Today myself and Munya were joined by Greg Streak an artist from Durban who joined us to talk about the UCA gallery exhibition called, "No|thing"

ART – C FRIDAY

By Denisia Adams


WORD OF THE DAY
nascence
means: A coming into being; birth. Synonym beginning.
Eg. Doolittle's nascent singing career seemed to come to a halt last Wednesday.
AND
GUKURAHUNDI (Shona word) ,
means: The first rain that washes away the dirt.


SA TRIVIA QUESTION
Where is dj Oskido originally from?
A – Free State B – Zimbabwe C – Gauteng
Answer: B – Zimbabwe


DID YOU KNOW (www.didyouknow.org)
Criminologists and sociologists use the term "dark figure of crime" to describe the number of crimes that go unreported or undiscovered. Researchers agree that official crime statistics have certain limitations: they can be influenced by police discretion and manpower as well as changes in legislation, technology, the economy, and social values. In addition, some crimes are simply not reported to police. ALSO DID YOU KNOW The straw was probably invented by Egyptian brewers to taste in-process beer without removing the fermenting ingredients which floated on the top of the container.


TIP OF THE DAY
How to stop social anxiety
We live in a hyper competitive world. If you are shy of public speaking, or let social anxiety hold you back, it will be very hard for you to survive and thrive in this competitive world. How could you stop social anxiety and forge ahead? Do the following.
Step 1
First, face the reality.
The reality is it's perfectly normal to have social anxiety. But don't let your fear become an excuse for inaction. Recognize that getting over the social anxiety is critical to your success, either in job or in your personal life.
Step 2
Second, take action to stop social anxiety.
You can start by finding a role model to imitate. Watch what your role models do, and adopt their techniques as your courage builds.
To practice, join clubs such as Toastmasters so you can have a chance to practice, share and learn experience with people who are in similar situations, and get guidance from experienced instructors.
Step 3
Third, just do it.
Start with low expectations, and start small. For example, you can start with speaking in front of a small number of people, or in front of people you are familiar with. Once you fee more comfortable, move on to interact with strangers, for example, introduce yourself to someone on the bus, at the grocery store, at the bar, etc. Remember, even you reach out, you might not succeed, but if you don't reach out, you fail.


ALSO FEATURED:
Greg Streak one of the artist in the NoIthing taking place at the 46 Lower Main Rd, Observatory in Cape town. The exhibition consist of five artist Bronwyn Lace, Greg Streak, Ricky Burnett, Righard Kapp and Trasi Henen using array of art mediums exploring the “nothing”. As Greg mention the “nothing” is everything inbetween, it’s not the objects that takes up the space it’s the spaces inbetween. We as human beings are always looking for those spaces to hold on to.
Venue: UCA Gallery, 46 Lower Main Rd, Observatory. Tel: (021) 447 4132.

Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 5:00pm; Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Duration: 18 Nov - 12 Dec 2009

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Chuck T. Falcon
Remember sadness is always temporary. This, too, shall pass.
AND Munya says:
“If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.”
That’s it for the Morning Cruise, where we cruise through your weekday here on BushRadio 89.5fm live on your stereo between 9am – 12pm with me Denisia Adams. Take Care ... make the best of your day and Keep the Faith. Stay Real!!!!!!!!!!

Find out how a community member is making fitness outlets accessible for all as well meet my co-host all the way from Zimbabwe

COMMUNITY BUZZ THURSDAY
By Denisia Adams
Today I was joined by my co-host who’ll be keeping me company for the next couple of days and he goes by the of Munyaradzi Gova aka Munya. He’s from the wonderful Zimbabwe and he’ll be educating us on his native language Shona as well as giving us a comprehensive sports report and everthing else.


WORD OF THE DAY
chopfallen [chop-faw-luhn]
means: Brought low in spirit
AND
Kurora (Shona word)
Means: The traditional process before marriage where by the groom has to give money/cattle to the brides family.


SA TRIVIA QUESTION
Belville was originally a resting place and what was it called?


A – Sleepville B – Twelfth Mile C – the statement is false
Answer: B – Twelfth Mile


DID YOU KNOW (www.didyouknow.org)
The chance of being born on Leap Day is about 684 out of a million, or 1 in 1461. Less than 5 million people have their birthday on Leap Day. ALSO DID YOU KNOW Dentophobia is a fear of dental care, by extension, people who provide dental care, such as dentists. This condition is also known as dental fear, or dental anxiety.


