https://www.ultimatemedia.co.za/ Wellness and health - it’s kind of a bigger deal than ever, but where do you go on this whole wide internet for the best medical advice? And how often are you finding information that takes on a South African perspective? That’s why Cipla brings you Health Matters. This is a series that puts experts from across the medical world right in your earbuds or speakers. Our aim is to provide topical and relevant information on healthcare, with kindness, because Health Matters. Health & Fitness en Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:18:12 +0200 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:37:07 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Ultimate Media no Ryan O'Connor Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1744/logo_7645_20250909_210558_1400.jpeg https://www.ultimatemedia.co.za/ Wellnessandhealth-it’skindofabiggerdealthanever,butwheredoyougoonthiswholewideinternetforthebestmedicaladvice? AndhowoftenareyoufindinginformationthattakesonaSouthAfricanperspective? That’swhyCiplabringsyouHealthMatters.... Ultimate Media episodic Ultimate Media paulo@ultimatemedia.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1504751 https://iono.fm/e/1504751
While infections in children have dropped since the early 2000s, around 270,000 children between the ages of 0 and 14 are still living with HIV. Every year, 10,000 new child infections occur, and 2,100 children continue to die from AIDS-related causes*. 

To talk more about this, we're joined by Dr Julia Turner - a medical doctor in the role of Senior Technical Adviser for HIV Care and Treatment for Right to Care NGO. She is passionate about training healthcare workers and has provided HIV-related trainings throughout South Africa and many other African countries.

Her areas of interest include paediatric and adult HIV management, HIV resistance, adolescent disclosure, adherence, and programmatic aspects of HIV and other pandemic control.

* Source: ⁠https://aidsinfo.unaids.org/⁠

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We'll find out about the rise in anxiety and depression globally and locally, the role our modern lifestyles play and how you can cope.

This episode is brought to you by Relicalm. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:31:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Mental Health with Dr. Shireen Thomas-Stark. Season 3. Episode 36. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 9:27 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1492814 https://iono.fm/e/1492814
The number of persons aged 80 years and older are expected to triple between 2020 and 2050, to 426 million.

On Health Matters Dr. Ade Wentzel will be discussing the benefits of NAD+ supplements, their impact on healthy ageing, and how we start to prepare now to ensure we are healthier in our older years. ]]> Health & Fitness Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:46:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. NAD+ supplements and their impact on healthy ageing. Season 3. Episode 35. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 14:23 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1484957 https://iono.fm/e/1484957
To help with that, we have Dr Corli Lodder back with
us. Dr Lodder is the founder of the Allergy and Asthma clinic in George, in the Western Cape. She is a GP with a special interest in allergic diseases, and a member of The SA Allergic Rhinitis Working Group - a focus group of the Allergy Society of SA. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:47:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Allergic Rhinitis with Dr Corli Lodder. Season 3. Episode 34. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 16:40 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1468199 https://iono.fm/e/1468199
Jon Williams is a 2x Western Province Rally champion, won the World Pirelli Young Drivers Championship in 2009, and has South African colours for Motorsport.

He also works as a precision driver for major car brands in international TV commercials and movies. ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:40:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Jon Williams. Season 3. Episode 33. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 12:36 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1462509 https://iono.fm/e/1462509
To discuss the importance of adherence, the challenges people face and how to overcome these obstacles, we're joined by Dr Craig Nossel co-founder and Chief
Medical Officer of Evia Health.

Evia Health use technology, behavioural economics, and data to empower patients to control and improve their
health.

The importance of medication adherence (00:00:59) Dr. Nossel discusses the vital role of medication in keeping people well, preventing complications, and reducing healthcare costs.

Challenges in medication adherence (00:02:59) Dr. Nossel highlights various challenges, including forgetfulness, cost, lack of knowledge, side effects, and cultural stigma, affecting medication adherence.

Technology and medication adherence (00:06:39) The discussion touches on the role of technology, including reminders, applications, and data feedback, in improving medication adherence.

Behavioural economics in developing solutions (00:11:19) Dr. Nossel explains how behavioural economics principles, such as loss aversion and hyperbolic discounting, are used to develop solutions for medication adherence.

Role of technology in healthcare delivery (00:15:22) The conversation explores how technology, including packaging, messaging platforms, and AI, supports healthcare delivery and personalised patient care.

