by DrHemaKalan | Feb 11, 2017 | From the Editor
Please ensure that your phone is either OFF and on AIRPLANE MODE BEFORE entering our practice. We have gone to great lengths to ensure that our offices have the least microwave emitting devices (Wi-Fi, cellphones, etc) in order to allow your nervous system to relax...
by DrHemaKalan | Feb 11, 2017 | From the Editor
The December holiday came and went by so quickly. There were laughs, some irritation and lots of overindulgent meals. You deserve it, you think, after the very tough 2016 you survived. In the mean time, your body is taking a bit of strain. You’re not sick but...
by DrHemaKalan | Feb 11, 2017 | Wellness
Alopecia Alopecia is the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grow. As we get older, there are a fair amount of men and women that suffer from hair loss. This can range from mild to severe. Sometimes there can be a medical...
by DrHemaKalan | Feb 11, 2017 | Wellness
It’s funny, I never had an issue with sleep until I was interviewed by Longevity Magazine for an article on sleep! The universe was testing me and it was time to take my own advice; look for the root cause, adjust my lifestyle habits and not resort to taking...
by DrHemaKalan | Nov 14, 2016 | Nutrition
Most people who hear the word ‘detox’ think that it is some sort of hippie, restrictive diet where you starve or deprive yourself from the pleasures of eating and living. This is because they do not understand the way the body functions. By the time they realise...
by DrHemaKalan | Nov 8, 2016 | Wellness
This past weekend on Sunday afternoon, I decided to relax by reading the Sunday Times (big mistake!). Anyway, I came across an article that stated that 500 000 mums in South Africa are super stressed as their children are writing their matric exams soon....
by DrHemaKalan | Nov 8, 2016 | Nutrition
There is so much confusion these days about what is healthy and what isn’t. The end result is people eating whatever they desire which is usually the cause of their ill health. “All carbohydrates are not created equal.” You have heard this a thousand...
by DrHemaKalan | Nov 8, 2016 | Nutrition
Vitamin D has been known for its effect on bone health for decades. In the recent years, there has been extensive coverage in the medical industry as well as in the media about the benefits of this vitamin. So why is this vitamin so essential to our health? Vitamin D...
by DrHemaKalan | Aug 29, 2016 | Wellness
Adrenal fatigue or burnout is a condition that is not always recognized by western medical doctors. I see it on a daily basis, particularly amongst women and I’m hoping that this article can provide you with the insight to identify where you are with regards to...
by DrHemaKalan | Aug 29, 2016 | Wellness
It is a common misconception that if a particular disease runs in your family, then your genetic make-up would almost guarantee that you land up having that very same disease. People accept this and believe that nothing can be done as this disease has been inherited...
