Health Matters

MPILO HENRY-BOOI, Audiologist and MICHELLE TONKS, Hearing Impairment and Deaf Officer at the NCPD and mother of a profoundly deaf daughter, talk about noise induced hearing loss as well as about the impact that hearing loss can have on the life of the individual and the family. www.ncppdsa.org.za www.saslha.co.za

KELLY DU PLESSIS, Founder and CEO of Rare Diseases South Africa, talks about the upcoming second biennial Rare Diseases Conferences or RareX, taking place place from 13 – 16 September. www.rarediseases.co.za www.rarex.co.za NICOLA SMUTS-ALLSOP, Consulting Astrologer and ANNETTE BING, Midwife, talk about The Fertility Astrology App www.fertilityastrology.com MPILO HENRY-BOOI, Audiologist and MICHELLE TONKS, Hearing Impairment and Deaf Officer at the NCPD and mother of a profoundly deaf daughter, talk about noise induced hearing loss as well as about the impact that hearing loss can have on the life of the individual and the family. www.ncppdsa.org.za www.saslha.co.za

TAMARA KLONARIDES talks about the effect of Immunotherapy on her diagnosis of malignant melanoma. RUDINE DIEDERICKS, Optometrist at Mellins i-Style in Fourways Crossing, talks about Dry Eye and also about how using the wrong eye drops can lead to permanent redness. www.mellins.co.za DR KEVIN MURFITT, Blind Australian academic and disability rights pioneer and JEREMY OPPERMAN, Manager at the Disability Desk in the Department of Social Development of the Western Cape Government, talks about the Cape Town Society for the Blind’s first Colloquium of 2018 www.ctsb.org.za SANDRA VENTER, PRO for the Centre for Tissue Engineering at the University of Tshwane, talks about tissue and cornea donation. www.tissuedonation.org.za

TOPIC: TB AWARENESS MONTH DR JUSTINE FARGHER DR-TB Doctor (Drug Resistant TB Doctor) Doctors Without Borders www.msf.org.za

ARI SEIRLIS, CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa who own “Rolling Inspiration” magazine talks about Rolling Inspiration and the change agent it has been and we’ll also be asking the question .... is it time for a Disability Party in South Africa. info@qasa.co.za / Phone: 0860 Rolling / www.qasa.co.za RAVEN BENNY, Vice Chairperson of QASA, talks about the water crisis and that people with disabilities can only hope that local municipalities will be making special arrangements for them at the secured collection points. www.rollinginspiration.co.za. ROB SLATER, WESSA’s National Coastal Programmes Coordinator, who coordinates the Blue Flag Programme, talks about the launch of amphibious wheelchairs at 4 Blue Flag beaches around South Africa. www.wessa.org.za CHRISTOPHER VENTER talks about his new book “How I Became the Blind Scooter Guy” www.blindscooterguy.com BBC ITEM: CHRISTIAN PARKINSON talks to Ronald Dlamini, South African mixed martial arts champion about his life changing forever when he was diagnosed with meningitis and lost his sight. He is now dedicating his time and energy to training other blind people to be able to protect themselves.

LUCY BREYTENBACH of Medical Alert Dogs South Africa talks about training dogs to help people with life-threatening health conditions. www.medicalalertdogs.co.za DR EVELYN MOSHOKOA, Head of the Urology Department at the University of Pretoria, talks about the upcoming Hollard Daredevil Run, a national fundraising event raising awareness around male cancers. DR TINA VISSER, Medical Advisor for Women’s Health at Bayer, talks about neural tube defects in the early stages of pregnancy. DR TRUDY SMITH, Johannesburg based gynaecology oncologist and obstetrician, talks about a South African study reporting on the impact of menopause on women’s sexuality. www.dryvagina.co.za

