Dr M Mathir

11/05/2026

The ignorance is heavy, but their understanding of metabolic disease is very, very light 🏋️‍♂️🛑

Sorry, but your pre-workout doesn't qualify you to speak on the complex, chronic pathophysiology of obesity.

Getting in line to repost another lazy, poorly-informed GLP-1 meme doesn't make you an authority - it just means you’re neglecting the actual science.

Obesity is a chronic disease. It is not a failure of effort. It’s biology.

Until you understand the difference, maybe step out of the metabolic health conversation and stick to the bench press 🩺⚖️

07/05/2026

(Re)-introducing the Glenwood base of Dr. Mathir & Associates 🩺
COMING 11 MAY 2026

Here we offer General Medical consults.

Available on weekdays (08:30-16:30) by appointment only.

Bookings:
☎️ 031 350 3531
📲 079 846 7461
📧 medical@drmathir.co.za

06/05/2026

Some housekeeping 😁

05/05/2026

True metabolic health isn’t found in a single medication; it’s found at the intersection of optimised systems. For some patients, the most effective path forward combines the satiety signalling of GLP-1 therapy with precision hormonal balancing.

Ready to discuss a dual approach to your health?

🔗 Book your comprehensive consultation: Visit the link in our bio to book with Dr. Mathir, Dr. Pather, or Dr. Theophilus.

30/04/2026

Why does it feel like your body is fighting to keep the weight on? 🧬 There's a biological survival mechanism called the "Set Point."

Your brain has a programmed weight range it wants to maintain. When you try to drop below that number, your metabolism slows down and hunger hormones spike. Your biology is essentially trying to "protect" you from what it perceives as a deficit.

GLP-1s are naturally occurring hormones that communicate directly with the brain’s appetite center. In a clinical setting, we use them to:
🔷 Reset the Signal: They help lower the biological "Set Point" by quieting constant hunger cues.
🔷 Slow Digestion: They improve satiety, so you feel full faster and for longer.
🔷 Improve Insulin Response: They help your body process energy more efficiently.

Managing a chronic condition requires a clinical strategy, not just harder work 🩺

Medical Weight Loss consultations available at our Morningside practice, as well as Ballito, and coming to Hillcrest (very) soon!

22/04/2026

22/04/2026

In a journey where so much feels out of your hands, nourishing your egg quality and insulin sensitivity is something you can control 💞

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Learn more at fuelthefemme.co.za 🌐

21/04/2026

Medical Weight Loss- GLP1 Agonist
Case series ✨️
So excited for you all to see these real life lived experiences. ❤️

21/04/2026

Medical weight loss- case series ✨️
34 year old triathlete

Resistance
TWL: 40kg
SMM loss: 2.6kg

21/04/2026

Peptides are just small chains of amino acids (molecules your body already uses every day for signalling, healing, and repair).

Not all peptides are the same. Quality and dosing matter. When you work with a knowledgeable provider and use the right protocols, they can be a powerful tool for recovery, longevity, and optimising your health.

P.s. If you're part of the generation that recognises this face, it might be time to take peptides seriously 🤭