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		<title>Welcome quality sleep with Dream On’s aromatherapy Pillow Patches</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 11:49:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All aboard the luxury train to Dreamland with brand-new local brand Dream On! Expect fragrant stops along the way at Relaxation, Tranquillity and Deep Sleep… &#160; Easy-to-use Dream On aromatherapy Pillow Patches are made with a curated blend of essential oils to promote sleep, relaxation and anxiety relief. The brainchild of Abigail Bisogno and Ken Lazarus, both seasoned retailers  and entrepreneurs, the Pillow Patches make use of the ancient therapeutic practice of aromatherapy. &#160; Aromatherapy encourages healing through the power of scent. Plant extracts (essential oils) such as lavender, sandalwood, rose, jasmine and bergamot harbour specific scent molecules that, when inhaled, travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the emotional centre of the brain.For Bisogno and Lazarus, it was a no-brainer to create a practical way to make use of these benefits for a deeper, more relaxing sleep. &#160; During sleep, the body rejuvenates and maintains physical health and works to support healthy brain function. If your sleep is inadequate over a long period of time, then this can raise the risk of health issues. &#160; ‘Quality sleep is so crucial for overall health and wellness,’ says Bisogno. ‘To be able to create a product that makes it easy for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Covid could prompt further innovation in SA’s healthcare systems</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:45:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While Covid has brought with it a myriad of challenges; there has been a more fortunate side effect: it has revealed our ability to do things differently, especially if we operate collaboratively. This insight is not exclusive to healthcare. It just happens to be particularly pertinent considering the pandemic’s significant impact on this sector, and because personal health and healthcare delivery have occupied a near unprecedented level of scrutiny. There are many lessons for South Africa to learn from the last two years. Lessons that can be used to improve the local healthcare system – these were brought to the forefront at the recent #cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL 2021, hosted by the Craft and Design Institute in partnership with the Mission Network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in SA. Many of these learnings were surfaced thanks to the uncharted territory that responses to the pandemic needed to navigate. For example, technology was leveraged appropriately to put people and patients at the centre of the solution. We also saw how care was taken closer to patients through multiple models of telehealth which enabled both patients and practitioners to be protected, and connected the need with demand. Mobile phones were used extensively for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A WORLD RECORD BREAKING ATTEMPT FOR AN IMPORTANT CAUSE – OUR GRANDPARENTS</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A ground-breaking health educational campaign aimed at raising awareness of stroke symptoms is being rolled out globally &#8211; with a Grand Mission to recruit one million children from across the world to help save their Grandparents. The award-winning FAST Heroes campaign seeks to use children between the ages of 5 and 9 years of age as the catalyst to help improve recognition of the signs of stroke, as well as increasing understanding about the need for speedy action when stroke strikes. The campaign will leverage children’s amazing enthusiasm for learning and sharing, encouraging the spread of knowledge to the rest of their family, particularly to their grandparents. The educational resources are fun, engaging and interactive, teaching youngsters about empathy and love, as well as providing practical life-saving skills. Children are empowered with tools with which they can fulfil their mission of educating their grandparents. Sheila Martins, Neurology Professor and President elect of the World Stroke Organization, who endorse the FAST Heroes campaign, said: “One in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime, so it is a prominent issue that touches all of us. Worldwide, stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A CALL OUT TO SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT AN IMPORTANT CAUSE</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Primary schools around the world are being invited to join a ground-breaking health educational campaign.  FAST Heroes, supported and endorsed by the World Stroke Organization, is being rolled out globally &#8211; with a Grand Mission to recruit a million children to help save their Grandparents. The award-winning FAST Heroes campaign seeks to use children between the ages of 5 and 9 years of age as the catalyst to help improve recognition of the signs of stroke, as well as the need for speedy action.  Leveraging their amazing enthusiasm for learning and sharing, children are encouraged to spread knowledge to the rest of their family, particularly their grandparents. The educational resources are fun, engaging, and interactive, teaching children about empathy and love, as well as providing practical life-saving skills. Sheila Martins, Neurology Professor and President elect of the World Stroke Organization, said: “One in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime, and worldwide, it is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability. However, it is treatable. People who have a stroke need access to high quality acute care as quickly as possible, so increasing awareness of the key symptoms is vital. Children [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Paint that can help healthcare workers? Plascon releases new products to aid medical responses</title>
		<link>https://designnews.co.za/paint-that-can-help-healthcare-workers-plascon-releases-new-products-to-aid-medical-responses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:42:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the COVID-19 outbreak puts major strain on South Africa’s healthcare sector, we are looking to the latest technologies, equipment and solutions to curb not only the spread of the virus, but to address the country’s general healthcare needs in the long-term. The Plascon Professional team has two product lines suitable for use in the healthcare sector that contain a multitude of properties designed for environments where infection control and anti-microbial performance are essential.   Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen Paint Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen uses BIODEFENCE™ silver technology which actively inhibits microbial growth between cleanings, promotes a more hygienic environment and helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination via painted surfaces. BIODEFENCE™ also eliminates up to 99.9% of E.coli bacteria and provides proven protection against other harmful bacteria with low VOC, excellent washability and stain resistance. It will withstand repeated cleaning cycles and maintain its antibacterial effectiveness for its full lifetime. Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen with white and pastel tint base also offers ease of application and good hiding. It is suitable for correctly primed interior, new and previously painted plaster, concrete, porous brickwork and various types of building boards. &#160; From Shikkui to Shiquy &#8211; age-old wisdom [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Think all polarised sunglasses are the same? Think again.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has tried a pair of polarised sunglasses can attest to the benefits they offer. Polarisation reduces glare, improves clarity and contrast and reduces eye fatigue. Driving in bright sunlight becomes easier. Your favourite beach view becomes clearer and more vibrant. All is right with the world when you have the right pair of polarised shades. But is all polarisation the same? The answer is clearly no. First, what is polarisation? As light is transmitted, its waves shoot off in all different directions. When those light waves happen to align in one particular direction, that light is considered polarised. For example, when light reflects off a shiny, horizontal surface, it becomes horizontally polarised and creates glare. By adding a polarised filter to sunglasses, they will allow in more of the clear, vertically polarised light, while reducing all that pesky horizontal glare. No doubt, polarisation is definitely a good thing when it comes to sunglasses. But what makes some polarised sunglasses better, not to mention more expensive, than others? It’s all about the quality of the polarised filter and technology used in its application. Some cheaper sunglasses claim to offer polarisation, but may only block out 10% of reflected glare. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Frame Your Face</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2019 07:58:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A synergy of functionality and fashionable style makes a pair of sunglasses a worthwhile investment. This highly sought-after balance between fashion and function is best achieved by high quality premium brands such as Maui Jim. All Maui Jim Sunglasses feature their patented PolarizedPlus2® lens technology, which protects against 100% of harmful UV rays, attested by the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation, eliminates 99.9% of harsh glare, reduces eye fatigue and enhances your view while also offering lightweight comfort and easy care. The ideal choice for all lifestyles and occasions.   Finding an on-trend pair of sunnies that look great on you and deliver a style statement requires a complimentary matchup between the style of the sunglasses’ frame and the shape of your face. A quick rule-of-thumb would be to ensure the frame’s design is in contrast with your face shape. This will create a proportionate balance by either softening strong features or adding definition. Hawaiian-born sunglass brand, Maui Jim, shares their handy guide for choosing your ideal pair of sunglasses to ensure you look great in your summer shades this season. Round face shapes feature curved lines with no angles and are proportional in length and width, with fuller [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Love at first sight</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:56:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We’ve been fixating on a pair of Maui Jim Ebb &#38; Flow PolarizedPlus2® sunglasses ever since spotting them across a crowded optometrist’s showroom. They stood out from the me-too designer and not-so-designer brands cluttering the shelves. Their clean lines and vision-forward approach to eyewear set them apart from the pack. We knew nothing about Maui Jim at that point, other than it was love at first sight. On getting to know the brand a little bit better, our infatuation deepened. Durable, lightweight and sporting polarized lenses, Maui Jim sunglasses are all about enhancing the way you see the world around you. Thanks to Maui Jim’s proprietary PolarizedPlus2® Lens Technology that protects your eyes from 100% of UVA and UVB rays, the company can support these claims. Not only does the PolarizedPlus2® Lens Technology block 100% of UV rays, it also removes 99,9% of glare. Plus, colour is boosted so that you see all those views in crisper detail and contrast. The sunglasses really are designed to make you change the way you see the world! So how did this approach start? The brand’s very name is a giveaway for the company’s origin. Yes, Maui Jim was born on the beaches [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maui Jim Launches MauiPassport™ 2.0 Prescription Sunglasses</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2019 09:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Updated. Enhanced. Improved. Ten years ago, Maui Jim sunglasses revolutionised the prescription sunglass industry with the introduction of MauiPassport™ lens technology, which offered the widest field of vision with unrivalled distortion-free edge-to-edge clarity. MauiPassport™ 2.0, the brand’s second-generation prescription sunglass lens technology, builds on from the much-loved MauiPassport™ technology to deliver an improved view that offers enhanced distance and peripheral vision. Combined with Maui Jim’s world-renowned PolarizedPlus2® lens technology &#8211; which blocks 100% of UV sun rays and eliminates harmful glare while enhancing colour, definition and depth perception &#8211; MauiPassport™ 2.0 raises the bar and ushers in a new era in prescription sunglasses. Revolutionary Upgrades MauiPassport™ 2.0 is available in single and progressive lens options and delivers 66% wider distance vision than its predecessor, thanks to Maui Jim’s proprietary progression profile shape. This new-generation prescription lens technology, also features a reduced cylinder power which enables a 20% astigmatism reduction and better lateral image stability, so wearers experience a unique sensation of image stability while enjoying a panoramic distance visual field.   It’s not hard to see why no other lens portfolio in the world rivals the engineering, technology, sophistication and uniqueness of MauiPassport™ 2.0 prescription sunglasses Crafted to Perfection  Maui [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Things You Never Knew About Sunglasses</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 08:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While many may look at sunglasses as simply a way to block the sun on a bright day or reduce glare for better visibility while driving or playing your favourite sport, the benefits go much farther. 1. Wearing “cheap” sunglasses is actually worse than going without. If sunglasses offer shade, but don’t offer UVA and UVB protection, they’ll cause your eyes to dilate (pupils get larger) which allows more of those harmful rays in.                                                                     2. Sunglasses are not just for bright sunny days.  Over time, the exposure of walking to and from the car, driving to work or just going for short walk can damage the eyes. To combat the harmful effects of the sun, we should wear a pair of quality polarized sunglasses because they block out harmful UV rays and eliminate glare. 3. Leaving eyes exposed can cause you to age more quickly. Potential damage from UV rays includes sunburns on the eye’s surface, cataracts, macular degeneration and even cancer of the eye and surrounding [...]]]></description>
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