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    Technogym unveils new Technogym Run at exclusive Dubai Retreat

    Life

    by Ruman Baig
    3 hours ago

    Technogym, the renowned fitness brand, recently hosted its inaugural Technogym Retreat in the city of Dubai, creating an unparalleled wellness experience for its global brand ambassadors.
    The focal point of this exclusive event was the introduction of Technogym Run, their latest cutting-edge treadmill that has been generating buzz in the fitness industry.
    The Retreat brought together a select group of esteemed talents and long-time friends-of-the-brand from various corners of the world, including Giulia Calcaterra, Janis Danner, Dan Churchill, and Jeremy Jauncey, CEO of Beautiful Destinations—an innovative brand in the hospitality and tourism sector with a massive Instagram following of 26 million.
    The luxurious Atlantis The Royal resort in Dubai was chosen as the perfect setting for this extraordinary gathering. A masterpiece of design and architecture, this resort pushed the boundaries of imagination and served as a fitting backdrop for the exceptional event. The team of ambassadors enjoyed top-level workouts in the opulent 12,141-square foot Royal Mansion Penthouse, a true gem connecting the two sides of the iconic building.

    The Retreat commenced with an invigorating HIIT sunrise workout on the groundbreaking Technogym Run. This state-of-the-art home treadmill revolutionizes fitness training, enabling users to combine strength and cardio workouts seamlessly. The slat-belt technology ensures a quiet and smooth running experience, making it an absolute delight for fitness enthusiasts.
    After the high-energy workout, the team delved into a nutrition class, led by none other than Dan Churchill—a renowned performance chef and Culinary Creative Director of Centr, Chris Hemsworth’s lifestyle app. With summer approaching, Dan shared invaluable tips to stay in peak condition, including the importance of consuming 3 liters of water daily, incorporating dietary fiber into meals, and ensuring a minimum of 7 hours of restful sleep each night.
    The Technogym Retreat provided a unique opportunity for the brand’s ambassadors to experience the Technogym lifestyle firsthand, forging a deeper connection with the brand’s mission to promote fitness, health, and well-being worldwide. The event was a resounding success, leaving the participants inspired and ready to spread the message of holistic wellness in their respective communities.

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    Al Tayer Group collaborates with DAHC to prioritise prenatal care at Latifa Hospital

    Life

    by Ruman Baig
    6 hours ago

    Al Tayer Group and Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC) have forged a partnership to lend support to prenatal healthcare at the esteemed Centre for Prenatal Pediatrics, located within Latifa Hospital.
    “At Al Tayer Group, we stand firm in the belief that the betterment of our society as a whole is firmly rooted in our ability to nurture and care for members of our community. We are delighted to make this contribution to the Latifa Hospital, as a continuation of our commitment to support the noble efforts of the hospital, in providing exceptional facilities and care to women and children in the UAE,” stated Mr. Ahmed Al Tayer, Director of Al Tayer Group, talking about his endorsement for the project.
    Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, CEO of Al Jalila Foundation, which manages philanthropic endeavors of DAHC, shared a similar sentiment, saying, “Investing in the earliest stages of life holds the power to shape a brighter and healthier future. The Center for Prenatal Paediatrics signifies DAHC’s commitment to the well-being of expectant mothers, their children the future of health for generations to come. By bringing together technology, esteemed medical expertise, and compassionate care under one roof, this center does not only set the standards of excellence in prenatal healthcare but also ignites a beacon of hope for families across the region.”
    The core of Al Tayer Group’s ethos lies in their commitment to delivering superior quality and customer service. The organization fosters a corporate culture that values empowerment of employees, celebrates diversity, and encourages thought leadership—all firmly rooted in an ethical framework. Furthermore, the Group actively supports numerous charitable endeavors and passionately champions initiatives that provide children access to quality education and future opportunities.
    Meanwhile, the Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC) is dedicated to advancing healthcare services in Dubai by establishing an innovative academic framework that seamlessly integrates healthcare, medical education, and cutting-edge scientific research. The Corporation is steadfast in its mission to elevate the efficiency, quality, and accessibility of healthcare services in Dubai, all in strict accordance with the highest global standards and best practices.
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    Fight The Side Effects Of Antibiotics And Keep Your Gut In Check With Probiotics: A Winning Combination

