Urban Health

11/09/2025

You have a busy life. You have big responsibilities. And your health? It’s quietly asking for attention.

🌸 This free 15-minute clarity is for you, the man or woman who is ready to stop guessing and start aligning. We’ll talk about where you are now, what’s feeling off, and how I can help you move forward…sustainably, not stressfully.

🌻 no pressure…just insight.

🪴 Book your free call today and take one grounded step toward feeling better.

🌷 Your wellness deserves a seat at the table.

https://urbanhealth.co.za

11/09/2025

Ozempic is facing a $2 billion lawsuit in the US, with more than 1,800 patients claiming severe side effects.

Allegations include stomach paralysis, persistent vomiting, gallbladder disease, and sudden vision loss linked to NAION, a condition that can cause permanent blindness.

The lawsuits have been consolidated into multidistrict litigation in Pennsylvania, with bellwether trials expected to begin in 2026. Medical studies, including a 2023 JAMA Internal Medicine report, suggest that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic carry higher risks of gastroparesis and rare but severe ocular effects.

The European Medicines Agency has formally acknowledged a very rare risk of NAION and recommended updated labeling for semaglutide medications. Novo Nordisk, however, maintains that the benefits of the drug still outweigh the risks.

Meanwhile, individual patients continue to come forward with devastating stories of irreversible blindness and life-altering complications. This legal battle is set to be one of the most closely watched pharmaceutical cases in recent years.

If you are facing severe side effects after using Ozempic, you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover your financial losses. LLN explains.

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

🍓 “I avoid fruit because of sugar.” This is something I hear every week.

Let’s unpack that 👇

Yes, fruit contains natural sugar - but it also delivers fibre, antioxidants, hydration, and powerful plant compounds that support metabolic health. For most people (including many with diabetes), whole fruit can be part of a balanced, blood-sugar-friendly diet.

The real culprits? Ultra-processed foods with added sugars and no fibre to slow absorption.

🥝 Whole fruit is not the same as candy.
🍇 Nature’s sweetness comes with built-in wisdom.

If you’re diabetic, personalised guidance matters - but fruit isn’t the enemy. It might just be your ally.

✨ Ready to rethink your relationship with food - without fear or restriction? Book a free 15-minute clarity call and let’s explore what nourishment actually looks like for you.

https://urbanhealth.co.za

09/09/2025

🌈 Instead of thinking of vegetables by name…think colour

Your body loves diversity more than almost anything else. And so often we struggle to even THINK about what vegetables to add to our plate to GET that diversity. Because we all shop for the things we already know.

So, instead of going out and shopping for onions, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes….shop by colour. Buy green, red, orange, white…the spectrum is near endless.

Green for grounding. Orange for energy. Purple for mystery. Red for sass.

Your plate’s not just a meal - it’s a mood board. Eat the rainbow, feel the magic ✨🥦🧡🍆💃

04/09/2025

🌀 “I’ve heard of an unhealthy gut but…how would I know?”

Bloating after every meal? Cravings that feel more emotional than physical? Skin acting up for no clear reason? Your gut might be sending signals - but are you tuned in?

Your microbiome isn’t just about digestion. It’s your mood, immunity, energy, even how you handle stress. And no, you don’t need a degree in biochemistry to decode it.

✨ Let’s bust the myths, spot the signs, and start healing from the inside out.

📩 Ready to explore what your gut’s been trying to tell you? Reach out today to book a session or ask your burning questions - I’d love to help you reconnect with your body’s wisdom.

03/09/2025

Myth or Fact? You have to eat every 2–3 hours to boost your metabolism.

🕒 Sounds scientific, right? But here’s the truth: while frequent meals may help some people manage blood sugar or energy dips, it’s not a universal metabolism booster.

Your body’s metabolic rate is influenced more by total energy intake, muscle mass, sleep, and stress than by how often you eat.

✨ The real magic? Eating in a way that supports your body, lifestyle, and emotional rhythms. Whether you thrive on three hearty meals or prefer smaller, mindful bites - there’s no one-size-fits-all.

💬 Speak to me for practical, sustainable solutions tailored to your body type, goals, and daily flow. Let’s make nutrition feel nourishing, not rigid.

You can contact me at:

☎️ 082 920 9816
💌 adrian@urbanhealth.co.za
📍6 Fontein Road, Arauna, Brackenfell

02/09/2025

🌻 a very Happy Birthday to someone who doesn’t just share her birthday with the beginning of Spring, but IS the Spring 🌻

To Ilana from Live Inside Out, my gentle yet firm colleague, partner, and dear friend:

May you walk barefoot through dew-kissed grass, with laughter tucked behind your ears and wildflowers braided into your hair. May you always speak in the language of possibility - soft but insistent - reminding you that even after the longest winter, life dares to bloom again.

Thank you for bringing Spring to me, to Urban Health, to our clients, and to Our Space, reminding us always to be a living invitation to grow, to heal, to start anew, and to be:

🌸 a soul in bloom,
🌹 a heart that dares to thaw,
🌷 a spirit that turns sunlight into strength.

It has been a joy and a gift to walk with you here at Urban Health, at LIO, and at Our Space .