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Karma 1 Office Building, Above Al Ahli Bank Of Kuwait, 2nd Floor

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Oasis Clinics was started in 2010 with one goal in mind: to raise the bar in healthcare delivery in Egypt and the region.

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22/12/2025

High Triglycerides Don’t Hurt. Until They Do.

“High triglycerides. Lipid cells visible. Pancreatitis risk.”

Triglycerides rarely cause symptoms.
Yet they are one of the strongest early warning signs for metabolic dysfunction, heart disease, and fatty liver.

Many people only discover the problem after years of silent damage.
When the first symptom is chest pain, stroke, or pancreatitis.

Why triglycerides matter

Excess sugar and refined carbohydrates are converted into fat in the liver.
That fat enters the bloodstream as triglycerides.
Over time, this process:
• Inflames blood vessels
• Accelerates atherosclerosis
• Increases pancreatitis risk
• Signals insulin resistance

You don’t feel this process happening.
But it shows clearly in blood work.

What quietly drives triglycerides higher

🚫 Constant snacking keeps insulin elevated and pushes the liver to keep producing fat
🚫 Ultra processed “low fat” foods often contain hidden sugars
🚫 Late night carbohydrate intake is more likely to be stored as fat
🚫 Alcohol is metabolized in the liver and converted into triglycerides
🚫 Sleep deprivation disrupts insulin signaling and fat metabolism

What actually works clinically

✅ 30 to 40g protein at breakfast to stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings
✅ Resistance training twice weekly to improve insulin sensitivity
✅ 10 minute walks after meals to clear circulating fats
✅ Omega 3 rich foods (salmon, sardines, chia) to reduce liver fat production
✅ Soluble fiber (beans, oats, sweet potatoes) to slow sugar absorption
✅ Consistent 7 to 8 hours of sleep to normalize metabolic hormones
✅ Alcohol limited to rare occasions

With the right systems in place, triglycerides often normalize.
Sometimes without medication.
Always with better long term metabolic health.

When was the last time your triglycerides were checked?

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

12/12/2025

Your spine isn’t just a backbone. It’s your body’s wiring harness connecting your brain to every organ, muscle and sensation.

Every level of the spine sends out a branch of nerves that supplies a specific region of the body. When those nerves are irritated or compressed, the signals they send become weaker or distorted.

This is why:
• A neck issue can show up as shoulder tension, arm numbness or even shallow breathing
• A mid back issue can influence digestion
• A lower back issue can change how your legs feel or move
• Pelvic nerve irritation can affect bladder, bowel and reproductive function

What commonly disrupts this system:
• Poor posture compresses nerves causing headaches, tingling or persistent tightness
• Weak core and glutes shift load onto the spine causing lower back and hip pain
• Stress increases muscle tone causing tight bands around the spine and altered nerve signals
• Long sitting reduces blood flow causing stiffness and inflammation
• Old injuries irritate nerve roots leading to pain in areas far from the spine

A nerve that is irritated cannot communicate properly with the organ or muscle it serves. It does not mean one vertebra controls everything, it simply means the quality of your nerve signaling affects how well your entire body performs.

Practical ways to support your spine daily:
• Sit with hips slightly higher than knees
• Break sitting time every 45 to 60 minutes
• Strengthen core and glutes twice weekly
• Practice slow nasal breathing to reduce spinal muscle tension
• Use gentle mobility work for neck, thoracic spine and hips

Protecting your spine means protecting every system that depends on it.

If you feel pain in one place but the issue is somewhere else, the spine is often part of the story.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

10/12/2025

A heart stent isn’t the end of the story (it’s the beginning of a new one)

Most people hear “heart stent” and think of a quick fix or an emergency procedure that happens to “other people.”
But modern stents are far more advanced and far more meaningful for long-term heart health.

Here’s what today’s stents actually do:

🔹 Drug-eluting stents support healing at a cellular level
They release micro doses of medication that reduce inflammation and lower the chance of re narrowing.

🔹 They improve blood flow even in micro vessels
Better oxygenation means better protection for heart muscle and lower risk of future ischemic episodes.

🔹 They stabilise vulnerable plaque
Acting like an internal scaffold; helping prevent plaque rupture which is a major cause of heart attacks.

🔹 They’re safer and more biocompatible than ever
Newer designs may reduce the required duration of blood thinners; improving safety for many patients.

But here’s the key:
A stent is an intervention not a cure.
What truly transforms outcomes is what happens after: how you eat; move; sleep; manage stress; and lower systemic inflammation.

If you or someone you love has undergone a stent procedure; that moment should be a turning point.
A shift from reactive care to proactive heart health.

Your daily habits, your nutrition, your metabolic health, and your stress levels are what determine long term protection.