    Antibiotics can be lifesaving medications when it comes to treating bacterial infections, but they can also have side effects, such as diarrhoea and an upset stomach, by disrupting the natural balance of bacteria in your gut.1

    Antibiotics are not able to distinguish between good and bad bacteria, so they can kill off the “friendly” bacteria along with the harmful bacteria.2 For example, antibiotics may kill the beneficial bacteria in our digestive system that help us break down food and absorb nutrients.3

    Reuterina® acute4 is a probiotic that can help fight the side effects of antibiotics and keep your gut in check. It contains Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938, a specific strain of bacteria that is clinically proven and can help prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and improve gut health.

    Reuterina acute® has been clinically validated, with beneficial effects in a variety of health conditions including:

    Reducing diarrhoea within 24 hours and restores microbial balance

    Effectively treating diarrhoea by reducing the symptoms and duration of illness

    Helping to significantly reduce diarrhoea in adults with acute gastroenteritis

    Helping reduce lactose intolerance-related side effects

    Protecting and supporting gut flora to strengthen immunity

    Reuterina® acute

    Reuterina® acute helps restore and maintain a healthy balance of gut flora during and after a course of antibiotics.

    Taking Reuterina® acute alongside antibiotics can help you feel better and avoid the uncomfortable side effects of antibiotics.

    The Reuterina® family of probiotics are available from pharmacies nationwide. For more information, visit: reuterina.co.za and join the conversations on Instagram and Facebook.

    Travel in style with an exclusive giveaway!

    Valued at R1000, this giveaway for eight lucky winners is great for savvy travellers and on-the-go parents! Get ready for your next adventure with this fantastic travel hamper from Reuterina®!

    To enter the competition, keep an eye out on the Women’s Health social media pages. Winners announced Monday, 24 July 2023.

    References:

    National Library of Medicine. Update on the adverse effects of antimicrobial therapies in community practice. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7491661/. Last accessed April 2023.

    Learn Genetics. What is an Antibiotic? Available at: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/microbiome/antibiotics. Last accessed April 2023. 

    National Library of Medicine. Antibiotics as Major Disruptors of Gut Microbiota. Available at:      https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7732679/. Last accessed April 2023. 

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    James Miller of Embody Fitness on getting your body ready for summer

    Life

    by Amy Sessions
    3 hours ago

    For the Summer Escape Issue, we discuss getting summer ready with James Miller, Founder of Embody Fitness. And no, you haven’t left it too late.
    What do the first 30 minutes of your day look like, your morning routine and how does this differ on vacation?
    My alarm normally goes off around 4.45am so I can jump in the car and start my morning Ironman training by 5.30am which consists of either 2-3 hours of cycling or 3 hours of swimming and running and then a gym session. This is my morning ritual, and it ensures I start the day positively. I feel great when I do this as I train with amazing people, and I am then ready and energised to take on the dayahead. When I am on vacation I do enjoy not needing to roll out of bed before 5ambut I will always start the day with physical or mental exercise but in a more relaxed and probably less demanding manner thanwhen I am training for performance.
    We have eight weeks until we hit summer vacation – how can we shape up in terms of exercise now?
    Eight weeks is a good amount of time to make a very positive impact on your physique if you follow a high qualitytraining and nutritional programme, but it will require a focused approach with littleroom for error. I personally prefer havingthese periods of really dialling in my training and nutrition, especially if I know I’m goingon holiday at the end of the phase. In terms of how training would look – I think many make the mistake of panicking, doing far too much cardio or HIIT classes and eating 500 cals a day in an attempt to radically drop weight. You may drop fat but you are also likely to drop muscle mass and you may feel worse as a result of such a dramatic short term approach. You are going to want to prioritise strength training, specifically compound strength exercises that recruit a lot of muscle mass. Exercises like bench press, cable rows and different forms of squats work all the major muscles in the body and yield a higher stimulus than smaller exercises like bicep curls etc. This will help to preserve lean muscle mass while in a calorie deficit and then by dropping body fat your overall body composition will improve much more and you will see a better physique in eight weeks time. In terms of results that are achievable that will vary depending on individual start points, however if you following basic principles of a calorie defi-cit along with at least three, well structured, strength training sessions you will see your body change on a weekly basis. At Embody Fitness many of our clients achieve very dramatic changes in as little as eight weeks byfollowing our expert coaches and nutritionists with a high level of consistency.

