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The Vitamins and Minerals your body needs
We all know vitamins and minerals are good for us. Vitamins and minerals are essential for a health life. So here is our low down on just two of them- Magnesium and Zinc. Magnesium is a mineral that is essential for life. Magnesium assists in: The functioning of the...
Dr Caitlin Scott at the Menopause Clinic – Levitas Clinic
As Featured in Frank Magazine, October 2020 Issue: https://thefrankmagazine.com Dr Caitlin Scott is a qualified GP from Cape Town, South Africa. After graduating from The University of Cape Town she gained over four year’s experience in hospital and private general...
New Research Confirms Compounded Bio-Identical HRT Improves Quality of Life and Reduces Menopausal Symptoms
New research on the benefits of BHRT from the Marion Gluck Clinic has been published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Prescribing Practice. Read the full research paper here. The research was carried out by Dr Vera Martins, Nick Legroux, Dr Monica Lascar, and Dr Marion...
Vitamin D and it’s benefits
What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is critical in absorbing calcium and phosphate from the intestines. The first of the two forms is Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), which is normally found in plants. The second form is Vitamin...
Immunity and COVID-19
Under 2.5% of the population who have been infected by the COVID-19 causing virus SARS-CoV-2 do not develop antibodies. In other words, less than 25 per 1000 individuals test negatively for the antibodies, despite previous infection. The body’s immune system has two...
COVID-19 Notice
As we are all aware, COVID-19 is affecting everyone in many ways and creating increased health concerns. As clients of Levitas Clinic, we want to reassure you of the actions we have taken to ensure we can safely continue to offer you our complete range of services. We...
HRT Can Improve Quality of Life and Reduce Risk of Disease
It’s something that every woman goes through, but for some women, the menopause can be debilitating. Not only do women have to contend with the day to day symptoms including hot flushes, extreme tiredness, problems sleeping, depression and anxiety, but there is also...
A conversation with Marion Gluck about Hormonal Therapy
Dr Marion Gluck trained as a doctor in Hamburg more than 30 years ago and has since gained global acclaim for her work in women’s health and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Watch her answer questions about hormonal therapy: PART 1: Is reducing osteoporosis...
The 10 Health Benefits of Regular Sex
When it comes to sex, most of us already feel there are benefits that regular intimacy brings. However, you may be surprised at the range of benefits of healthy sex, from reducing stress, to lowering your risk of cancer or heart problems. According to recent studies,...
State of The Art Technology is Transforming Vaginas with no Downtime
From Vaginoplasty to Hymenoplasty, there has been a rise in popularity in procedures to give women them a perfect ‘designer’ vagina. Many women find themselves more images conscious, especially as they start dating again in midlife, wanting to stay looking and feeling...