TIP OF THE DAY
How to Make Your Life a Little Bit Easier
As someone who gets stressed out rather easily, reducing the stressors might help to make your life just a little bit easier, and maybe a little less stressful. Most of them are basic things that we all over look, but really if we took just a second to do these things, we'd be a lot better off. If you have a job, keep it. The job market is tough. It's hard for everyone to find jobs these days. If you're lucky enough to get a job, even if you don't like the job, stick it out. Try your hardest not to job hop. No matter what age you are, it never looks good. Even if your job isn't all that wonderful, remember that you are getting paid. Even if your paycheck isn't as much as you'd like it to be, some money is better than no money.
1. Save your money. By saving money, you don't have to be cheap or save on every little thing. Little trips to Walgreens or Target add up. Frequenting the vending machines or going into the gas station add up. Eating out twice a week adds up. Buy groceries instead of eating out. Use your debit card to pay for gas so you don't have to go in. Even if you're going clothes shopping, think about things that you really need and that you will really wear.
2. Those weekly errands. Most of us have errands that need to be done at least once a week. You need to go to the bank, get gas, etc. Actually make time for running those errands. Don't wait until your gas light comes on, and don't wait until you have 5 checks to deposit. Try to hit the gas station and the bank the same day every week.
3. Keep your room clean. Some people are just messy, they like things that way but you'd be surprised how much less stressed you feel when your room is clean. Give everything a place. A place for your keys, your shoes, your cell phone, etc. Instead of just plopping stuff down and seeing where it lands, it will make your day easier if you know exactly where your keys are and so on. It should only take about 5 minutes to make your bed, a few seconds to pick up any dirty clothes, a minute or so to put away clean clothes, and just a little bit of time to round up any trash. This also goes for any other room in the house, but pick up after yourself. If everyone does just a little bit, it'll be a lot easier to keep everything together. It's not that hard to put your dirty dishes in the sink or to clean the shower when you're finished. The same goes for your vehicle as well.
4. Assuming you go to school or have a job or both, keep a planner. By keeping track of everything you do, it's one less thing you have to keep up their in your brain. By keeping a planner, try to eliminate procrastination. Easier said then done, but again...it will make your life a little easier if you stay on top of things.
5. Always use your time wisely. If you're at school, don't just sit and stare at the computer or talk to your friends, get something done. If you're at work, don't just stand around and talk, get something done. Even if you only have 15 minutes to work on something, that's 15 minutes you're closer to being finished.
6. Set bed times. Excuse me...but what?! Yea, that's right -- set bed times. Sometimes we all get so wrapped up in our minds that we lack sleep. My best advice is, go to sleep before it's tomorrow. Meaning, going to sleep before 12 am. A lot of people, students especially, get home late from work, kick off their shoes, and head straight for the sack but that doesn't really give your mind time to relax. Even if you're just watching old reruns or listening to music, just take to yourself. Try to avoid "catching up" on sleep. Try to wake up at the same time every day. The more you do it, the more used to it you will get but just make sure you are getting a good amount of sleep. Always set your alarm before you go to sleep.
7. Always remember the motto: "If you're early, you're on time. If you're on time, you're late. If you're late, you're left." Always plan ahead to be early.
8. Give up some commitments. You can't please everyone and you can't do everything. If you have a friend or a neighbor, who every time you talk to them, asks you to do something then stop. Avoid people who make you feel guilty about not being able to help them out. You don't have to be everyone's hero. And these commitments also include things like Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace. You are not obligated to inform the world of your whereabouts 24/7. These sites can be a major waste of time.
9. Find time to do things you like to do, just for yourself. Maybe for you, it's going to the gym. Maybe for you, it's hitting the tanning bed. Maybe it's planning a round of golf. Maybe it's working on a website. Maybe you like to read, or you have a TV series you like. Whatever IT is, make time for it. You may feel too tired to go to the gym or to hang out with your friends, but once you do it, you'll feel better.
10. CELL PHONES. Ah yes, we all have one. In fact, for most of us our lives with probably fall apart without it. Keep the thing cleaned out. Keep your contacts list up to date, keep your inbox from getting full, ect. And for sanity's sake, abandon it sometimes. Even if it's just for a few hours, leave your phone in your car or in your room while you focus on doing other things. The world won't end because you don't respond to a text message. You may not think so, but all those constant alerts to get your attention can get a little stressful.
11. Never be afraid to quit. I whole heartedly agree that "Winners never quit, and quitters never win" but sometimes you just have to. If something in your life isn't making you happy, and is causing you stress, then just quit. If you have 2 jobs and you just can't do it, pick one and quit the other. If there is drama in your life, just choose to walk away from it. You may think, "OH it's not that easy" but really, it is. All higher powers aside, you control your life. 10% is what happens to you, 90% is how you deal with it. Make the decisions that are right for you, even if no one else is behind you.
12. Stay up to date with things. Check the weather, call your family, watch the news, stay in the loop with the real world, not just YOUR world.
13. Keep yourself healthy. We all have bad habits but simple things like washing your hands can make you're life easier and healthier.