    How important is diet and what should we be eating?
    At Embody we don’t just look at calories, although a healthy calorie deficit is paramount if we are looking to lean down. A healthy calorie deficit would be roughly a 10-20% deficit. So if your maintenance calories were 2000 kcal per day dropping down to 1600-1800 would be safe for the relatively short period of eight weeks. Depending on your start point, any fat loss of between 0.5-1kg per week is considered safe and sustainable. Also making sure you have at least 1.8g of protein per kilo of bodyweight is essential as this helps with muscle building and recovery. We would also go one step further at Embody – we are ascertaining what could be highly inflammatory foodsfor our clients from the start of their journey. We make sure you are eating not only for physique but a healthy gut as well, which is essential to optimal health. One thing I have learned from our coaches at Embody Fitness, who are all qualified sports nutritionists, is the importance of the microbiome. The microbiome is responsible for our immune system, our ability to recover from training and just about every human function. Eating foods that promote good gut health is essential to good metabolic health. Foods like garlic, asparagus and artichokes for example are all prebiotics which will help feed good bacteria in the gut leading to less inflammation (think achy joints) which one could argue would lead to better training performance. At Embody Fitness we are very focused on delivering long term sustainable outcomes, so it’s important to put foods on your plate that not only make you look good but also help you feel great and allow you to perform at your best. Consistency is so important – how does your six-week summer ready programme support staying consistent across all key factors to have you summer ready? Commitment and consistency are two of the most important factors when it comes to achieving lifechanging results at Embody Fitness. Embody’stransformation programmes are all completely holistic and customised to every person to maximise their outcomes. We undertake a very detailed analysis on our clients at the start of any programme so thatwe can build the most effective and advanced programme for every individual. Personalised meal programmes and three personalised training sessions a week with regularnutrition and body composition retests are all performed throughout your two or three month programme. We also want to establish and monitor healthy lifestyle habits to ensure you are on track to reaching your target which we can do through our Embody App. With the launch of our new personalised Embody Meal Plans consistency has never been easier.
    Should we be prioritising sleep as part of this process? Sleep should be prioritised regardless.
    Sleep is our time to recharge, reset and regenerate. There is no such thing as over training, only under recovery. Without sleep, the foundations for everything become disturbedand our metabolism can be negatively affected, the ability to recover between training sessions will be compromised and our hormonal levels will fluctuate greatly. To positively set our circadian rhythm – which is our natural internal body clock – we need to aim to get around 7-8 hours good quality sleep each night and try to get to sleep as close to 10pm as possible. Our bedtime routine is crucial when optimising sleep. Switch off blue light (phone, tv etc) 20-30 minutes before bed and do not consume caffeine any later than 8 hours before scheduled sleep time. Supplements including magnesium, zinc and ashwagandha can be great additional tools to help suppress the nervous system in the eveningand prepare the body for optimal rest.

