Naturopathic Health Care Centre

Naturopathic Health Care Centre Homeopathic & Chiropractic Practice in Hazelwood
We aim to share information about alternative and complementary medicine

16/10/2025

Happy World Spine Day everyone!

Today Dr Marlo, Dr Marethe and Sr Alida visited Laerskool Pretoria Oos to do some Scoliosis screenings on some of the children.

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15/10/2025

Did you know that up to 80% of people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives?

It’s one of the leading causes of missed work and reduced quality of life.

Common causes include:
• Poor posture and prolonged sitting
• Muscle strain or dysfunction
• Joint dysfunction or restrictions
• Disc or nerve irritation

Gentle and safe chiropractic techniques can restore proper movement, relieve pain, and support long-term spinal health.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) — The “Bamboo Spine”Have you heard of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)?It’s a chronic inflammator...
15/10/2025

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) — The “Bamboo Spine”

Have you heard of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)?
It’s a chronic inflammatory condition that mainly affects the spine.

Ankylosing spondylitis cause stiffness, pain, and over time, fusion of the spinal joints. This fusion can give the spine a “bamboo-like” appearance on X-rays.

Early signs may include:
• Morning stiffness or back pain that may improve with movement
• Pain in the hips or buttocks
• Difficulty standing tall or turning the neck

Who is mostly affected by Ankylosing Spondylitis?
• Most people notice symptoms in their late teens or twenties.
• Men are affected more often than women (about 2–3 times more common)
• A genetic marker called HLA-B27 is found in many people with AS.

14/10/2025

Spending hours at your desk? Try these quick posture breaks — your spine will thank you!

1. Chin Tucks
• Sit tall and gently pull your chin back (like making a “double chin”).
• Hold 5 seconds × 10 reps.

Strengthens deep neck flexors, reduces forward-head posture.

2. Doorway Chest Stretch
• Place forearms on doorway, step through slowly until you feel a stretch across the chest.
• Hold 20–30 seconds.

Releases tight pectoral muscles from hours of sitting.

3. Standing Hip Flexor Stretch #
• Step one foot back, keep torso upright, lean forward on the leading leg - feel the stretch at the front of the hip.
• Hold 30 seconds each side.

Combats tight hips and lower-back strain.

A HPV PCR test is very sensitive in picking up an HPV infection. If your test is positive, your health care practitioner...
13/10/2025

A HPV PCR test is very sensitive in picking up an HPV infection.

If your test is positive, your health care practitioner will help you manage the infection. If your test is negative, you only need to retest after 5 years.

The HPV PCR test is a self-collected vaginal swab that is more convenient, more affordable, and less invasive than a conventional PAP smear test.

Contact the Naturopathic healthcare centre to book an appointment for your HPV test.

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Today is World Mental Health day - an international day for mental health education, awareness and advocacy against soci...
10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health day - an international day for mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.
With World Mental Health Day in mind, today we're going to shine a light on a few blood tests that someone can consider doing if they have been struggling with their mental health lately.

Underlying imbalances can affect mood, focus, energy, and resilience.
Checking key markers helps identify what your body needs to function at its best.

Thyroid panel (TSH, T3, T4) – thyroid imbalances can mimic anxiety or depression

Vitamin D – low levels are linked to low mood and fatigue

Vitamin B12 & Folate – crucial for energy and neurotransmitter function

Ferritin (Iron stores) – low iron can cause brain fog, irritability, and exhaustion

Cortisol – gives insight into chronic stress and adrenal fatigue

Blood sugar (HbA1c / fasting glucose) – glucose swings can affect mood and concentration

When we test, we understand. When we understand, we heal.
If you’ve been struggling with mood, energy, or focus - it may be time to look deeper.

October is Mental Health Awareness Month. It has the objective of not only educating the public about mental health but ...
09/10/2025

October is Mental Health Awareness Month. It has the objective of not only educating the public about mental health but also to reduce the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illness are often subjected to.

Today we'll be looking at mental health from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective.

