What are the opening hours?

Monday 08:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00 Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Innersight

Longevity & Health Clinic
Nutritional & Medical infusions
InnersightONE Assessment
Red Light Therapy
Inbody Body 120 Scans
VO2 Max Testing

13/10/2026

New research published in Neurology tracked 294 individuals living with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease and uncovered a promising connection between regular physical activity and symptom progression.

Those logging more than 8 hours of weekly movement showed notably slower cognitive decline across a five-year observation period. Movement-related symptoms also improved when monitored over seven years. Importantly, these gains weren't limited to intense workouts; moderate efforts like brisk walks, doubles tennis and everyday household tasks contributed to the positive outcomes.

A lead researcher from the study highlighted that staying active could potentially influence how the condition develops over time, particularly when incorporated early and maintained consistently.

Some important considerations remain. The participant group entered the study with relatively strong cognitive abilities, which may limit how broadly the results apply. The authors also note that additional investigation is warranted to validate these observations.

Movement alone won't reverse Parkinson's disease or solve every challenge it presents. However these findings point to physical activity as a valuable component of a comprehensive care strategy. Practitioners suggest starting with achievable goals, just ten minutes of mindful motion daily, and selecting routines that feel sustainable and enjoyable.

Article reference:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/over-8-hours-weekly-activity-linked-slower-parkinsons-progression-over-time

09/10/2026

You now know the five numbers that matter most for how long you'll stay healthy, but what do those numbers actually mean for you?

This week we're breaking down each metric individually:

✅ Blood pressure below 130/80 - Quiet damage accumulates in your brain and kidneys for decades before you feel symptoms

✅ Fasting glucose below 5.6 mmol/L - Midlife blood sugar elevation links to higher dementia and heart disease risk

✅ VO₂ max as high as possible - Low fitness carried higher death risk than smoking or diabetes

✅ Waist circumference less than half your height - Belly fat predicted death independent of BMI

✅ Grip strength as strong as possible - Grip predicted cardiovascular death better than blood pressure alone

These aren't arbitrary targets. Each one is backed by large-scale peer-reviewed research tracking hundreds of thousands of people over decades.

The pattern is clear: Small, measurable improvements in these metrics compound into significantly longer healthspan. You don't need perfection, you need awareness and direction.

Start with one measurement this week. Then another next week. Momentum beats motivation.

Visit www.innersight.co.za to schedule your baseline assessment today and begin building your preventative health roadmap.

Resource references:

https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/39/33/3119/5032485?login=false

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25437406/

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2707428

https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3324

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25982160/

08/10/2026

Fatigue, brain fog and hair loss aren't always "just stress."

In Episode 39 of the Innersight Podcast, we explore why iron deficiency is so common in women, and so often missed. We look at how iron requirements change throughout the female reproductive cycle, and what women can do to optimise their health, energy and longevity.

Whether you're feeling run down and can't work out why, training hard and not seeing results, or simply curious about your own health and longevity, this one's for you.

🎥 Watch the full episode ➡️ https://youtu.be/cs717MGBxzw

Subscribe to our informative podcast, available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple by searching for Innersight Podcast.

07/10/2026

A new study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition followed 64 healthy, sedentary adults aged 45-65 for 12 weeks and found something unexpected: creatine supplementation helped build muscle even without formal exercise training.

Participants who took creatine alone gained about 2.4 pounds of lean muscle over the study period. Those who paired creatine with supervised training saw slightly larger gains, around 3 pounds. Both groups also showed improvements in strength measures, including bench press and leg press performance.

What's interesting here is that the muscle-building effect appeared regardless of whether participants were actively working out. The lead researcher suggested this may be because when muscles have more available energy, routine daily activities become less demanding, encouraging more natural movement.

Whilst this finding opens an intriguing possibility, particularly for those who struggle to maintain consistent exercise due to age or circumstance, it's important to acknowledge the study had limitations. Participants did follow a heart-healthy diet with a modest calorie deficit, and the sample size was relatively small.

Creatine isn't a replacement for physical activity, nor does it address all aspects of long-term health. However the results suggest it may offer meaningful support for maintaining muscle mass as part of a broader approach to healthy aging.

Article reference:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/creatine-may-help-build-muscle-even-without-exercise-study

03/10/2026

Here's a number worth paying attention to: 2x.

That's roughly how much higher the risk of developing type 2 diabetes was for adults with lower activity levels, compared to those who moved more, according to a study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, tracking almost 88,000 people.

The effect was strongest in adults under 63, but here's the interesting part - while the relative benefit looked smaller in older adults, the actual gap in diabetes rates between active and inactive people grew even larger with age. In other words, staying active doesn't become less important as you get older; if anything, it matters more.

For anyone with prediabetes specifically, increasing activity appears to directly improve insulin sensitivity, helping bring blood sugar back toward a normal range rather than progressing further.

The reassuring part is that you don't need hours a day to see benefit. A combination of regular aerobic movement (walking, cycling, swimming) and resistance training at least twice a week remains a realistic, evidence-backed target. Muscle itself plays a major role in how the body processes glucose, so building and maintaining it matters just as much as the cardio side.

Small, consistent movement, applied over years, is still one of the most powerful tools we have for preventing type 2 diabetes.

