercise raises infection risk. 18 Exercise the right The importance of exercise for diabetics. 22 Gout out How to get to grips with gout and limit the frequency of flare-ups. 27 Health checklist 28 Blending in The secret to achieving the perfect finish is to use the beauty tool that best suits you. 34 Say goodbye to dark under eyes Don’t let dark rings under your eyes weigh you down. 38 Skin in the game Gents, take your skin from average to awesome with these top-notch products. 46 Fake tan Fake tans rev up the glam. 52 Spring hair care tips It is the perfect time to rejuvenate and enhance your locks. 61 Beauty Checklist 62 Biting good health Your teeth are indicators of dental and overall good or bad health. 67 Size matters Know your nutrients: We discuss the differences between micro- and macronutrients. 72 Dis-Chem half marathon Entries are open. 74 We care 77 Live Checklist WHAT OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS DESERVE Click the links below do discover more. Publishing team Dis-Chem services Register for a Dis-Chem Benefit card or update your details now via Whatsapp. Our panel of experts Benefit Partners Store finder Dis-Chem Foundation Get more. Save more. Give more. CONTENTS | 2 BET TER START SUBSCRIBE Editor-in-Chief Shereen Saltzman e-mail: sherry@dischem.co.za Head of Design Deon Mclellan Advertising Enquiries Suzan Louw e-mail: suzan.louw@dischem.co.za Tel: 072 244 1478 Publisher Jenny Honey e-mail: jenny@profpart.com Contact Details: Tel: (011) 532-4000 Copyright Dis-Chem Better Parent & Child magazine is published on behalf of by Profit Partnership Corporation (Pty) Ltd. Address: Dis‑Chem Head Office, 23 Stag Road, Midrand Customer Careline: Tel: 0860 347 243 e-mail: careline@dischem.co.za Website: www.dischem.co.za Printed by A division of Novus Holdings Images: GALLOIMAGES/ISTOCK Disclaimer: Dis‑Chem and Profit Partnership Corporation (Pty) Ltd cannot guarantee the accuracy of the content of this publication, which is provided for general information purposes only – no part of it constitutes medical advice. You should discuss matters with your doctor before making any decision. Dis‑Chem and Profit Partnership Corporation (Pty) Ltd will not accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage you may suffer as a result of using or relying on any information in this magazine. All prices and stock availability are subject to change. E&OE. DischemTV @Dischem OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS Vanessa Calitz Vanessa is the Fragrance Category Manager for Dis‑Chem Pharmacies, and has a wealth of experience having launched and built many successful prestigious fragrance brands in the market. Kathleen Mc Quaide Kathleen Mc Quaide, a sports scientist, is the Strategic, Marketing and Relationship Manager at the Sports Science Institute of SA (SSISA) and enjoys writing health articles. Bridget McNulty Bridget McNulty is a published author and co-founder of Sweet Life Diabetes Community, South Africa’s largest online diabetes community (www.sweetlife.org.za). Kerry Little Award winning stylist Kerry Little has extensive experience in the hair industry and exposure to different hair techniques. Pedro van Gaalen Pedro van Gaalen, Managing Editor of Dis‑Chem Living Fit and Fitness magazines, qualified personal fitness trainer, with a degree in Sports & Communication from UJ. Lisa Raleigh Lisa Raleigh, a wellness activist and expert, fitness trend influencer and author, is fast becoming South Africa’s unofficial face of wellness and healthy living. Dr Len Nel Dr Len Nel M.B.Ch.B M.Med (Derm), a dermatologist in private practice.
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TIME TO RELFECT W HEN I THINK BACK TO WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL AROUND 8 YEARS OLD, GOING ON A HOLIDAY HAPPENED ONCE A YEAR. EVERYONE WOULD TALK ABOUT THE UPCOMING DECEMBER HOLIDAYS. WHERE WAS EVERYONE GOING? WHERE WERE THEY STAYING? HOW LONG WERE THEY GOING FOR? WHAT SHOULD WE PACK? MOST OF THE TIME – COMING FROM JOHANNESBURG – MY FAMILY WOULD PACK THE CAR AND FLOCK TO A HOLIDAY FLAT AS CLOSE TO THE SEA AS OUR BUDGET WOULD ALLOW. BETTER PRODUCTS Riemann P20 Sensitive Face An all-day broad-spectrum sun cream formulated to protect the face and neck from photoaging. Developed specifically for sensitive skin, it is fast absorbing, has moisturizing benefits, contains vitamin C & E and is non-comedogenic. Triple Protection Technology provides up to 10 hours of protection. Philips Facial Hair Remover 5000 Series Philips Facial Hair Remover 5000 Series gently removes the finest hairs on your face with the hypoallergenic head. The built-in mirror and full circle LED light help you miss no hair. The perfect partner for smooth skin on the go Herbex Ignitex Concentrate Berry Herbex Ignite X! This advanced blend combines potent thermogenic elements, to ignite metabolism, torch stubborn fat and ramp up energy levels. Maximise your metabolism and stay in peak fat-burning mode all day. Delicious berry flavour. Nutrimen Hydrogel Beard moisturizer is a product applied to the beard that works to give you the kingly mane you're aiming for. It is usually a beard balm or a beard oil applied after using a beard conditioner. It primarily works to keep your beard and the skin underneath hydrated. Philips Electric One The new electric One cleans your teeth better and helps you get a brighter, whiter smile. Wherever you go, this One goes with you. Its sleek, lightweight design makes it the perfect brush for you. Which color is your One? CONTENTS | 3 BET TER START READ ON https://bit.ly/400EO0t https://bit.ly/400EO0t https://bit.ly/47aeKlX https://bit.ly/3QcG3Fi https://bit.ly/3Fm5O10
