08 September- Health

Today we heard from Leana Olivier – from the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research. We were talking about Foetal Alcohol Syndrome. FAS is the most serious set of permanent physical and mental birth defects associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Tomorrow is the World Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Day. This day is held each year at nine minutes past nine on the ninth day of the ninth month to draw attention to the fact that women should not drink alcohol for nine months whilst pregnant. If you would like more information you can contact the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research at (021) 686 2646 or visit www.nofas.org

We also spoke to Margot Mc Chomsky - from Diabetes South Africa. We were talking about diabetes and what can be done to lead a normal life if you suffer from diabetes. Diabetes South Africa aims to inform, encourage and support those who have diabetes. Their work also includes negotiating for better fascilities as well as for more affordable medication. Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as Diabetes is a disorder, usually hereditory, that results in high blood sugar levels. It can also be caused by environmental conditions. Most people with diebetes find it difficult living because of the strict dietry factors. If you would like any information on diabetes, you can call (021) 425 4440 or visit www.diabetessa.co.za

Our last interview was with Anne Maria Steyn – a Physiotherapist. We were talking about the Physiotherapy Back Week. This is an initiative by the Society of Physiotherapists that aims to raise awareness of the back and how to manage back pain for overall health at work, at home and at play and also today is the Physiotherapy day. For more information you can contact the society of physiotherapists on their toll free number 0800 001 870 or (021) 531 2717 or your nearest hospital. Alternatively you can go to www.physiosa.org

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