IRENE BOURQUIN, qualified nurse and midwife, talks about Pregnancy Education Month. www.PregnancyEducation.co.za www.expectantmothersguide.co.za DR PREENA SIVSANKAR of the Urology Hospital in Pretoria, talks about the danger of recurring kidney stones www.urology.co.za MARLINIE KOTIAH, Science Manager at Danone Southern Africa, talks about the one million moms pledge to help with improving the nutrition of South Africa’s children www.danone.co.za Facebook: KnowYourYoghurt TAMMY FRY, Head of International Marketing at The Fry Family Food Company and Director of Meat Free Mondays in Australia and South Africa, talks about how to implement a flexitarian lifestyle. www.fryfamilyfood.com

PHONE-IN TOPIC: ORAL HEALTH DR STEPHNÉ FENWICK Ivohealth’s Clinical Specialist Qualified dentist with postgraduate diplomas in Aesthetics and Orthodontics. Dental Wellness Trust www.dentalwellnesstrust.org

ARI SEIRLIS, CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa who own “Rolling Inspiration” magazine talks about droning as a hobby or a business for people with mobility impairment and also about the Department of Health’s compliance with the assistive device policy. info@qasa.co.za / Phone: 0860 Rolling / www.qasa.co.za IRENE FISCHER, author of I Am Still Here, talks about the accident in 2009 which left her with extensive damage to her brain. www.irenefischer.co.za ROSLYN LENTIN, Assistant Director : Speech Therapy at Groote Schuur Hospital, talks about Laryngectomies, which in most cases is performed because of cancer of the larynx South African Speech Language Hearing Association 086 111 3297 www.saslha.co.za DEIRDRE GOWER, Founder of the Warrior on Wheels Foundation, talks about their entry for the 2018 Cape Town Cycle Tour. www.warrioronwheels.co.za

DENYS HOBSON, CEO of Cape Mohair, talks about their mohair socks called Medi Sock, ideally suited to people with diabetes, circulatory problems and Reynaud’s syndrome. www.capemohair.co.za / www.mohairmillshop.co.za DR MEGAN KELLY, Veterinary Surgeon of Holistic Vet, talks about the launch of the Onlinepethealth Academy. www.drmegankelly.com LINDA GREEFF, Chairperson of the Cancer Alliance, talks about a debate about access to lifesaving medicines and the demand for policy reform. www.canceralliance.co.za DR LOURENS COETZEE, Opthalmologist and a founding member of Envision Centre for Sight, talks about intraocular lenses. www.alcon.com

BRIDGET McNULTY, Editor of Sweet Life Magazine, talks about Diabetes in South Africa. Facebook – Diabetic South Africans www.sweetlifemag.co.za DR FRANCOIS DUVENAGE of the Urology Hospital in Pretoria, talks about younger men being diagnosed with prostate cancer. www.urology.co.za NICOLE JENNINGS, Spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics, talks about the launch of Facebook chatbot, Ginger, bringing about a new wave of interest in children’s eating behaviour and habits by targeting mothers and caregivers as agents of change www.cookingfromtheheart.co.za DR STEPHEN JEFFERY, Head of the Urogynaecology Unit at UCT’s medical school, talks about allaying the fear of bladder sling surgery for women with stress urinary incontinence

PHONE-IN TOPIC : PODIATRY ANDY BLECHER Podiatrist 021 797 6967 andyblecher@telkomsa.net / andy.blecher705@gmail.com Diabetes SA - www.diabetessa.org.za / 086 111 3913. South African Podiatry Association - www.podiatrist.co.za / 0861 100 249

DR GARY SUDWARTS, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist, talks about Fibroids and Uterine Fibroid Embolisation www.fibroids.co.za DR ALLISON GLASS, specialist virologist at Lancet laboratories, talks about 90% of adults at risk of developing shingles. DR CAROL-ANN BENN, General Surgeon and who is considered to be one of the top breast-cancer experts in South Africa, talks about breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. www.breasthealth.co.za

ROBYN BEERE, Director of Inclusive Education South Africa, talks about children with disabilities and Inclusive Education www.included.org.za robyn@included.org.za GEORGE LOUW, regular contributor to Rolling Inspiration, talks about his regular column Ida’s Corner. We chat about the role of carers and the very real problem of compassion fatigue. www.rollinginspiration.co.za BRAAM LOUW who survived being electrocuted and lost his right arm and leg, talks about his book “It Cost Me An Arm and a Leg”, published by Kwarts Publishers.