ALSO FEATURED:
Munya’s world of Sport
                                                      
Today we discussed about the football match Algeria versus Egypt when Algeria won by a goal to nil and qualified to be a part of world cup 2010 in South Africa. We also spoke about the battle between the Irish and the French when the French eventually won the match and seeing them through to the World Cup 2010 in South Africa. Your program also talked about the impressive play by Sri Lanka when Jayawardene had scored 263 and Prassana had scored 134. The program also spoke about Rugby how Brian Habana could face a one week ban if he been found guilty for intentionally injuring an opponent.


We also spoke to Thomas Lewis from the Lentegeur Family Health and Fitness Community Organisation. Thomas Lewis has been in the fitness industry for 32years for as long as he could remember he has always been involved in sport etc. He goes on to say that making fitness facilities available to underprivileged communities are important in getting everyone involved in caring about their health-being healthy no longer as be a privileged commodity.


QUOTE OF THE DAY
(me!) Benjamin Franklin
He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.
AND
(Munya) Desmond Tutu
Do a bit of good because it is these little bits good put together that overwhelm the world.
That’s it for the Morning Cruise, where we cruise through your weekday here on BushRadio 89.5fm live on your stereo between 9am – 12pm with me Denisia Adams. Take Care ... make the best of your day and Keep the Faith. Stay Real!!!!!!!!!!

Today was a highly unfortunate day for the Morning Cruise .... Yes, sad but true but the usual features still remained. See more

OMNISCIENT TUESDAY
Keeping you in-the-know between 9am – 12pm
By Denisia Adams


WORD OF THE DAY
digress
To turn aside, especially from the main subject in writing or speaking; to wander off a subject.
Eg. "Michael started his story about a rabbit, but soon digressed into a tale about a pig."


SA TRIVIA QUESTION
What is one of Port Elizabeth’s greatest treasures?
A – the mountains B – traffic or C - clean beaches and warm water
Answer: C - clean beaches and warm water


DID YOU KNOW (www.didyouknow.org)
Look, but don't touch! The blue-ringed octopus is only the size of a golf ball but it's poison is powerful enough to kill an adult human in a matter of minutes. ALSO DID YOU KNOW Adult frogs are carnivorous and will eat just about anything smaller than themselves, including insects, worms and even other frogs. Some frogs are tiny but the largest, the Goliath frog, is the size of a baby deer!


