Are you addicted to caffeine and how much is too much? [infographic]
Taken in moderation caffeine has some great perks like increased concentration. But too much of this good thing can lead to some unpleasant side effects.
Antibiotics vs probiotics: how to protect your gut flora
The specific bacterial species found in your gut, skin, and mouth (collectively termed your microbiome) are as unique as your fingerprint, says Ilsabé Spoelstra, a dietician at Mediclinic Bloemfontein. Every human is teeming with billions of microorganisms, and most are very good for your health.
3 things your blood type says about your health
Your blood type can give you information about your risk for disease. We discover what your blood type says about your health.
IBS versus GORD
Tummy complaints are common. But how do you know if it’s IBS, GORD or both?
Chronic versus acute inflammation
Inflammation is a word bandied about quite often by health food shops and is equally the subject of much scientific study and debate. Here’s what you really need to know about inflammation.
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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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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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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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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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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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Do we need endless clinical codes when we get sick?
Each time you are informed that a hospital admission is on the cards, you are provided with endless clinical codes relating to your admission. But what do they actually mean?
Vitamin D deficiency: could you be at risk?
Many people living in sunny countries experience vitamin D deficiency. We look at why this is.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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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The real fountain of youth
New studies show that maintaining a normal weight, not smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation are factors that add healthy years to your life. A GP weighs in on other ways to combat ageing and disease by making good daily choices.
Make your festive braai a healthy event
Jandri Barnard, a registered dietician at Mediclinic Newcastle, offers ways to bump up the health quotient when you’re gathered around the flames.
Are artificial sweeteners bad for your brain?
A new study suggests that sugar substitutes might increase your risk of dementia and lead to poorer memory and smaller brain volumes. A Mediclinic expert weighs in.
How to keep to your diet while eating out
Eating out is part and parcel of socialising. Keeping to a healthy diet can be a challenge if you socialise frequently. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way.
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