In TCM, every emotion connects to a specific organ system and when that system is out of balance, you often feel it in both body and mind:

Liver - Anger & Frustration:
When your Liver energy is “stuck,” you may feel tense, irritable, or easily frustrated. Physically, this can show up as headaches, PMS, or tight shoulders.

Heart - Joy & Anxiety:
The Heart governs joy and emotional stability. When overworked, you may feel restless, anxious, or struggle to sleep deeply.

Spleen - Worry & Overthinking:
When the Spleen is weak, your mind can race - you overthink, crave sweets, and feel mentally tired after meals.

Lungs - Grief & Sadness:
The Lungs are linked to processing loss and letting go. Imbalances can bring fatigue, shallow breathing, or low mood, especially after emotional stress.

Kidneys - Fear & Insecurity:
The Kidneys store your core energy. When depleted, you might feel anxious, fearful, or burnt out, often alongside fatigue and poor sleep.

People's mental health can be supported with the following acupuncture, herbal medicine, and lifestyle guidance:
- Regulate the flow of Qi (energy) through the body
- Calm the nervous system and reduce stress hormones
- Support sleep, digestion, and hormonal balance
- Restore the mind-body connection for emotional stability

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight women's health, encourage early detection, and talk about ...
08/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight women's health, encourage early detection, and talk about the things that don’t always get enough attention.

So let’s talk about HPV:

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and in most cases, it goes unnoticed.

Some strains of HPV (especially types 16 & 18) are high-risk and can lead to cervical cancer if not detected early.

Here’s what happens:
- HPV infects the cervix, often silently.
- The immune system clears it in most people, but when it doesn’t, it can cause cell changes over time.
- If left unchecked, these changes can develop into cervical cancer.

HPV testing is one of the best tools we have.

It can detect the virus before any symptoms or cell changes occur, giving you time to act early. When combined with a Pap smear, it’s a powerful step in protecting your health.

This October, while we raise awareness for breast cancer, let’s also talk about the full picture of women’s health, because prevention and early detection save lives.

Get tested. Stay informed.

Attention new mommies! Today we're starting a new series called New Mom Q&A.Follow along to have all of your questions a...
07/10/2025

Attention new mommies! Today we're starting a new series called New Mom Q&A.
Follow along to have all of your questions answered as a new mom!

Today, we're focusing on Feeding and Nutrion.
Remember: Each baby is different and if your baby is gaining weight and seems content, baby gets enough.

Q: How soon can you start with breastfeeding after birth?
A: Initiate breastfeeding within an hour after birth.

Q: How often should I feed my baby?
A: Newborns usually eat every 2–3 hours (8–12 times in 24 hours).

Q: Is it normal for breastfeeding to hurt?
A:Mild tenderness at first is common, but sharp or ongoing pain means latch may need adjusting.

Q: How long should a newborn breastfeed per feed?
A: Most newborns feed for 20–45 minutes total. Some may be done in 10 minutes. Let your baby finish the first breast before offering the second. Next time start with the other breast first.

Q: Is my baby getting enough milk?
A: If they have 6+ wet diapers a day, gain weight, and seem content after feeding, they’re getting enough.

Q: How much milk should a newborn bottle-fed baby drink per day?
A: General rule: about 150 ml per kg of body weight per day.
• First week: 30–60 ml per feed, every 2–3 hours.
• By 2 weeks: 60–90 ml per feed.
• By 1 month: 90–120 ml per feed, every 3–4 hours.
• By 2 months: 120–150 ml per feed.

Q: How much weight should my baby gain?
Remember: Weight gain is not constant, it occurs in bursts, your baby might not gain weight every day.
A: General rule: By 5 months: weight usually doubles. By 12 months: weight usually triples.
• During the first few days: may lose up to 7–10% of birth weight but regain the birth weight by 2 weeks.
• 0–3 months: 150–200 g per week.
• 3–6 months: 100–150 g per week.
• 6–12 months: 70–120 g per week.

