Health is a delicate balance
The services offered by Health Insight are quite different from that offered by most healthcare professionals, due to the unique background and approach of Prof Nola Dippenaar.
Welcome
The services offered by Health Insight are quite different from that offered by most healthcare professionals, due to the unique background and approach of Prof Nola Dippenaar. Her post-graduate qualifications in physiology, biochemistry and chemical pathology were strengthened with years of teaching medical students at universities and in keeping abreast with the latest scientific research.
The study of how various organs and systems function in the body.
Every organ is made up of 1000’s of individual cells. Biochemistry is the study of individual cell function; and how they acquire energy to survive, function and replicate.
Is the study of blood, urine and stool parameters. Which is a reflection of what is happening inside the body at a given moment in time. Chemical Pathology sheds light on both the physiology and biochemistry of the cells, organs and systems of the human body. It provides an instant photograph that depicts the complexity of internal homeostasis (the balance of the internal environment).
Besides annual blood tests, a once off genetic DNA screening gives an indication whether any genetic mutations (DNA spelling errors) could possibly contribute to abnormal blood parameters as measured in the blood tests.
What services do Health Insight offer?
At Health Insight, we provide a range of specialized services tailored to promote and maintain your well-being. Our unique approach, led by Prof Nola Dippenaar, combines years of expertise in physiology, biochemistry, and chemical pathology with the latest scientific research.
Individual consultations
At Health Insight we firmly believe in the saying “Your health is your wealth” and we have over time developed the tools to enable individuals to take responsibility for the state of their health, their most precious possession.
Health Presentations
A wide range of presentations on health-related matters have been developed over time and presented to local and international audiences.
Corporate Interventions
Four different health interventions are available separately or as a comprehensive health improvement intervention, with benefits to both the employer and employees.
Personal Health
An intriguing exploration of all the factors that affect one’s health. This unique approach has culminated in a unique model that integrates all of these factors.
Read our latest blogs
Stay updated with our latest articles, featuring in-depth discussions on everything from nutrition and lifestyle to innovative medical treatments. Explore our posts below and take the first step towards better health and well-being.
Alcohol Intake And The Risk For Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading global cause of death. Controversy has surrounded the role that the consumption of alcohol plays in the risk for cardiovascular disease. Previous studies have indicated that excess alcohol consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but low alcohol intake is regarded as beneficial to cardiovascular
The Human Virome
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the devastating effect a virus can have on the world’s population. Other familiar viruses that affect people are the influenza virus, the Ebola virus, and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The human body is no stranger to viruses and there is indeed a viper’s nest