Nutrition

From healthy recipes for the family to immune boosting foods, this section will help you maintain a healthy eating plan.

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Boost your adaptive immune system today

Did you know that your immune system comprises two parts: the innate system that you’re born with, and the adaptive immune system, which develops over time to protect you against

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Achieve healthy weight loss in 2023

Forget crash diets and cutting out entire food groups; a Mediclinic dietitian can help you achieve your weight-loss goals and keep the extra kilos off once and for all. There

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Why binge drinking is bad for you

Never mind the popular wisdom and urban legends; avoid the trap of binge drinking this festive season with expert info and advice.   In the journal Alcohol Research, binge drinking is

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Dehydration is a serious risk for the elderly

Did you know older people have a higher risk of developing dehydration? A Mediclinic specialist explains why it’s dangerous and how to keep your relatives safe this summer. Becoming dehydrated

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Your guide to pre-, pro- and post-biotics [INFOGRAPHIC]

Prebiotics, probiotics & postbiotics are natural, health-promoting gut bacteria that have a symbiotic relationship with the human body.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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  • You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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  • Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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  • Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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  • Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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  • Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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  • Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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  • Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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  • We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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5 Health hacks to try today [INFOGRAPHIC]

Just because you’re pressed for time, doesn’t mean your health has to suffer. Here are some tips and tricks to make being healthy easier, from experts in physical and mental health.

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Healthy weight, healthy you

Shedding kilograms makes you feel better both physically and mentally, promoting a healthier and happier lifestyle.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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  • Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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  • To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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  • A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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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  • Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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  • A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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  • Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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  • Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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New year, new you!

A new year often signifies a fresh start. Setting realistic health goals is the first step towards a happier you.

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Why Vitamin D is essential to overall health [INFOGRAPHIC]

Responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium and phosphate, Vitamin D plays a vital role in your overall health and is essential for bone density, building your immune system and regulating cell growth, among other key biologic functions.

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Alcohol: how much is too much? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Excessive alcohol consumption can have devastating consequences, especially over the festive season. While moderate drinking isn’t a cause for concern in most adults, here we look at the many ways

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The science behind your pregnancy food cravings [infographic]

Food cravings in general are caused by the regions of the brain that are responsible for memory, pleasure, and reward. An imbalance of hormones, such as leptin and serotonin, can also cause food cravings.

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