Medical Matters

On Medical Matters this evening we looking into Reiki healing: a form of alternative therapy that originated in Japan. Reiki may sound “new age” to some, but it’s anything but new. In fact, it’s a form of energy healing with roots in ancient cultures. Reiki uses what’s known as universal life force energy—ki or qi—to improve people’s lives and ailments. Joining us to have this discussion is Reiki Practitioner, Maleshane Sekano.

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On medical matters today, we delve into a very sensitive part of the body— the rectum. Specifically, focusing on Haemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, a condition characterized by swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum. When I discovered that one of its main causes is sitting down for too long, I thought, man I have to do the show standing from now on. Joining us to enlighten us about this is Dr Lydia Kilani, a specialist surgeon, who treats haemorrhoids & other colorectal diseases.

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Did You Know that Obesity affects Medical Insurance? A survey revealed about 68% of South African women are either overweight or obese while 31% of men fall in this category. About 13% of children under five are either overweight or obese. How does this impact your insurance and which insurance is affected by this? On our Medical Matters this evening we discuss this issue and we’re joined by Motshabi Nomvethe, Spokesperson for Professional Provident Society.

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Dehydration can strike anyone when the sun is out and the temperature is high. But when you have diabetes, you're even more prone to dehydration. That makes finding ways to lower blood sugar and stay hydrated critical for those with diabetes, especially during the summer months.

This evening on Medical Matters we look at more suitable drinks a diabetic can hace especially with the current heat we have been experiencing. It is vital to be aware of which sugary drinks one should avoid as well as find out how much calories and sugar are within the drinks we consume. Margot McCumisky,National manager of Diabetes South Africa joins to assist us in understanding what people with diabetes need to be aware f when consuming drinks.

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In SA, CVD is responsible for almost one in six deaths, claiming more lives than that of all the various types of cancers combined. Every day, 225 South Africans die from heart disease and strokes and CVD is the second leading cause of mortality in the country. This evening on Medical Matters we talk about the multi-disciplinary collaboration and research to stem the tide of diabetes and diabetes-linked cardiovascular disease (CVD) and we’re joined by Prof Eric Klug, President of SA Heart Association.

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This evening on Medical Medical we talk about World Stroke Day. World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 every year. The day tries to raise awareness about the prevention and timely treatment of a stroke. When the brain's blood supply is cut off, a stroke occurs. A blood clot or blocked artery is the cause of this in roughly 80% of instances. Strokes can also occur when a blood vessel is injured. To learn more about the symptoms and causes of this delibitating disease, we’re joined by Dr Nkateko Msimeki, General Manager: Health Policy & Medical Advisory at AfroCentric Group.

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This evening on Medical Matters we talk about urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh), also known as HIVES. Urticaria is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts. Hives usually go away without treatment, but antihistamine medication is often helpful in improving symptoms and sometimes the cause of chronic hives isn't clear. Chronic hives are welts that last for more than six weeks and return often over months or years. Prof. Jonny Peter, Head of the Division of Allergology and Clinical Immunology at Groote Schuur and the UCT Lung Institute, joins us to help us understand this disease a little bit more better.

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This evening on Medical Matters, we look at Gaucher disease, which is a rare and potentially life-threatening inherited disorder that affects multiple organs and systems in the body. Monique Nel, Medical Advisor, Rare Diseases at Sanofi and Prof Barry Jacobson, Head of Rare Disease Unit, CMJH Hospital, department of Haematology and internal medicine, wits university joins us to learn more about this disease.

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Clinical dietician, Amanda Kuit, says that good nutrition is the foundation for a healthy future. Stunting is the most common manifestation of malnutrition in South Africa and affects more than a quarter (27 percent) of children under the age of five. Most mothers introduce milk substitutes a bit too early to their children and this can lead stunting. This evening on Medial Matters, Amanda Kuit, a Clinical Dietician, joins to discuss when and how to safely introduce milk substitutes into a baby’s diet in an effort to reduce stunting and infant death in the country.

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