    What is your take on doubling up on workouts in a day – does it work?
    Personally, I train 2-3 hours a day from 5.30am every morning and then I also do three strength sessions a week at Embody Fitness with one of our sports performance coaches and I take ice baths at Embody around three times a week for recovery. This is a relatively high volume of training a week but it is required to be able to compete at Ironman events which are long and races requiring a high level of endurance fitness. On the other hand, training twice a day for someone that is a complete beginner or hasn’t been training consistently for months isn’t the best of strategies. Let’s take an average client of Embody for example who lives a fairly sedentary lifestyle and doesn’t do any exercise but wants to get in better shape, lose body fat, and have more energy. If that sounds like you, you’re going to see incredible results just from strength training three days a week and being more active throughout the day. Over time you could start introducing more cardio on your non-training days but you’d never have to do more than one workout in a day to achieve those goals. I say this from experience and seeing thousands of clients who have been able to transform their bodies with our Embody Fitness transformation programmes.
    How important is hydration?
    Adequate hydration is crucial and often overlooked because of how simple the advice of “drink more water” might seem. But if you remember that our bodies are made up of 60% water then you’ll appreciate just how vital it is to be hydrated. From regulating our body temperature, lubricating our joints, and improving physical performance, mood, and cognitive function the benefits are countless. What’s the biggest roadblock in getting summer ready in a short timeframe? A lack of commitment and not having the right plan which will lead to results are often two of the biggest roadblocks to achieving results. This is why our clients at Embody Fitness do achieve amazing results… they are definitely committed when they sign up to us and we ensure they are achieving the best personalised programme for them that ensures they see the actual changes in their body on a weekly basis. We have recently launched our Embody Online training programmes which now means for clients who can not physically visit us they can follow our expert guidance in all areas themselves so now all they need is the commitment on their end and watch the amazing results take shape.
    Do you work out on vacation and what would you suggest if you a) have a gym and b) you can only use your own body weight?
    Holidays are important to unwind and relax and recharge so I tend to take a lot off my training schedule during this time. However daily exercise is important to me for both physical and mental wellbeing so even if I take a walk, go for a slow jog or do some deep stretching then this is still important to me. If I am on holiday somewhere quite remote or in the Swiss mountains where I spend a lot of my time in the summer I will do a lot of hiking, cycling and swimming and a few bodyweight “full body” workouts. You can always incorporate the use of bands or suspensioncables like a trx if you needed more variety in your exercise selection. However, I will always look to maintain my three strength sessions a week as this is a ritual for me and helps me maintain my strength and muscle mass on top of all the cardio training I do.
    This is The Summer Escape Issue – where will you be escaping to this summer?
    I spend two months in the summer in one of my favourite places in the world, Crans Montana in the Swiss Alps. I feel like I am in heaven when I am there with my family and I enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and freshclean air in some of the most beautiful nature the world has to offer.
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    5 amazing ice baths in Dubai to keep you cool you this summer

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

    Looking to cool down during this extreme UAE heat? Here are five of the best ice bath spots to visit in the summer.
    Embody Fitness

    Embody Fitness offers state-of-the art recovery suites, Olympic standard gym equipment, sport therapy treatment rooms, luxury changing rooms and a healthy café. For expert sports therapy, customers can utilise the modern recovery suite including infrared saunas, ice baths and sports therapy treatment rooms to improve their performance to the next level. Located in ICD Brookfield, the session is priced at Dhs130 for 60 minutes and Dhs1,200 for unlimited sessions per month.
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    Guests can experience an immersive ice bath to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, aid muscle recovery and strengthen mental resilience, making it the perfect modality to complement the sauna experience. As a sanctuary for recovery, visitors can soothe, switch off, rest and recharge. With both hot and cold therapy, guests have the choice to promote relaxation and detoxification. Located at Golden Mile 6, Palm Jumeirah, the Ice Bath is priced at Dhs95 per 30-minute session.
    ReFIVE Spa

