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26/08/2026

It was my dad's birthday recently, and thank you to everyone who left such kind messages on his post — many of you wished him a happy 77th and pointed out how well he's aged. A few of you also asked if we are all girls in the family. 😄

For the record: we're 7 kids — 4 girls, 3 boys. The boys just have a habit of being absent from group pictures There's something else about this picture I haven't said before. 😄 It was taken about 2 years ago, around this same time of year, and for a long time I didn't like posting it.

I was overweight in it, and I didn't like how I looked. I'm sharing it now because it's part of my journey — not just my dad's 77 years, but where I was, and how far I have come. I've dropped 10–12kg since this photo and kept it off, without giving up the food I love.

Happy belated birthday, Dad. Thank you for being part of my every story.

If you're ready to write your own version of this, book a
Discovery Call — link in bio.

❤️

PlantForwardNG RealHealthNoExtremes

24/08/2026

"it's expensive".
I hear this a lot about coaching. But so are drugs for any kind of disease and a hospital bed. So, is a day you can't function at work.

Everything costs something — the real question is what you're actually paying for.

Book a Discovery call, link in my bio 🔗

21/08/2026

If I could encourage every busy professional to know just three health numbers, they would be these:

- Your blood pressure
- Your waist circumference
- Your blood sugar

One of the biggest misconceptions about chronic disease is that it appears overnight. In reality, our bodies often leave clues long before a diagnosis is made.

Knowing these simple measurements can help you have informed conversations with your healthcare provider and take proactive steps towards better health.
Small actions today can make a significant difference tomorrow.

If you're ready to take a proactive approach to your health, I'd be delighted to help.

Book a Discovery Call through the link in my bio.

19/08/2026

One of the greatest privileges of being a doctor is that patients teach you too. Over the years, I've realized that most chronic diseases don't appear suddenly.

They develop quietly, through patterns that often go unnoticed until symptoms appear. The good news is that healthier patterns work in the same way.

A little more movement.
A little more sleep.
A little less stress.

A few more vegetables. One more glass of water.

None of these choices seems dramatic on its own. But together, they shape our future health.

If you're ready to be intentional about your health, I'd love to help. Book a Discovery Call through the link in my bio.

18/08/2026

If you've ever wondered why you are eating right and not losing weight, you're certainly not alone. One of the biggest myths in health is that the scales tell the whole story. They don't.

Healthy living improves:

•Blood pressure
•Blood sugar
•Energy levels
•Sleep quality
•Fitness
•Mood
•Metabolic health

Sometimes, long before you notice dramatic weight changes.

As a physician, I encourage my patients to focus on building habits that improve their health—not just chasing a number on the scales.

Weight matters, but it is only one piece of a much bigger picture.

If you'd like support creating a realistic, evidence-based plan that fits your lifestyle, book a Discovery Call.

POLL:
Apart from weight, what's one positive change you've noticed since making healthier choices?

15/08/2026

I love moments like this.

Not because they reveal a miracle cure.

But because they remind us how wonderfully connected the human body really is.

While preparing for my recent masterclass, I came across evidence discussing how maintaining a healthy skin barrier—including appropriate moisturising—may help reduce inflammation in certain skin conditions.

That doesn't mean moisturiser prevents chronic diseases.

But it does remind us that inflammation is more complex—and more interconnected—than many of us realise.

It's one more example of why Lifestyle Medicine looks beyond individual organs and asks a broader question:

What kind of environment are we creating inside the body every day?

If you'd like to understand chronic inflammation in a practical, evidence-based way, the replay of my masterclass Inflammation: The Disease Before the Disease is now available.

The replay link is in my bio.

What surprised you most about the connection between the skin and inflammation?

Let's continue the conversation.

13/08/2026

Would you keep cooking with this? 🙅🏾‍♀️

Then why are you still “cooking" with the things that scratch our blood vessels every single day?
You gulp the alcohol, puff the smoke, down the pastries, and trade sleep for one more netflix episode.

Your endothelium — the lining inside your arteries — works exactly like non-stick coating. It is smooth and protective until the scratches start.

Inflammation is the scratch and every scratch is an invitation for disease to walk right in.

I explained exactly how (and what to do about it) in the inflammation webinar.

You should get the replay — link in bio. 60 minutes could change how you see your health forever. 🔗

11/08/2026

08/08/2026

If you’re a busy professional trying to build healthier habits without turning your life upside down, I’d love to help.

Book a Discovery Call, and let’s create a plan that works for your real life—not an ideal one.

07/08/2026

Want to know what’s always in my work bag?😃

Some of these probably won’t surprise you... but one or two just might.

Anticipate 😁☺️