Essentials South Africa - August 2019

In this issue

Get fit in 15-min: at-home workout, Actress Jessica Alba on the secret to balancing a career and family, The cheat's guide to weight loss, Fast Fixes: Beautiful skin and hair in an instant, Decor refresh: Cash-savvy tricks to upcycle old stuff, Craving comfort food? Easiest ever curries, roasts and wow-factor cakes, Relax & Recharge

'Family Has Always Come First For Me'

Actress and Entrepreneur Jessica Alba Talks About Running Her Billion-dollar Company, the Importance of Family, and Her Latest Role

3 mins

How To Ask For Help And Get It

‘Help’ doesn’t need to be a four-letter word but there’s a right and wrong way to ask for it

3 mins

Switch Off & Recharge

If you feel like you’re in a non-stop whirl, why not book some guilt-free timeout for yourself? Here are the best ways to build some chill-out space into your life – after all, you deserve it.

4 mins

I've Got New Lungs But I'm Not Cured

An organ transplant has drastically improved the life of Rima Manomaitis, but while she’s in better health today than she has been for years, the operation was not the cure she and her family were hoping for

4 mins

What You Need To Know About Bladder Weakness

Don’t let bladder problems make your life miserable. We’re here to help

4 mins

Zero-effort Ways To Lose Weight

These sneaky cheats will help you shed unwanted kilos – no diet required

3 mins

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Essentials South Africa Magazine Description:

Essentials magazine is a ‘practicals’ lifestyle monthly packed with savvy solutions and stylish twists. Expect loads of tips and advice on fashion, beauty, health, food, consumer issues, decor and real-life reads. It targets real South African women, putting them at the forefront of the content - and on the cover - every month.