Looking into Medical Weight Loss
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Looking into Medical Weight Loss

The UmhlangaApril 15, 2026

What you need to know about the risks and rewards before taking the jabs Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have, in recent years, also been licensed for weight loss. They have since become powerful tools that have revolutionised medical weight-management treatment. However, the surge in popularity of GLP-1 injections has been matched by a growing number of cautionary cases – many tied to people using...

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More Than Fitness
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More Than Fitness

The UmhlangaApril 15, 2026

The Durban North and Umhlanga communities are fortunate to have people like Claude and Trish Eksteen, whose work goes beyond fitness. Through their Adventure Obstacle Training (A.O.T.) and encouragement, they help people raise their perceived ceilings and overcome personal barriers. They’ve built more than a training programme. At its heart is a family-centred community where people come together through fitness, form meaningful connections, build lasting relationships and, one life at a time, discover a place...

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Modern Healthcare for the Modern Man
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Modern Healthcare for the Modern Man

The UmhlangaApril 1, 2026

Modern men are waking up to a simple truth: feeling average is no longer acceptable. They want to perform better, look sharper, think clearer, and age with the kind of confidence that quietly says, “I’ve still got it.” And in a world where burnout, weight gain, hair loss, low libido, and fatigue have become the norm, modern medical healthcare is rewriting the script. Gone are the days of ignoring symptoms or blaming everything on “getting...

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Find Your Chill
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Find Your Chill

The UmhlangaJanuary 25, 2026

Justine and Graeme, born and bred Durbanites, reside in the picturesque Umdloti with their two young daughters. Although they’ve spent most of their lives overseas, sunrise yoga and ice baths on the sand were integral parts of their routine abroad. Founder Justine Deacon Brunt said the idea was sparked on Bondi Beach in Sydney, where ice plunges had a huge vibe, “I wanted to bring that same experience home –  the shared energy that came...

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Busamed Gateway Private Hospital
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Busamed Gateway Private Hospital

The UmhlangaNovember 22, 2025

Busamed Gateway Private Hospital, located in Umhlanga Ridge, is a pioneering, purpose-built hospital providing world-class medical care, diagnostics, and treatment for patients. They are a leading tertiary-level referral unit in Cardiology, offering a comprehensive range of advanced structural and interventional cardiac procedures. Their Cardiac Expertise and Services Includes:  Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Consultation, Emergency and Complex PCI, Electrophysiology (EP) and Pacing, Structural Heart Interventions such as TAVI, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM), Holter Monitor, Echocardiogram, Stress...

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Let’s Talk About You, Not Just Your Hormones
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Let’s Talk About You, Not Just Your Hormones

The UmhlangaSeptember 19, 2025

Let’s face it—women are often so busy caring for others that their own health becomes the last item on the to-do list … somewhere after “buy dog food” and “book school photos.” But here’s the truth: investing in your health isn’t selfish—it’s smart. And it’s high time we normalised that.   At Aesthetic Options, we believe women deserve to feel energised, confident, and connected at every stage of life. Whether you’re in your 30s navigating...

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Beauty & Beyond
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Beauty & Beyond

The UmhlangaSeptember 6, 2024

Aesthetics, a booming and specialised practice, encompasses but is not limited to cosmetic procedures, skincare, and beauty products. It has changed the way people approach their personal care and self-improvement. Always looking toward developing and improving their techniques, these doctors and technicians regard their clients with care and precision.  Founder of Beyond Skin, Dr Bhavna Singh is a Specialist Dermatologist. She has over 12 years of experience in Dermatology and provides professional and skilled services...

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Skincare Through the Ages
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Skincare Through the Ages

The UmhlangaOctober 6, 2023

With self-proclaimed dermatologists around every corner on Instagram and TikTok, we thought it was time to get the facts straight by chatting with a real professional about what exactly we should be putting onto our skin, from our 20s to our 50s and beyond.   Founder and medical director of Skin Renewal, Dr Maureen Allem has years of experience in aesthetic and holistic medicine. With an extensive knowledge of skincare and anti-ageing techniques, she helped...

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Men in Medicine
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Men in Medicine

The UmhlangaJuly 16, 2023

From cardiology to orthopedics, there are remarkable men who are doing great things in the medical field. From what inspires them to the challenges they face, they share the ins and outs of their lives as doctors.   Functional and Integrative Medicine Dr Francois Ehlers When did you first realise you wanted to go into aesthetic medicine? Growing up with a father as a doctor meant the idea of medicine was planted at a very...

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Let’s Get Physical
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Let’s Get Physical

The UmhlangaMarch 14, 2023

If you want to start your fitness journey to keep healthy, strengthen your body and have fun, now is the best time to begin!   Pole fitness could be the best exercise you’re not doing. It is a sport that combines many different forms of exercise, from dance and gymnastics to acrobatics and strength training! Whatever your age, size, shape or ability, you can achieve your fitness goals.   There are many benefits of starting...

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