DR BREVAN ROBINSON, of Mullers Optometrist, Cape Town, talks about good eyesight playing a pivotal role in your wellbeing. www.mullers.co.za PROF ANGELA MATTHEE, Director of the SA Medical Research Council’s Environment and Health Research Unit and a visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg, talks about the Africa Health Congress and the health risks that climate change pose. DR DANIEL BAXTER, talks about his new book “One Life at a Time : A Doctor’s Memoir of AIDS in Botswana” Published by Picador Africa

CHANTAL LASCARIS, Author of “All Sorts of Healthy Dishes – the Mediterranean Way”, talks about her new book and how to eat a healthy Mediterranean diet. Published by Struik RUDINE DIEDERICKS, Optometrist from Mellins i-Style Optometrists in Fourways Crossing, talks about the potential hazard for your eyesight of eyelash extensions and false eyelashes. 011 465 2004 www.mellins.co.za VOLKER VON WIDDERN, Group CEO of Constantia Insurance Company Limited, talks about how the cost of medical insurance is leading to a loss of doctors and the introduction of a product called EthiQal. http://ethiqal.co.za DR MARK BOTHA, Hyperbaric Physician at the Milpark Hyperbaric Medicine Centre, talks about Hyperbaric treatment as well as about the launch of their Hyperbaric Foundation Campaign. www.hyperbaric.co.za

PHONE-IN TOPIC : DEMENTIA & ALZHEIMERS KAREN BOROCHOWITZ Executive Director : Dementia SA www.dementiasa.org 021 421 0077 / 021 421 0078 / 021 418 5888

ARI SEIRLIS, CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa who own “Rolling Inspiration” magazine talks about a new qualification called a Disability Steward, talking about QASA bladder management research and finding out about IDDP. info@qasa.co.za / Phone: 0860 Rolling / www.qasa.co.za NICOLE VERGOS, co-owner of Smergos, an online store that provides high quality wheelchair bags and they’re also the recent winners of an SAB Foundation Disability Empowerment Award. She also recently took a trip in one of the new Uber Assist vehicles. www.smergos.co.za JAYSON CHIN, Prosthetist Orthotist talks about prosthetics www.chinandpartners.co.za REUBEN VAN NIEKERK, below the knee amputee and professional cyclist, talks about his role as an Ambassador for Jumping Kids. www.jumpingkids.org.za

DR JON PATRICIOS, a specialist in sports medicine and Clinical Director of Morningside Sports Medicine, talks about iron deficiency anaemia. PROF PETER ZILLA, Head of the Christiaan Barnard Department for Cardiothoracic Surgery at UCT, talks about the invention of a pioneering heart valve and medical procedure that can save millions of lives DANIEL RABINOWITZ, Clinical Psychologist, talks about the impact that phobias can have on your daily life. Cape Behavioural Therapists 021 433 1721 danielpsychologist@gmail.com Akeso Clinic helpline 0861 435 787 SHELLY STEDMAN, PR for the Chaeli Campaign, talks about their annual Hope in Motion Walk4Wheels. www.chaelicampaign.co.za

DR KERSHLIN NAIDU, Endocrinologist/Special Physician based at the Netcare Waterfall City Hospital, Johannesburg, talks about a new class of Diabetes drugs called SGLT2 Inhibitors (Jardiance and Forxiga) GARRON GSELL, Chief Executive and Founder of the Men’s Foundation who manage the Movember campaign in South Africa, talks the Movember 2017 campaign. www.za.movember.com BBC ITEM TAMASIN FORD reporting from Abidjan in the Ivory Coast about breast cancer ANT BORSTLAP, Senior Brand Manager for Domestos at Unilever, talks about the Domestos Germ Busters Club programme and the Cleaner Toilets Brighter Future campaign, running in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education. www.domestos.co.za MORENA MAKHOANA, CEO of the Biovac Institute, talks about the need for locally manufactured vaccines. www.biovac.co.za

