Health Hour 28.01.15
Prof. Tim Noakes discusses his controversial but ever-so-popular Banting Diet. We are joined by self-confessed sugar addict Karen Thomson. To top it off we have a chef in studio preparing some Banting...
View ArticleHealth Hour 04.02.15
To circumcise or not to circumcise? That is the question. Together with Drs Hillary Mukudu and Gwinyai Masukume (both males), Dr Sindi takes us behind the research of circumcision as an HIV prevention...
View ArticleHealth Hour 11.02.15
Dr Sindi chats to Dr Lerato Masemola about her GP practice and consulting in the private sector as well as her experiences as a doctor.
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Kelly Du Plessis, Founder and Chairperson of the Rare Diseases Society of South Africa, discusses the upcoming Rare Diseases Day on February 28th. We discover what rare disease are often overlooked and...
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Dr Sindi speaks to Dr Natalie Arkin Mills who is a passionate chiropractor. She tells us of her journey, the ups and downs and answers all chiropractic-related questions and fears.
View ArticleHealth Hour 04.03.15
Health4Men join Dr Sindi to discuss men who have sex with men. The stigma that surrounds it, the taboo and unanswered questions.
View ArticleHealth Hour 11.03.15
It’s said that one in ten new mothers will unknowingly suffer from postnatal depression. Counselling Psychologist Mara Zanella joins Dr Sindi to discuss the signs and symptoms of postnatal depression,...
View ArticleHealth Hour 18.03.15
The Notebook is one of the most romantic movies of our time. We see a loving husband reading to his wife with Alzheimer’s Disease, recounting their lives together, eventually they both lie down, fall...
View ArticleHealth Hour 25.03.15
Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosomal condition that affects male physical and cognitive development. Affected individuals typically have small testes that do not produce as much testosterone as usual,...
View ArticleHealth Hour 01.04.15
Amanda Jane Wilde from Umsinsi Health Care talks about skin care and the revolutionary products her company produces, as well as her fascinating business model.
View ArticleHealth Hour 08.04.15
What is The New Atkins Diet all about? Ceo Justin Strout gives us all the ins and outs of this revolutionary diet.
View ArticleHealth Hour 15.04.15
It’s all about sex and sexual health as Dr Sindi is joined by Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng. She tells us about the do’s and don’ts, the taboo topics and all the incredible and wonderful facts about the birds...
View ArticleHealth Hour 22.04.15
Bipolar disorder is difficult to understand and even more difficult to properly diagnose. Patients and loved ones are often left confused and bewildered when dealing with this debilitating mental...
View ArticleHealth Hour 29.04.15
HIV expert, Dr Michelle Moorhouse who is based at a leading HIV research organisation, catches us up on the latest developments in the world of HIV.
View ArticleHealth Hour 04.05.15
Lawyer, bioethisist and breast cancer survivor, Kwanele Asante-Shongwe joins us to discuss Right to Die, cancer, chemo and the realities of terminal illnesses.
View ArticleHealth Hour 11.05.15
Dr Michelle Moorhouse stands in for Dr Sindi who is away. Together with staff from the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute’s Sex Worker Project, Dr Michelle discusses the world of sex work and...
View ArticleHealth Hour 18.05.15
We explore Non-Communicable Diseases and other public health issues with Public Health Registrar Dr Lehlohonolo Majake. Dr Majake specialises in Public Health and is a member of the South African...
View ArticleHealth Hour 25.05.15
We look at BDSM and Sexual Health with Mistress Kink and her Master. Delving into the dungeons of BDSM, from a medical point of view.
View ArticleHealth Hour 01.06.15
Doctors Without Borders Medecins Sans Frontieres join us, why you ask? Well, it’s time to get an update on Ebola, this is an issue that has gone very quiet of late, let’s not forget! We also get a...
View ArticleHealth Hour 08.06.15
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be a long, painful and lonely road to travel. Dr Sindi puts the spotlight on MS and chats to people...
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Health Hour 15.06.15
Dr Sindi chats to cancer survivor and creator of ‘Cancer Dojo’, Conn Bertish. ‘Cancer Dojo’ is a digital platform and mobile app, that will help empower people affected by cancer and increase their...
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Health Hour 22.06.15
It’s all about the kids. Dr Sindi is joined by Pretoria paediatrician Dr Sibusiso Kuzwayo. Dr Kuzwayo knows and loves children, has a fantastic sense of humour and answers all questions related to...
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Health Hour 29.06.15
Nina Morris joins Dr Sindi to discuss “We The Brave SA”, an initiative funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation, she also chats to Glenn de Swardt from Anova Health Institute about engaging with men...
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Health Hour 06.07.15
Dr Sindi chats to Khanya Pambo and Ruby Chikwiri about their involvement in the Pad Drive. The Pad Drive donates sanitary towels to under-resourced schools in an effort to keep girls in school. Then...
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Health Hour 13.07.15
Dr Sindi is joined by Dr Mahlane Phalane, Secretary General for the South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU). Together they discuss a wide range of topics pertaining to the current state...
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Health Hour 27.07.15
Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples and is still a taboo subject in most cultures. The Infertility Awareness Association of South Africa joins Dr Sindi to ensure sufferers know the truth, the...