Article reference:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/more-moderate-to-vigorous-physical-activity-could-reduce-type-2-diabetes-risk

30/09/2026

If you had to name the organs medicine pays closest attention to, muscle probably wouldn't make your list. But it should.

In Episode 35 of InnerSight, we sit down with biokineticist Hannes Swanepoel to make the case that muscle deserves to be treated as seriously as any other organ system, not just for athletes, but for anyone interested in living longer and better.

Topics covered include:
✅ How to test where you stand
✅ What actually needs improvement
✅ How training should evolve with age

This isn't about building bulk. It's about building a body that lasts.

Read the full article ➡️ https://www.innersight.co.za/post/muscle-longevity-strength-at-any-age

28/09/2026

It sounds obvious, but when was the last time you checked your health dashboard?

There's no midlife warning light that tells you your blood pressure, fasting glucose, VO₂ max, waist circumference or grip strength are drifting off course. By the time symptoms appear, damage has often been accumulating for decades.

These key health metrics predict whether you'll be alive and independent at 80:
✅ Blood pressure
✅ Fasting glucose
✅ VO₂ max
✅ Waist circumference
✅ Grip strength

Most people don't know where they stand on even one of them.

At Innersight, we believe preventative health starts with visibility. Not guesswork. Not waiting until something breaks.

Measure them. Know them. Move the ones going the wrong way.

Visit www.innersight.co.za to schedule your baseline assessment today.

25/09/2026

In this clip from Episode 34 of the Innersight Podcast, Dr. Cuan Coetzee breaks down a practical framework adapted from researcher Joyce Shaffer's 2016 paper, designed to help anyone optimize how long and how well they live:

✅ L - LOVE: Joy, gratitude and genuine contentment. Sustained behavioral change rarely happens without a real reason to get better, and psychological states matter more than we're taught.

✅ E - EXERCISE: Movement as medicine is non-negotiable. Physical activity is one of the most powerful physiological interventions available, and it's freely accessible to almost everyone.

✅ N - NEWNESS/NOVELTY: Ongoing cognitive stimulation. The brain requires novel input to maintain function; without it cognitive decline accelerates. Think: learning, exploration and unfamiliar environments.

✅ D - DIET: What you do and don't put into your body. Nutrition matters, but it's only one piece of the puzzle. Conventional medicine focuses heavily here while overlooking the rest.

✅ S - SLEEP: This is a biological essential, not a luxury. Recovery isn't optional. Sleep is when repair, consolidation and metabolic clearance occur. Skip it at your own risk.

The Key Insight:
All five carry roughly equal weight for longevity outcomes, yet traditional healthcare prioritizes diet alone, leaving love, exercise, novelty and sleep largely unaddressed, even though they drive equally critical results.

Guest speaker: Cuan Wayne Coetzee

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ekT7xRPOr1s

For more infomation, visit: https://www.movemed.co.uk/
Visit Cuan's Youtube channel:

23/09/2026

A new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine followed over 2,700 women for 20 years and found something meaningful: women who started hormone therapy during perimenopause or early postmenopause had a 22% lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those who didn't. Starting within 10 years of menopause beginning, that protective effect climbed even higher, up to 27%

Menopause does seem to be a genuine turning point worth paying closer attention to. Hot flashes and night sweats aren't just uncomfortable, they have also been linked to future heart risk, including shifts in blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

Whilst this is an observational study, showing a strong pattern, researchers themselves are calling for this to be confirmed in future clinical trials.

Hormone therapy isn't a one-size-fits-all answer; it's a decision to make alongside your own doctor, based on your personal history and risk.

Still, the takeaway feels important: don't just push through severe symptoms in silence. They may be telling you something worth listening to.

Article reference:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/start-menopausal-hormone-therapy-early-for-a-lower-heart-disease-risk-study-suggests

21/09/2026

It's one of the most honest truths in health, and one of the most empowering.

Your physiology adapts to the demands you place on it regularly. Train for strength, and strength remains. Prioritize mobility, and movement stays fluid. Neglect both, and both gradually recede. This principle becomes increasingly important as we age.

What does this mean in practice?

✅ Muscle mass: Starting around age 30, adults naturally lose approximately 3-5% of muscle per decade, accelerating to up to 8% in later decades according to NIH and Harvard Health research. Resistance training substantially slows this loss, helping maintain metabolic tissue that serves you throughout every age.

✅ Mobility: Joint range of motion, flexibility and movement quality reflect consistent attention. Mobility maintained through regular movement stays available when needed most.

✅ Strength: Functional strength preserves independence - carrying groceries, climbing stairs, rising from chairs and playing with grandchildren. These capabilities compound over time.

This compounding effect means that training done today isn't just for today. It builds resilience that pays dividends throughout subsequent years. Conversely, periods of inactivity require significantly more effort to recover.

At Innersight we help clients build sustainable foundations that serve them across their lifespan, not just quick fixes that fade.

Start building that foundation now, your decades ahead deserve it.

Source references:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2804956/

https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthy-aging-and-longevity/preserve-your-muscle-mass

Address

3 Biccard Street, Durbanville
Cape Town
7550

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Website

https://www.innersight.co.za/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Innersight posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Innersight:

Want your practice to be the top-listed clinic in Cape Town?