Happy Healthy Kids - Soné Greeff RD

13/04/2022

Delayed type food allergy Definitions Food hypersensitivity reactions include food allergy, (caused by the immune system and food intolerance where the mechanism of the reaction is not based on the immune system. Food allergy is further divided into the more common “typical” immediate type (IgE-...

07/01/2022

What a terrific doctor and a amazing person! Here’s tot the next 20 years 🥂

Today 20 years I opened my practice in Greenacres Hospital. What an amazing journey this has been. There have been days of joy, sadness, amazement, disbelief, trust, fun, fulfillment and many more emotions. Days of tears – tears of sadness, work overload, tiredness, anxiety (thanks Covid), but more so there have been tears of joy, thankfulness, miracles and absolute amazement.

I thank God for blessing me over the years – having awesome staff, sisters, friends and doctors that I can share my journey with. Some friends and colleagues have come or gone, but will always be remembered and cherished. I thank every patient for trusting me with their children over the years. You have made what I am today.
I thank my friends, family , children and amazing wife for being part of this journey! It has always been easy for them, but they have stuck with me and my work.

THANK YOU ALL for being a part of my journey and I am truly thankful and blessed.

31/08/2021

It’s time again for a fun filled weaning webinar! Places are limited! Can book online at www.happyhealthykids.co.uk or email me at info@happyhealthykids.co.uk

14/07/2021

Explore our topics Asthma Allergic diseases Testing for allergy Allergy treatment Preventing allergy Allergens Find Allergy Friendly Products Projects and Events Current

14/06/2021

Join Dr Claudia Gray on Smile 90.4FM on the 14 June at 9pm and have all your questions about anaphylaxis answered.

14/06/2021

We want to expand our team to provide an even better service to our wonderful patients in Port Elizabeth.

Please check the post for requirements to apply.

28/04/2021

A good read! Full article: https://www.jacionline.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0091-6749%2821%2900221-9

06/04/2021

The best in the business!

24/02/2021

24/02/2021

04/02/2021

The ALLSA statement on Covid-19 vaccination and allergy

https://mcusercontent.com/86018804a05cad80b15d558e1/files/5c4e21ab-1481-4bc7-956d-124319c30914/ALLSA_covid_vaccine_statement.pdf

23/01/2021

🌿 WEIGHT fluctuations 🌿

•NO, you cannot gain 500g of FAT mass overnight! It is not possible....what IS possible, is that you gained 500g (or more) GLYCOGEN.

• Glycogen is the STORAGE form of glucose - it is NOT FAT that is stored!

•Glycogen gets stored in the liver and muscle. It is the body’s QUICK source of energy.

•The body can store around 600g of glycogen....the thing is for every 1g of glucose, you store an additional 2.7g of WATER along with it - to form the molecule called glycogen.

So, if you were on a crash diet or eating very low calories, then your glycogen stores might not be filled up (especially if it is a low carb diet😉)

•This means that if you have a bigger carbohydrate meal or day.....your scale WEIGHT will likely be quite higher the next day!

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06/11/2020

02/11/2020

Allergy busters - Allergy tests can predict anaphylaxis.
There is no current test, including an OFC, that can reliably determine whether and at what dose of allergen an individual will have anaphylaxis to a food to which they are allergic, and under what circumstances. Often in real life, there are “co-factors” such as undercurrent illness or exercise, which push the patient over the limit and result in anaphylaxis when they’ve eaten certain foods. This cannot be predicted by tests. Moreover, the severity of reactions varies between exposures in individuals but does not necessarily escalate with every exposure or reaction over time.
This is more than just an itch or a stomachache. Food allergies can cause symptoms ranging from hives and a stuffy nose to vomiting, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness. If an allergic reaction is severe or involves several body systems, it becomes anaphylaxis and can be life-threatening.
Food allergies are not only potentially life-threatening, they’re life altering. People with food allergies must always be vigilant to ensure they avoid reactions.
For more information please visit https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/allergy-testing/

13/10/2020

Ek het saamgeskryf aan die boek “Voel goed, lyk mooi, lief die lewe”!
Die boekbekendstelling vind Saterdag 17 Oktober aanlyn, by die Nuwe jy-bootcamp plaas.
Daar gaan ook 10 topklas sprekers (dokters, dieetkundiges, oefenkenners, voorkomskonsultante en motveringsprekers) gesels oor die tema “Voel goed, lyk mooi, lief die lewe” – of jy nou gesonder wil eet, mooier wil lyk, fiks wil word of gelukkiger wil wees, kyk saam aanlyn!

Koop jou kaartjie voor Vrydag 16 Oktober, kliek https://voelgoed.co.za/nuwe-jy-bootcamp/

29/09/2020

It’s that time again! My 2nd weaning webinar is coming up on the 10th of October!! Email me at sonegreeff.dietitian@gmail.com to book your spot.