PHONE-IN TOPIC : DIABETES (WORLD DIABETES DAY) DR KERSHLIN NAIDU Endocrinologist / Specialist Physician Netcare Waterfall City Hospital 011 304 6865

ARI SEIRLIS, CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa who own “Rolling Inspiration” magazine talks about their QuadSquad Clothing Project as well as about civil aviation guidelines for travel, for people with disabilities on airlines in South Africa. info@qasa.co.za / Phone: 0860 Rolling / www.qasa.co.za JOHANN MEINTJIES, Founder of the South African Society of Photographers with a Disability, talks about the work they do. ww.saspd.wordpress.com LOIS STRACHAN who lost her sight at the age of 21 due to Type 1 Childhood Diabetes, talks about her life and about her book “A Different Way of Seeing – a blind woman’s journey of living an “ordinary” life in an extraordinary way”. Available from www.loisstrachan.com

DR ERIKA DREWES, Family Physician, Spokesperson for BDA South Africa and mother of Emma who was born with Cerebral Palsy, talks about Biomechanical Developmental Approach, a unique therapy targeting connective tissue in people with Cerebral Palsy my-emma.org Facebook: CP Solutions

DR ERIKA DREWES, Family Physician, Spokesperson for BDA South Africa and mother of Emma who was born with Cerebral Palsy, talks about Biomechanical Developmental Approach, a unique therapy targeting connective tissue in people with Cerebral Palsy my-emma.org Facebook: CP Solutions DR NOMPHELO GANTSHA, Dermatologist in private practice in Cape Town and ZAKIEYAH DAVIDS, a Psoriasis patient, talk about living with Psoriasis. www.psoriasis.org.za PROF JUSTUS APFFELSTAEDT, Associate Professor at the University of Stellenbosch and Head of the Tygerberg Hospital Head, Neck and Breast Clinic, talks about how, through the use of molecular genetic testing, patients can now receive a custom breast cancer treatment plan based on the markers found in their tumours. RUDINE DIEDERICKS, Optometrist from Mellins i-Style Optometrists in Fourways Crossing, talks about the Do’s and Don’ts of wearing contact lenses. www.mellins.co.za

JACE NAIR, CEO of Blind SA, talks about National White Cane Safety Day to raise public awareness about safety and independence for persons living with blindness and partial sight. The white cane is the most common mobility aid used by blind and partially sighted people in the world. www.blindsa.org.za

GERRIE VAN EEDEN, Cape Mental Health Spokesperson, talks about the annual Cape Town International Kite Festival, the biggest mental health awareness event in South Africa. October is Mental Health Awareness Month. www.capementalhealth.co.za or call them on 021 447 9040

GERRIE VAN EEDEN, Cape Mental Health Spokesperson, talks about the annual Cape Town International Kite Festival, the biggest mental health awareness event in South Africa. October is Mental Health Awareness Month. www.capementalhealth.co.za or call them on 021 447 9040 JACE NAIR, CEO of Blind SA, talks about National White Cane Safety Day talking place on 27 October at Brits in the North West Province www.blindsa.org.za SUE BROWN talks about her book “The Twinkling of an Eye”, the story of the diagnosis and death of her 12 year son from brain tumours. Published by Human and Rousseau

Ancella Ramjas, National Executive Director : Down Syndrome South Africa

LYNN DU TOIT, CEO of Eurolab, talks about the new Gamma Knife precision radiosurgery device which limits radiation dose to healthy tissue. www.eurolab.co.za DR REUBEN CLOETE of the South African National Bioinformatics Institute at the University of the Western Cape, talks about research searching for treatment for drug resistant TB DR CAROL-ANN BENN, General Surgeon and who is considered to be one of the top breast-cancer experts in South Africa, talks about breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 011 480 5779 (o) www.breasthealth.co.za DR ILAN BARAM, Founder and Creator of Copper Pearls talks about this next generation safe, hormone free contraceptive. www.copperpearls.co.za CHRIS VALLANCE, BBC reporter, talks about Human Whipworm which is infecting half a billion people worldwide.

