With the COVID pandemic still with us in 2021, everyone would like to know how they can boost their immune system. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as just taking a magic pill a day or a handful of pills as it stands today. A healthy immune system is directly linked to a balanced lifestyle […]
Exercise remains a key component of rehabilitation for patients recovering from COVID-19. However, there is limited guidance on how to start and progress exercise in non-athlete populations in the post-acute period of infection. Getting back into training after recovering from a COVID infection is not as clear cut as it is after other viral infections. […]
Dr Nadine Stewart speaks to us about sunscreen… With the holidays just around the corner, let’s talk about sunscreen. Why sunscreen? We all know spending time in the sun increases our risk for skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. But did you know that sun exposure directly contributes to photoaging of your […]
Lockdown may be responsible for back pain flaring for many of our patients. Dirkie Coomans shares some tips below on how to manage this yourself and prevent it from causing more distress. TIPS FOR CLEANING HOUSE Cleaning your house, doing laundry, dishes and let’s not forget about the men in the garden, can be a […]
Patient Management Protocol for COVID-19 at Elan Healthstyle Patients that suspect infection with Corona virus please do the following: • Do not enter our or any other healthcare facility • Phone the practice immediately at 013 590 7345 • Phone the NICD (National Institute for communicable disease) tollfree no 0800 029 999 as well • […]
With the recent and worldwide hysteria caused by the COVID-19 / CORONA virus, now also classified as a worldwide pandemic, Dr Carike Camphor addresses some frequently asked questions. What is CORONA virus? COVID-19 or nCoV is a strain descending from the Corona virus family of viruses. It has not been previously diagnosed in […]
