Should you drink chlorinated water?
Chlorination is the most common water treatment method in the world. Chlorine has been added into public water systems since the 1800s. There are a number of waterborne diseases that can potentially infiltrate water systems, and adding chlorine has proven to kill bacteria and significantly...
Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Awareness
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Each year the first week of August is dedicated to highlighting and raising awareness in South Africa about this entirely preventable disease which causes unnecessary death and suffering amongst the poorest communities in our country. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] This Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Awareness Week, we call...
What is the elimination diet?
The elimination diet is a controversial topic, with many questioning the effectiveness, or at least the legitimacy of the results. The diet isn’t aimed at losing weight or getting fit, but it is the elimination of foods from the diet to pinpoint any allergies or...
Interesting facts about pap smears you probably didn’t know
The idea of getting a pap smear every year can be daunting and a little scary, but it is very important that all women do this without fail.How does it work?Once you have booked your appointment, you will receive a date to get your pap...
What is the average price of medical aid?
Medical aid is calculated using many factors, of which the most important is affordability for the particular individual. There are definitely basic price points and tiers set up by each scheme, but the price per family and member varies. But, on average, what can you...
The benefits of a vegan diet.
Veganism is a plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyle that has grown in popularity over the last decade. Vegans - the name for people who do not eat animals or make use of any animal products - believe that besides the use of animals being unethical, there are...
Annual medical tests you shouldn’t skip
It isn’t always possible to get to the doctor for a check-up. Most people have busy lives; so between working and running a household, prioritising annual check-ups usually drops to the bottom of the list. But, there are certain tests that shouldn’t be missed, even...
Three hormones that cause weight gain
Hormones are known to wreak havoc on the body, especially if the particular hormones are imbalanced. If your hormones are out of whack, you could experience anything from excessive hair growth, to uncontrollable weight gain and a variety of symptoms in between. If you have been...
Shining a spotlight on Hepatitis
World Hepatitis Day is on the 28th July 2019World Hepatitis Day is one of only four official disease-specific world health days recognised by the World Health Organisation. The Hepatitis Foundation of South Africa estimates that around 800,000 to 1,4 million people have chronic Hepatitis B...