Dr Howard Manyonga Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Head of The Birthing Team South Africa has the highest incidence of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) in the world, 14 times higher than the global average.

PHONE-IN TOPIC: ALLERGIES PROF MICHAEL LEVIN Head of the Division of Asthma and Allergy in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town. CEO : Allergy Foundation of South Africa Michael.levin@uct.ac.za www.allergyfoundation.co.za Prof Levin has a special interest in epidemiology of allergy in Africa, severe allergies and anaphylaxis, as well as patient support and education.

ARI SEIRLIS, CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa who own “Rolling Inspiration” magazine talks about Quads for Quads 2017 and chatting about the meaning of employment. info@qasa.co.za / Phone: 0860 Rolling / www.qasa.co.za RENE MOSES, Owner of Travel with Rene, is a C6/7 quadriplegic who started a shuttle service company, specializing in wheelchair accessible tours and transfers. 082 770 9430 www.travelwithrene.co.za www.rollinginspiration.co.za. DR JO-ANN EPSTEIN is a medical doctor who practices neurodevelopment and works mostly with disabled children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital. She is also the co-founder of Wish Upon a Star who have just published “Cooked in South Africa” - all proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to children living with disability. www.wishuponastar.co.za RIAAN BORNMAN of Freshwater Fishing for the Disabled, talks about the upcoming second South African Championship for Anglers with Disabilities. 071 889 5230 e-mail oerie30@hotmail.com South African Freshwater Bank Angling Federation www.safbat.org.za

RICHARD RAYNE, CEO of iLearn, talks about their partnership with Altech Netstar to train learners with hearing loss to monitor the video feeds that are an integral element of the fleet management systems of one of the country’s largest bus operators. www.ilearn.co.za

DR ALLISON GLASS, specialist virologist at Lancet laboratories, talks about 90% of adults at risk of developing shingles. RICHARD RAYNE, CEO of iLearn, talks about their partnership with Altech Netstar to train learners with hearing loss to monitor the video feeds that are an integral element of the fleet management systems of one of the country’s largest bus operators. www.ilearn.co.za MELANIE TEXEIRA, a Campaign for Cancer Director who herself is still currently undergoing lymphoma treatment, talks about the small things www.campaign4cancer.co.za 0861 ASK NOW (275 669) DR RIAAN MULDER, a Technical Specialist and Dentist at 3M, talks about aesthetic dentistry and how having good looking teeth can boost your self confidence. September is National Oral Month

National Month of Deaf People

PROF ROY VAN BRUMMELEN, Owner and Manager of the Institute for Pharmaceutical Services, talks about the launch of the GAP Range of vitamins and minerals specifically formulated to replenish vitamins and minerals that have been depleted as a result of chronic diseases. www.adcockgap.co.za DR CLAUDIA GRAY, Paediatrician and Allergologist and Director of the Allergy Foundation of South Africa, talks about their Allergy in Schools Policy. www.allergyfoundation.co.za/allergy-in-schools You can also sign up for the Allergy Foundation’s newsletter, you can like the Facebook page or go to the Twitter page @SAallergy PROF YANGA ZEMBE, socio-anthropologist and researcher at the University of the Western Cape recently took part in the first Yoghurt Summit in Johannesburg where she presented her findings on how a strong socio-political context currently frames the food landscape in South Africa and how we relate to food.

