Health Matters SA

Coming up on Health Matters, SA’s top extreme endurance adventurer, a brand ambassador for Syntro-P wellness program, and Life coach; Gaven Sinclair.

Cough, wet, dry or post nasal drip?  Dr Shaunagh Emmanuel tells us all about coughs in this episode of Health Matters.  How one develops, how to distinguish between them as well as treatment options for the different kinds of cough.

Balance.  We all know what it means, but in today's day and age of working from home, looking after ourselves and families and keeping our health number one, its a bit easier said than done for many of us.  In this episode of Health Matters, Ryan O'Connor chats to JEFF Coach, Kate Goddard about Fitness and maintaining good life balance.

Have you ever wondered how medical health and safety is done in a large scale sporting event like the Cape Argus?  Dr Darren Green breaks down how sporting events healthcare is managed in competitive events as well as how to ensure you remain injury free when you take part in competitive sporting events in South Africa.

What are the nutrition basics?  Can I eat my vitamins or are supplements better? Now more than ever, South African's are taking their health seriously, that includes getting better nutrition and being physically active.  Ryan O'Connor chats to Chef Adrian Penzhorn from JEFF about the basics of nutrition and how you can maintain your energy levels throughout the day.

There is so much to know about medical aid that we don't always know where to begin. Gap Cover, Hospital Plans, Rewards Programmes - how do you make sure that you get the most from your medical cover? Once again we're joined by financial adviser Carl Laubscher to uncover more. Get Part 1 in your favourite podcast app.

Gap Cover, Hospital Plans, Rewards Programmes...all of these will be covered in Part 2 of our medical aid chat with financial adviser Carl Laubscher, out tomorrow.  Find Part 1 in your favourite podcast app. 

It's an absolute grudge purchase but we can't afford to not have it. In this episode of Health Matters we're talking Medical Aid cover with financial adviser Carl Laubscher. This is part 1 of a 2 part series so subscribe to get the next episode as soon as it's out.

It's an absolute grudge purchase but we can't afford to not have it. In the next episode of Health Matters we're talking Medical Aid cover with financial adviser Carl Laubscher. The full episode is out soon. 

For almost two years now, everyone has been talking about the ‘new normal’ but what happens when we return to the ‘old normal’? Many of us are already starting to do this so we decided to speak to our mental health expert Jeanie Cavé, a clinical psychologist, to help us navigate this. 

The next episode of Health Matters is one we can all relate to, Mental Health in 2022 with Jeanie Cavé. The full episode is out soon so subscribe now to get it as it's released.

Childhood is supposed to be a happy, carefree time in our lives - but these days there are so many kids and teenagers who are struggling with anxiety, depression and other related mental health issues. To unpack this we're joined again on Health Matters by our mental health expert Jeanie Cavé, a clinical psychologist who works with individuals, couples, families, groups, children and adolescents.

Coming up next on Health Matters, Jeanie Cavé is back to talk about our kids and their mental health. The episode is out soon so make sure you subscribe to get every episode of Health Matters.

The Absa Cape Epic is an eight-day stage race, and it's the most televised mountain bike race in the world.  The race must be completed by both members of a two-person team, with only 680teams allowed to ride each year. Every event follows a different route, leading aspiring amateur and professional mountain bikers from around the world through roughly 700 untamed kilometres of unspoilt scenery, a...

We've been back at the proverbial grindstone for a month or so now, and a lot of the same stresses are still there - the Covid-19 pandemic, too many screens in front of our eyes all day long... the usual school routine? How can we deal with these old everyday stresses in a new way? Dr Suresh Vassen is a medical practitioner and the Director and Founder of the PRANA Centre of Wellbeing in Cape Town...

How can we deal with these old everyday stresses in a new way? Dr Suresh Vassen, a medical practitioner and the Director and Founder of the PRANA Centre of Wellbeing in Cape Town, and he joins us on the next Health Matters to share simple ways to manage stress through our bodies. Make sure you subscribe to get the episode as soon as it goes live. In the meantime catch up on past shows.

There has been a lot of buzz - the last few years especially - about the importance of ‘gut health’. But what role does it play in our general health exactly... and how do we manage and maintain this important part of our body? To help me answer these questions and more, we're joined in this episode of Healths Matters by Dr Justyna Wojno, who is a pathologist specialising in the field of medical m...

What role does ‘gut health’, play in our general health exactly, and how do we manage and maintain this important part of our body?  In the next episode of Health Matters, we are joined by Dr Justyna Wojno, who is a pathologist specialising in the field of medical microbiology. She heads up the Lancet Molecular and Microbiology laboratory in Cape Town and the full episode is live soon so subs...

In the next Health Matters we're joined once again by Johno Meintjes, who runs the popular online health and fitness community, JEFF, as well is Siv Ngesi - a comedian, television presenter, actor... and if you're on social media, you'll definitely know him well from his outspoken opinions on many topics!

What does ‘health’ mean to you in 2022?  We know that there are hundreds of trends anywhere you look - the latest diet, exercise routine, or even a new gadget that you must have, to track what your body is up to. But sometimes it helps to just take a step back, and get a fresh perspective. This week on Health Matters we're joined once again by Johno Meintjes, who runs the popular online healt...

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways, and made us so much more aware of our health and how our bodies work. This is particularly true of our immune system! Dr Adrian Wentzel is a Specialist Anaesthesiologist who has also worked in a respiratory and cardiac ICU, and he joins in the latest episode of Health Matters to discuss ‘long Covid’, and how we can help our immune system do...

Dr Adrian Wentzel is a Specialist Anaesthesiologist from Gqeberha (the city previously known as Port Elizabeth). Dr Wentzel joins us in the next episode of Health Matters to discuss ‘long Covid’, and how we can help our immune system do its very important job. Subscribe now to get the episode as soon as it goes live.

How do we keep our brain healthy and functioning at an optimal level? This week on Health Matters we're speaking to Timothy Maurice Webster. Timothy is a bestselling author of 4 human and brand behaviour books, and host of The Brain and Brand Show podcast for the past 6 years, which is ranked in the top 20 in 17 countries. His skills include applying neuroscience and behavioural science to decisio...

She probably has one of the most recognisable voices in South Africa... and her statuesque form towers over many people - both physically and professionally!  Our very special guest on Health Matters this week, is the one and only  Liezel van der Westhuizen. She talks to us about her wellness journey in the face of a demanding lifestyle.  Keep up to date with Liezel here: https://li...

In this episode of Health Matters we look at Post Nasal Drip and how this and other inflammatory throat conditions can affect someone throughout the various stages of their life. We're joined by Dr Shaunagh Emanuel, a medical doctor with a special interest in allergy and asthma. Listen back to part 1: https://bit.ly/3kisVzd