Health with Heart

23/01/2026

Cervical cancer is a PREVENTABLE CANCER. Proactive screening with HPV testing and pap smears prevents this disease before it becomes invasive or life threatening. HPV (human papilloma virus) is a common sexually transmitted virus. About 70 percent of people will be exposed to HPV through sexual contact at some point in their lives. Most of us will clear the virus using our immune system. When the virus doesn't clear, it can cause pre-cancerous changes in cervical cells. (The cervix is the mouth of the uterus and becomes a birth channel in labour.)

The most effective way to reduce risk is regular screening. Pap smears, recommended every one to three years depending on your risk profile, detect early cervical cell changes long before they become serious, and are covered by most medical aid plans annually.

Read our latest blog to learn more — and book your Pap smear at one of our clinics today: bit.ly/4jMYw9T

08/01/2026

Join Dr Skye for an inspiring and grounding exploration of Embodied Wellbeing.

In this video, she blends meaningful insights with practical, easy-to-use mind-body tools that you can apply immediately to feel calmer, more connected, and more energised.

You’ll learn how small shifts in awareness can create meaningful change, gain inspiration to reconnect with your body, and discover simple practices to support your emotional and physical wellbeing in everyday life.

Watch, learn, and embody: bit.ly/4qxpvIK

01/01/2026

A new year.
The same heart. ❤️

As we step into this new chapter, we’re doing so together — a small team with a big commitment to thoughtful, patient-centred care.

Here’s to showing up with intention, curiosity and compassion.
To listening deeply.
To learning constantly.
And to caring for the whole human, every single day.

Happy New Year from all of us at Health with Heart!

We can’t wait to walk this next year with you. ✨

20/12/2025

✨ Wishing You Happy, Healthy Holidays ✨

From all of us at Health with Heart, we’re sending love, light, and wellbeing your way as we wrap up the year.

Whether you’re resting, reconnecting, or recharging, we’re here for you throughout the festive season.

🩺 Our Family GP Practice at Merchant Place (Sandton) will remain open throughout the festive season — including public holidays. (We’ll only be closed on Christmas Day.)

🏢 Our Corporate Clinics at BankCity, Fairland, Ferndale, Acacia House & Direct Axis will be closed from 21 December – 6 January. Our Webber Wentzel Clinic will be closed from 24 December – 2 January.

Wishing you rest, resilience and radiant wellbeing this holiday season. ❤️

17/12/2025

Small team. Big heart. And plenty of laughs. 💛

At our year-end breakfast last week, we all got pretty in pink and swapped Secret Santa surprises — reminding us that the heart of Health with Heart isn’t just in how we care for our patients, but in how we care for each other.

Being a small team means every moment is shared, every laugh is louder, and every celebration feels personal.

Here’s to ending the year with gratitude, connection, and a whole lot of heart.

10/12/2025

In the latest episode of the Health with Heart Podcast, Dr Skye chats to Dr Rubendren Naidoo about pain relief, bioethics, and psychedelics.

Dr Naidoo is an anaesthesiologist and pain specialist with special interests in chronic pain management, medical law, bio ethics and long distance running. He is the founder of the Oxford Pain Clinic and the chair of the National Pain Congress.

He is a sensitive, empathic, intuitive and bright voice in an often clinical landscape.

This episode will enrich listeners with an understanding of pain science and physiology. The doctors speak about the tools available to ameliorate pain and the different levers clinicians and therapists can use to ease this difficult journey.

Dr Naidoo shares some personal stories; names the fear that often accompanies medical practitioners to work; and inspires us to challenge how we think, how we work, and how we challenge authority.

You can read more about Dr Naidoo at oxfordpainclinic.co.za

Listen to the conversation: bit.ly/4pMUQXv

08/12/2025

One of our wonderful Health with Heart doctors, Dr Ben Walker, recently shared an inspiring and deeply important talk on men’s health with members of the FNB team.

As powerful as these Movember conversations are, men’s health isn’t a once-a-year topic. The need for awareness, early detection, mental health support, and honest conversation continues long after the month ends.