TIP OF THE DAY
How to Relieve Stress After a Hard Day of Work
A hard day of work can be exhausting and leave you irritable. Sometimes you may find yourself unable to unwind and accidently taking things from work out on your family, friends, or roommates at home. Relieving the stress from a hard day of work isn't always easy, but it is necessary in order for you to feel emotionally and mentally healthy. Try these tricks for relieving stress after a hard work day in order to wind down and relax like you deserve.
Step 1
As soon as you get in the door at home, take your shoes off and get comfortable. Put on some lounge clothes that make you feel relaxed. Put away your work clothes and think of how your putting away the hard day you've had. Get as comfortable as possible by putting on your favorite socks, t-shirt, or even pajamas. Getting your body comfortable after a long day of work will get your mind relaxed and help you to relieve the stress of the day.
Step 2
Take a warm shower or bath. If you need to unwind from a hard day of work, try calming yourself in a warm shower and letting the water run over your body. Think of the water as cleansing away your stress. You may prefer to take a bath instead, if you have time for this. A bath can relax your body and mind. Try soaking in a scented bubble bath or add bath salts to calm your senses. Scents, such as lavender, that are pleasing can calm your body and mind completely.
Step 3
Exercise your body. Sometimes the best way to relieve stress is to go for a run or even a long walk. You may feel tired, but exercising is a great way to get relaxed after a hard day of work. Not only do you get to work out your aggression, but you also get to work tense muscles that need attention from stress. Exercising after a hard day at work is a great way to get out frustrations before getting involved in your nightly home routine. This way, you'll be less irritable when you encounter family at home and be able to enjoy your night.
Step 4
Sit in front of the television and veg out for a little while. Those most of us don't always have time to relax right when we get home from work, it is important to have a little ‘me' time in order to de-stress. Try to set aside at least 20 minutes to sit down and relax before tackling home chores, homework with children, or cooking. You could even spend a little time with family sitting in front of the television or playing a quick board game to relax. It's important to relieve stress after a hard work day so that you can let go of anything you had to deal with during the day and switch your mind to vital family matters.
Step 5
Have a good cry. Sometimes the best way to relieve stress after a hard work day is to cry. Whether you're angry, frustrated, or irritated, having a good cry can take those emotions and cleanse them from your body. Many people cry when they are angry because it helps to relieve emotions that are tough to deal with. If you are unable to cry, or don't usually cry, think of something that makes you sad to help get the stress out. Work is tough on our bodies and minds and often times we just need to cry to release feelings of frustration. And it's perfectly normal to cry. If you do so in privacy, you never have to feel embarrassed so go somewhere you won't be seen or heard if your concerned about that.
Step 6
Listen to music, sing, and dance. Music can be very uplifting and a great way to relieve stress after a hard work day. Play some music in the car on the ride home from work. Turn the music up loud and sing your heart out. Singing can release aggression and irritability so that you feel better emotionally. Music can do amazing things for your mental wellness and using it to relieve stress is no different. You could even play music when you get home and dance around with your children to get into a silly mood that will get rid of stress after a hard work day, instantly!


ALSO FEATURED (or what we didn’t):
Today was a highly unfortunate day for the Morning Cruise due to the fact that people who seemed interested in partaking in the Sexual Abuse topic (organisations etc) had backed out. Yes, sad but true. Instead we played old interviews one of which addressed sibling rivalry the other on how stress can be fattening.


QUOTE OF THE DAY
Socrates
Let him that would move the world first move himself.
That’s it for the Morning Cruise, where we cruise through your weekday here on BushRadio 89.5fm live on your stereo between 9am – 12pm with me Denisia Adams. Take Care ... make the best of your day and Keep the Faith. Stay Real!!!!!!!!!!

Cape Town Mariachi live in studio today, check out the video as well director of the visually compelling, Afro Gothic - QUACK!

ART-C FRIDAY
By Denisia Adams
WORD OF THE DAY
roil
(verb) To displease or disturb; vex.
Eg. My roommate's off-putting habits began to roil me
SA TRIVIA QUESTION
What is the oldest night club in Cape Town?

A – Club vibe B – Galaxy C – The living room

Answer: B – Galaxy (www.superclubs.co.za)
DID YOU KNOW (www.didyouknow.org)
The first film animation was "Humorous Phases of Funny Faces" made in 1906 by American J. Stuart Blacton. ALSO DID YOU KNOW The longest movie in the world according to Guinness World Records is The Cure for Insomnia, directed by John Henry Timmis IV. Released in 1987, the running time is 5220 minutes (87 hours).
TIP OF THE DAY
How to Sleep Better (www.wikihow.com)
1. Get on schedule. Varying your sleeping times by more than an hour can severely disrupt your sleep quality by "advancing the sleep phase". For example, let's say you normally wake up at 7 a.m. on weekdays to get to work, so you get to bed around 11 p.m. because that's when you start to feel sleepy (and it's also a good time to ensure 8 hours of sleep). If, on the weekend, you sleep in until 9 a.m., you probably won't be able to fall asleep that night until 1 a.m. again. In other words, your body thrives on running on a routine; erratic sleeping sessions will interfere with your internal "biological clock". For some people, and depending on work and routine, a very short rest in the afternoon (the Spanish call it the siesta) could help alleviate drowsiness some people experience during the day. But make sure not to oversleep.

2. Try self-hypnosis to help you quickly get back to sleep when you need to counteract the effects of jet lag, get used to a time change, or accustom yourself to a new work schedule.

