Cosmetic surgery is a million-Rand industry in South Africa, with not only local patients boosting the plastic surgery practice coffers, but with overseas visitors coming out to the country on ‘Cosmetic Safaris’. There are approximately 34 different procedures available, all…
Pregnancy and child birth are special events in women’s lives. Whether a Caesarean section birth is an elective or an emergency procedure, the wounds can cause discomfort and frustration for the mother of the baby. Since a C-section entails cutting…
It happens to everybody – our bodies age as the years pass. While we cannot completely reverse the march of time, we can help to minimise its effects on our skin. Light therapy is a great way to tackle the…
Sitting in a chair for hours on end, day after day results in many office workers suffering from debilitating chronic back pain. Some of the most common causes of lower back pain are a lack of lumbar support from a…
While humans can vocalise their pain and even describe exactly where the pain originates, our furry friends have a much harder time communicating their distress to us. If your cat has suffered a visible injury, you can help to decrease…
Whether you’re a casual social runner or a serious athlete, suffering from a running-related injury can seriously set back your fitness levels and performance. It can be very frustrating sitting on the sidelines while you wait for your injury to…
One of the main symptoms of diabetes is high blood sugar (also called blood glucose). Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage your nerves and blood vessels. That lessens blood flow (especially to your hands, feet, and limbs), which…
As we age the collagen in our skin decreases, leaving us with fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. While ‘laughter lines’ are typically associated with fun and happiness, nobody wants them to start looking like deep trenches. As you…
We take our hands for granted but when they are crippled by arthritis we realise just how important they are in our daily lives. Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Usually associated with the elderly, arthritis…
Tendon injuries are common in horses and are not just confined to sports horses. Any horse can succumb to a strained tendon, even on pasture, with a wrong step or muddy footing. Despite the injuries being common, the recovery process…
