Dr Rokaya Ismail

Dr Rokaya Ismail Ethnomedical Doctor with a Keen Interest in Geriatric Care ,Gut Health,Metabolic Syndrome,Anxiety.

As a Certified Hypnotherapist, I the powerful tool of hypnotherapy to access your subconscious mind—where limiting belie...
21/07/2025

As a Certified Hypnotherapist, I the powerful tool of hypnotherapy to access your subconscious mind—where limiting beliefs, trauma, and habit patterns reside.

Contrary to popular misconception, you remain in control during hypnosis. The relaxed state simply allows positive suggestions to bypass conscious resistance, creating lasting change.

Effective for anxiety, phobias, smoking cessation, weight management, and more!

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📍18 Collis Road, Clare Estate

21/07/2025

All blue-eyed people alive today come from a single individual who lived 10,000 years ago.

Scientists discovered this after identifying a genetic mutation in the OCA2 gene, which is responsible for eye color.

This mutation doesn’t completely turn off the gene but rather limits its function, reducing the amount of melanin in the iris and resulting in blue eyes. Before this mutation, everyone had brown eyes. The uniformity of the mutation across all blue-eyed individuals suggests they share a common ancestor who first carried this trait.

The research underscores how a single genetic event can lead to a striking, widespread trait in humans. It also highlights our shared genetic heritage—reminding us that even seemingly rare features often have a common origin. While eye color might seem like a minor detail, discoveries like this offer valuable insights into human evolution, migration patterns, and the interconnectedness of populations across time.

Source: Eiberg, H. et al. (2008). Blue eye color in humans may be caused by a perfectly associated founder mutation in a regulatory element located within the HERC2 gene inhibiting OCA2 expression. Human Genetics, 123(2), 177–187.

15/07/2025

Brain scans show psilocybin obliterates your neural fingerprint.

The effect is so profound that individuals become indistinguishable.

What’s more, changes in neural wiring can be detected for weeks.

Using a technique called precision functional mapping, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis scanned the brains of seven adults before, during, and for up to three weeks after psilocybin administration, comparing the results with scans taken after a methylphenidate (Ritalin) control.

They found that psilocybin dramatically desynchronized functional networks—especially the Default Mode Network (DMN), which is tied to self‑reflection and memory—so completely during the trip that individual brains became indistinguishable.

Siegel, J. S., et al. (2024). Psilocybin desynchronizes the human brain. Nature.

15/07/2025

A new injection treats 15 cancers in minutes.

And England is now offering the injection.

In a major advancement for cancer care, England has become the first country in Europe to offer an injectable version of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo), dramatically reducing treatment time for thousands of patients.

Traditionally delivered via a one-hour IV drip, the new injection takes just three to five minutes to administer and is approved for use in treating up to 15 types of cancer, including lung, bowel, and skin cancers. The shift is expected to benefit 15,000 patients annually while saving hospitals more than a full year’s worth of treatment time in total.

Approved by the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the injectable form retains the same cancer-fighting power by helping the immune system target malignant cells. The change marks a major step in the NHS’s push to modernize cancer care, making life-saving treatment faster and more accessible. Experts view this as a promising sign of a “golden age” in cancer innovation, calling for sustained public investment and policy support to keep pace with emerging breakthroughs.

Boseley, S. (2025, April 30). Cancer patients in England to be first in Europe to be offered immunotherapy jab. The Guardian.

Did you know stress physically changes your blood? 🔬Through live blood analysis, we can actually observe how chronic str...
12/07/2025

Did you know stress physically changes your blood? 🔬

Through live blood analysis, we can actually observe how chronic stress affects your cellular health—showing increased clumping, inflammation markers, and reduced oxygen transport.

This visual evidence demonstrates why stress management isn't just for mental comfort—it's essential for physical health, affecting everything from digestion to immunity.

This mind-body connection is why our approach integrates mental and physical therapies.

In ethnopsychology, we recognise that mental wellness looks different across cultures. Western approaches often miss cru...
03/07/2025

In ethnopsychology, we recognise that mental wellness looks different across cultures. Western approaches often miss crucial cultural contexts that shape our stress responses and healing pathways.

By honouring your heritage in treatment, we create more effective, personalized approaches to anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

How has your culture shaped your view of mental health?

