Dr Jana Wegner

23/07/2018

ANNOUNCEMENT!

It is with mixed emotions that I would like to inform you that our family will be relocating to Johannesburg middle of August due to a work opportunity for my husband. As this was quite unexpected my last day at the practice at HealthStyle will be Tuesday, 7 August.
If you would like to book a consultation to wrap up your journey with me, please feel free to do so.

In the upcoming season I will be taking a break from practising to focus on my family so this page might be quiet for a while.. It has been a big honour and pleasure to serve you and I will certainly miss you all!

Dr Jana Wegner

10/06/2018

What happens in the gut, doesn’t stay in the gut! Here are some of the basics about why our gut plays such an important role in health.

This infographic breaks down just what our gut does for us and how to keep it working and healthy.

07/06/2018

Just Quit Sugar

31/05/2018

Great and informative read!

What is the science behind the effect of gluten and casein on brain and mood?

25/05/2018

Ever wondered why women are more affected by environmental factors when it comes to chronic illness?

Women are much more likely to become sick due to environmentally acquired illnesses than men. Though this is a widely accepted fact in the medical community, there isn’t a clear reason as to why this is. Though, there have been a number of factors which have been hypothesized through studies and d...

17/05/2018

Once again, this article explains the importance of the role of vitamin D in chronic diseases such as autoimmunity, inflammation and degeneration. I test most of my patients and so far a total of only 6 patients’ levels were acceptable! This is a great overview.

Vitamin D deficiency is commonly associated with autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and type 1 diabetes, as well as muscle pain, neurodegenerative disorders, osteoporosis, impaired wound healing, depression, constant fatigue, and more.

09/05/2018

Quite remarkable. Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration and fights cancer.

USC News A study published in Cell Stem Cell shows that cycles of prolonged fasting not only protect against immune system damage — a major side effect of chemotherapy — but also induce immune system regeneration, shifting stem cells from a dormant state to a state of self-renewal. In both mic.....

05/05/2018

Latest CDC stats are out: 1 in 59 8-year old children now estimated to have autism.

The yet newer CDC estimated autism prevalence rate: 1 in 59 8-years olds with autism in 2014

18/04/2018

I am usually only available for consultations in the mornings, but on Monday, 30 April, I will be available for the whole day until 16:00. So if afternoons work better for you, phone the practice to book your consultation: 0861106664

15/04/2018

Here is the 2018 “Dirty Dozen” list by the Environmental Working Group. Once again, strawberries top the list for fruit/veg pesticide contamination. If you can’t find organic produce make sure to AT LEAST rinse it thoroughly before consuming. Or soak in a baking soda and water solution.

Strawberries top the list of "Dirty Dozen" produce, a guide from the Environmental Working Group that looks at pesticide contamination in 47 popular fruits and vegetables.

27/03/2018

This is a great short summary of guidelines for choosing what to drink! Rooibos tea can also be in there. And I prefer fresh veggie juices rather than fruit juices as they tend to be very high in sugar content.