    Plunge into the icy cool waters at the Ice Bath at ReFIVE Spa Palm Jumeirah. After quickly becoming one of the top wellness treatments, this cold-water immersion action has an array of epic benefits including faster muscle recovery, improved sleep patterns, stress reduction and even boosting immunity. With the assistance of the trained therapists, you immerse for as long as your body needs while coaching you through with breathwork and meditation exercises. Located at Five Jumeirah Village, the Ice bath therapy is priced at Dhs125 per session.
    Boxica

    Guests can opt for this regimented training technique to regulate the nervous system and train the vagus nerve which is linked to the parasympathetic nervous system. Beneficial to anyone, ice baths are recommended to be between 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. This experience is designed to improve mood, completemental clarity, reduce inflammation,muscle soreness and conquer fear. Located in Dubai Studio City, the sessions are priced at Dhs100 for Boxica members and Dhs150 for non-members.
    Longevity

    Longevity offers a variety of wellness treatments focused on athletic recovery and performance, including infrared saunas, sports massages, yoga, stretching, and mobility treatments, in addition to ice baths. Founder Dani Afiouni is a passionate mountaineer with extensive experience in endurance sports and brought his expertise to Dubai to allow athletes and health enthusiasts to use cold water immersion to unlock their bodies’ recovery potential. Located at Umm Suqeim, Warehouse #S6, the cold dip is priced at Dhs115 per session.
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    All Your Women’s Health And Wellness Needs In One Place

    At Zoie Health we believe women deserve access to affordable, definitive and helpful healthcare at every phase of their lives. We’re building Africa’s first digital women’s health clinic for 500 million women, offering much-needed support for family planning, fertility, maternity and beyond.

    Catch Us At Fit Night Out

    So far we’ve interacted with you and women like you almost exclusively online. Partnering up with Women’s Health for Fit Night Out is the perfect opportunity for us to give you a first-hand experience of our carefully curated products and services for women’s health and wellness. Join us at FNO on 05 August 2023 to learn more about the Zoie Shop & Pharmacy, where you can access a wide range of women’s health and wellness products. From period, fertility, pregnancy, maternity and menopause needs we’ve got you sorted!

    Delivered Straight To Your Door

    Why take the same monthly trip to the pharmacy when you can have all your essentials for hormonal health, feminine care, over-the-counter medication, sexual wellness, mom & baby products, as well as test kits delivered to your door? Having your medication and personal care products delivered should be as easy as ordering food for delivery. So what are you waiting for? Change the way you care for yourself today.

    Any Burning Questions?

    Plan to break a sweat at FNO? Studies show that those who are physically active report greater sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. Drop by our stand to get to know how your workouts can boost your libido. Our resident OBGYN and sexual health educator will be on standby to answer all your burning questions! More

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    Looking for a wellness getaway? Visit this holistic resort for an inside-out cleanse

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

    RAKxa shares how this wellness experience has put Thailand on the wellness map with its holistic treatments and deep detox focus.
    Talk us through the bespoke wellness consultation process you’ve designed for guests.
    Guests can embark on a journey with a three-step assessment that includes a health and wellness consultation session, a functional fitness assessment at RAKxa GAYA, and an in-depth doctor consultation at the VitalLife Scientific Wellness Centre and Traditional Wellness at RAKxa JAI. We place emphasis on addressing the entirety of an individualʼs health by comprehensively examining their medical history to gain a complete understanding of the current health status. Upon completion of the initial consultation, a tailored programme is designed to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident incorporating changes into your daily life. The treatment plan will evolve over time as you progresson your wellness journey. Next, we move onto the Functional Fitness Assessment(FFA) to analyze your daily essential functional movement including strength, mobility, balance, and coordination to guide you to the right treatments, classes, and exercises that suit you best while with us and in your everyday life back home. Then guests will have the chance to consult with an anti-ageing doctor to review all your conditions. Additionally, at the VitalLife Scientific Wellness Centre at RAKxa Wellness, a full repertoire of laboratory tests including complete blood test, hormone panel screening, food intolerance test, micronutrient test, and urine metal test is provided along with online consultation with nutritionists. Our anti-ageing doctors will work collaboratively with the other RAKxa’s traditional therapists with years of experience in practising Ayurveda, Traditional Thai medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, to create a fully integrative personalised wellness programme.

