‘I’m feeling good!’
When Idols veteran Lloyd Cele caught a glimpse of his chubbier side in a music video, he knew his life had to change – that’s when his young family and supportive wife gave him the boost he needed to shed 20kg.
Three things to do when you’re down
There are three things you should incorporate into your life (whether you have depression or not) – good sleep, exercise and nutrition.
Too overweight to train?
Dr Linda Steyn,president of the South African Society of Physiotherapy, explains how anyone can begin a fitness routine in order to lose weight.
Bed-rest exercises to keep your blood pumping
Laid low by bed rest? Sports physician Dr Herman Kotzé shares the one, simple exercise move that could save your life.
30 minutes to kick start your weight loss
Did you know, by the time you’ve reached the age of 50, you’ll have walked about 120 700km!
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Can HIIT help you hit your goals?
If you exercise regularly, your recovery time from surgery, illness or injury will be much quicker than if you were mostly inactive.
When is the best time to exercise?
Exercising in the morning can reduce your blood pressure through the rest of the day by about 10%.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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An introduction to yoga
Yoga requires effort and commitment, but has been scientifically proven to have physical, psychological and – if you find the right teacher and environment – spiritual benefits. Plus, it’s a great exercise to do indoors this winter.
Take your workout to the beach
Exercise can be fun. Here’s how you can take your workout to the beach.
Exercise after a heart attack, rebound headaches and blood thinners
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