PHONE-IN TOPIC: FIBROIDS & UTERINE FIBROID EMBOLISATION DR GARY SUDWARTS Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist Fibroid Treatment Clinics 011 484 0135 / 021 434 0180 gary@fibroids.co.za info@fibroids.co.za

ARI SEIRLIS, CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa who own “Rolling Inspiration” magazine talks about World Spinal Cord Injury Day (Tuesday 4 September) as well as about the training and qualification of disability ambassadors. info@qasa.co.za / Phone: 0860 Rolling / www.qasa.co.za DR EMMA McKINNEY, Post Doctoral Fellow in the Psychology Department at Stellenbosch University, talks about the differing educational options available for children with disabilities. VERONICA BALOYI, disabled activist, ambassador and a motivational speaker, talks about her Disability Parking Campaign. Facebook: Veronica Baloyi TARRYN MASON, General Manager of Progression, a Recruitment, Skills Development and HR consulting organisation who specialise in assisting people living with disabilities into the job market. www.progression.co.za

Presented by Karen Key

Presented by Karen Key

JAYSON CHIN, Prosthetist Orthotist, talks about National Back Week and the need for office space to be ergonomically designed. www.ergonomicsdirect.co.za DR KERRYN ARMSTRONG, Psychiatrist at Akeso Clinic Milnerton, talks about the myths and stigmas surrounding schizophrenia as well as about the symptoms and treatment of this condition. www.akeso.co.za JO HAMILTON, Educational Psychologist and qualified primary school teacher, talks about her new book “The Ultimate Assertiveness Toolbox for Kids”, a simple and effective set of tools to help all children successfully navigate social interactions and the demands of the playground. www.jo-hamilton.com

PROF JANET POOLE, Principal Paediatrician and Head Paediatric Haematology/Oncology at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, talks about the benefits of quality of life and moments of happiness for children undergoing cancer treatment with the Reach for a Dream Foundation. www.reachforadream.org.za DR SIBONGILE NOMGANGA, Woman’s Health Advisor at Bayer, talks about some of the health issues affecting women PROF THANDI PUOANE, UWC School of Public Health Emeritus Professor, talks about research into obesity BBC’s health correspondent JANE DREAPER, reports on whether developments in cancer care could help efforts to treat HIV LIZETTE BESTER, Productivity Expert, appeals to women to take some time for themselves in this Woman’s Month.

PATRICIA MARTIN, Senior Policy Analyst at the Centre of Excellence in Human Development at Wits University and representative of a coalition called SACSoWACH, the South African Civil Society for Women's Adolescent's and Children's Health. She’s also Director of Advocacy Aid talks about our rights when it comes to breastfeeding at work www.sacsowach.org DR FRANS KORB, Psychiatrist, talks about depression in the workplace. www.sadag.org.za DR KGOTHATSO MOTUMI, Medical Lead SA, Pharmaceutical Division at Roche Products and LAUREN PRETORIUS, CEO of Campaigning for Cancer, talks about screening protocols for high risk women which could save your life. www.campaign4cancer.co.za NATALIE ZIMMELMAN, CEO of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists, talks about the medical specialists skills shortage which is already having a major impact on the South African health landscape.

PHONE-IN TOPIC: RESPIRATORY & LUNG DISEASE DR RICHARD VAN ZYL-SMIT Consultant Pulmonologist Head of the Lung Clinical Research Unit at UCT 021 406 6125 / 6924 richard.vanzyl-smit@uct.ac.za Lung Institute www.lunginstitute.co.za