    What was the inspiration behind launching RAKxa, the luxury wellness destination?
    We understand that everyone’s health journey is unique and ever-changing. When it comes to individual health, a ‘one size fits all’ treatment will not be as effective as a personalised one where each individual’s health issues are uniquely treated. We are dedicated to being your trusty health guide, offering valuable support to those navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. We are dedicated to healing, sustaining, and preventing – a lasting wellness journey tailored to your unique needs. We embrace an integrative approach as a whole to wellbeing through a combination of health care, therapies, treatments, and wisdom of traditional and modern medicine, along with, nutrition, rest, and taking advantage of their unique healing benefits that complement one another, then integrate them into a healing system or what we call a programme, to deliver synergistic and complementary wellness results, with a more pleasant healing experience. Our brand philosophy states, ‘Health is Wealth’ – Everyone wishes to guard and cherish their health as much as their wealth.
    “We believe that a balance of opposing forces, known as Yin and Yang, is crucial for both the body’s optimal functioning and overall health.”

    The villas are designed to encourage deep rest and reflection. How does the design and layout ensure utmost relaxation?
    The layout and function of the villas are ergonomically designed by doctors to create a safe and comfortable resting space for everyone. The bed’s height is set to no higher than 70cm for comfort, especially for elderly guests or those with back pain and injuries. Natural materials such as hypoallergenic cotton silk bedsheets are chosen, with a choice of six pillow types for our guests to choose from (contour massage, cervical opedic, classic natural latex, buckwheat, companion, and memory foam), all are made from natural materials. The organic selection of amenities made from high-quality natural materials designed by Thai local brands embraces the idea of giving back to the local community. Our rooms are decorated with earthy tones, creating a calm and serene atmosphere. Soft fabrics and blackout curtains are installed throughout the villas so that our guests can enjoy a peaceful and undisturbed night’s rest.
    The RAKxa’s wellness cuisine is centered on ingredients. How does the retreat focus on restoring balance through food?
    We believe that good food is the best medicine. Our food philosophy is rooted in the idea that what we eat can profoundly impact our overall health and wellness. By understanding each of our guest’s unique dietary needs, conditions, and preferences, we could offer a personalised healthy and balanced dietary menu. At the beginning of your programme – our chefs and nutritionists collaborate with doctors and use dietary lab test results to curate personalised menus that meet individual health goals, from optimising gut health for efficient nutrient absorption to striving to minimise and eventually eliminate harmful toxins accumulated in the body. Also, we work with our traditional medicine doctors – we believe that a balance of opposing forces, known as Yin and Yang, is crucial for both the body’s optimal functioning and overall health.

    Science and tradition come together at RAKxa. How are the traditional treatments combined with energy healing practices?
    Energy Medicine at RAKxa Integrative Wellness is a healing practice that is based on the perpetual transmutation of vibrational energy and has been around for centuries. The techniques are cultivated in various cultures and traditions, and our talented guru’s conduct with grace and skill. At RAKxa, we offer unique examples of this methodology from all corners of the world: singing bowls from ancient Tibet, chakra and pranic healing, part of ancient Ayurveda methodology, healing with crystals which date back to Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece, and Reiki, which originates from Japan. The transformative effects of energy healing help to unleash joy and peace by manipulating brainwaves, enhancing individuals’ chemistry and hormone levels, removing energy stagnation and improving your overall wellbeing. Energy healing can be integrated and treated alongside other medical services, whether it is exercises, physical therapies, or administering medical care such as intravenous vitamin (IV) infusions, because we want everyone to be in good health both inside and out and, importantly, in mind and spirit.