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Health Hour – Organ Donation
There are approximately 4 300 South African adults and children awaiting a life saving organ and cornea transplant. The Organ Donor Foundation joins Dr Sindi to look at Organ Donation. Can...
View ArticleHealth Hour – Women’s Cancers
Dr Sindi puts the focus on cancers that affect women. Lucy Balona from CANSA joins her, they place a specific emphasis on cervical cancer. They also chat with Genevieve Williams who is a cancer...
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Health Hour – Living Positively with HIV
Well known activist Yvette Raphael has been living with HIV for 15 years and has a fascinating story to tell. She is a fearless straight talker and she joins Dr Sindi.
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Health Hour – Healthy Eating
Dietitian Thando Msomi, talks with Dr Sindi about aspects of healthy eating that can improve your quality of life. She also discusses her everyday job.
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Health Hour – Medical Aesthetics
Medical aesthetics is a growing trend that focuses on improving cosmetic appearance through the treatment of various conditions. Dr Sindi speaks with Dr Fatima Bhabha, owner of the female only run...
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Health Hour – Heart Awareness Month
September is Heart Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease in South Africa, culminating with World Heart Day on the 29th of September. Dr Sindi speaks with the...
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Health Hour – Heart Health
Dr Riaz Motara is the pioneer behind the The Women’s Heart Clinic. The clinic focuses on preventative cardiology and a holistic approach to heart health. Dr Motara joins Dr Sindi to talk about...
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Health Hour – The Sleep Doctor
Sleep Professor Alison Bentley talks about using biology to sleep better and why we all can’t sleep solidly for 8 hours, she also debunks some “sleep myths” with Dr Sindi.
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Health Hour – Plump up those lips!
Radiofrequency and ultrasound treatments are quite the trend due to being non-invasive and non-painful, while still delivering phenomenal results in terms of skin rejuvenation, tightening of the face...
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Health Hour – Contraceptive Methods
215 million women worldwide would like to use a contraceptive method. However, in developing countries not all women have access to modern contraceptive methods and many are unsure of their options....
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Health Hour – A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
A cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Sound too good to be true? Think again! Dr Eli Lewis is a world-renowned expert on autoimmune disease, breaking new ground in seeking a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. His...
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Health Hour – Part 1: Eczema & Part 2: The work of a pharmacist
The doc’s guest is Dr Claire Jamieson, who created a natural skincare range out of necessity, as her own daughter suffered from bad eczema, and she was unable to find any product that worked without...
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Health Hour – Sexual Stimulant For Women
Dr Sindi introduces you to the first ever clinically tested sexual stimulant to hit the market. Applied externally, it increases sensitivity and blood flow, creating a more intense and pleasurable...
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Health Hour – Hospice & Palliative Care
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day has taken place and to commemorate this occasion Dr Sindi talks to CEO of Hospice Palliative Care Associate Dr Liz Gwyther who provides the facts surrounding...
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Health Hour – Youth With Diabetes
With the international community recently commemorating World Diabetes Day, Jonathan Sinclair stands in for Dr Sindi and speaks to Lize van Dorsten and Kerry Kalweit from Youth With Diabetes, a...
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Health Hour – Pulmonary Hypertension & Improving Pain Associated With Bad...
Dr Sindi tells you how you can support Pulmonary Hypertension Month and explains just what this disease does to its patients. Then we hear from renowned physiotherapist-turned-entrepreneur Gary...
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Health Hour – Living Positively with HIV
With World AIDS Day being commemorated, Dr Sindi talks about living positively with HIV. She is joined by Ntimbwe Mpamba, who was born with HIV and is dedicated to helping other youths in his...
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Health Hour – Menopause
It’s an unavoidable part of a woman’s life, with an estimation 25 million women every year entering menopause. Today, Dr Sibongile Nomganga tells you what’s happening to your body, what symptoms to...
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Health Hour – Stress Management & Non-Invasive Drug Testing
Leading expert in stress management, Dr Arien van der Merwe, believes that stress is essential to 21st century survival. She shares practical tools and techniques to manage and take an integrated...
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Health Hour – Holiday Safety & Surviving Cancer
What should you do in the first few seconds of an emergency? Netcare 911 Clinical Head, Richard Mulder, tells you this and has some first aid for beginners that he wants to share. Then, creative...
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Health Hour – Tackling Depression
Are you in the right mindset for 2016? Kamini Pather thinks we could all use a little guidance, she is joined by a psychologist who will give both western and eastern advice. They look at what...
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Health Hour – HIV Self-Testing
How safe, reliable and accurate is HIV self-testing? Well, joining Dr Moorhouse to answer this is Mohammed Majam from Wits RHI and Jonathan Gunthorp, the Executive Director of the Southern African...
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Health Hour – New Thinking in HIV Vaccines
Content hosted by iono.fm Get the latest on mankind’s mission to find a vaccine or cure for HIV/Aids as Dr Michelle Moorhouse chats with Prof. Penny Moore, Reader and NRF/DST South African Research...
View ArticleHealth Hour 21.01.15
Dr Khanyisile Tshabalala and Dr Lesego Twala, who both work for an HIV/AIDS NPO based in Soweto, dissect where we are as a country regarding HIV. South Africa has the biggest HIV treatment programme in...
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