ARI SEIRLIS, CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa who own “Rolling Inspiration” magazine talks about Rolling Inspiration’s new biweekly newsletter as well as about the Department of Small Business Development’s engagement with the disability sector. info@qasa.co.za / Phone: 0860 Rolling / www.qasa.co.za DANIE BREEDT, Psychologist at Charis Psychological Services working with spinal cord injured patients at Muelmed Rehab Hospital in Pretoria, talks about SCI patients and sexuality. He is also a regular contributor to Rolling Inspiration magazine. www.rollinginspiration.co.za CHRISTOPHER VENTER, aka the Blind Scooter Guy, talks about losing his sight 3 years ago and how his life has changed since then. www.blindscooterguy.com SANDY HEYMAN, Director of People for Awareness on Disability Issues (PADI), talks about the work done by this organisation. 011 436 0409 / 083 286 7885 www.padi.za.org

NICOLE JENNINGS, Spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics, talks about an innovative approach to patient care aimed at stemming chronic diseases of lifestyle such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and hypertension in South Africa which has received the thumbs up, and will usher in a new era for practicing medicine in the country. www.ichange4health.co.za GABI STEENKAMP, Dietician, talks about her new book, written with Dietician Cath Day, called Food for Sensitive Tummies, published by Tafelberg. PROF BURTRAM FIELDING, Professor of molecular biology at University of the Western Cape, talks about their research project into KraalBos which has proved to kill cancer cells in a laboratory setting and which could potentially lead to a treatment for breast cancer and melanomas. VANESSA ASCENCAO, Health and Wellness Expert, talks about iron deficienc6y which may be one of the reasons behind an exhaustion epidemic.

DR RUAIRI ROBERTSON, Post doctoral Researcher based in Dublin, will be one of the speakers at the 1st Yoghurt Summit taking place in Johannesburg on 27 July. He will be speaking on how microbes that constitute the gut microbiota can influence both physical and mental health. DR MARK BOTHA, Hyperbaric Physician, talks about the Milpark Hyperbaric Medicine Centre and the Milpark Hyperbaric Foundation Campaign. www.hyperbaric.co.za IVOR HOBBS, a regional marketing manager from the South African National Blood Services, talks about Mandela Day and Giving Where you Live by becoming a blood donor. www.sanbs.org.za www.wpblood.org.za DENESE PILLAY, Marketing Manager at Libresse, talks about the world first Vagina Varsity which focuses on the challenges women and girls are facing when it comes to not understanding how their bodies work www.vaginavarsity.co.za

PHONE-IN TOPIC: MENTAL HEALTH DANIEL RABINOWITZ Clinical Psychologist Cape Behavioural Therapists 021 433 1721 danielpsychologist@gmail.com www.danielpsychologist.com Akeso Clinics Helpline 0861 435 787

ARI SEIRLIS, CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa who own “Rolling Inspiration” magazine talks about the Department of Small Business Development’s engagement with the disability sector, the Sabat wheelchair race and casual day. info@qasa.co.za / Phone: 0860 Rolling / www.qasa.co.za GAIL BAERECKE, General Manager of the Chris Burger/Petro Jackson Players Fund, talks about the work they do as well as about their upcoming Ride for Rugby event. www.playersfund.org.za DR ISMAIL MOOLA, child psychiatrist at Life St Joseph’s based at Life Entabeni Hospital, talks about understanding the stigma of childhood mental illness as well as about recognizing the early signs of childhood mental illness. RIAD MASOET, Founder of HeePD – Hub Employment Ecosystems for People with Disabilities, to assist people with disabilities to enter the job market in a meaningful way. www.facebook.com/HeePDhubs/

PROF ANGELA MATTHEE, Director of the SA Medical Research Council’s Environment and Health Research Unit and a visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg, talks about the Africa Health Congress and the health risks that climate change pose. DANIEL RABINOWITZ, Clinical Psychologist, talks about the impact that phobias can have on your daily life. Cape Behavioural Therapists 021 433 1721 danielpsychologist@gmail.com Akeso Clinic helpline 0861 435 787 DANNY MEYERSFELD, Founder and Creator of mygeneRx, talks about personalised healthcare using genetic information www.mygeneRx.co.za ANDREA DU PLESSIS, Nutritional Expert at Vital Health Foods, talks about how to boost our immune systems for winter. www.vital.co.za