Urbancare medical centre - Kansanga

15/10/2024

Happy lobal Handwashing Day! Celebrated annually on October 15, it’s a global initiative to raise awareness and promote hand hygiene as a fundamental part of health. This year's theme, "Clean Hands Are Within Reach," emphasizes the importance of making handwashing accessible and achievable for everyone, particularly in underserved communities.

05/02/2024

Cancer is on the rise.

1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

Sadly many will be dead 5 years later.

This seems like a simple statistic until that becomes you or someone you love.

Cancer risk can be reduced. Today is world cancer day. Let’s raise awareness against cancer.

For a start, here are foods that help prevent cancer.

1. Cruciferous vegetables- broccoli, collards, cauliflower
2. Onions, garlic
3. Turmeric, ginger
4. Dark berries- blue, black etc
5. Mushrooms
6. Matcha and green tea
7. Orange fruits and vegetables- carrots, oranges, pawpaws
8. Leafy greens
9. Nuts and seeds
10. Herbs - okra, aloe, soursop, cactus etc

Do all you can to reduce your risk of .
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05/02/2024

Without a healthy brain you cannot think right, focus, sleep well and remember the things you need to.

Sadly many of us don’t realise how bad sugar, soda, margarine and deep fried foods are for our brains.

But there are amazing foods you can eat for brain health. Here are some.

26/01/2024

01/10/2023

Many people eat much more salt than the recommended maximum of one teaspoon a day.

Eat less salt to reduce your risk of heart disease and death.

29/09/2023

Avoid these foods if you value your health.

1. Mandazi
2. Table Sugar
3. Soda
4. Chapati made from refined wheat
5. Biscuits and cookies
6. Fried chips
7. Sausages & bacon
8. White bread
9. Margarine
10. Sunflower, corn, palm oils
11. Deep fried pork and chicken
12. Beer

04/09/2023

Eat Healthy-Live Health

27/08/2023

Do you know that during dialysis, blood is removed from the body through the red tube, passed through the dialysis machine, and then reintroduced into the body system through the blue tube.

This process is repeated for four hours while the patient remains immobile in bed.

The procedure is carried out three times a week, which results in twelve times a month, and each time it takes four hours, which results in a total of forty-eight hours a month.

For those not affected, this process of flushing your kidneys occurs automatically 36 times every day with zero effort or discomfort.
While you are reading this, quit alcohol, quit processed foods, quit j***y fries , quit unnecessary use of sugar and importantly hit the gym. All these are easier and cheaper options to keep your kidneys and liver fit.

Always be grateful for good health ❤️

19/08/2023

Never forget that you are what you eat.

Every cell in your body is made from what you eat. What do you think happens to the unhealthy food you eat?

It becomes every part of you. It forms part of your brain, heart, and even your belly.

Choosing matters.

19/08/2023

Mid morning smoothie.

Beetroot
Carrot
Ginger
Cucumber

And a bit of pineapple for flavour.

19/08/2023

Rates of cancer, strokes, diabetes and autoimmune diseases are on the rise like never seen before.

Younger people are getting affected too. It seems from age 35 you become vulnerable.

We need to start living healthier lives before it’s too late.

5 areas you can start working on or improve.

- Eating healthier- less refined and more natural plant based food
- Getting more movement and exercise into your life
- Sleeping enough. Target 7 to 8 hours
- Drink less alcohol and more water
- Find ways to reduce stress in your life.