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Do you have any questions about nutrition? Are you wanting personalised nutritional advice based on your specific health needs? If so, you should consult a dietician for a nutritional assessment. Dieticians are scientifically trained to assess and treat you as an individual. Their advice is based on science-based evidence and not the latest dietary fad…
Dieticians Live Well, Stay Well, Be Great! Dieticians at WorkNHC Health Centre Bryanston (011 700 6666) | NHC Health Centre Honeydew (011 801 5600) | NHC Health Centre Northcliff (011 214 9000) info@dieticiansatwork.co.za Dieticians at Work is a group of Dieticians networking together for a full set of Dietetic services. If you are looking to…
Despite their differences, all good therapies share certain qualities Many approaches to therapy have been developed in the decades since Freud first began his experimentation with the ‘talking cure’. Psychotherapy today comes in many varieties: The psychoanalyst will probe your unconscious; the behaviourist will rearrange your reinforcement contingencies; the cognitive therapist will challenge your irrational…
Keeping your temper in check can be challenging. Use simple anger management tips – from taking timeout to using “I” statements – to stay in control. Do you fume when someone cuts you off in traffic? Does your blood pressure rocket when your child refuses to cooperate? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion…
Anger is an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense rage, and like other emotions, it is accompanied by physiological changes; when you get angry, your heart rate and blood pressure go up, as do the levels of your energy hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. Anger can be caused by both external…
Have you ever noticed that many prestigious hotels do not have a 13th floor: After the 12th comes the 14th floor! This is an example of a “superstition”; many healthy individuals have vague superstitions, which they know are “silly”, but nevertheless they still prefer not to transgress. Superstition and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are not related,…
If you suspect that you might suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, answer the questions below. If most of your answers are Yes, consider consulting with a health care professional for a more in-depth assessment. Do you have unwanted ideas, images, or impulses that seem silly, nasty, or horrible? Do you worry excessively…
If you think you (or a family member) may be suffering from a mood disorder, answer the questions below. If most of the answers are Yes, consider consulting with a health care professional for a more in-depth assessment. Use this ‘scoring key’ to assess the likelihood of your meeting the criteria for a Mood Disorder.…
The symptoms of anxiety are sometimes not obvious as they often develop gradually, and since we all experience some anxiety at some points in time, it can be difficult to know how much is too much. Some common symptoms of anxiety include: hot and cold flushes racing heart tightening of the chest snowballing worries obsessive…
“Depression is like drowning. Except you can see everyone else around you breathing” Anonymous The normal ups and downs of life mean that from time to time, we all will have felt sad or have had the so-called “blues”. But if emptiness and despair seem to have taken hold of your life and will not…
“Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have” Joyce Meyer Anxiety is not the same as fear, even though it only occurs in situations perceived as uncontrollable or unavoidable, but not realistically so. Anxiety has been described as agony, dread, terror, or even apprehension which is an emotional state of uneasiness…
What is Anxiety? Checklists of key anxiety-related symptoms: Anxiety Disorder in Adults Anxiety Disorder in Children Social Anxiety Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
If you suspect that you might suffer from social anxiety disorder, answer the questions below. If you answer Yes to most of these questions, you might consider consulting a health care professional for a more in-depth assessment. Are you troubled by the following? An intense and persistent fear of a social situation in which people…
If you suspect that you might suffer from generalized anxiety disorder, also known as GAD, answer the questions below, and consider consulting with a health care professional for a more in-depth assessment, if most of your answers are Yes. Are you troubled by the following? Excessive worry, occurring more days than not, for a least…
If you think your child may have an anxiety disorder, please answer the questions below. If you answer Yes to the majority of questions, then you might consider consulting a health care professional for a more in-depth assessment. Does your child have a distinct and ongoing fear of social situations involving unfamiliar people? Does your…
If you think you (or a family member) may be suffering from an anxiety disorder, answer the questions below. If most of the answers are Yes, consider consulting with a health care professional for a more in-depth assessment. Are you troubled by the following? Repeated, unexpected panic attacks during which you suddenly are overcome by…
Back and Neck Treatment Treatment and rehabilitation of all acute and chronic back and neck conditions, including headaches, mechanical lower back pain and radiculopathies. Pre and Post Rehab Treatment and rehabilitation prior and subsequent to Orthopaedic surgical procedures, such as joint replacements, spinal surgery and peripheral joint repairs/reconstruction. Respiratory Physio Treatment of acute and chronic…
If you suspect that you might suffer from a panic disorder, answer the questions below. If most of your answers are Yes, consider consulting with a health care professional for a more in-depth assessment. Are you troubled by the following? Repeated or unexpected “attacks” during which you suddenly are overcome by intense fear or discomfort…
If you suspect that you might suffer from PTSD, answer the questions below. If you answer Yes to most of the questions, consider consulting with a health care professional. Are you troubled by the following? You have experienced or witnessed a life-threatening event that caused intense fear, helplessness, or horror? Do you re-experience the event…
