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24/07/2026

GLP-1 meds- who should NOT be taking them?

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®️, Wegovy®️ and Mounjaro®️ have changed the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. They’re highly effective when prescribed appropriately, but they’re not suitable for everyone and should always be used under medical supervision. Speak to your healthcare professional to find out whether they’re right for you.

✅ Reduces appetite
✅ Improves blood sugar
✅ Significant weight loss
✅ Heart and metabolic benefits (selected patients)
❌ Not for everyone!
❌ Always to be used under medical supervision
❌Always requires hard graft with diet and exercise
❌NOT to be used by those with medullary thyroid cancer, family multiple-cancer syndromes, pancreatitis, gastric emptying issues.
❌not for cosmetic weight loss of a few kg!!
❌NOT to become “Hollywood skinny”
👩‍⚕️ Prescription medicine only

Parenting advice is everywhere. 🥴Your mother-in-law has thoughts. Instagram has thoughts. The parenting Facebook group d...
23/07/2026

Parenting advice is everywhere. 🥴
Your mother-in-law has thoughts. Instagram has thoughts. The parenting Facebook group definitely has thoughts. 😅
What makes 𝘿𝙧 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙮‘𝙨 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 & 𝙥𝙖𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙨 so refreshing is that it’s packed with practical, evidence-based guidance that actually helps.

A few favourites from the chapter on routines... 💙

💚 “Every parent should work out a routine which works for their child and family.”

💚 “The routines I used for my own children are not prescriptive or perfect.”

💚 “They can be adapted to your needs and circumstances.”

The book is full of these kinds of golden nuggets, clear, sensible advice that helps you focus on what really matters.

✨Get your copy at all leading bookstores or through the link in our bio!

27/06/2026

It's been a huge honour to be in a sweltering Lille, France, as part of an international expert panel talking about the gut microbiome in the infant... and to be surrounded by deep culture, superb colleagues, and even French commentary for the football!

Take home messages for me:
- the first year of life is VITAL to establish a healthy gut microbiome, which can set the scene for the rest of one's life in terms of immunity, allergies, metabolic health and even cognitive effects. Natural deliveries, breastfeeding and reduction in antibiotic use- if possible- are key!

- the gut and brain are super interlinked... gut issues can be markedly worsened by neuro-emotional dysfunction and stress. Sensitive people... sensitive guts. Stress... changes in bowel habits. We need to compassionately manage the whole person.

2026


01/06/2026

Reality check:
Would you take an injectable medication that has not been rigourously tested, is made in unregulated facilities, has not been long around to know the long-term side effects?
Well, you may already be!

carefully for the two major groupings of peptides:
On the one hand, we have those peptides that have been rigorously tested, around for decades, approved by regulatory agencies, and of exceptional use if given under the right circumstances by the right clinician, such as insulin, growth hormone and GLP1 agonists.

On the other hand, we have those peptides which are trending and widely punted for youthfulness, muscle definition and longevity... many of which are poorly tested, sometimes only in 50 to 100 people worldwide, not approved by regulatory agents, with unknown side-effects long-term, and unknown manufacturing processes. And these are the ones being used by our teens??
# listen up for the facts



30/05/2026

What an amazing day out in Jozi at the "Secrets of a Superpowered Woman and Mom" conference- presenting on 2 of my fav topics- parenting and perimenopause! In my element. Surrounded by a group of vibrant, wholesome, caring, talented, Godly ladies...
Thank you Dr Lethabo Machaba for the invite! And thanks ladies for appreciating my "work of love" book- Dr Gray's Real Parenting & Paediatrics."

10/05/2026

Happy Mothers' Day! But really? Do we make an attempt to acknowledge mothers once a year? All year round mothers carry not only most of the physical burden in the Household, but also most of the mental and emotional burden. We seem to run 100 separate excel spreadsheet in our brains at one moment!

If mothers feel unloved and unacknowledged, they are at risk of developing burnout and depression, and also at risk of physical diseases such as heart disease, autoimmune and inflammatory disease, and even cognitive deterioration because of the pro-inflammatory effect of chronic stress.

Let's make an effort to make all the mothers out there feel special, loved and seen. When your wife/mother says she feels unnoticed or she feels tired or down, don't dismiss it as being overly emotional or oversensitive. She is truly feeling the constant burden and may just need a bit of acknowledgement or a good cup of tea. 🩷

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04/05/2026

We've been invited to talk at the Franschoek Literary Festival! In celebration, we're doing a giveaway of 5 books!

DR Gray's REAL Parenting and Paediatrics is your all in one guide from tiny tots to teens, discussing essential tips with regards to medical conditions, development and parenting, and saving you hours of confusing Internet searches!
with your best parenting hack which creates real connection with your child!
The authors of the top five comments win a book!

For this who miss out- the book is also available in good book stores, and online on Takealot and Amazon.


17/04/2026

Aerobic versus strength training? BOTH are so important and do different reasons!
Aerobic= heart health, reduced cardiovascular mortality
Strength= metabolic magic, good function, bone strength, balance, independence...

04/04/2026

We have a tradition of "family sports challenges." Papa Bear Paul is sequentially taking the kids on a tandem for the Cape Town cycle race, and Mama Bear is sequentially doing the Hyrox with her cubs. Today was Ella's turn for the women's doubles with her old Mama. It was amazing! Tiring yes, but sooooo worth it.

A shared challenge is (mostly!) so healthy for mind, body & bonding!

will your next shared challenge be?

03/04/2026

We had a fantastic 2 day break on a farm- NO iPads allowed. The kids seemed to merge with nature: running, cycling, swimming in the dam, playing with animals... they seemed happy. Less distracted.

Excessive screen time not only directly affects the brain's firing and wiring, but also takes away those opportunities to really experience the real world.

Our podcast coming out on Tuesday the 7th April discusses the opportunity costs of screen time in kids. A reality for all of us.

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