Spreekkamer, Episode 59

We talk to a psychiatrist about the placebo effect, and the impact placebos can have on medical treatment. We find out how to regain the capacity to work deeply and effectively.

We ask a life coach what you can do if you're unhappy at work and find out more about the lost art of breathing. A psychologist answers a viewer's question about anxiety symptoms.

Seksuoloog Dr. Elmari Mulder Craig bespreek die grootste kwessies wat paartjies se intieme lewe kwel, en ons gesels met Marciel Hopkins en Gretha Cronje oor "toxic positivity".

Ons vind meer uit oor positiewe sielkunde en hoe dit sielkundiges help om hulle kliënte se sterk eienskappe ten goede te gebruik, en ons antwoord jou vrae oor Eltroxin.

We get an update on the country's Covid-19 situation, we talk about vitamins and supplements and we find out more about the health benefits of cold-water therapy.

A doctor answers all our viewers questions about Covid-19, and the actor, Beer Adriaanse, discusses the skin disease, psoriasis.

The science journalist Elsabé Brits busts myths about the Covid-19 vaccine and we get answers to your questions about the virus from several doctors.

We chat to a life coach about the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit, find out if philosophy can have a practical impact on our lives and investigate low impact exercise.

We speak to two life coaches about this method of motivating people to achieve, and a health coach tells us about energy healing. A doctor answers Covid questions.

We find out more about the recovery process for those who have had Covid-19: how do you recover at home after a stay in hospital, and are there also dangers for those with mild symptoms?

A health program with a holistic approach to overall well-being of body, soul and spirit, presented by Suzaan Steyn.

Ilse Salzwedel talks about resilience and how the ability to be resilient can help us flourish. We also discuss the psychological impact of the pandemic.

A health program with a holistic approach to overall well-being of body, soul and spirit, presented by Suzaan Steyn.

What can we learn from top athletes about health and mental health? An athlete and high performance coach answers this question, and we discuss adult ADHD.

We chat to an IMAGO-therapist about this type of couples therapy and find out what impact a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation will have on your life.

We discuss burnout among clinicians, and what the public can do to help. We also find out more about EFT or tapping and answer questions about the Covid-19 vaccines.

We help you to spring clean your health and wellness. Learn how to set goals, find out why a neat home is important, and get answers about the Covid-19 vaccines.

We help you to spring clean your life. Learn how to heal your relationship with food, be inspired by someone who became healthy through exercise, and find out about hypnotherapy.

How do you choose the right type of therapy for your problem? We find out, and learn more about the labels on food packages, and how to turn yourself into a runner.

Sleep is the cornerstone of good health. We talk about sleep hygiene and sleeping pills, get advice from a personal trainer, and find out more about meal prep and body dysmorphia.

A health program with a holistic approach to overall well-being of body, soul and spirit, presented by Suzaan Steyn.

We find out more about self-care and what this concept means in the medical context. We also talk about ADHD and we discover the seasonal recipes of food writer Ilse van der Merwe.

We talk about stress, and how you can learn to cope with it, so you don't burn out. We also find out more about gluten intolerance, Omega 3 fatty acids and tinnitus.

Ons gesels oor binneaarse aanvullings, en ontmoet die paralimpiese atleet Pieter du Preez en sy vrou Ilse. Ons vind ook meer uit oor Leandie du Randt se nuwe boek, My Hacks vir die Lewe.

We find out more about cranio-sacral therapy and ask a dietitian if juice diets are healthy or dangerous. A wound care specialist tells us about technology that helps wounds heal.

We talk about the healing qualities of the cannabis plant, and about multiple sclerosis. We learn more about veganism and plant-based eating.

We discuss the trauma passed on between generations and talk about a set of exercises that can release trauma from the body. We find out how regularly you should bathe.

We discuss different aspects of mindfulness. What impact does it have on your health, and how does it relate too meditation and yoga? Johannes Bertus de Villiers is in studio.

We focus on creativity. We find out why creativity is important for your wellness, and how you can live more creatively. We also talk about arts therapy, journaling and hobbies.

It's almost holiday, and we look at how to make the best of this time of rest in terms of mental and physical health, how to manage family conflict and how to entertain with less stress.

It's a new year and we look at the mental shifts necessary to have a better year than the previous two. We find out which medical tests are necessary annually and train with an app.

Most of the country's children returned to school last week. We talk to specialists to find out how to prepare your child for a good year at school, and how to avoid burnout.

Detox has a bad rep because there are so many fads and unhealthy programmes. A dietician tells us how to do it right, and we speak to a dentist about kids' teeth.

An educational psychologist gives advice about childhood trauma, and how to lessen the lasting impact. We also look at advanced rehab for neurological injuries.

We focus on relationships and intimacy. A relationship therapist and sexologist answer questions about healthy romance, and we find out why we're so often disappointed on dating apps.

We talk about shingles, and the causes of and treatment for this painful condition. An optometrist explains how myopia can be treated and we discuss massage therapy.

We talk about blood pressure, and why it is so important to get yours tested. We also find out why people struggle with lightheartedness and learn more about collagen.

We talk about dementia, and the psychological impact of the disease. We find out how hope can make us happier and how we can help children who struggle to concentrate.

We talk about Parkinson's disease and find out first-hand from Tim du Plessis what it is like to receive this diagnosis. We also speak to a podiatrist, a physio, and a sexologist.

We talk about sugar. Is it addictive, and how much sugar is too much sugar? We find out more about the psychology of gratitude.

We talk to a rheumatologist about treatment for arthritis, and a dietician weighs in on how to eat for this condition. We also find out more about legumes and integrated medicine.

A health program with a holistic approach to overall well-being of body, soul and spirit, presented by Suzaan Steyn.

The State of Disaster is at an end. Does this mean Covid-19 is becoming endemic? We talk to a virologist, and also discuss long Covid and single parent households.

We answer questions about sleeping patterns and the medicinal plant Kankerbos, and we discuss how divorce may affect childhood development. We also learn more about hormones.

We talk about gender, sexuality and how to have difficult discussions about identity with friends and loved ones. We also discuss haemophilia and attend a pilates class.

We continue our discussion of hormones, focusing on sex hormones. We also chat about strokes among younger people and find out more about the herbal medicine African wormwood.

We talk about concentration and memory, and how technology is destroying our focus. We also find out more about teeth whitening and visit a doctor who works as a shaman to heal her patients.

We talk about plastic surgery, in reconstruction and cosmetic procedures. We also learn about wound care, and answer your questions about scoliosis. Our herbal healer talks about buchu.

A health program with a holistic approach to overall well-being of body, soul and spirit, presented by Suzaan Steyn.

We talk about diseases that are tough to diagnose, and which often cause intense tiredness. We also answer questions about two strange conditions.

We talk about winter ailments and find out why change often makes us sick, and how to prevent this. We also answer a question about varicose veins.

We talk about diet pills and whether they are a healthy option for weight loss. We also find out how you can become a competent eater and learn more about parent-child-attachment.

We focus on heart problems and ask a cardiologist why young people get heart attacks. We also look at medical technology around heart rates and fitness watches.

We investigate the trend to eat plant-based. A dietician explains how to eat healthily if you're only eating plants, and we find out more about meat alternatives.