Health with Heart

08/06/2026

It's really rewarding for us to be able to engage with everyone who drops in at the stand at our Wellness Days.

It’s always a privilege to create opportunities for health awareness, education, and meaningful conversations that empower individuals to make informed wellness choices. Seeing people engage, learn, and invest in their well-being reminds us why we do what we do.

01/06/2026

Dr Patrick Bennett, founder of the Flourish Obesity online clinic, returns to the Health with Heart Podcast to go deeper into the hype, risks, benefits, and future of GLP-1 drugs.

Drawing on growing real-world experience and the rapid rise in access to these medications, the conversation explores the physiology, limitations, and cultural impact of a drug class that is reshaping medicine, habits, and body size.

From obesity and menopause weight gain to micro-dosing, muscle mass, brain preservation, “Ozempic face,” and concerns around vision loss, this episode unpacks the questions many people are asking in a culture that often equates thinness with health and success.

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29/05/2026

Lately, our Instagram feeds have been saturated with very symmetrical and attractive women massaging their facial fascia - lifting cheekbones, smoothing lines, defining eyelids. It’s described as wellness and longevity, and of course, improved lymphatic drainage may make that true. But if we’re honest, much of this focus is not really about health. It’s about how we are seen. How attractive, how desirable, how “well” we perform beauty, antigravity and thinness.

Yes, we can massage our faces. Perhaps the ritual becomes a ceremony of attention and presence with yourself or - at a stretch - even good for lymphatic drainage. But there is another layer of shaping that no mirror, no camera, no technique can replicate. We are sculpted in relationship.

Visit bit.ly/49Sn3GJ for more insight and inspiration from Dr Skye Scott.

27/05/2026

Peptides have become one of the most talked-about frontiers in modern wellness, longevity, metabolic health, and regenerative medicine. Once largely confined to specialist endocrinology or research laboratories, peptides are now everywhere - from medical conferences and longevity clinics to TikTok wellness trends and celebrity podcasts.

But beneath the hype lies a more important question: what does the science actually say?

Find out here: bit.ly/4tTI4rM

25/05/2026

At Health with Heart, our Clinical Associates are an essential part of the care we provide every day 🤍

Clinical Associates are medically trained healthcare professionals who work alongside doctors to assess patients, manage common conditions, assist in emergency care, support chronic disease management, and provide clinical support across healthcare settings.

We are incredibly grateful for the compassionate, capable care provided by:

✨ Aphiwokuhle Masondo – Merchant Place Practice
✨ Larushka Govender – Fairland Practice
✨ Amo Selabe – Acacia House Practice
✨ Ayabonga Msila – Direct Axis Practice

These knowledgeable practitioners help patients feel supported, safe, and cared for, working closely with our doctors to ensure whole-person, heart-led healthcare.

Learn more about our team and approach to care: bit.ly/4tLJe8z

22/05/2026

Flu season has arrived earlier than usual in South Africa this year — and with it comes a lot of questions around symptoms, vaccines, risk, and how to protect yourself and your family.

In our latest blog, Dr Melinda unpacks what influenza actually is, who is most vulnerable, and how the flu vaccine works. She offers thoughtful and balanced insights on how to navigate flu season with clarity rather than fear.

Here's what you need to know: bit.ly/499zmhE

Flu season is here. Learn symptoms, vaccine facts, risk groups, and how to protect yourself and your family this winter.

21/05/2026

We are so proud to unveil Hormones with Heart - an innovative online platform offering compassionate, evidence-based care for women navigating the deeply personal journey of hormonal change, from perimenopause to menopause.

Founded by Dr Skye and Dr Melinda, both of whom hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Menopause Medicine through the University of South Wales, the platform was created to provide thoughtful, individualised support that recognises there is no one-size-fits-all approach to (peri)menopause care.

Appointments will go live in June 2026.

Learn more and join the waiting list: bit.ly/4f09tVi

South Africa's first doctor-led online hormone clinic. Expert perimenopause and menopause treatment, body-identical HRT, and compassionate women's hormone health care — all virtual.

20/05/2026

A recent hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has understandably raised concern globally - but the risk to the general public remains exceptionally low.

In our latest blog, we unpack:
• What hantavirus is and how it spreads
• Why experts say this is not another COVID-19 scenario
• What makes the Andes strain different
• Why careful monitoring and infection control matter
• The importance of staying informed without fuelling panic or misinformation

In a world of fast-moving headlines, accurate, balanced health communication matters more than ever.

Read all about it: bit.ly/3PULDA1

13/05/2026

Stress is a natural response to life’s demands, but when it becomes chronic without enough recovery, it can begin to affect energy, sleep, focus, motivation and emotional wellbeing.

In our practical guide, Clinical Psychologist Nevern Subermoney shares simple, effective strategies for managing stress by addressing the source, calming the body’s stress response, and strengthening the foundations of daily life.

From setting healthier boundaries and reducing avoidance to improving sleep, movement, connection and purpose, this cheat sheet offers a balanced roadmap to feeling more resilient and in control.

Download the free guide: bit.ly/4tpLz8Z

Stress Management Cheat Sheet by Nevern Subermoney: simple, practical ways to reduce stress, improve sleep, and build daily resilience

11/05/2026

In the latest episode of the Health with Heart podcast, Dr Skye chats to Ursula Botha - communication coach, teacher and Master of Dramatic Arts graduate.

Together, they explore the power of authentic self-expression, from the words we choose to the unspoken messages conveyed through posture and body language.

The meaningful conversation unpacks imposter syndrome, practical ways to refine performance under pressure, and how everyday interactions can become opportunities to build confidence for life’s higher-stakes moments.

Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4tRk49u
Listen on Apple: apple.co/4wci25q