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#podcast, #Health Matters, #Cipla, #Dr. Craig Nossel, #Evia Health, #medication adherence, #prescribed medication, #chronic illnesses, #health outcomes, #financial impact, #non-adherence, #medication regimen, #technology, #behavioral economics, #healthcare professionals, #artificial intelligence, #healthcare solutions, #medical advice, #medication schedule, #chronic medication, #epilepsy, #technology, #artificial intelligence, #healthcare professionals, #medication packaging, #personalized support, #chronic conditions, #artificial intelligence, #medication adherence patterns, #Cipla, #healthcare solutions, #medical advice, #prescribed medication regimens ]]> Health & Fitness Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. The importance of medication adherence with Dr Craig Nossel. Season 3. Episode 32. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 20:16 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1454230 https://iono.fm/e/1454230
Joining again is registered dietitian, Abigail Da ⁠⁠Cruz⁠⁠ to look at how your gut also impacts on your mental health. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:24:00 +0200 0 0 Gut Health and it’s connection to our physical and mental health with Abigail Da Cruz. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 7:57 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1454229 https://iono.fm/e/1454229 Health Matters, simply because it is so crucial to so many aspects of our well-being. Today however we ask, what are we doing wrong when it comes to gut
health?

To help answer this and to set us right is registered dietitian,
Abigail Da ⁠Cruz⁠ and she will share the most common
gut health mistakes she sees patients make and will give you guidance on what to do instead. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:22:00 +0200 0 0 Gut Health with Abigail Da Cruz. Where Are We Going Wrong? 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 11:28 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1442515 https://iono.fm/e/1442515
Over the years he has smashed records and pushed his body to it's limits. Find out how he keeps motivating himself to achieve greatness. ]]> Health & Fitness Fri, 17 May 2024 15:25:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters with Richard Murray. Season 3. Episode 29. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 11:52 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1431000 https://iono.fm/e/1431000
If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of South Africans who suffer from chronic inflammation, this episode of Health Matters is going to help you understand how NAD+ levels might hold the key to calming those fiery immune responses.

To help unpack this is Dr Adrian Wentzel - Specialist Anaesthesiologist at St Georges Hospital and Medical Forum Theatres in Gqeberha, South Africa. ]]> Health & Fitness Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:54:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. NAD+ and Chronic Inflammation in the body with Dr Adrian Wentzel. Season 3. Episode 28. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 11:45 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1412224 https://iono.fm/e/1412224
Johno Meintjes, is a fitness guru who has worked with some of the biggest brands in sport locally and globally and joins Ryan to talk about his biggest passion, helping others achieve their fitness goals.

This episode is brought to you by Ultimag Advanced. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:56:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. The Daily J with Johno Meintjes. Season 3. Episode 27. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 16:02 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1391191 https://iono.fm/e/1391191 From fatigue and shortness of breath to cognitive issues – it’s a complex and challenging condition.

It’s also so difficult to get an accurate picture of its impact, due to its elusive nature but multiple reports, studies and conversations we’ve all had with friends and family, make it clear that a significant number of individuals have experienced lingering symptoms.

To help unravel some of the mystery is Dr Adrian Wentzel - Specialist Anaesthesiologist at St Georges Hospital and Medical Forum Theatres in Gqeberha, South Africa. ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:54:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Long COVID with Dr Adrian Wentzel. Season 3. Episode 26. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 13:48 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1388118 https://iono.fm/e/1388118
To discuss that is Dr. Marvin Jansen who holds a PhD in Health Sciences Education and an MPhil in Emergency Medicine. He also has extensive experience in training the next generation of healthcare heroes locally and abroad. ]]> Health & Fitness Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:43:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Harnessing Simulation for Safer Healthcare with Dr. Marvin Jansen. Season 3. Episode 25. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 11:29 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1378781 https://iono.fm/e/1378781
For many people, especially those living in peri-urban and rural areas, access to quality, affordable primary healthcare services pose a significant challenge. Existing medical facilities are often over-burdened and congested and may be difficult and costly to reach.
Sha’p Left is a patient-centered, cost aware, nurse driven primary healthcare service that treats people closer to home, in their local communities.