If you suspect that you might suffer from a specific phobia, answer the questions below. If most of your answers are Yes, consider consulting with a health care professional for a more in-depth assessment. Are you troubled by the following? Fear of places or situations where getting help or escape might be difficult, such as…
If you suspect that you (or a family member) might be suffering from depression, answer the questions below, in accordance with the following self-rating scale: Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Not at all On several days More than half the days Nearly everyday…
NHC Health Centre Honeydew & NHC Health Centre Bryanston Cafe Lite, Culinary Partnerships in Health | Naturally Healthy, Decadent & Abundant. Cafe Lite takes Reservations, Walk-Ins Welcome, Good For Kids, Take Out, Catering, Waiter Service and Outdoor Seating. Cuisine: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Burgers and Sandwiches, Coffee and Drinks Mon-Fri: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat:…
A head injury can be traumatic, both for the injured and their family Locked In – Special Report
Slimming Live Well, Stay Well, Be Great! Slender WonderNHC Health Centre Centurion | NHC Health Centre Honeydew | NHC Health Centre Northcliff NHC Health Centre Centurion 012 762 6400 Book your Slender Wonder appointment with Dr Karen Charles NHC Health Centre Honeydew 011 801 5647 Book your Slender Wonder appointment with Dr Elschke Benade NHC…
Cosmetic Procedures Live Well, Stay Well, Be Great! NHC Health Centre Bryanston 011 700 6644 | bryanstonmanager@nhcltd.com A team of doctors offer Brightsmile and Thineers Please contact us for more information or a quote. NHC Health Centre Honeydew 011 801 5600 | honeydewmanager@nhcltd.com Certified American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Dr Christo Landman MBChB (Pret) Smart…
Cornerstone Pharmacy Live Well, Stay Well, Be Great! Cornerstone Pharmacy is a dedicated team of Professionals and ancillary staff committed to service excellence and supreme customer satisfaction within a community based pharmacy environment. Their pricing models are competitive and we are contracted to all reputable medical schemes. Cornerstone Pharmacy are preferred providers for Discovery…
Douglas and Hardy Optometrists Douglas & Hardy is staffed by dedicated optometrists and passionate assistants who continuously enhance their skills and expand their expertise, to stay at the forefront of optometric eye care and visual aid innovation While we take care of ourselves and our kids and go to the general practitioner (GP) or dentist…
Hair Salons Live Well, Stay Well, Be Great! Blush Hair BarNHC Health Centre Bryanston Blush was created with the purpose of giving our clients the ultimate pamper experience in a setting of luxury and elegance. Our aim is to have our clients leave our salon feeling revived, renewed and ready for life’s everyday challenges ……
Skin, Body and Nail Bar Specialists Live Well, Stay Well, Be Great! RalphChenelle Day SpaNHC Health Centre Bryanston 011 700 6616 RalphChenelle Day Spa has a clean contemporary African theme to its decor and a modern approach to the services and therapies that the Spa offers. We utilise the most up-to-date equipment and use only…
The NHC Medical Professional Network comprises of numerous allied medical disciplines including, but not limited to: Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Podiatrists, Dieticians, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Audiologists etc. The advantage of being part of this network is the networking opportunities to both the Specialist and the General Practitioner Networks. Furthermore, as part of the network, you are…
In 2009 the NHC Network was expanded to include specialists. It is a fact that Medical Schemes are persistently approaching GP’s and hospital groups with the purpose of contracting to try and save costs. The contractual agreements often involved limiting the GP’s choice of specialist/hospital. Previously we chose not to accept the contractual proposals from…
NHC. Ltd Medical Service Provider Network How does a practitioner become a member of the elite NHC. Ltd Medical Service Provider Network? Be a recognized medical practitioner. Agree to adhere to Peer review. Be accepted by the Board of NHC. as a cost effective quality health care service provider in Gauteng. Access to e-mail and…
Located in Northcliff, Honeydew and Centurion branches Back in The Game At Johannesburg Physio we are single minded about helping you get back into the game as fast as possible. Physiotherapy has undergone revolutionary changes in the last decade where the focus of healing is now centred on treating the cause of a condition rather…
MYTH: Detox diets flush toxins out of your system TRUTH: Your body is already an expert at eliminating toxic substances from your system, no matter what you eat or drink. Toxins do not build up in your liver / kidneys / colon, or any other part of your body. The body has an inbuilt process…
Eating healthily is an important ideal for many – whether it is to achieve weight loss, lower cholesterol levels, manage diabetes, perform better in sport or simply to just feel better. Most people know the basic fundamentals of healthy eating, i.e. eat more fresh fruits and veggies, limit portion sizes, drink more water, use complex…
Many of us think mushrooms are nice to eat or only for special occasions and that they don’t really contribute any nutritional value to our daily eating plans. Let’s debunk some of those perceptions immediately! Mushrooms have been found to help lower cholesterol, are rich in minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants. In a recent weight loss…
Plan Ahead You’ve heard it a thousand times: failing to plan is planning to fail. Don’t wait until your at your worksite cafeteria to decide what you are having for lunch. At that point, you will either be too hungry to make a healthy choice or there won’t even be a healthy choice available. Take…
EBOLA / VIRAL HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER IN PERSPECTIVE EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE WHAT IS A VIRAL HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER A group of illnesses caused by several distinct families of viruses. In general, the term “viral haemorrhagic fever” is used to describe a severe multisystem syndrome. Characteristically, the entire vascular system is damaged, resulting in multi-organ failure. Symptoms are…