“I felt unhealthy, bloated, unhappy with my weight and I had extremely low energy levels. I contacted The Melrose Aesthetic Centre and after a consultation with Dr Cohen, decided to try the Detox & Wellness programme. At first I didn’t know what to expect, I had tried so many diets before and my main concern was that this would just be another failed attempt to loose weight. A few days into the programme I was most surprised to find that that this didn’t “feel” like a diet at all. I now think about my food choices, eat smaller portions (without ever feeling hungry), my skin is clearer, I have more energy and I feel a lot more upbeat and positive about life. And of course – I am loosing weight by the day!
I will recommend the Detox and Wellness programme to anyone who wants to loose weight and feel great!”

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The Detox and Wellness programme - prescribed by Dr Cohen of The Melrose Aesthetic Centre – as experienced by client “S”: “I had no energy and wasn’t happy with my body weight. My concern about whether I was going to be able to cope on the Detox and Wellness programme was quickly put to rest after a few weeks of following the eating plan. This is so easy!  I’ve lost weight, gained energy and I am on top of the world!”

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“For the love of me and a healthy lifestyle”…. is what motivated client “S” to embark on the Detox and Wellness programme. Only one week into the programme she’s noticed the following changes: “I have prolonged energy and my skin is looking great. My clothes are much looser and I am getting compliments from my husband and friends already. Most of all – I am a happy human being and can’t wait for each day to start. So far I am loving the programme and I am loving me!!”

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I have tried everything, from weighing of foods, counting kilojoules, injections, diet shakes, diet pills and powders, fasting and some more.

I originally visited the clinic for Botox injections for my migraine. I asked Gordon about the Detox, Wellness & Weight Management Programme and it seemed like something I could do. I liked the fact that there is a time limit to the programme 12 weeks in total of which the first 6 weeks were detox. Gordon discussed the programme and also asked me to do blood tests.

My blood tests revealed that I was insulin resistant and if I don’t get treatment and change my lifestyle, I will develop adult onset diabetes. An overall assessment was made and I at last found out why I have a weight problem, and why I have not been able to keep off the weight I loose. The first 2 days on the programme were difficult, I had headaches and felt tired and listless. Fortunately I started on a weekend and it did not disrupt my work or social life. I started to exercise by week 3 and can feel the difference in my energy levels and overall well-being.

This programme does not focus on how much weight I have to loose, but on feeling good, feeling satisfied and feeling healthy. The visits to the clinic are important firstly to talk over the progress and secondly to get motivation to carry on. It is not always easy, I travel a lot and have a very busy work schedule, but with tips on how to deal with them I mostly stayed on the programme.

One of the reasons I stick to the programme is the ‘no weighing in’ policy. Loosing weight is at this stage secondary to me feeling good. Previously when I was on a diet, the weighing each week was a nightmare. I stressed so much and if I lost some weight I will immediately ‘celebrate’ by eating too much, and subsequently feeling bad.

For the first time in my life I am managing my lifestyle based on a medical and wellness basis. O, and by the way, the weight also came down. After 5 weeks I have lost 10kgs, but most important I feel great!

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Life is beautiful

The last time I wrote a blog message I was officially a size 36 … all kudos to the Heaven sent Dr Cohen!
Now a month later I am (even if I may say so myself) a bootylicious size 32. That’s from a size 40 to a size 32 in under 12 weeks!!

The recipe?
Very simple. Just combine
• a very caring Dr Gordon Cohen, Eloise, Hardus and Suzelle,
• with fresh and fragrant food from the bounty of the earth,
• a bit of exercise, and
• a determined, and a then (note the, then!) size 40 lady.
And voila!

Unlike other programmes I have tried (which failed parlously), Dr Cohen consistently showed genuine interest and concern in me and my progress and wellbeing. Not once was I chastised or judged, which was the order of the day at other weight loss clinics/institutions.

Have a scale phobia? Well, you’ll be delighted to know that none of my regular visits with Dr Cohen included a weighing session. He was well raised to never ask a lady about her weight!

A warning! Something Dr Cohen may not tell you is that you’ll need to buy a new wardrobe!

The weekly, yes I mean weekly, centimetre loss was evidence that the 12-week Detox and Wellness programme (wellness being the operational word) was true to its claims. It works!! Almost every second week I had to buy clothes to prevent the embarrassment of my clothes literally falling off my hips.

The last 10 weeks have been a reflection of a very successful and pleasurable partnership that allowed me to reveal my size 32 body that has been in hiding for years. I am overwhelmed with joy at the degree my body has transformed.

During my first consultation with Dr Cohen, he proudly said, ‘I’ll make you look like Twiggy and keep the adipose tissue in the appropriate places’… in my case my African Trademark.

And he has certainly done that … magnificently so!

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