More than just a massage—myofascia sports therapy is a game-changer for active individuals! 🏃‍♀️This specialised techniq...
24/06/2025

More than just a massage—myofascia sports therapy is a game-changer for active individuals! 🏃‍♀️

This specialised technique targets the fascia—connective tissue surrounding muscles—releasing adhesions that cause pain and restrict movement. Dr. Ismail combines this modern approach with traditional healing wisdom for outstanding results.

Benefits include:
• Improved flexibility
• Enhanced performance
• Faster recovery
• Injury prevention
• Postural correction

Today I honour all the fathers who understand that healing comes in many forms - and often, the wisdom passed down throu...
15/06/2025

Today I honour all the fathers who understand that healing comes in many forms - and often, the wisdom passed down through generations is just as powerful as any prescription.

In my practice as an ethnomedical doctor here in Durban, I'm privileged to work with fathers from diverse cultural backgrounds who carry forward generations of healing knowledge. These are the dads who know that sometimes a traditional remedy paired with modern medicine creates the most complete care for their families.

I see fathers who:
🌱 Blend ancestral wisdom with contemporary healthcare
👨‍👧‍👦 Teach their children to respect both traditional and modern healing practices
🏠 Create homes where cultural heritage and health go hand in hand
🌍 Understand that true wellness encompasses mind, body, and spirit

From the Tamil father sharing Ayurvedic practices, to the Zulu dad teaching about indigenous plants, to the Muslim father incorporating traditional Islamic medicine - each brings invaluable knowledge to their family's health journey.

Fatherhood itself is a form of medicine. The comfort of a father's presence, the security of his protection, the wisdom of his guidance - these are healing forces that no textbook can fully capture.

To all the fathers who honour their heritage while embracing progress, who seek the best of all worlds for their children's wellbeing, and who understand that healing is both an art and a science - today we celebrate you.

Iridology is the fascinating study of iris patterns to identify genetic predispositions and health conditions. We use th...
03/06/2025

Iridology is the fascinating study of iris patterns to identify genetic predispositions and health conditions. We use this non-invasive diagnostic tool to detect nutritional needs, organ weaknesses, and toxic accumulations—often before symptoms appear!

The iris contains over 28,000 nerve endings connected to every tissue in your body, making it a detailed map of your health journey.

Intrigued? Book an iridology session to discover what your eyes reveal!

e: drrokayaismail@naturalhealth.org.za
p: +27832928992
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📍18 Collis Road, Clare Estate

Curious about those circular marks on Olympic athletes? That's cupping therapy—a centuries-old healing technique now emb...
29/05/2025

Curious about those circular marks on Olympic athletes? That's cupping therapy—a centuries-old healing technique now embraced by modern sports medicine! 🏆

Cupping creates suction on the skin, increasing blood flow, releasing fascial restrictions, reducing inflammation, and promoting deep tissue healing. At Natural Health Clinic we customise each session to your specific needs.

Benefits include:
• Pain relief
• Muscle recovery
• Improved circulation
• Stress reduction
• Detoxification

e: drrokayaismail@naturalhealth.org.za
p: +27832928992
w: https://naturalhealth.org.za/

📍18 Collis Road, Clare Estate

29/05/2025

🩸 A simple and affordable new blood test can detect 14 types of cancer!

And it's 95% accurate.

A groundbreaking new blood test offers hope for earlier, more affordable cancer detection by identifying 14 different types of cancer before they spread.

Developed using a novel approach that tracks subtle changes in sugar molecules known as glycosaminoglycans, the test is highly sensitive and significantly improves the odds of survival by catching cancer in its earliest stages.

Unlike some DNA-based tests that can miss certain cancers, this method was successful across all 14 types studied — including those commonly overlooked in routine screenings.

Tested on 1,260 individuals, the non-invasive technique achieved a specificity rate of 95% for correctly identifying true negatives, and an accuracy rate of 89% in locating the tumor's origin.

By leveraging machine learning, researchers trained algorithms to detect cancer-linked sugar pattern changes in tiny fluid samples.

With sensitivity rates as high as 62% and the potential for mass implementation, the test offers a promising, cost-effective tool for large-scale cancer screening—especially for early-stage cancers when intervention is most successful.

learn more https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2115328119

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