Dr. Conrad von Hagen is an esteemed medical doctor in the sporting world, but one of the most common questions he receives from his general patients is about the subject of pain.

In this final episode of the series with the good doctor, we discuss the topic of pain.

Our series with Dr. Konrad von Hagen continues on Health Matters and in this episode the World Cup winning doctor talks to us about inflammation and how to manage it.

More pressure is being placed on student athletes than ever before. The potential rewards sometimes lead parents to make decisions that could potentially harm the health of their teenagers forever.

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.

Sport is big business and places unique pressures on the medical practitioners involved.
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.

Gut health is a topic that comes up often, because it affects so many aspects of our lives. So what are we possibly doing wrong… and what can we do better, to make sure we keep it in peak condition? 
 
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. 

David Grier is the first person in history to have run the Great wall of China in BOTH directions. 4 200 km each way.

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

Something different on this episode of Health Matters as we're joined by Emo Adams - a singer, actor, producer and creative director who grew up on the Cape Flats surrounded by music… so it’s no wonder he ended up entertaining us on theatre stages, as well as the big and small screen.

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''.

A trailblazing and inspiring human being in the world of rugby, Aimee Barrett-Theron has shattered stereotypes as one of the top rugby referees on the international stage.

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.

In this episode of Health Matters we meet South African ice hockey sensation, Donne van Doesburgh - who also happens to be be Dr. van Doesburgh. She is a practising chiropractor who balances her professional life with a sports career that demands a lot of commitment but is still an amateur pursuit.

What attracted a South African to this relatively niche sport? We ask her this and more.

Our guest for this episode is Quanita Bobbs, who has represented South Africa at the Women's Hockey World Cup and the Tokyo Olympic Games. She is currently a co-captain with 167 International caps, she’s also a Digital Brand Manager and Strategist for Totalsports.

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.