Dr Christine van Looy

Dr Christine van Looy General Practitioner in Johannesburg 🌱👩🏼‍⚕️

Holiday hours! Happy Christmas everyone 🎉 Hours may differ on specific days so please phone to make an appointment.
10/12/2024

Holiday hours! Happy Christmas everyone 🎉
Hours may differ on specific days so please phone to make an appointment.

BPPV - Did you know that your balance organ sits in your inner ear? There are little "rocks" within your inner ear canal...
06/12/2024

BPPV - Did you know that your balance organ sits in your inner ear? There are little "rocks" within your inner ear canals that can get stuck and cause intense Vertigo, call "Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo". A simple manoeuvre can help dislodge them.

🌟 **Prioritizing Child Health** 🌟Ensuring our children's health is essential for their growth and happiness. Here are a ...
26/10/2024

🌟 **Prioritizing Child Health** 🌟

Ensuring our children's health is essential for their growth and happiness. Here are a few key tips to keep in mind:

1. **Balanced Nutrition**: Fuel their bodies with a variety of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins.
2. **Regular Exercise**: Encourage active play—it's vital for physical and mental well-being.
3. **Routine Check-ups**: Regular visits to the Doctor help catch potential issues early.
4. **Mental Wellness**: Create a supportive environment where they can express their feelings and thoughts with learning through play!
5. **Limit Screen Time**: Encourage outdoor activities and hobbies that stimulate creativity.

Together, let's build a healthier future for our little ones! 💪💚

Work stress can feel overwhelming, but remember to take a moment for yourself. Prioritize self-care, set boundaries, and...
24/10/2024

Work stress can feel overwhelming, but remember to take a moment for yourself. Prioritize self-care, set boundaries, and don't hesitate to reach out for support. You're not alone in this! 💪 "

Finally reached my goal of rowing a 2km with under 2min05s splits placing me in the intermediate category. Next up advan...
09/01/2023

Finally reached my goal of rowing a 2km with under 2min05s splits placing me in the intermediate category. Next up advanced!

Exercise is the best thing you can do for your health and longevity. According to Dr Peter Attia, if you are in the elite category for cardiovascular fitness for your age you decrease your chances of dying by 400% at any given moment compared to the lower quartile.

It's Antibiotic Awareness week! A lot of people see me requesting an antibiotic because their cough STILL hasn't gone aw...
21/11/2022

It's Antibiotic Awareness week!
A lot of people see me requesting an antibiotic because their cough STILL hasn't gone away after they've had a cold. Unfortunately, there's very little you can do for that niggly post-infectious cough. Prescribing an antibiotic at this point will not only be inappropriate, but will expose you to side-effects, mess up your gut microbiome and increase community antibiotic resistance.

Important Screening for men:(For average risk men above 20, i.e. no symptoms, no family or personal history of the disea...
18/11/2022

Important Screening for men:
(For average risk men above 20, i.e. no symptoms, no family or personal history of the disease)
- yearly blood pressure
- baseline cholesterol then yearly from age 40
- yearly blood sugar from age 40
- every +/- 10 year colonoscopy from age 45
- PSA/Prostate screening from 50, or from 45 for men of African descent
- melanoma screen by dermatologist +/- every year depending on risk (Caucasian, above 50, "red hair phenotype", total nevus count >50, family history etc)
- bone density scan in all men with a history of fracture from low impact trauma
- optional/helpful: thyroid, iron, vitamin D

Please note: this post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, nor does it substitute the advice by your individual doctor.

Ref: UpToDate guidelines on screening in asymptomatic adults.

Is a home-based medical practice in Randburg.To book online: https://the-health-forge.appt.guru/ Or call: 065 738 1307Do...
17/11/2022

Is a home-based medical practice in Randburg.
To book online: https://the-health-forge.appt.guru/
Or call: 065 738 1307

Do you know the 7 key areas you need to focus on to live longer and be healthier?
1. Quantity and quality sleep
2. Exercise (cardiovascular and resistance)
3. Emotional/mental health
4. Social health (quality relationships)
5. Calorie controlled, nutrient dense, high fibre, high protein diet
6. Preventative screening
7. Pharmaceuticals according to conditions and risk appetite

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Johannesburg
2194

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+27114479233

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