• EMF and MCS lecture

    Navigating Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and Electrohypersensitivity (EHS) by Davida van der Walt, Industrial Psychologist, Health Coach and Project Manager Fee: R100 for members, R150 for non-members To book, deposit fee and send POP to elma@integrativemedicine.co.za. Contributions to SASIM Account number: 1357 003986 Nedbank Stellenbosch. Please reference your name and the talk. Venue: Online (Zoom) MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO INVITE COLLEAGUES TO BOOK AND JOIN. Overview To raise awareness on the link between multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and Electrohypersensitivity (EHS),…

  • A holistic approach to ADHD management

    By T/Dr. Carel-Piet van Eeden T/Dr. Carel-Piet van Eeden is not only a registered herbalist, but is also an ADD superhero in his own right. Diagnosed with ADD himself, he’s transformed his personal journey with the condition into a driving force to empower young people with ADD and equip the adults in their lives with the necessary knowledge to nurture their growth. Born out of his passion for exploring the mind’s brilliance, his practice takes an empathetic and holistic approach…

  • Sexual and gender diversity

    By Dr. Madeleine Muller All of our patients have a relationship with sex and sexuality (whether negative or positive), and challenges in this area can have a huge impact on health and well-being. The clinician needs to be able to provide both assistance and relevant education. To do this, it is important that we are fully updated on the latest understanding of sexuality and intimacy, particularly on the extraordinary diversity in this area. We need to understand who people are…

  • Informed Consent vs. the reality in the HPV vaccine conundrum

    by Dr. Etienne Thomas, MBCHB (Pret) MMED Obs&Gyn (UFS) The medical community has vowed to eradicate all illnesses and cancers as soon as possible. We have developed all kinds of miraculous medications from nanotechnology to immunizations to prevent these diseases before they even develop. But how certain are we that these actions will in fact do what we expect them to do? With all the variabilities involved in these complex diseases can we say with certainty that a single intervention…

  • An overview of the most important vector-borne infections and the current treatment modalities and challenges in South Africa

    by Dr. Marna Turner During this presentation, Dr. Turner will provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of vector-borne diseases, with a particular focus on Borrelia, Bartonella, and Babesia. Despite the time constraints, she aims to cover essential aspects such as available treatments, key symptoms for detection, and fundamental concepts related to testing and treatment protocols. By highlighting the significance of vector-borne diseases and honing in on these specific pathogens, attendees will gain valuable insights into the complexities of diagnosis and…

  • Nature Referrals: the original prescription for health and wellbeing

    by Matthew Zylstra PhD This presentation covers some of the latest scientific findings linking nature, health and wellbeing with specific relevance to the emerging concept of Nature Referrals (Nature on Prescription). We will review the rationale, trends and international examples supporting nature-based interventions with relevance to our local context. We will look at the distinction between ‘nature contact’ and ‘nature connection,’unpacking the evidence that demonstrates why the latter better promotes a wide range of psycho-social wellbeing outcomes and should be…