Too many men still carry the weight of silence — pushing through stress, delaying check-ups, or feeling they need to “be strong” instead of seeking support.

Dr Walker’s message was a reminder we all needed:

✨ Prioritise regular screenings
✨ Talk openly about mental health
✨ Check in on your colleagues, partners, friends and family
✨ Create spaces where men feel safe to speak and be heard

Let’s keep the momentum going.
Let’s keep showing up for the men in our lives.
Let’s make men’s health a year-round commitment.

05/12/2025

Last week, our Sibahle Soup Kitchen gathered once again — a reminder that nourishment is more than a meal; it’s compassion, dignity, and community in action. 💛

Each serving we offer supports individuals in our community living with chronic illness, ensuring that no one faces their journey on an empty stomach.

These moments ground us in why we do what we do: health is a human right, and healing happens together.

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who continues to show up, serve, donate, and believe in the power of shared care. Every contribution — big or small — helps us extend our reach and keep more individuals and families supported through difficult seasons.

The soup kitchen runs every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. If you’d like to get involved or offer support, please reach out to drskye@healthwithheart.co.za.

Let’s keep showing up for one another. 🌱🍲

03/12/2025

Menopause is a profound transition — one that deserves understanding, guidance, and a supportive space to ask questions without fear or stigma.

Dr Skye recently spent time with the incredible women of Standard Bank - South Africa, unpacking the physical, emotional, and hormonal shifts of menopause, and offering practical, science-backed tools to help them move through this phase with confidence and calm.

At Health with Heart, we believe no woman should navigate menopause alone. With the right information and compassionate care, this life stage can become a time of clarity, strength, and renewed wellbeing.

You can watch the full talk here:bit.ly/43GYYzN

If your team could benefit from an empowering, educational session like this, we’d love to support you. Learn more about our corporate wellness talks: bit.ly/3X2Bdyb

01/12/2025

🌍 Today is World AIDS Day — a day to remember lives lost, support those living with HIV, and recommit to a future where health is a human right for everyone.

At Health with Heart, we believe that compassion, access and dignity shouldn’t be optional — they’re essential. Everyone, everywhere deserves access to prevention, treatment and care.

Let’s challenge stigma, support our communities, and stand in solidarity — because true wellness includes every body, every story, every life.

Learn more about HIV from Dr Skye: bit.ly/485HKyE

A simple explanation about how HIV affects your body and how to stay on top of the virus and keep well.

28/11/2025

Did you know that November is Bladder Health Awareness Month? It serves as an important reminder that awareness and early action truly can save lives.

Although bladder cancer doesn’t often make headlines, it’s one of the most common cancers worldwide — and smoking remains the single biggest preventable risk factor.

When the chemicals in cigarette smoke enter the bloodstream, they’re filtered by the kidneys and stored in the bladder, where they can cause long-term DNA damage. This makes smokers up to four times more likely to develop bladder cancer, and even second-hand smoke increases risk.

Knowing the early signs matters too — such as blood in the urine, pain or burning when urinating, increased frequency, or ongoing urgency. If you notice any of these symptoms, especially with a smoking history, it’s important to speak to a healthcare professional as soon as possible.

Here's everything you need to know about bladder cancer and smoking: bit.ly/3JSxrop

26/11/2025

✨ Big News for Women’s Health! ✨

This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced important updates to the labelling of low-dose vaginal estrogen therapies—used for menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness, painful intimacy, and urinary issues. Previously, these localised products carried the same intense “black-box” warning that oral systemic hormone therapies do—despite having minimal systemic absorption and neutral impact on cardiovascular, cancer and clotting risk.

What this means:
🔹 More clarity and accuracy in how vaginal estrogen is presented
🔹 Reduced stigma and fear around using safe, effective treatments for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
🔹 A major win for every woman who’s been suffering in silence—because intimacy, comfort and quality of life matter too.

What's wonderful about our context is that in SA you can get Vagifem over the counter to ameliorate atrophic vaginal symptoms.

If you’ve been hesitant to speak up about vaginal symptoms or to ask your provider about local estrogen options—now is the moment.

Your body, your health, your voice. Let’s use it. 💪

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