Dr Etti Barsky

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Dr Etti Barsky

A doctor with time for YOU
GP & Sports Physician
With interests in exercise medicine, family practice, women's health and functional medicine.

28/07/2025

Today is World Hepititis Day so this is post is a reminder to love your liver‼️

Eat well – here are some liver friendly foods
• Leafy Greens (spinach, kale, arugula) contain chlorophyll and antioxidants that help neutralize heavy metals and support liver detoxification enzymes 🥬
• Cruciferous Vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts) boost Phase II liver detox enzymes due to compounds like sulforaphane and help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation 🥦.
• Fatty Fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel) are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce liver fat accumulation and inflammation 🐠
• Avocados provide healthy monounsaturated fats and compounds that support liver health and reduce fat buildup 🥑.
• Garlic activates liver enzymes that help flush out toxins and has anti-inflammatory properties 🧄.
• Green Tea contains catechins, antioxidants linked to improved liver function and reducing fat accumulation 🍵.
• Coffee (in moderation) is strongly associated with protective effects against fatty liver disease and cirrhosis, with 3–4 cups daily showing maximal protection in studies ☕️
• Whole Grains (oats, brown rice, quinoa) improve insulin sensitivity and may reduce liver fat, particularly due to fiber like beta-glucans in oats 🍚
• Foods to limit or avoid such as excess added sugar, refined carbs, excessive alcohol, and highly processed foods are well-recognized contributors to liver fat accumulation and liver damage 🍷🍰🍩🍝.

04/07/2025

Hurt your hamstring? It’s time for an ice-cold comeback! ❄️

New research shows that cold-water immersion (CWI) speeds up recovery from hamstring injuries caused by intense exercise. We’ll talk about the difference between icy plunges and cold water immersions another time…..
✨ After just a few days of CWI (14°C for 14 mins a session), participants experienced:
✅ Less soreness
✅ Better flexibility
✅ Stronger muscle performance
✅ Lower muscle damage markers
What’s the magic?

Cold water helps reduce inflammation, ease pain, and boost recovery so you can bounce back faster.
🛁 Try this:
• 14°C (a big bowl of ice water or cold bath)
• Immerse your legs or affected area
• Stay in for 14 minutes
• Repeat daily for 5 days
It’s not punishment—it’s performance recovery!

Contact me for al queries

26/06/2025

Everyone knows that taking magnesium is good for you 🥑🥜🍌🍫🥬 But do you know why❓

✨Magnesium is involved in over 300 of the body's chemical processes, so it gets used a lot!

However, it comes in different forms each of which have slightly different purposes. The list below explains a little bit about the more commonly available forms of magnesium 👇

💫Magnesium glycinate – calming, gentle on the gut, good for anxiety or sleep. Also good for muscle cramps, and helping bring down blood pressure

💫Magnesium citrate – more effective for constipation and can cause loose stools, so use carefully.

💫Magnesium L-threonate – crosses the blood-brain barrier, used in focus and cognitive support

Contact me and let me assist how best to get magnesium in your diet 💕

20/06/2025

New Moms Want to Move More — Are We Missing the Mark?
🍼 Insights from a 2024 Systematic Review
🏃‍♀️Let’s make movement feel doable, not daunting

30/05/2025

My achievement for the month 💪🏼! It has taken me time to get here but so impressed with myself 👏. Thanks for the inspiration .

You can do it too guys 🏋️ For all medical related queties contact me 📲

22/05/2025

Following on from my last post about why Melatonin is important I came across these valuable tips to improve sleep and wanted to share them with you 💤😴

If you need any advice on building healthy sleep habits please don't hesitate to contact me 📲

24/04/2025

Im having my routine Colonoscopy & Gastroscopy 🚨🔬

Your gut health matters! Did you know in your 40s–50s, routine colonoscopy and gastroscopy screenings can save your life by catching issues early. 🩺✨

💙 Colonoscopy (For Your Colon & Re**um):
✅ Detects colon cancer, polyps, IBD
📅 How Often?
• Every 10 years (if low risk, starting at 45–50)
• Every 5 years (if family history or polyps found)
• Every 3–5 years (if previous polyps were removed)

💙 Gastroscopy (For Your Stomach & Esophagus):
✅ Identifies GERD, ulcers, H. pylori, Barrett’s esophagus, stomach cancer
📅 How Often?
• Once in mid-life (if family history or symptoms)
• Every 2–5 years (if diagnosed with GERD, Barrett’s, or ulcers)
• After H. pylori treatment (to confirm eradication)

If you need any advice where to go or have any concerns contact me :) 📲To make an appointment please watsapp or call me on 063-1838366

17/04/2025

The Role of B Vitamins

Think of B vitamins as your body's energy squad. They help:
⚡ Turn food into fuel
🧠 Support brain and mood health
❤️ Keep your cells, skin, and blood healthy

But B12 alone isn’t enough. There are 8 essential B vitamins, each with a unique role—from energy and metabolism (B1, B3) to immune and nervous system support (B6, B12).

✨If you're only taking B12, fatigue, brain fog, or burnout may still persist. These vitamins work best as a team.

Look for this when choosing a supplement:

A complete B-complex (not just B12)
B3 as Nicotinamide — helps cell recovery, especially post-viral
Natural sources of B vitamins:
Leafy greens, whole grains, eggs, legumes, fish, meat, nuts, and seeds.

💡 B12 is key, but burnout is often multi-layered. A balanced diet and a quality B-complex can support your body better than B12 alone.

30/03/2025

I know it’s hard to carve out the time to get exercise done 🏃🏻‍♂️🤸🏋️👟

Here’s what I tell my patients when I prescribe exercise…..yes I prescribe exercise!

On a Sunday evening I want you to identify 2 days in the week where you know you will have a 10 minute gap. It doesn’t matter what time exactly, just commit to those 2 days ⏰

Whether it’s going for a 10 minute walk, climbing the stairs at the office, or using 2 x 1 L water bottles as weights. Make it something that’s really easy and accessible to you.

Once you get that 10 minutes twice a week habit going – it usually takes about 3 weeks, then it’s time to step it up. It doesn’t have to be a big thing, you can even just add on 1 minute, 1 extra rep…and then off you go for the next few weeks 👏🥳

21/11/2024

If you are on Yaz Plus please check the batch number. If it says BATCH: WEW96J expiry 03/2026
Contact me 063 183 8366

02/09/2024

1 year! Here's to the year ahead 🥂🎉

12/08/2024

Just wanted to share this article with all of you. As I always advise, sometimes not being able to balance your emotions is the same as not being able to control your blood pressure, your sugar levels. You need meds to help and it's NOT a sign of weakness.
Enjoy the read https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-08-07-debunking-5-myths-about-antidepressants/

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