Dr Harold Amaler is Cipla’s Resident Expert and CSI Advisor and he'll be telling us how The Cipla Foundation provides infrastructure, systems and support to highly qualified Sha’p Left nurse practitioners to enable the delivery of accessible, quality and affordable care in a dignified setting. ]]> Health & Fitness Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:23:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Sha’p Left with Dr Harold Amaler. Season 3. Episode 24. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 16:15 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1371005 https://iono.fm/e/1371005
Dr Corli Lodder is the founder of the Allergy and Asthma clinic in George, in the Western Cape. She is a GP with a special interest in allergic disease, and a member of The SA Allergic Rhinitis Working Group - a focus group of the Allergy Society of SA… and she is here to help us learn more about allergies, and share some useful advice on how to deal with them. ]]> Health & Fitness Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:02:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Understanding Allergy with Dr Corli Lodder. Season 3. Episode 23. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 16:38 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1368316 https://iono.fm/e/1368316
In this final episode of the series with the good doctor, we discuss the topic of pain. ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:27:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Pain with Dr Konrad Von Hagen. Season 3. Episode 22. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 12:12 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1366601 https://iono.fm/e/1366601 Health & Fitness Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:29:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. inflammation with Dr Konrad Von Hagen. Season 3. Episode 21. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 11:22 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1364585 https://iono.fm/e/1364585
In this episode of Health Matters, we will be discussing the management of the health of our school-going sports stars with Dr. Konrad von Hagen, a renowned doctor who worked with the victorious Springbok team of 2019. ]]> Health & Fitness Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:06:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. School sports and medicine with Dr Konrad Von Hagen. Season 3. Episode 20. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 14:41 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1358281 https://iono.fm/e/1358281
In this episode of Health Matters we're going to look at a topic that sits at the intersection of athlete welfare and the pressures of performance.

Joining us is Dr. Konrad von Hagen, a renowned doctor to the victorious Springbok team of 2019 and we'll be exploring how you go about preventing illness in elite athletes. ]]> Health & Fitness Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:18:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Preventing illness in athletes with Dr Konrad Von Hagen. Season 3. Episode 19. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 17:22 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1336487 https://iono.fm/e/1336487  
To answer that is our guest Adi St George - a Nutritional Therapist and BioKinesiologist, based in Cape Town.

This episode is brought to you by Entiro Probiotic.  ]]> Health & Fitness Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:58:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Gut Health with Adi St George. Season 3. Episode 18. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 28:04 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1328746 https://iono.fm/e/1328746
Over the years he has run over 30 000 km across the globe creating awareness and raising funds for Operation Smile through the Cipla Miles for Smiles initiative.

In this episode we find out more about his next adventure in Portugal and Madeira and how Miles for Smiles creates awareness and raises funds for Operation Smile*, who facilitate corrective surgery on children born with cleft lip and palates.

Support David and The Cipla Miles for Smiles Initiative: https://www.givengain.com/ap/david-grier-raising-funds-for-cipla-foundation/#timeline ]]> Health & Fitness Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:59:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Miles for Smiles with David Grier. Season 3. Episode 17. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 12:03 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1325279 https://iono.fm/e/1325279 We find out about his career journey, how the pandemic rocked the entertainment industry and how he balances his career as a creative and an entertainer, with his personal life.
Spoiler alert, it involves saying, "No''. ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:18:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Emo Adams. Season 3. Episode 16. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 19:36 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1319847 https://iono.fm/e/1319847
Having refereed numerous high-class women's rugby matches, Aimee showcases the importance of diversity in the sport. We're honoured to have her on Health Matters to find out more about her journey. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:19:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Aimee Barret-Theron. Season 3. Episode 15. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 23:38 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1315917 https://iono.fm/e/1315917
What attracted a South African to this relatively niche sport? We ask her this and more. ]]> Health & Fitness Wed, 31 May 2023 11:47:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Dr. Donne van Doesburgh. Season 3. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 18:28 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1308761 https://iono.fm/e/1308761
We find out about her hockey career, what it feels like to represent your country, finding a balance between work, elite sports and normal life - and so much more. ]]> Health & Fitness Wed, 10 May 2023 13:01:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Quanita Bobbs. Season 3 Episode 13. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 22:53 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1304371 https://iono.fm/e/1304371
To fully understand living with this condition - as both a parent and child, we're joined by Dr Aruna Lakhan, a paediatrician who specialises in childhood lung conditions.