10 million new cases are diagnosed every year, and currently, 57 million people worldwide suffer from dementia in varyin...
02/10/2025

10 million new cases are diagnosed every year, and currently, 57 million people worldwide suffer from dementia in varying degrees. This might not seem like a lot, but if you consider that 55 million people worldwide are suffering from heart disease, it puts it in perspective. Perhaps we are more concerned about our hearts than our brains?

Heart disease can indeed be lethal, but dementia can be devastating to the patient suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. These patients can often not function in their environment, and their safety becomes a major concern. It also places a tremendous stress on the family of the patients, as taking care of them becomes increasingly more difficult.

There are different kinds of dementia as well as different causes. These causes are not well understood, but in general, anything that can cause heart disease can also cause dementia.

The following are possible causes:

Hypertension
Type II diabetes
High cholesterol
Smoking
Poor diet
Obesity
High homocysteine levels
Air pollution
Genetic ApoE risk

Other factors that might play a role include a decrease in sensory input, such as hearing loss, as well as a lower level of education and decreased mental activity.

There is a link between viral infections such as the Herpes simplex virus and an increase in dementia. A healthy immune system is important for protection against such invaders.

Gum disease also predisposes and increases the risk of neuroinflammation. Good hygiene as well as regular dental check-ups are advised.

Environmental toxins, as well as drugs, increase the risk of dementia developing or aggravating it.

What else can I do to prevent dementia?

Eat lots of fruits and vegetables for antioxidants.

Engage in new tasks to stimulate brain activity.

Exercise. Dancing is particularly good for dementia prevention and improvement.

Optimize your levels of Vitamin D.

Polyphenols, EGCG from green tea, as well as carotenoids protect the brain. Eat colored fruits and vegs esp avos, carrots and tomatoes/tomato paste.

Vitamin B, selenium, and Omega 3 are important nutrients for the brain.

Improve microcirculation in the brain with exercise or supplements for microcirculation.

Boost the function of your mitochondria, the energy centers in your brain, with exercise or targeted supplements.

Use supplements to boost cognitive function.

02/10/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month.
The month encourages understanding and acceptance of ADHD, a medical condition that can affect inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Go and have a look at out videos about ADHD!

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13 Hazelwood Street, Hazelwood
Pretoria
0081

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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Our beginning...

We have opened The Naturopathic Centre, based in Pretoria, in memory of Dr Michael Levien. This truly remarkable man and homeopath dedicated his life’s work to the health and wellness of all living creatures. Dr Levien went to India to study Homoeopathy and there, in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains is where his dream was born. In order to fulfill this dream, he enrolled with Lindlahr College to formally study Homoeopathy, Osteopathy and Naturopathy. He succeeded in completing the course rapidly and with relative ease, where others struggled. Dr. Levien continued to follow his life’s calling by starting a practice in 1960 and earned a reputation for being a responsible and knowledgeable practitioner. He was well respected by his colleagues, who regularly consulted him for his insight in order to solve difficult cases. This naturally led to discussions about where medicines may be potentially sourced from. Dr. Levien recognised that he was able to extend his vision for healing by serving this need for the manufacturing and distributing of good quality medicines.

Since 1966, Natura Laboratory has been manufacturing and distributing homoeopathic and phytotherapeutic medicines in South Africa. From its humble conception, Natura has continually striven to serve the unique needs of health care practitioners, homoeopaths and the public alike by dedicating itself to supplying innovative, natural products which are built with integrity.

Together with his demanding task as owner and manager of the company, Dr Levien continued to see patients in his practice in Brooklyn, Pretoria . In more recent years he became less involved in the day to day managing of the Natura laboratory, but he still continued in his practice untill 5 weeks before he passed away. Over a period of 53 years he never lost his dedication and passion to make a difference in the world of healing. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. His passing on at the age of 92 years leaves a great void, but the seeds of kindness and hope that he planted will grow and his vision of a Health Care Centre to take his life’s work into the future is quickly becoming a reality.