{"id":25337,"date":"2023-03-27T14:18:47","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T12:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=25337"},"modified":"2023-03-27T14:33:06","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T12:33:06","slug":"focus-on-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2023\/03\/27\/focus-on-health\/","title":{"rendered":"FOCUS on HEALTH"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>This month is World Health Day and we thought it a great opportunity to introduce you to some of our top North Coast medical specialists.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>DOLPHIN COAST CARE<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25338\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/DCC-Lifestyle-Image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1724\" height=\"1181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/DCC-Lifestyle-Image.jpg 1724w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/DCC-Lifestyle-Image-400x274.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/DCC-Lifestyle-Image-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/DCC-Lifestyle-Image-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/DCC-Lifestyle-Image-1536x1052.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/DCC-Lifestyle-Image-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/DCC-Lifestyle-Image-218x150.jpg 218w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/DCC-Lifestyle-Image-696x477.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/DCC-Lifestyle-Image-1068x732.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/DCC-Lifestyle-Image-613x420.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1724px) 100vw, 1724px\" \/>Dolphin Coast Care provide a personalised home-based care service in the comfort of your own home. Their trained carers offer assistance with meal preparation, exercise and mobility, personal hygiene, medication monitoring, transporting to-and-from appointments and doing any shopping required. Their goal is to make life as easy as possible for their clients, whilst keeping their loved ones informed each step of the way. \u201cWe are here for the journey with you.\u201d <strong>Details:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:dolphincoastcare@gmail.com\">dolphincoastcare@gmail.com<\/a>, 073 451 8010, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dolphin-coast-care.com\/\">www.dolphin-coast-care.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>SARISHA HARIPERSHAD, TORGA OPTICAL<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23318\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/Torga-Sarisha.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1102\" height=\"1028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/Torga-Sarisha.jpg 1102w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/Torga-Sarisha-400x373.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/Torga-Sarisha-1024x955.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/Torga-Sarisha-768x716.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/Torga-Sarisha-696x649.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/Torga-Sarisha-1068x996.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/Torga-Sarisha-450x420.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1102px) 100vw, 1102px\" \/>Most people rely on their eyes to see and make sense of the world around them.<br \/>\nSome eye diseases can lead to vision loss, so it is important to identify and treat eye<br \/>\ndiseases as early as possible. You should get your eyes checked annually.<br \/>\nFor high quality eye examinations and treatment, visit Torga Optical and chat to<br \/>\noptometrist Sarisha Haripershad.<strong> Details:<\/strong> Torga Optical, Ballito Junction,<br \/>\n032 946 1416\/7<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPECSAVERS UMHLANGA AND OCEANS MALL<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25343\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Specsavers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1051\" height=\"1057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Specsavers.jpg 1051w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Specsavers-398x400.jpg 398w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Specsavers-1018x1024.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Specsavers-768x772.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Specsavers-696x700.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Specsavers-418x420.jpg 418w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1051px) 100vw, 1051px\" \/>\u201cA look into your eyes is a look into your health,\u201d says optometrist, Tara-Leigh Putter, owner of Specsavers Umhlanga Centre and Specsavers Oceans Mall. Since graduating from the University of Auckland eight years ago, Tara-Leigh has dedicated her career to saving eyes and offering the very best eyecare to her patients. She recently graduated with her Master\u2019s degree at UKZN, where she offered her clinical expertise and mentored young, aspiring eyecare professionals. <strong>Details:<\/strong> Specsavers Umhlanga Centre 031 561 4728, Specsavers Oceans Mall 031 476 0301<\/p>\n<p><strong>DR PRATISHA PRAMLALL<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25342\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Pratisha-Pramlall-Apr-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1229\" height=\"1467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Pratisha-Pramlall-Apr-23.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Pratisha-Pramlall-Apr-23-335x400.jpg 335w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Pratisha-Pramlall-Apr-23-858x1024.jpg 858w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Pratisha-Pramlall-Apr-23-768x917.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Pratisha-Pramlall-Apr-23-696x831.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Pratisha-Pramlall-Apr-23-1068x1275.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Pratisha-Pramlall-Apr-23-352x420.jpg 352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1229px) 100vw, 1229px\" \/>Experienced homeopath Dr Pramlall is passionate about women and children\u2019s health. She is renowned for her treatment of conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, menstrual irregularities, endometriosis and infertility, and has a keen interest in treating anxiety and depression both in adults and children. Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine aiming to bring the body back into balance. All treatment is patient-specific, natural and safe for everyone. <strong>Details:<\/strong> The Well, Ballito, 087 4600 434, <a href=\"mailto:drpramlall@gmail.com\">drpramlall@gmail.com<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.drpratishapramlall.co.za\/\">www.drpratishapramlall.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>LIANCA DOOKRAN<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25341\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Lianca-2022-135-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1709\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Lianca-2022-135-scaled.jpg 1709w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Lianca-2022-135-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Lianca-2022-135-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Lianca-2022-135-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Lianca-2022-135-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Lianca-2022-135-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Lianca-2022-135-696x1043.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Lianca-2022-135-1068x1600.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Lianca-2022-135-280x420.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1709px) 100vw, 1709px\" \/>Focusing on your health means putting yourself first and preventative medicine starts with you! Lianca Dookran\u2019s physiotherapy practice offers hands-on, holistic care and encourages patients to get up and move! Lianca\u2019s top tips:<br \/>\n1. Make better choices and move more;<br \/>\n2. Be aware of signs in your body that there might be something wrong;<br \/>\n3. See a medical professional regularly. Prevention is better than cure.<br \/>\n<strong>Details:<\/strong> 032 586 3240<\/p>\n<p><strong>DR PAUL MCGARR<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25339\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Paul-McGarr-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1105\" height=\"1415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Paul-McGarr-Photo.jpg 1105w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Paul-McGarr-Photo-312x400.jpg 312w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Paul-McGarr-Photo-800x1024.jpg 800w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Paul-McGarr-Photo-768x983.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Paul-McGarr-Photo-696x891.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Paul-McGarr-Photo-1068x1368.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Paul-McGarr-Photo-328x420.jpg 328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1105px) 100vw, 1105px\" \/>Dr Paul McGarr is an established plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose special interests include cosmetic breast surgery, body contouring and facial rejuvenation. Dr McGarr\u2019s philosophy is one of balance, realistic goals and safety.<br \/>\n<strong>Details:<\/strong> Ribumed Medical Centre, Odyssey, 1 Simbithi Drive, Ballito.<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:reception@plasticssurgeon.info\">reception@plasticssurgeon.info<\/a> 031 2015118<\/p>\n<p><strong>DR LE-JEAN EHLERS<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25340 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/ehlers-1-e1679304859836.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"953\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/ehlers-1-e1679304859836.jpg 953w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/ehlers-1-e1679304859836-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/ehlers-1-e1679304859836-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/ehlers-1-e1679304859836-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/ehlers-1-e1679304859836-696x694.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/ehlers-1-e1679304859836-421x420.jpg 421w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/>Dr Le-Jean Ehlers is the new female health practitioner at The Square Medical Centre. With a special interest in women\u2019s health, she is currently furthering her studies in cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Dr Le-Jean is passionate about holistic healthcare, personalized patient care and promoting overall well-being and confidence.<br \/>\n<strong>Details: <\/strong>The Square, 250 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, La Lucia Ridge, Umhlanga, 031 566 7000<\/p>\n<p><strong>DR SHAFIQUE SAYED<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25344 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Shafique-Sayed-e1679304973620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"954\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Shafique-Sayed-e1679304973620.jpg 954w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Shafique-Sayed-e1679304973620-382x400.jpg 382w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Shafique-Sayed-e1679304973620-768x805.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Shafique-Sayed-e1679304973620-696x730.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Dr-Shafique-Sayed-e1679304973620-401x420.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/>Ballito-based gynaecologist with 15 years\u2019 experience, Dr Shafique Sayed believes communication is key to true holistic care. He focusses solely on gynaecology and has a special interest in laparoscopic and minimally-invasive vaginal surgery. He manages contraception, abnormal periods, pelvic pain, endometriosis, fibroids, urinary<br \/>\nincontinence and a number of other related issues.<br \/>\n<strong>Details:<\/strong> Alberlito Hospital, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ballitogynae.com\/\">www.ballitogynae.com<\/a>, 032 946 6979, 067 822 0543, <a href=\"mailto:sayedpractice@gmail.com\">sayedpractice@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This month is World Health Day and we thought it a great opportunity to introduce you to some of our top North Coast medical specialists. DOLPHIN COAST CARE Dolphin Coast Care provide a personalised home-based care service in the comfort of your own home. 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