This week's episode of Health Matters is brought to you by Cipla Respiratory & Bronkiboosters. ]]> Health & Fitness Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:12:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Understanding Asthma with Dr Aruna Lakhan. Season 3 Episode 11. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 13:44 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1299884 https://iono.fm/e/1299884
Ahead of the next edition of the Two Oceans Marathon we speak to Gerda about her previous wins, where she became the first woman to finish the race in under 3 hours and 40 minutes. She's also the first woman to do the Comrades Marathon up-run in under 6 hours. We find out how moving to a new city unlocked her phenomenal talent for running as well as her tips for runners at any level.

This episode is brought to you by Ultimag Advanced. ]]> Health & Fitness Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:12:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Bonus Two Oceans Marathon Celebration Episode with Gerda Steyn. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 21:32 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1299013 https://iono.fm/e/1299013
This episode if brought to you by Oranix. The triple-action oral solution. ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:59:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Oral Hygiene with Barbara Kaschula. Season 3 Episode 10. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 13:32 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1294137 https://iono.fm/e/1294137
So how important is oral health in overall health? Find out in this episode brought to you by Oranix. When your throat needs a fix, ask for Oranix at your retail and independent pharmacy. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:53:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Oral Health with Dr Duan Thirion. Season 3 Episode 9. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 14:19 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1282435 https://iono.fm/e/1282435
To tell us more about their own sustainable practices and responsible resource consumption, Cipla's head of Impact & Sustainability, Herman Grobler joins us this week on Health Matters - because the health of our planet matters too! ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:29:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Herman Grobler, Earth Health also Matters. Season 3 Episode 8 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 11:05 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1275308 https://iono.fm/e/1275308
Michelle talks to us about her health journey and what it's like swimming in some of the most beautiful seas, oceans, rivers and lakes. ]]> Health & Fitness Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:06:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Michelle Weber. Season 3 Episode 7. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 13:25 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1272799 https://iono.fm/e/1272799
What do you need to consider if, for example, you’re getting married and planning on starting a family?

To help us with this, our guest once again is financial advisor, Carl Laubscher. If you haven’t listened to our previous two episodes with Carl, we suggest you do so for a good basis of understanding about how medical aids work. ]]> Health & Fitness Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:50:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Health Finance Planning for New Families. Season 3 Episode 6. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 10:41 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1264787 https://iono.fm/e/1264787
But where do we start? ​​Luckily, help is at hand! Johno Meintjes is an international sports conditioning specialist and performance coach, while Juls is a qualified kettlebell instructor. They are back to help us with some motivational tips to sort out our post-festive season health. ]]> Health & Fitness Wed, 21 Dec 2022 07:10:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. The Daily J with Juls & Johno. Season 3 Episode 5. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 21:56 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1264785 https://iono.fm/e/1264785
Being diagnosed as HIV-positive is no longer the death sentence it used to be and seeing as December is World AIDS Month, we're delighted to bring you a blogger, author, YouTuber, TV host and advocate for living positively with HIV - Nozibele Qamngana. ]]> Health & Fitness Wed, 21 Dec 2022 07:02:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Nozi Qamngana & living positively with HIV. Season 3 Episode 4 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 21:31 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1264781 https://iono.fm/e/1264781
Dr Precious Garnett is a Marketing Manager and Medical Advisor. She’s passionate about infectious diseases, adolescent health and global public health and she joins us in this episode of Health Matters. ]]> Health & Fitness Wed, 21 Dec 2022 06:44:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. HIV & AIDS with Dr Precious Garnett. Season 3 Episode 3. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 12:53 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1259764 https://iono.fm/e/1259764
The good news is that it’s never too late to escape these patterns, and unlock ways to optimise our lives… both physically and mentally.

To delve into this further, our guest this week is Erik Kruger - an international speaker, executive coach, author, and co-host of The Expansive podcast. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:09:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Unlocking Optimum Health with Erik Kruger. Season 3 Episode 2. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 18:17 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1254381 https://iono.fm/e/1254381
A consistent presence in a number of SA cricket teams, he grew up in the Western Cape and played domestic cricket for his home team, the Cape Cobras and for a host of sides around the world.

In 2017, JP retired from Test cricket after playing 46 matches between 2008 and 2017. In 2019, he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket and has filled numerous off-pitch roles since.

