Mareli Conradie Dieetkundige

Corporate Wellness: I recently engaged with employees of the Westin Hotel (next to the CTICC), encouraging them to increase their intake of vegetables. In doing so, we improve our Gut Health, enhance our immune systems, manage weight loss better, boost energy levels, lower risk of developing chronic diseases, encourage healthy ageing, improve eye health, reduce the risk for developing certain types of Cancer AND protect our beautifull planet by eating less animal products.

Ek is baie opgewonde oor die opening van Barlinka Mediese sentrum en was bevoorreg om die opening te kon bywoon. Cancercare is al baie jare operasioneel in Worcester, maar hierdie groter, beter toegeruste sentrum, kan meer as dubbeld die aantal pasiënte akkomodeer as vorige persele. Tans kan pasiënte chemoterapie ontvang, maar daar is ook 'n "bunker" gebou waar daar moontlik in die toekoms bestraling gegee kan word. Soos ek verstaan, is daar gesprek tussen Cancercare en die staat sodat private en staats-pasiënte moontlik by hierdie dienste kan baat vind.

Nurture Health vul 'n leemte in die dorp. Dit is 'n Sub-akute Rehabilitasie hospitaal. Dit is gemik op pasiënte wat nie meer akute sorg (soos verskaf deur bv Medi Clinic)benodig nie, maar nog nie sterk of onafhanklik genoeg is om huis toe te gaan nie. Daar sal dus magtiging by 'n pasiënt se mediese fonds verkry moet word vir 'n sekere tydperk. (Dit is nie 'n versorgingsoord waar mense permanent kan bly nie.) In daardie tydperk word terapie verskaf(fisio, arbeids, spraak ens). Dieetkundige dieste kan benodig word vir pasiënte wat nie hul voedingsbehoeftes bereik nie. Moontlike gevalle kan insluit pasiënte wat moeilik sluk na beroerte, buisvoedings, verhoogte behoeftes weens wonde of bedsere wat moet genees, ongewenste gewigsverlies, swak eetlus ens. Ek sien baie uit daarna om betrokke te raak by hierdie pasiënte en wens altwee fasiliteite baie voorspoed toe!

Normal digestion result in gas being formed in the gut. It is normal. We all have it! OVER-production of gas is a problem! It can cause a lot of discomfort and pain, especially if the gas cannot escape the digestive tract (upwards of downwards ;-). This overproduction of gas can have many causes of which food intolerances are one. Another cause is called Dysbiosis when the balance between the good and bad bacteria in the gut is off. If you experience excessive gas, chances are that your gut is not very healthy. , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Science is currently exploding with new studies published on a regular basis, connecting good gut health to areas of the body outside of the gut. These areas include the brain, inflammation levels, the immune system, the skin, colon, heart health, oral health, the liver as well as specific hormones. If you take good care of your gut, your general health and wellbeing in all these areas can improve significantly as shown in recent studies. Follow this page for more information on this exiting topic.

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I have been working in private practice for more than 20 years. After Covid, I realised how powerful our immune system is and how big part a healthy gut plays in our overall health. I needed to know more and equipped myself by doing several accredited courses in Gut Health, IBS and the gut Microbiome. I soon realised that this topic goes much wider and a healthier gut not only leads to a stronger immune system, but also better heart health, mental health, less allergies, lower inflammation in the whole body which in turns leads to lower incidence of inflammatory disorders such as Arthritis and Inflammatory Bowel disease to name a few. I also realized that gut health is not often casually talked about and that many people suffer-in-silence from uncomfortable and embarrassing symptoms. Allow me to support you in you journey towards a healthier gut. Face-to-face-consultations at my practice in Worcester is always preferable, but long-distance consultations can also be arranged.

How gut health is related to Diabetes onset:
1. Recent studies have shown connections between certain good gut bacteria and increased Insulin sensitivity. In short, this means that Insulin will work more effectively if you have a healthier gut. As Insulin is the main hormone involved in regulating blood glucose levels, a healthy gut reduces your chances of developing Diabetes.
2. When the gut is not healthy, it often leads to higher levels of inflammation in the whole body. Recent research suggests that inflammation inside the body plays a role in the development of type 2 diabetes.
3. A diet that supports good gut health is generally higher in fibre and lower in refined carbohydrates and saturated fats. People following these guidelines will be able to maintain a healthier weight much easier than those people with a higher fat and sugar intake. It is well known that obesity increases the risk of Insulin resistance and Diabetes. Therefore, following a diet and lifestyle that support good gut health will lower the risk of developing Diabetes.

Happy to be taking part in a Wellness Day uplifting the wonderfull staff of the Table Bay Hotel. At my table I will be encouraging participants to increase anti-inflammatory foods in their diets. The stars of the show are tinned fish high in omega 3 fatty acids-affordable addition to any diet. A taster of a Pilchard-pasta-pepper-salad will be enjoyed. , , ,

Corporate Wellness at Shoprite-Checkers Head Office. Encouraging attendees to look after their gut-health. Always good to see how companies value and invest in the health and wellness of their employees.

Happy to be a part of another corporate wellness day, improving the wellbeing of employees. The focus is on my passion, namely Gut Health. Encouraging participants to increase their intake of fibre, prebiotic and probiotic foods.

TableBay Hotel: Promoting Gut Health under employees of TableBay Hotel today.

Grand West Sun Wellness-day:
Today I am part of the team investing in employee's health. I am focusing on "Gut Health" and raising awareness in how gut health is related to many diseases, ranging from mental health, skin diseases, immunity and many diseases related to inflammation(arthritis, allergies etc).