Health

There is an urgent need to remove the many misconceptions regarding epilepsy. People with epilepsy can excel both intellectually and physically, and can enjoy most sporting and recreational activities, writes DR HOOSAIN PARUK. This article was provided by the Cape Town Branch of Islamic Medical Association of...

SAMEEAH CASSIM, explains that occupational thrapy has its roots in mental health, and treatment involves a holistic assessment which will assist clients in participating fully in their daily lives. Sameeah Cassim is an occupational therapist in private practice in Grassy Park, Cape Town. She specialises in work...

INSAAF GOOLAM, a registered dietitian (SA) answers some questions related to pregnancy. This article was provided by the Cape Town Branch of Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA). For further information telephone +27 21 762 1414 or email: imasa.wcape@gmail.com Q: How important is the nutritional status...

DR MOHAMMED NASIR JAFFER gives some advice on exercise during Ramadaan. This article was provided by the Cape Town Branch of Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA). For further information telephone +27 21 762 1414 or email: imasa.wcape@gmail.com ‘O BELIEVERS! Fasting is prescribed for you as...

WITH the month of Ramadaan almost upon us, DR ZIYAAD WILLIAMS and DR TASLEEM RAS consider some important health-related aspects of fasting, especially for those of us who may have chronic diseases. This article was provided by the Cape Town Branch of Islamic Medical Association of South...

Breastfeeding is regarded by health authorities across the world as being the most effective way to achieve optimal health and wellbeing for children, their mothers and their families, writes DR RAHMAT BIBI BAGUS. This article was provided by the Cape Town Branch of Islamic Medical Association of...

Although we are moving towards more cooler days, DR M E DOCRAT warns that we should still be aware of the harmful rays of the sun. THE sun is good for many things but it also harms our skin because it emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV light...

THE Islamic Medical Association (IMA) Western Cape has been involved in a community health and masjid project in Langa for a number of years. The following report has been provided by IMA WESTERN CAPE. HISTORICALLY, Langa was one of the first townships established in the post-war apartheid...

THE Western Cape branch of the IMA has been involved in numerous community activities over the past years. Some of the activities are highlighted below. Diabetes awareness The IMA conducted health awareness workshops in collaboration with the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) and Eli Lilly to focus on...

Most of us are having some sort of emotional response to this pandemic. Thankfully, most of these responses are considered normal, writes DR MUHAMMAD FAADIEL WILLIAMS IN the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, The Unimaginably Merciful. May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon you....