At Oasis Clinics; we help patients rebuild the foundations that keep arteries healthier for decades not days.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

08/12/2025

Even Mild Dehydration Changes Your Mood More Than You Think

Most people don’t realize that losing just around 1 percent of body water (about 1.36 percent in research settings) can shift mood and cognition noticeably. This is before you feel thirsty.

Here is what even mild dehydration was shown to increase or decrease:

↑ Anger and hostility 8 percent
↑ Fatigue 17 percent
↓ Vigor 12 percent
↑ Overall mood disturbance 19 percent
↑ Perceived task difficulty 58 percent
↓ Concentration 45 percent
↑ Headaches almost 2 times

Why this matters:

• The brain is extremely sensitive to changes in fluid balance
• Blood volume drops even with small dehydration; this reduces oxygen delivery to tissues
• Hormones that regulate stress and alertness become dysregulated
• Neurotransmitter balance is affected; this can shift emotional reactivity
• Cognitive functions like focus and processing speed decline faster than most people expect

Practical ways to stay hydrated during busy days:

• Start your morning with a full glass of water
• Sip steadily through the day instead of chugging once you feel thirsty
• Add electrolytes when stressed, training, flying or during hot weather
• Aim for pale yellow urine (a simple and reliable marker)
• Increase water rich foods (cucumber; citrus; melon; soups)

Hydration is not just a wellness habit. It is a daily tool to support mood, energy, focus and hormonal balance.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

06/12/2025

Neck Tension and Brain Drainage: What Actually Happens

Neck rotation can help many people feel better quickly, but not for the reasons often claimed.

Slowly turning your head right and left helps relax the deep neck muscles; this reduces muscular pressure around key pathways in the neck (including the jugular veins, arterial branches and lymphatic channels). When these tissues are tight, circulation can feel restricted; when they relax, blood flow and lymphatic drainage improve.

This matters because the brain relies on healthy blood flow and lymphatic clearance for optimal function. Even gentle movement of the neck can support this process by:

• relaxing overactive muscles
• improving venous return through the neck
• reducing pressure around lymphatic drainage pathways
• decreasing sympathetic overdrive that fuels stress

The result for many people → less tension, clearer thinking, more energy and a noticeably better mood.

Try This Simple Exercise

Look fully to the right, return to neutral
Look fully to the left, return to neutral
Repeat 3 times
Keep your shoulders soft and your breathing slow

This resets the upper neck muscles, activates vagus pathways and helps you shift into a calmer, more confident state.

Reminder: this does not literally “clean out sewage,” but it does improve circulation and neuromuscular relaxation in a way that can feel instantly relieving.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

04/12/2025

Confidence is both psychological and physiological, and the body often leads the mind.

Chronic stress changes how you breathe; how you hold your body; how people perceive you. When the body spends most of the day in a stress state, breathing becomes fast and shallow, CO2 drops, blood vessels narrow, and oxygen delivery to the brain falls. This alone can make you feel anxious; hesitant; unable to hold eye contact.

Stress hormones also tighten the muscles, especially in the jaw, neck and shoulders. This creates closed body language and automatic social withdrawal. What many people label as “shyness” is often just a nervous system running in fight or flight.

The opposite is also true: when your breathing slows, your nervous system calms, CO2 normalizes, and your muscles soften, confidence rises naturally. You do not force yourself to be extroverted. Your biology simply allows it.

Here are 4 simple ways to reduce stress reactivity and boost natural confidence:

• Practice slow nasal breathing 4 seconds inhale; 6 seconds exhale; 3 to 5 minutes per day
• Relax the jaw and shoulders unclench consciously; this signals safety to the brain
• Walk daily even 10 to 15 minutes regulates cortisol and improves vagal tone
• Reduce stimulants excessive caffeine keeps your body on high alert

Confidence = relaxation; not performance.

At Oasis Clinics, we help patients rebalance stress physiology from the inside out through integrative medicine, functional testing, nutrition, breathing retraining and targeted therapies.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

03/12/2025

Your negative self-talk is not just emotional; it has measurable effects on your physical health

Every time you criticize yourself harshly, your brain treats it as a real threat (like an external danger). This instantly triggers a stress cascade: cortisol rises; adrenaline rises; heart rate and blood pressure rise; inflammation increases.

When this happens repeatedly, the stress system stops switching off. Over time this can disrupt sleep; weaken immunity; raise systemic inflammation; and increase strain on the cardiovascular system. Research links frequent negative self-talk with higher rates of hypertension; heart palpitations; and long-term risk of heart disease.

Inside the brain, prolonged self-criticism reshapes neural pathways. Emotional circuits become more reactive; anxiety and low mood become easier to trigger; rumination becomes a default pattern. This is called allostatic load = the accumulated wear and tear that chronic stress places on the body.
In simple terms: the voice in your head becomes biology.

