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GIVE LIFE YOUR ALL
Michelle Botes reveals how she does it

COLON CANCER
So common - the risks, warning signs and treatments

'THE TOUGH TIMES MADE US STRONGER'
We chat to Ian von Memerty and his family

SPARE TYRE AROUND THE WAIST?
Guard against metabolic syndrome
Plus Are you a sufferer?

ALCOHOLISM
A mom and daughter's story of hope

THE QUICK-FIX HEART OP
Back home within 24 hours

BREAKTHROUGH FOR BACKACHE
SA therapist's treatment for pain

RECIPES • FITNESS • RELATIONSHIPS • WELLBEING

DISCIPLINE FOR KIDS
Handy tips for when they're a handful

BOOT CAMP
The lowdown on this fitness fad

RECIPES
Mouth watering Mediterranean meals

THE OILS IN YOUR KITCHEN CUPBOARD
What's best for cooking and salads

SEXUALITY
Grown-ups can have toys too

THE DAY I NEARLY DIED
'Life after my landmine accident'

TAKE FIVE
Boost your mood by helping others

COVER
CREATIVE DIRECTION: PETRO DU TOIT; PICTURE: AUBREY JONSSON; PHOTOGRAPHER'S ASISTANT: SABIE; STYLING: BETINA LOUW AND LORETTE KÛNZ; HAIR AND MAKE-UP: KIM WINTERSCALE; SHOT AT EMMARENTIA DAM, JOHANNESBURG. WITH THANKS TO JOHANNESBURG CITY PARKS; CLOTHES: MICHELLE’S DRESS, SLATE; DANIEL’S SHIRT AND HAT, COUNTRY ROAD; CARA’S DRESS, DULCINÉ

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We check up on previous case studies

SNORE NO MORE
Ten tips that work

FIRST AID
Our guide to poison emergencies

ALL SMILES
Sparkling white teeth - all the options

LENSES OR LASER?
Which treatment is right for you

ECZEMA
Stop the scratching - here's advice