3. Be mindful of what you have eaten or drank before bed. Your stomach should not be too full, but not too empty. Wait at least three hours after dinner before going to sleep. Digestion doesn't work well while asleep, and a full stomach may interrupt sleep. Do not eat heavy foods for the few hours prior to sleep. Similarly, you should avoid going to bed on an empty stomach, as a completely empty stomach may equally interfere with your sleeping patterns.[1] Switch to decaf coffee and avoid tea, cocoa and cola drinks. Caffeine can keep you awake even if you drank it earlier in the day, as the effects of caffeine last for about 8 hours. Avoid tobacco products in the evenings as well. Try to avoid drinking water or other fluids one hour before you go to sleep, but make sure you drink at least 2 litres of water during the day. A well hydrated body will not wake you up thirsty in the middle of the night. While alcohol will make you feel sleepy, it will reduce sleep quality. If you find that your stomach is grumbling for food and is keeping you awake, have a light snack about an hour before bedtime. Stick to foods that contain high levels of tryptophan, such as milk, turkey, yogurt, ice cream, soy beans, tuna, and peanuts. Tryptophan helps the body produce serotonin in order to relax.[2]
4. Keep the room dark. Exposure to light during the time you're supposed to be sleeping can disrupt your body's internal cycles. This has been documented in studies surrounding circadian rhythms.[3] Turn your light off, or use a very dim night light. Pull curtains across, blinds down or shut the shutters, to prevent outdoor lights from shining on you. If you wake up and see any kind of bright light, you'll have a much harder time falling back asleep. Try to eliminate all sources of light, including from windows, LED clocks and cable boxes, by covering them with heavy paper or cloth covers, or blue tack.
5. Change your sleeping position. You may think that it's impossible to control what position you sleep in since you aren't fully aware of what you are doing, but it is possible and it can make a considerable difference. When you go to sleep, or if you wake up in the middle of the night, make a conscious effort to follow these guidelines until it becomes habitual:


o Keep your body in a "mid-line" position, where both your head and neck are kept roughly straight. Don't use a flat pillow that causes your head to tilt down toward the mattress. Likewise, don't stack your pillows so that your head is propped at an angle.


o Place a pillow between your legs if you sleep on your side. This will support your hips and make this position more comfortable.


Place a pillow under your legs, if you sleep on your back, to take stress off your lower back.

Avoid sleeping on your stomach. It's difficult to maintain the mid-line position, and it is more likely to cause aches and pains. If you must, bend one arm upwards and place it under your pillow. This will help alleviate stress on your back and neck by slightly propping up your body on one side.

6. Maintain your mattress. Turn the mattress over every few months. Replace it after 5-7 years of regular use. If you feel springs or ridges beneath the surface when you're lying on the bed, or you and your partner roll to the middle of the bed unintentionally, it's time to go mattress shopping. You may also find that the mattress is to blame if you find yourself sleeping better in another bed.

7. Exercise. If you have a sedentary job, a lack of physical exertion may be reducing the quality of your sleep. The human body uses sleep to repair and recover. If there isn't much from which to recover, your body's sleep cycle could be disrupted. A day of physical exertion (such as taking a run or a swim) or, better yet, regular exercise can make for deeper and more restful sleep. Don't exercise right before bed to help you get to sleep; it tires out your muscles and makes you even wider awake.

8. Make note of unusual circumstances. Many outside factors can contribute to overall sleeplessness, including stress, certain illnesses, or short-term post-traumatic stress. Have there been any recent events or changes that have been troubling or otherwise preoccupying you? This issue may be following you subconsciously and interfering with your sleep. If the issue itself cannot be addressed or resolved directly, consider employing relaxation techniques such as meditation.
9. Visit your doctor. If you are concerned that you may have a sleep disorder, tell your doctor. Some of the most common sleep disorders are insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), restless legs syndrome (RLS), narcolepsy, parasomnias, and heartburn (acid reflux). If you are indeed suffering from and are diagnosed with any of these conditions, your doctor will recommend treatment accordingly.
11. Music. Play soft, quiet, and calming music while you sleep. This helps you to relax and fall asleep faster. Avoid playing music such as Rock or Rap, because that music is too exciting for sleep.


ALSO FEATURED:

Fuad Sawyer Cape Town’s very own Mariachi. Fuad with his tenor voice infuses his love for Mexican music and Afrikaans as well as Italian in his “sound”. His currently working on his album but people can expect his exciting Christmas CD coming soon. You can catch Fuad Sawyer this December 6th raising money for students, clearly a man passionate about music and community. The performance will take place at SABC, Studio P1 corner St James and Beach Road Sea Point at 15:00pm. To find out more about Fuad visit http://www.fuadsawyer.co.za/