In this episode we talk to him about his cricket journey and how he maintains a healthy lifestyle beyond his playing days. ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:42:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters with JP Duminy. Season 3 Episode 1. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 18:38 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1247162 https://iono.fm/e/1247162
We find out what it's like being a top level rugby player, how much of a role mental health plays in elite level sport, how do you look after your health on the road, and eating advice for young athletes. ]]> Health & Fitness Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:52:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Scarra Ntubeni. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 9:03 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241601 https://iono.fm/e/1241601 These days, it’s one of the most common ways that people can receive help for unaffordable medical emergencies. 
In this episode of Health Matters we meet Catherine Du Plooy an entrepreneur, social enterprise enthusiast and crowdfunding expert, who is currently working as Director and COO of South Africa’s most successful crowdfunding platform, BackaBuddy - which is a donation-based crowdfunding platform that allows people to raise funds for causes they are passionate about. ]]> Health & Fitness Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:36:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. BackaBuddy featuring Catherine Du Plooy. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 15:57 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241602 https://iono.fm/e/1241602 Health & Fitness Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:38:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Featuring Catherine Clarke. Harvest Table and Nutrition. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 17:25 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241603 https://iono.fm/e/1241603 Health & Fitness Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:22:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Biosimilars with Dr Elsa Van Vuuren. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 11:16 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241604 https://iono.fm/e/1241604 In this episode of Health Matters, we’re looking at male sexual health, and we're joined by Dr Anthony Smith - a family doctor with a special interest in Sexual Medicine, based in Cape Town. He has achieved a Fellowship through the European Committee of Sexual Medicine, and is an ex-President and current board member of the Southern African Sexual Health Association. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:19:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Male Sexual Health with Dr Anthony Smith. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 18:34 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241605 https://iono.fm/e/1241605 In this episode we're looking at female sexual health, and our guest is Dr Anthony Smith - a family doctor based in Cape Town. He has been increasingly involved with Sexual Medicine during the last few years, achieving a Fellowship through the European Committee of Sexual Medicine. He is an ex-President and current board member of the Southern African Sexual Health Association. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:16:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Female Sexual Health with Dr Anthony Smith. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 14:21 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241606 https://iono.fm/e/1241606 Gaven is also the founder of Get Lost, which focusses on changing the way we develop personal brands, adventure, and allowing top business people to find their extreme. ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:24:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Extreme Adventures with Syntro-P featuring Gaven Sinclair. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 8:50 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241607 https://iono.fm/e/1241607 Health & Fitness Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:22:00 +0200 0 0 Trailer. Extreme Adventures with Syntro-P featuring Gaven Sinclair. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 1:00 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241609 https://iono.fm/e/1241609
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. ]]> Health & Fitness Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:17:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Coughs with Dr Shaunaugh Emmanuel. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 19:08 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241616 https://iono.fm/e/1241616 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. ]]> Health & Fitness Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:35:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Managing Mental Health in Children and Teens with Jeanie Cavé. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 21:34 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241618 https://iono.fm/e/1241618 Dr Suresh Vassen is a medical practitioner and the Director and Founder of the PRANA Centre of Wellbeing in Cape Town. He’s also a Lecturer in Human Excellence, Life Coaching, Yoga Practice & Philosophy, as well as Integrated Health for both children and adults.
He joins us again on Health Matters to give us some simple ways to manage stress through our bodies. ]]> Health & Fitness Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Everyday Stress Relief with Dr Suresh Vassen. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 19:47 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241620 https://iono.fm/e/1241620 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 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!
