Journal
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Hlokomela Clinic & Rural Health in South Africa
A deep part of what it means to me to be South African, never mind African, is to be fully immersed in the most vulnerable areas of our country, society and people. The health of any individual is heavily influenced by socio-economic factors - this has been well...
What is Menopause?
Discover what menopause truly means—beyond no periods. Learn about the physical, emotional, and empowering changes every woman experiences.
What Is Vitality? More Than Just Energy, It’s Your Capacity for Life
We’ve all had those days where we drag ourselves out of bed, rely on multiple coffees to focus, and feel utterly spent by mid-afternoon. Now, imagine the opposite: waking up feeling refreshed, with a sharp mind, a positive mood, and the sustained energy to enjoy your...
Demystifying Hormonal Health
So what do we really mean by hormonal health? Often when I say hormonal health, people instantly think about things that are connected to reproductive health like menstrual cycles, like pregnancy, like menopause, like breast health. And whilst reproductive health is certainly a part of hormonal health, hormonal health is actually much bigger than that.
The Hormone Journey to Menopause
Explore how estrogen and progesterone shift from premenopause through perimenopause to menopause—and what these changes mean for your body and mind.
Exploring Types of Stress
Discover how your body responds to stress, what happens when it becomes chronic, and how understanding it can help you build resilience.
Why Is Losing Weight So Hard? Understanding the Biological and Behavioral Challenges
Many people find weight loss to be a frustrating and complex journey. Despite their best intentions, they often struggle to shed the kilos long-term, feeling like their efforts are fighting against their own biology. The truth is, our bodies are finely tuned systems...
The Story of Tsepho
I was into my second year of internship at Johannesburg General Hospital or “Joburg Gen” as we medics refer to the huge, somewhat gloomy, old public and teaching hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. After a 6 year medical degree, South African medical graduates are...
How Stress Affects our Hormones
Discover how chronic stress affects your thyroid, insulin, and sex hormones—and why hormone harmony matters for your overall health.
Neuroprotection: Caring for the Brain You Want Tomorrow
Aging and the brain can feel like a scary topic. Mild forgetfulness or slower thinking are common worries. But the good news is this: our brains aren’t simply helpless victims of time. With a few thoughtful habits and targeted strategies, we can protect and...
Understanding the Basics of Mental Health & The Brain
Our experience of the world is not just a matter of circumstance; it is shaped by a fascinating interplay of biological and psychological factors. These elements weave together to form the very foundation of how we perceive the world and craft our responses...
What is Menopause?
Discover what menopause truly means—beyond no periods. Learn about the physical, emotional, and empowering changes every woman experiences.
Demystifying Hormonal Health
So what do we really mean by hormonal health? Often when I say hormonal health, people instantly think about things that are connected to reproductive health like menstrual cycles, like pregnancy, like menopause, like breast health. And whilst reproductive health is certainly a part of hormonal health, hormonal health is actually much bigger than that.
The Hormone Journey to Menopause
Explore how estrogen and progesterone shift from premenopause through perimenopause to menopause—and what these changes mean for your body and mind.
The Inflammation Chronicles
Understanding the difference between Acute and Chronic Inflammation: Our bodies possess a sophisticated internal defense system, the immune system, which constantly works to protect us from harm. A crucial aspect of this protection is inflammation, a natural...
The Definition of Health is Evolving: What This Means for Longevity Medicine
For decades, our definition of health was largely based on a simple, narrow standard set by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948: the mere absence of disease. This perspective has shaped our healthcare systems into being primarily reactive, focusing...
The Science of Aging: How and Why We Age
There are several core biological processes that, together, drive the gradual loss of tissue function and increased disease risk as we grow older. Think of these porcesses of aging as a simple map showing the main ways our bodies change over time. Instead of...
Hlokomela Clinic & Rural Health in South Africa
A deep part of what it means to me to be South African, never mind African, is to be fully immersed in the most vulnerable areas of our country, society and people. The health of any individual is heavily influenced by socio-economic factors - this has been...
The Story of Tsepho
I was into my second year of internship at Johannesburg General Hospital or “Joburg Gen” as we medics refer to the huge, somewhat gloomy, old public and teaching hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. After a 6 year medical degree, South African medical...
Exploring Types of Stress
Discover how your body responds to stress, what happens when it becomes chronic, and how understanding it can help you build resilience.
How Stress Affects our Hormones
Discover how chronic stress affects your thyroid, insulin, and sex hormones—and why hormone harmony matters for your overall health.
Transitions: The Beauty and the Pain
Life is full of transition, full of change. Change is the only constant after all. Just as seasons shift, the landscapes of our lives and bodies change as we mature and enter into different life stages. Transition can look different to different people and...
What Is Vitality? More Than Just Energy, It’s Your Capacity for Life
We’ve all had those days where we drag ourselves out of bed, rely on multiple coffees to focus, and feel utterly spent by mid-afternoon. Now, imagine the opposite: waking up feeling refreshed, with a sharp mind, a positive mood, and the sustained energy to...
Emotional Vitality – feeling the life force
Emotional vitality is the sustained sense of psychological energy, engagement, and resilience that allows a person to feel fully alive or ‘full of life.’ In this space we can recover from setbacks and pursue meaningful goals. It includes frequent interest...
Why Is Losing Weight So Hard? Understanding the Biological and Behavioral Challenges
Many people find weight loss to be a frustrating and complex journey. Despite their best intentions, they often struggle to shed the kilos long-term, feeling like their efforts are fighting against their own biology. The truth is, our bodies are finely tuned...
What is cardio-metabolic health?
Imagine your body is a car. Cardio‑metabolic health is how well the engine (your heart) and the fuel system (how your body handles food and blood sugar) are running together. If both run smoothly, the car drives better and lasts longer. Cardio‑metabolic...
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