I was then joined by Rob Murray artistic director of FTH:K and director of QUACK! What is Quack! you ask? It’s a visually compelling, Afro-Gothic fantasy of desperate hope and dodgy deeds, non-verbal performance. It’s the latest visual feast from FTH:K which opened at Grahamstown to rave reviews and which will run at the Intimate Theatre Tuesday – Saturday 10-21 November. “QUACK! comes at you like a sensory cyclone, unfolding in a series of mesmerising images. A man lies dying of fever in hospital, beset with visions. In his delirium, he escapes into a parallel universe, refashioning himself as a powerful healer. The story unfolds with character masks and a vivid scenic and sonic design.” To find out more contact +27 21 448 2838 or email clown@fth:k.co.za

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Randolph Ray

Kindness is tenderness. Kindness is love, but perhaps greater than love...Kindness is good will. Kindness says, "I want you to be happy.

That’s it for the Morning Cruise, where we cruise through your weekday here on BushRadio 89.5fm live on your stereo between 9am – 12pm with me Denisia Adams. Take Care ... make the best of your day and Keep the Faith. Stay Real!!!!!!!!!!

Today I was joined by Founder of the Academy For life Coop as well as Director of Staying Alive counselling and rehab- cognitive behavioural approach to recovery

COMMUNITY BUZZ THURSDAY
By Denisia Adams


WORD OF THE DAY
Irenic; eye-REN-ik
1. Tending to promote peace; conciliatory.


SA TRIVIA QUESTION
Where in SA can you find the town called Springs?
A – Western Cape B – Gauteng C – Botswana
Answer: B – Gauteng

DID YOU KNOW (www.didyouknow.org)

India is the world's largest democracy with more than 600 million voters. ALSO DID YOU KNOW Basketball and rugby balls are made from synthetic material. Earlier, pigs' bladders were used as rugby balls.

TIP OF THE DAY
Mild Depression Treatments
Mild depression can cause some of the same symptoms as those of full-fledged depression, but they are generally less extreme. The patient may feel sadness and some loss of interest in once-enjoyed activities, but will still continue on with everyday tasks. There also may be anxiety, obsessive tendencies or phobias. Treatments for mild depression are required to prevent the condition from getting worse and to help bring spirits back up.
Diet

1. A healthy diet can help with mild depression. Avoid foods that can cause or aggravate mood swings, such as excess sugar, caffeine or alcohol. These ingredients can cause an imbalance in which one reaches a high and then crashes, causing mild depression symptoms to worsen.

Sleep

2. Getting enough sleep is an essential part of treating mild depression. Make sure to sleep a good eight hours or so each night. However, sleeping too much, such as more than 10 hours per night, could be a sign of worsening depression. Also, try to maintain the same sleep schedule each night. Varying your routine could disrupt sleep and worsen mild depression symptoms.

Relaxation
3. Find time to relax. Unwind after a hard day with a hot bath, a favorite hobby, or just relaxing in a comfortable chair. Bringing a few minutes of "vacation" to daily life can improve one's mood and help lessen mild depression. Meditation and deep breathing also can help create a sense of calm and relaxation.
Vitamins

4. B vitamins can help with mild depression and anxiety. Take a B complex vitamin daily to help balance the neurotransmitters in your brain. Other vitamins that may help lessen anxiety include magnesium, calcium and potassium. Consult with a doctor prior to taking vitamin supplements to treat mild depression.

Saint-John's-Wort

5. Saint-John's-wort is an herb that some people take for the treatment of mild depression. It can work well and is not too expensive. Mood can improve in a matter of three to six weeks.

Exercise
6. Exercise can help folks with full-blown depression by boosting the feel-good chemicals in the brain, so it can certainly aid those suffering from mild depression. Daily exercise is the best option. Try enjoyable activities--perhaps swimming, an outdoor sport, or walking with a friend. Exercising with a pal can also improve your mood.
Psychotherapy
7. If other treatments are not having enough of an effect, you may wish to see a therapist. A therapist can teach you how to think positively and might use therapeutic tools, such as hypnosis, to break the cycle of negative thoughts.

ALSO FEATURED:

Founder and Head coach of The Academy for Life Primary Coop Pty, Priscilla Manshon. The academy has seven active trained and qualified woman life-skills coaches whose sole purpose is to equip people with the tools to make them successful, fulfilled and joyful. Their goal is not to create you but to bring out what each of us already have- great potential. The coaches venture into various communities in the Cape setting up workshops with up to date, universal laws, a bit of the quantum science, spirituality, Neuro Linguistics Program, Emotion Freedom Techniques(EFT). The Body Code by Dr Bradley Nelson, the Blissful Living Techniques all of which is adapted for individuals or groups. To find out more contact Patricia on 082 783 29 65.