    The property’s medical gym uses technology, functional medicine and the science of movement – what are some of the bespoke exercise routines available?
    Our medical gym at RAKxa Gaya uses a diagnostic approach, drawing upon technology, physiotherapy, sports medicine, and the science of movement to create a personalised exercise. RAKxa’s team of physiotherapists and sports scientist conduct a comprehensive assessment of guests’ body posture, stability, endurance, strength, coordination and balance, as well as everyday movement using state-of-the-art equipment and world-class Olympic Grade Standard machines such as walk-pattern analysis with Gait Analysis, Functional Assessment with Huber, and Neuromuscular reactivation using Redcord Muscle Function Restoration with Red Cord Exercise. Following a thorough assessment, the results are then interpreted by a staff of movement specialists, physiotherapists, and wellness trainers who create custom-made training plans that blend results-oriented, corrective exercises,that are both modern and traditional. Your training programme will be specifically tailored to your conditionsand abilities, as well as your personal wellness goals. Head to Toe Stretch, which is a one-on-one session provided by medical gym staff, is recommended. This passive stretch helps you gently loosen up your physical tension, reduce lactic acid build-up, and improve your range of motion and flexibility.
    The VitalLife provides hyper-personalised treatments – what’s the science behind this technology?
    Our anti-ageing medicine is an array of modern technologies from advanced diagnostic equipment to innovative therapeutic interventions that create hyper-personalised treatments designed to restore and optimise guests’ health and longevity. We strive to provide guests with the highest level of medical standards and care, ensuring they receive the most advanced and tailored anti-ageing solutions in a comfortable and welcoming environment. The treatment sessions are based in the Medical Wellness Clinic under the supervision of medical professionals from VitalLife.
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    Here’s Exactly How Your Vagina Changes In Your 20s, 30s And 40s

     Though you may not be aware, vaginas go through changes along with the rest of your body. Here’s of the vagina changes over the decades from your 20s, 30s and beyond …

    Why do vaginas change?

    Through the years, your vagina changes with the rest of your body, drooping and even drying as you approach menopause. Hormonal changes influence the way your vagina looks and feels – though it’s all totally normal. Over time, you can expect a change in vulva thickness, lubrication and pelvic floor strength. Read on for the specifics of how your vagina changes with age.

    In your 20s

    Normal shrinkage

    Puberty’s over (thank goodness) and your organs have reached their adult size. Except, that is, for your labia majora – the outer “lips” that enclose the rest of your privates. Don’t be shocked to see these looking slimmer. As you age, subcutaneous fat, including that of your genitals, decreases.

    In your 30s

    The big stretch

    The uterus balloons to watermelon proportions during pregnancy – then shrinks back down within six weeks after birth. In South Africa, statistics show that the majority of births in private hospitals are conducted by C-section, sparing their vag opening similar stretching.

    Dark shadows

    The hormone shifts that come with pregnancy or ageing can cause your labia minora, the “inner” lips that encircle the clitoris and vaginal opening, to darken in colour. So you can relax if, on your next self-check, it’s like 50 shades of (mauve-ish) grey down there.

    In your 40s

    Short stuff

    Though a woman’s egg supply dwindles rapidly in her early forties, she still ovulates and (sigh) gets her period. Cycles are a bit shorter, though, and tend to peter out by age 51 – i.e. menopause. Your body puts an end to fertility five to 10 years before that.

    Deep squeeze

    Your repro organs are supported by a hammock of tendons, tissue and muscle. Extra kilos, ageing or years of high-impact workouts can loosen this pelvic floor, straining organs and causing bladder leakage or a “heavy” feeling down below. Your move: Kegel exercises! These simple moves strengthen your pelvic floor, making it healthier – and for stronger orgasms.

    Desert rescue

    Lower oestrogen levels affect the vagina’s acid-alkaline balance, which can spur inflammation – along with thinning and drying of the vaginal walls, which can cause itching, burning and redness. Silver lining: regular sex can prevent this (get on it!).

    This article was first published in womenshealthmag.com. More