Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu
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Playlist by Weekend Breakfast with Gugs MhlunguJoin Gugs Mhlungu as we dive into all things health and wellness. From practical tips for everyday living to the latest in medical breakthroughs, Gugs brings expert insights, inspiring stories, and ea…Follow the podcast:
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Healthy living: Red, dry and itchy: Could it be Atopic Eczema?
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Judey Pretorius, a biomedical scientist and founder of Biomedical Emporium skincare, about atopic eczema, its causes and symptoms, how it affects sleep, stress and overall wellbeing, and how seasonal changes can trigger flare-ups. They also discuss treatment and ways to pr…
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Health Feature: From Ozempic to Generics: Can weight-loss drugs become affordable?
Guest: Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solutions. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, h…
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Fitness Exploring why muscle matters as we age
Guest: Gayle Landau, A Certified Intuitive-Eating Counsellor And Registered Dietitian, Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyl…
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Health Feature: More supplements, more health? Think again
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about vitamins and supplements, the right doses, how to know what your body needs, and when a balanced diet may be a safer and better option than supplements. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each…
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Fitness: Looking at the best exercises for a stronger back
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Brad Phillips, Head of the Performance Team at Gold’s Gym & Sports scientist, about the most effective back exercises, proper form, their benefits, and how to target different areas of the back, including the upper and lower back. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend …
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Health Feature: The importance of annual health screenings for women
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, a resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solutions, about the importance of regular health screenings for women. They discuss HPV screening, breast cancer checks, blood pressure monitoring, gynaecological visits, and the role of vision and hearing screenin…
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Health Feature: Women’s quest to stay youthful and tips to achieve it in an healthy way
Jane Dutton, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu, speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, a resident GP, on health tips to remain youthful. They also touch on how weight comes up in conversations around staying young and youthful. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, he…
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Health Feature: The lifelong benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, a resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solutions, about the benefits of breastfeeding in recognition of World Breastfeeding Day. They discuss its health benefits for babies and mothers, the cost savings compared with formula feeding, and the challenges t…
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Health Feature: Protecting your skin before and after every walk
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with biomedical scientist and founder of Biomedical Emporium Skincare, Dr Judey Pretorius, who shared expert advice on how to protect your skin after completing a long walk. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, book…
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Health Feature: Breaking down hepatitis – from stigma to solutions
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solutions, about the importance of regular hepatitis screening, the different types of hepatitis, breaking down the stigma surrounding the disease, and the ongoing efforts to expand equitable access to prevention, test…
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