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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

elf-care - this is a concept from
which the whole family can benefit.
SIt is important to share it with your
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children to help them navigate the
Lodge challenges they will encounter.
Too often we just exist - what I call passive
living; just going with the flow and not
Farm actively thinking and doing. This can apply
to everything from day-to-day living, to
recycling, to conserving water or electricity
and helping others ... to the concept of
Spa self-care. I want to share this with you.
Active living becomes a habit and, before
you know it, you can make a difference in
your environment and to yourself.

Through the Life Talk Forum, we work
with schools, students and parents. At
the core of so many issues, in our children
and teens’ experiences, lies the lack of self-
care. It is easy to experiment and follow
the pack, give in to peer pressure and not
to ask for help. It is much harder to stop
and say, “Is this good for me; will this make
a Haven of peace and tranquillity AUTHENTIC FARM me a better person - will this not have a
negative impact on me?” Eating disorders,
drugs, drinking, smoking and vaping
are all examples of choices that result in NOURISH TO
addiction. This, in turn, impacts on the
bodies, minds and emotional stability of
our children. FLOURISH
With lakeside views that rival Situated just across the road with an What is self-care?
most paintings, African Pride underground access tunnel connecting the There are several components of self-care By Nicoleen Davies, Director Life Talk Forum
two properties, Irene Farm is arguably one of
which sit alongside and impact on each
Irene Country Lodge, Autograph the most famous landmarks of this area. other. They encompass our whole being
Collection® is a luxury upmarket and should all be taken care of.

hotel with spacious, luxury Stay longer or arrive earlier and book a Physical care
romantic picnic under the oak tree or have
accommodation, dining, conference, pizzas and milkshakes at the farm. Taking care of our physical being by
getting enough sleep, eating balanced
function and wedding venues, meals, doing regular exercise and resting.

as well as a spa. Play golf, take a self-guided bird spotting or Physical well-being has three pillars:
sleep, exercise and nutrition. Sleep forms
tree identifying walk, have a movie night in
your room with popcorn, enjoy afternoon tea the foundation on which everything else
is based. You may ask why is sleep so
Winding down the oak-lined lane where and scones at the farm or enjoy a game drive important? Well…
cows graze in green pastures, you will arrive at Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
at a haven of peace and tranquillity in the hub • Sleep affects your ability to learn and
retain information. It’s been proven that
of South Africa’s economic heartland. There is so much to see and do… if you sleep properly, your grades will be
better and you’ll be healthier.
• Sleep helps the brain to order, file and
store information from the day, to
facilitate memory recall.
• Killer cells are released when you sleep
- these help you to fight cancer and
other illnesses. Science has proven that
people who don’t sleep enough are
at enormous risk of Alzheimer’s and
Dementia.
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