A kinder inner dialogue is not about avoiding responsibility. It is an evidence-based strategy that lowers inflammation; supports heart health; improves immunity; strengthens nervous system regulation. Small daily shifts protect long-term health.

Try this 1 minute reset:
• Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds
• Say one neutral statement internally
• Exhale for 6 seconds
• Re-evaluate with curiosity instead of criticism

📚 Citation: Brosschot JF; Gerin W; Thayer JF. The perseverative cognition hypothesis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research (2006).

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

02/12/2025

Humming is one of the simplest daily practices to regulate your nervous system and support whole body wellness

Most people don’t realize how many systems respond to the gentle vibration created when you hum. These sound waves help massage the thyroid, stimulate the vagus nerve, and encourage a calmer, more regulated state. They also support lymphatic drainage from the face and head; boost nitric oxide in the nose and sinuses for immunity; and help relax the throat, jaw and chest.

If you tend to hold tension in your neck or upper chest, or you struggle with stress that sits in your breathing pattern, humming is an accessible way to bring your system back into balance.

What a regular humming practice can help with:
🌿 Reduced stress and anxiety by signaling safety to the brain
🌿 Better emotional balance and presence
🌿 Similar effects to breathwork and meditation but easier for many people
🌿 Relaxing tightness in the throat, chest and jaw
🌿 Supporting sinus health and circulation through nitric oxide release

Try this simple humming practice ⬇️

Step 1) Sit comfortably and allow your shoulders, jaw and abdomen to soften
Step 2) Inhale slowly through your nose; let your belly expand naturally
Step 3) Exhale with a soft hum and feel the vibration in your throat and chest
Step 4) Let your exhale lengthen on its own without forcing it
Step 5) Continue for 3 to 5 minutes and notice how your body responds

A small daily practice like this can shift your nervous system more than you realize.

📌 Disclaimer: Check with your doctor before starting new breathing exercises, especially if you have respiratory or ENT conditions

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

01/12/2025

When magnesium runs low, hormones stop listening

Most people think of magnesium for sleep or stress, but it actually supports almost every hormone system in the body. And here’s something many patients don’t realize: your magnesium lab can look “normal” even when your cells are running on empty.

Here’s how low magnesium affects your hormones:

(1) Cortisol & Stress Regulation
Magnesium helps regulate the HPA axis; it keeps your stress signals from staying “on” all day. Chronic stress drains magnesium quickly; low magnesium then pushes cortisol even higher → more inflammation; more hormonal imbalance.

(2) Estrogen Detox & PMS
Magnesium activates COMT, the pathway that clears used estrogen through the liver. When COMT slows, estrogen lingers → PMS; breast tenderness; irritability; mood swings; heavier cycles.

(3) Thyroid Function
Magnesium supports the conversion of T4 to active T3. Low tissue magnesium can feel like slow metabolism; fatigue; brain fog.

(4) Insulin Sensitivity
Your cells need magnesium to respond properly to insulin. Low levels can worsen resistance; increase inflammation; make weight loss more difficult.

(5) Sleep & Nighttime Hormone Reset
Magnesium supports GABA and melatonin. Without enough of it, your body struggles to reach deep, restorative sleep where hormones recalibrate.

Why your “normal” magnesium lab might not tell the full story
Only about 1 percent of magnesium is in the blood. Most of it is inside tissues where hormones actually depend on it. Serum magnesium can appear fine even when tissue levels are low.
Better assessments include RBC magnesium; symptom patterns; and evaluating stress load and nutrient demand.

If you’re dealing with PMS; stubborn weight; sleep issues; or stress-related burnout, magnesium might be a missing piece. Functional medicine helps identify where the imbalance starts and how to restore optimal hormone signaling.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

30/11/2025

Strength training may be the most powerful habit for aging well and extending your healthy lifespan

Resistance exercise (weights; machines; body-weight) is no longer just for athletes. Research now shows it is one of the strongest interventions we have for healthy aging.

Here is why:

• Activates bone-forming cells; protects against osteoporosis
• Maintains and rebuilds muscle to slow sarcopenia
• Supports metabolic health; lowers risk of diabetes; heart disease; chronic inflammation
• For women, helps counter the rapid bone density drop after menopause
• Enhances balance; coordination; mobility which reduces fall risk
• Supports brain health through better insulin sensitivity; reduced inflammation; improved cognitive resilience

You also don’t need extreme workouts. Even moderate routines done consistently create meaningful change. Think 20 to 30 minutes; 2 to 3 times per week. Body-weight moves like squats; wall pushups; glute bridges; resistance bands; or light dumbbells are enough to start stimulating muscle and bone in the right direction.

Disclaimer: Always check with your doctor to ensure your body can safely tolerate moderate exercise before starting any new training plan.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

29/11/2025

🧠💪 Your Muscles Talk Directly to Your Brain

Every time you move, your muscles release powerful signaling molecules called myokines. These molecules travel through your bloodstream and influence learning; memory; focus; metabolism; inflammation; and even blood flow to the brain. Movement is biochemical communication.