Lastly I was joined by counsellor and director Junaid Khan from the Staying Alive counselling and rehab. Staying alive uses cognitive behavioural therapy approach to drug addiction recovery. “Our model of treatment programs identifies our thoughts and images that enter our mind, and then how we perceive it, and thereupon acting out on it. Some thoughts and images are healthy and positive and some thoughts are unhealthy, negative and lead us astray by going out and looking for the drug of our choice thereby driving the addict back to addictive behaviour.”. To find out more visit www.stayingalive.co.za or contact 021) 393 4309 / 072 6786 259 or 082 755 1558

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Theodore Isaac Rubin
Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.

That’s it for the Morning Cruise, where we cruise through your weekday here on BushRadio 89.5fm live on your stereo between 9am – 12pm with me Denisia Adams. Take Care ... make the best of your day and Keep the Faith. Stay Real!!!!!!!!!!

Today on MC we discussed women behind the wheel as well the dreaded hair loss in both males and females...............

GENDER HUB WEDNESDAY
By Denisia Adams

WORD OF THE DAY

Soporific \sop-uh-RIF-ik; soh-puh-\

1. Causing sleep; tending to cause sleep.

2. Of, relating to, or characterized by sleepiness or lethargy.

Eg. The book he was reading acted as a soporific and soon he was fast asleep.

SA TRIVIA QUESTION

What is the capital of the Breede River Valley?

A – Montagu B – Worcester C – Breede Street

Answer: B – Worcester

DID YOU KNOW (www.didyouknow.org)

Snake oil is a traditional Chinese remedy for joint pain and inflammation. Imitations with unidentified or mischaracterized ingredients have caused the term "snake oil" to become synonymous in Western culture with a class of remedies marketed as miraculous panaceas but which actually provide little health benefit. ALSO DID YOU KNOW Researchers have found that a specific gene variant may be linked to bad driving. According to their study, those who possess the variant performed more than 20 percent worse on a driving test than those with a different DNA sequence. Additionally, they estimate that approximately 30 percent of Americans have the variant, possibly explaining why there are so many bad drivers on the roads.

TIP OF THE DAY

How to Treat Mental Exhaustion Naturally

Mental exhaustion can cause you to lose motivation and energy. You may feel a constant desire to sleep. This has many causes, such as side effects of prescription medications, stimulating substances like caffeine, alcohol and sugar, or may be related to a mental illness such as depression. Often, mental exhaustion can be treated and relieved with natural home treatments.

Step 1

Replace your morning coffee with ginseng. Coffee can actually drain your energy instead of stimulating it, so ginseng is a natural and healthy alternative. Ginseng tea helps the body to adapt better to emotional and mental stressors that can cause mental exhaustion.

Step 2

Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables, which contain the important minerals your body needs to prevent mental exhaustion. Green leafy vegetables contain potassium, an important element in the protection against fatigue, and calcium, which is essential for relaxation and the alleviation of tension that can cause fatigue.

Step 3

Drink a glass of grapefruit juice and lemon juice daily to help prevent and relieve mental exhaustion. Grapefruit has proven to effectively dispel fatigue and tiredness, and is particularly helpful after a long day's work. Just combine lemon juice to grapefruit juice in a one to one ratio and drink up.

Step 4

Make a natural energy-restoring bath to combat mental exhaustion. Add seven drops of lavender essential oil, three drops of rosemary essential oil, three drops of peppermint essential oil, 1 cup of sea salt and one cup of baking soda to a hot bath. Soak for at least 15 minutes with the shower curtains closed to hold the healing vapors inside the tub. Finish the bath treatment with a semi-cold shower to rejuvenate the body and energize the mind.

ALSO FEATURED:Susan Erasmus from health24. She join us to speak about an article in which she addressed ‘Women behind The Wheel’. This also sparked an idea of getting people’s response and opinions on female drivers and what a response! However Susan was probed to write an article about this right after the whole SAA (South African Airways) debacle in which an aeroplane got stuck in sand when it left the runway about two years ago. Everyone was chuckling at the fact that the pilot involved was a women, as if to say, that’s so typical of a women. Susan then look at the statistics of bad driving and it looked alot different i.e more car accidents are caused by males as well as road rage.
I then spoke to Dr Craig Ress who joined us to speak about hair loss in males and females. To find out more visit www.medhair.co.za

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Lee Iacocca, twentieth-century businessman

The ability to concentrate and to use your time well is everything if you want to succeed in business – or in anything else, for that matter.

