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There is absolutely no doubt that the key to feeling healthy, and if necessary, losing weight, is a combination of a regular exercise programme and a healthy and balanced diet.

For many women, this is all that is required for them to feel good, look great and optimise their lives.

Others may want to go a step further in trying to get rid of excess body fat. A number of options are available, including non-surgical fat removal using ultra-sound technology.

It doesn't matter how hard we fight it, middle age just seems to bring out the bulge.

On average, both men and women will gain between 8 – 16 kilograms between the ages of 35 and 55.  ‘Middle-age spread’ isn’t an urban myth at all.

This weight gain is largely due to hormonal imbalance, specifically too little progesterone and too much oestrogen. And the problem with too much oestrogen is that the hormone acts like a fat magnet, increasing the waistline – something many of us are constantly battling.

There’s much more to massage than making you feel good – massage can be a key part of your health and fitness programme.