There are many misconceptions surrounding influenza (commonly referred to as “flu”) and the vaccine. Here are a few that have been discredited: Myth: Flu is not that serious. Fact: Flu is actually a severe and potentially life threatening disease which kills more than 500 000 people worldwide every year. Myth: Getting the flu is natural and …
Experts give clarity on what ‘superfoods’ are and how we can ensure we get our recommended daily dose. The term ‘superfood’ has become a common concept in our everyday conversations. What makes a superfood so super, and do we have to eat these magical foods to stay healthy? Can we eat a variety of ‘normal’ …
What are ‘superfoods’ and am I getting enough of it in my diet? Read More »
The strange sensation most people call pins and needles is your body’s way of telling you that you need to relieve that compression. Here’s why we get pins and needles. There you are, doing your couch potato thing with your feet up, watching a couple of your favourite back-to-back TV series. You suddenly notice cold …
House-dust mites, cockroaches, pollens and outdoor moulds, tobacco smoke and indoor pollens are common asthma triggers – here is what you can do to avoid an asthma attack. Animal dander, house-dust mites, cockroaches, pollens and outdoor moulds, tobacco smoke and indoor pollens are common asthma triggers. What action can you take to avoid or eliminate …
Ever felt excessively tired for no good reason? Finding it difficult to lose weight despite a healthy diet and exercise regime? Struggling with depression or hair loss? These are but a few symptoms of thyroid disease. It can affect anyone at any time and is so insidious, its effects are often ignored. But, what is …
Overweight? Depressed? Always tired? You could have hypothyroidism Read More »
Want to detox? Maybe you’ll go the all-fruit route, or try cayenne pepper and lemon juice for a week. The problem is, though, it’s unlikely to shift a single toxin. Here’s how to detox the scientifically proven way. We are all familiar with the variety of “detox” diets available in the press and on the …
Many of us have experienced the ‘winter blues’ – something that may be tied to the colder, wetter weather and lack of sunshine. In South Africa, it could also be due to the fact that winter falls in the middle of the year and that you’re in need of another holiday. No matter the cause, you …
Ideas to help you relax and de-stress this coming winter Read More »
Medici Africa’s CEO, Neil Kinsley shares some home truths and lessons learnt about telehealth over the lockdown to date Since the beginning of lockdown, our healthcare system has been faced with the very real challenge of sustaining the capacity to provide care for COIVID-19 patients, as well as continuing to care for those suffering from …
During these difficult economic times and with the severe impact of Covid-19 on the world economy, it is important to focus on the financial health of your practice. Strangely, the Covid-19 pandemic allowed a lot of business owners the time to think about their businesses and to focus on what really matters. Maybe most of …
It might surprise you (or not) to know that a lot of businesses operate for years without knowing their break-even point (BEP) i.e. How many patients do I need to see a month to cover all my costs and take home an acceptable salary. Business owners don’t always consider calculating their BEP because if their …
Calculate your practice’s break-even point & improve practice profitability Read More »
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