**Contains mild language** ]]> Health & Fitness Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:19:10 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Siv Ngesi & Johno Meintjies from JEFF. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 24:17 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241624 https://iono.fm/e/1241624 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 ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:47:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Post Nasal Drip and Inflammatory throat conditions with Dr Shaunagh Emanuel. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 12:44 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241626 https://iono.fm/e/1241626 GERD might be the word...do you know what it is? Thankfully Professor Mashiko Setshedi, Head of Medical Gastroenterology at Groote Schuur Hospital joins us again to discuss something this digestive condition. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:40:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. GERD with Professor Mashiko Setshedi. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 17:44 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241627 https://iono.fm/e/1241627 We know it affects the lungs - causing wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. We also know it is one of the most common long-term diseases affecting children, but that adults can have asthma too. So what don't we know about it - or more importantly, what do we THINK we know, that simply isn't true?
In Health Matters this week we're joined by Professor Claudia Gray, a specialist paediatric-allergist, to dispel some common asthma myths. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:08:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Asthma Myths VS Facts with Professor Claudia Gray. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 11:09 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241628 https://iono.fm/e/1241628 Dr Riaz Motara is our special guest this week on Health Matters, and he's here to tell us more about BrandMed, which provides digital products and solutions to doctors and their practices. Dr Motara is a Physician and Cardiologist, and the founding member of the first Cardiovascular Risk Institute in Africa. He also pioneered The Women’s Heart Clinic, and launched VeinSculpt - the first comprehensive varicose vein clinic in South Africa. ]]> Health & Fitness Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. BrandMed with Dr Riaz Motara. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 15:26 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241630 https://iono.fm/e/1241630 In the next episode of Health Matters, OUT ON WEDNESDAY, Professor Francois Venter discusses this topic in more depth. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:31:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. HIV and Covid Vaccines with Professor Francois Venter. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 0:49 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241633 https://iono.fm/e/1241633 Your friends, family and colleagues are proudly declaring that they’ve done it, and berating those who don’t want to do it!
Of course we're talking about the Covid-19 vaccine and in this episode of Health Matters, Ryan O' Connor gets some facts from someone who really knows what he’s talking about. 
Dr Jeremy Nel is Head of the Infectious Diseases division at Helen Joseph hospital and Wits University and we discuss the Covid-19 vaccine. ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:00:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Covid-19 Vaccines with Dr Jeremy Nel. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 19:21 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241635 https://iono.fm/e/1241635 Dr Suresh Vassen is a medical practitioner and the Director and Founder of the PRANA Centre of Wellbeing in Cape Town... he’s also a Lecturer in Human Excellence, Life Coaching, Yoga Practice & Philosophy, and Integrated Health for both children and adults.  
He joins us again on Health Matters to offer a bit of an alternative viewpoint... ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Alternative Healing with Dr Suresh Vassen. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 19:01 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241637 https://iono.fm/e/1241637 In this episode we speak to someone who has an uncanny ability to see things differently - and who can show us a unique view on the world, that might just make everything feel better.
John Sanei is an author, speaker and future strategist and has some interesting thoughts on the world, especially what is happening
right now ... and where humanity might be headed. ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Mindfulness with John Sanei. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 24:22 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241639 https://iono.fm/e/1241639 but boy how that has changed!
We now all know what our ‘numbers’ are pretty much daily, and we would certainly be very aware whether we have a fever these days, as it means much more at the moment than it ever did before.
Dr Ramona Govender is a rheumatology fellow at Groote Schuur Hospital, and she joins us again on Health Matters to talk more about the intricacies of fever. ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Know your pain with Dr Ramona Govender. Fever. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 13:47 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241641 https://iono.fm/e/1241641 It's not something that is easy to live with, or talk about - but there are ways to manage and treat it, so that is what we discuss on Health Matters this week with Professor Mashiko Setshedi, Head of Medical Gastroenterology at Groote Schuur Hospital. ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Chronic Constipation with Professor Mashiko Setshedi. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 23:18 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241643 https://iono.fm/e/1241643 In part 1 of a 2 part episode we will look at these ailments in babies and young children. ]]> Health & Fitness Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Allergies in children. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 21:09 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241645 https://iono.fm/e/1241645 Health & Fitness Wed, 26 May 2021 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Digital Health with Pam Lourenco. 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 22:27 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241647 https://iono.fm/e/1241647
If you got a sniffle or a cough, a sore throat, or even just a headache - there was no panic. You could still drag your poor sick self to work, or the shops.

But now these symptoms might create some alarm, and even if you’re not one to worry - you can’t go anywhere because of those Covid questionnaires. Is it possible to tell the difference between the symptoms of a cold or flu, and the dreaded Covid-19? ]]> Health & Fitness Tue, 04 May 2021 19:01:00 +0200 0 0 Health Matters. Cold vs Flu vs Covid-19 with Dr Shaunagh Emanuel 0 0 Ryan O'Connor full 21:36 Health Matters by Cipla https://iono.fm/e/1241649 https://iono.fm/e/1241649 And how often are you finding information that takes on a South African perspective?
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