by Dr M Van Zyl | Jul 14, 2023 | What's New
CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl The most difficult part of having children was to deal with them if they did not sleep. I am one of those people who need eight hours of sleep (at least) to function. So, what can we do with a child that does not sleep well? Children can...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Jun 30, 2023 | What's New
CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl Men’s mental health is a critical and neglected topic, as societal expectations sometimes discourage men from seeking help or expressing emotional distress. Some of the important issues related to men’s mental health include:...
by Dr M Van Zyl | May 26, 2023 | What's New
CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl This is by far the most boring blog I have ever written. On my website, I promise a list of common antidepressants and the minimum effective dose- so here it is! As boring as this list is, as important as it is to be aware of the minimum...
by Dr M Van Zyl | May 12, 2023 | What's New
CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl Did you know your brain and digestive system are intricately connected? Our gut is so important that it is now even named our second brain. Our gut is extremely sensitive to stress. We have known this for ages, talking about butterflies or...
by Dr M Van Zyl | May 5, 2023 | What's New
CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl The ego has been getting a lot of bad rap in the media. This is probably because a healthy, strong ego is confused with a big ego (as in narcissism). A healthy ego, however, is important for psychological wellbeing. In my practice, I spend...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Apr 26, 2023 | What's New
Firstly, we will look at the most important actions you can take to get rid of depression. Then I will discuss one of my favourite topics, mindfulness, and how practicing mindfulness can help treat depression. 1. Psychotherapy: Engaging in talk therapy, such as...