That’s it for the Morning Cruise, where we cruise through your weekday here on BushRadio 89.5fm live on your stereo between 9am – 12pm with me Denisia Adams. Take Care ... make the best of your day and Keep the Faith. Stay Real!!!

The Morning Cruise seeked to inspire today -rediscovering your worth and the keys to success check it out

OMNISCIENT TUESDAY

By Denisia Adams

WORD OF THE DAY

empirical

1. derived from or relating to experiment and observation rather than theory

2. based on practical experience rather than scientific proof

Eg. Because her father had already past away, she was empirical to her friend's pain.

SA TRIVIA QUESTION

What is Clanwilliam also well-known as?

A – Williamclan

B – the place besides the sea

C – Veldskoene (leather shoes)

Answer: C – Veldskoene (leather shoes) made by Strassbergers. A visit to the factory is worthwhile, and shoes can be bought from them in any size and colour.

DID YOU KNOW (www.didyouknow.org)

Queen Isabella of Castile, who dispatched Christopher Columbus to find the Americas, boasted that she had only two baths in her life - at her birth and before she got married. ALSO DID YOU KNOW Winston Churchill was a stutterer. As a child, one of his teachers warned, "Because of his stuttering he should be discouraged from following in his father's political footsteps."

TIP OF THE DAY

How to Answer Tricky Job Interview Questions

Most people find job interviews challenging and nerve racking. The interesting thing is that most interviewers generally ask the same questions or a variation of them. Knowing this gives you an opportunity to prepare ahead of time. Here are some ideas to help you answer some of the most tricky job interview questions.

Step 1

Answer by pointing out your qualifications when the interviewer asks you to tell him about yourself. This tricky question, often during a job interview, leads many applicants to start talking about where they’re from or how many family members they have. However, this is an opportunity to sell yourself, and convince the interviewer that you’re the right person for the position.

Step 2

Think about one weakness that you can discuss when asked what your main weakness is. For example, being a workaholic is a weakness that works to the employer’s advantage because it means that you’ll get the work done. Another example is if you have a hard time saying, no. Having this weakness means that you’ll be a team player so the company benefits from

Step 3

Consider the answer, when asked where you see yourself 2 or 3 years from now, that hopefully you’ll be hired for the position, and you’ll be with ABC, Inc. Possibly you will have advanced to a promoted position.

Step 4

Be positive during the job interview when asked why you left your previous job. Never bash an ex-employer, even if you have reason to be negative. You may state that you decided to look for a company with room for growth, where you can better utilize your skills.

Step 5

Respond by saying that both,listening and talking, are important at the appropriate time when asked during the job interview which you think is more important--talking or listening. Employers don’t want employees that don’t contribute or give input. At the same time, they don’t want someone that has an opinion on every matter.

Step 6

Be honest when asked the tricky question: Have you ever been fired? If you have, make sure to mention what you’ve learned from the experience, and how you have improved.

Step 7

Answer by giving a salary range rather than a specific amount when asked about your salary requirements. For example, you may mention that depending on the duties, R20 to R25 p/h is acceptable to you.

ALSO FEATURED:

Nicky Robertson a motivational speaker. She joined us to discuss how to rediscover your personal worth. She mentioned array of options and steps to take like start focusing on your positives start loving everything about you even if it’s not appreciated by others. To often we focus on the negatives, negative comments basically, just STOP! You can either win or lose and it’s time to start choosing to win.

I was then joined by Jenny Handley from Jenny Handley Promotions. This time around we discussed the ‘brief and budget keys to success’. Jenny mentioned how we often think a business and brand plan applies to a business in fact we need to see ourselves as a business, we are all brands. Jenny says to successfully do this write down your strengths, challenges and how people perceive you, use someone who knows you professionally and well to help with keeping a track record on your progress and take yourself seriously and always look for opportunities to raise your profile. Lastly we should 75% of the time focus on working on our strengths 20% on challenges and the other 5% just doing things differently. For more on Jenny Handley Promotions visit http://www.jennyhandleypromotions.co.za/

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Chinese Proverb

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.
That’s it for the Morning Cruise, where we cruise through your weekday here on BushRadio 89.5fm live on your stereo between 9am – 12pm with me Denisia Adams. Take Care ... make the best of your day and Keep the Faith. Stay Real!!!!!!!!!!