Here is what actually happens during exercise:

📌 BDNF
Rises with aerobic activity. Supports synaptic plasticity; learning; memory formation. Think of it as brain fertilizer.

📌 IGF 1
Boosted by resistance training. Helps neuronal repair; growth; long term plasticity, making strength work essential for healthy aging.

📌 Irisin
Produced when the FNDC5 protein is activated during muscle contraction. Supports brain metabolism and helps balance inflammatory pathways.

📌 IL 6
Released in large amounts during sustained or moderate intensity exercise. Improves energy availability and creates an anti inflammatory environment after training.

📌 VEGF
Stimulated during endurance work. Encourages new blood vessel formation, improving cerebral blood flow and oxygen delivery.

Different training types send different messages:

• Aerobic training → boosts neuroplasticity; sharper memory; better blood flow
• Resistance training → enhances repair; cellular resilience; metabolic health
• Interval or mixed training → combines both worlds for wide cognitive and metabolic benefits

✨ Actionable steps you can apply this week:
• Add 20 to 30 minutes of steady walking or cycling 3 to 4 times weekly (supports BDNF and VEGF)
• Add 2 strength sessions weekly focusing on large muscle groups (supports IGF 1 release)
• Add 5 to 10 minutes of intervals once a week for a blended myokine response
• Avoid long sedentary gaps. Even a few minutes of movement maintains signaling.

Consistent physical activity helps maintain this muscle brain communication as we age. When myokine release drops, cognitive resilience drops. When movement stays regular, mitochondrial function; vascular health; and inflammation all improve.

Your workout is not just mechanical effort. It is a biochemical message that nourishes your brain with every contraction.

20/11/2025

😮‍💨🏃🏻‍♀️ VO2 Max: One of the Strongest Longevity Markers

VO2 max is your body’s maximum ability to use oxygen during exercise. Think of it as your fitness engine size.
Longevity scientists consider it one of the most powerful predictors of long term health and lifespan.

Higher VO2 max = lower disease risk; stronger heart and lungs; better energy and metabolic health.
And you can improve it at any age.

Here is how to measure it without devices:

1) Warm up 10 to 15 minutes
Light jog to prepare your body

2) Run for 12 minutes
Choose a steady pace you can sustain; challenging but still comfortable
If full running feels too strenuous, jog lightly at a pace you can maintain.
The point is to cover as much distance as feels comfortable for your body in that 12 minute window.

3) Record your distance
Use a track or a treadmill set at 1 percent incline for accuracy

You can check the full VO2 max benchmarks and how to interpret your results in our full article (link in bio).

General 12 minute distance benchmarks:
• Men 20 to 29; Excellent > 2800 m; Poor < 1600 m
• Women 20 to 29; Excellent > 2700 m; Poor < 1500 m
• Men 30 to 39; Excellent > 2700 m; Poor < 1500 m
• Women 30 to 39; Excellent > 2500 m; Poor < 1400 m
• Men 40 to 49; Excellent > 2500 m; Poor < 1400 m
• Women 40 to 49; Excellent > 2300 m; Poor < 1200 m
• Men 50 plus; Excellent > 2400 m; Poor < 1300 m
• Women 50 plus; Excellent > 2200 m; Poor < 1100 m

To improve your VO2 max:
• Endurance training 30 to 60 minutes
• Interval training 3 to 4 minutes hard then 3 minutes easy
• Sprint intervals 20 to 30 seconds all out with long recovery

Small steps; consistent effort; big longevity benefits.

Disclaimer:
Aim to cover as much distance as you comfortably can in 12 minutes. No pressure; no pushing into pain.
If you have chronic conditions, injuries or health risks, check with your doctor before trying this.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

Address

Karma 1 Office Building, Above Al Ahli Bank Of Kuwait, 2nd Floor
Cairo
12311

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 10pm
Tuesday	10am - 10pm
Wednesday	10am - 10pm
Thursday	10am - 10pm
Friday	10am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 10pm
Sunday	10am - 10pm

Telephone

+201004000777

Website

http://www.oasisclinics.com/, https://bit.ly/m/oasisclinics

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Oasis Clinics is a medical group practice specializing in outpatient and inpatient daycare health services. It is a one-of-a-kind polyclinic wholly devoted to outpatient services, endoscopies and inpatient surgical procedures.

Oasis Clinics provides a range of integrated medical services designed to provide holistic treatment for the whole family in a positive and comfortable environment that adheres to the universal infection control standards. With over 25 specialties in one state-of-the-art, easy to reach location, Oasis Clinics is the premier supplier of quality medicine in the Cairo West suburbs of Sheikh Zayed, Sixth of October, the North Coast (Diplo), New Maadi and in New Cairo.