Oasis Clinics

Oasis Clinics Oasis Clinics was started in 2010 with one goal in mind: to raise the bar in healthcare delivery in Egypt and the region.

With a patient centric approach, Oasis Clinics serves to provide a genuine and novel experience in medical services. Info we share is from the most trusted medical institutions. Sheikh Zayed: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FXt5P7kofeBvKBA68

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When magnesium runs low, hormones stop listeningMost people think of magnesium for sleep or stress, but it actually supp...
01/12/2025

When magnesium runs low, hormones stop listening

Most people think of magnesium for sleep or stress, but it actually supports almost every hormone system in the body. And here’s something many patients don’t realize: your magnesium lab can look “normal” even when your cells are running on empty.

Here’s how low magnesium affects your hormones:

(1) Cortisol & Stress Regulation
Magnesium helps regulate the HPA axis; it keeps your stress signals from staying “on” all day. Chronic stress drains magnesium quickly; low magnesium then pushes cortisol even higher → more inflammation; more hormonal imbalance.

(2) Estrogen Detox & PMS
Magnesium activates COMT, the pathway that clears used estrogen through the liver. When COMT slows, estrogen lingers → PMS; breast tenderness; irritability; mood swings; heavier cycles.

(3) Thyroid Function
Magnesium supports the conversion of T4 to active T3. Low tissue magnesium can feel like slow metabolism; fatigue; brain fog.

(4) Insulin Sensitivity
Your cells need magnesium to respond properly to insulin. Low levels can worsen resistance; increase inflammation; make weight loss more difficult.

(5) Sleep & Nighttime Hormone Reset
Magnesium supports GABA and melatonin. Without enough of it, your body struggles to reach deep, restorative sleep where hormones recalibrate.

Why your “normal” magnesium lab might not tell the full story
Only about 1 percent of magnesium is in the blood. Most of it is inside tissues where hormones actually depend on it. Serum magnesium can appear fine even when tissue levels are low.
Better assessments include RBC magnesium; symptom patterns; and evaluating stress load and nutrient demand.

If you’re dealing with PMS; stubborn weight; sleep issues; or stress-related burnout, magnesium might be a missing piece. Functional medicine helps identify where the imbalance starts and how to restore optimal hormone signaling.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

Strength training may be the most powerful habit for aging well and extending your healthy lifespanResistance exercise (...
30/11/2025

Strength training may be the most powerful habit for aging well and extending your healthy lifespan

Resistance exercise (weights; machines; body-weight) is no longer just for athletes. Research now shows it is one of the strongest interventions we have for healthy aging.

Here is why:

• Activates bone-forming cells; protects against osteoporosis
• Maintains and rebuilds muscle to slow sarcopenia
• Supports metabolic health; lowers risk of diabetes; heart disease; chronic inflammation
• For women, helps counter the rapid bone density drop after menopause
• Enhances balance; coordination; mobility which reduces fall risk
• Supports brain health through better insulin sensitivity; reduced inflammation; improved cognitive resilience

You also don’t need extreme workouts. Even moderate routines done consistently create meaningful change. Think 20 to 30 minutes; 2 to 3 times per week. Body-weight moves like squats; wall pushups; glute bridges; resistance bands; or light dumbbells are enough to start stimulating muscle and bone in the right direction.

Disclaimer: Always check with your doctor to ensure your body can safely tolerate moderate exercise before starting any new training plan.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

🧠💪 Your Muscles Talk Directly to Your BrainEvery time you move, your muscles release powerful signaling molecules called...
29/11/2025

🧠💪 Your Muscles Talk Directly to Your Brain

Every time you move, your muscles release powerful signaling molecules called myokines. These molecules travel through your bloodstream and influence learning; memory; focus; metabolism; inflammation; and even blood flow to the brain. Movement is biochemical communication.

Here is what actually happens during exercise:

📌 BDNF
Rises with aerobic activity. Supports synaptic plasticity; learning; memory formation. Think of it as brain fertilizer.

📌 IGF 1
Boosted by resistance training. Helps neuronal repair; growth; long term plasticity, making strength work essential for healthy aging.

📌 Irisin
Produced when the FNDC5 protein is activated during muscle contraction. Supports brain metabolism and helps balance inflammatory pathways.

📌 IL 6
Released in large amounts during sustained or moderate intensity exercise. Improves energy availability and creates an anti inflammatory environment after training.

📌 VEGF
Stimulated during endurance work. Encourages new blood vessel formation, improving cerebral blood flow and oxygen delivery.

Different training types send different messages:

• Aerobic training → boosts neuroplasticity; sharper memory; better blood flow
• Resistance training → enhances repair; cellular resilience; metabolic health
• Interval or mixed training → combines both worlds for wide cognitive and metabolic benefits

✨ Actionable steps you can apply this week:
• Add 20 to 30 minutes of steady walking or cycling 3 to 4 times weekly (supports BDNF and VEGF)
• Add 2 strength sessions weekly focusing on large muscle groups (supports IGF 1 release)
• Add 5 to 10 minutes of intervals once a week for a blended myokine response
• Avoid long sedentary gaps. Even a few minutes of movement maintains signaling.

Consistent physical activity helps maintain this muscle brain communication as we age. When myokine release drops, cognitive resilience drops. When movement stays regular, mitochondrial function; vascular health; and inflammation all improve.

Your workout is not just mechanical effort. It is a biochemical message that nourishes your brain with every contraction.

😮‍💨🏃🏻‍♀️ VO2 Max: One of the Strongest Longevity MarkersVO2 max is your body’s maximum ability to use oxygen during exer...
20/11/2025

😮‍💨🏃🏻‍♀️ VO2 Max: One of the Strongest Longevity Markers

VO2 max is your body’s maximum ability to use oxygen during exercise. Think of it as your fitness engine size.
Longevity scientists consider it one of the most powerful predictors of long term health and lifespan.

Higher VO2 max = lower disease risk; stronger heart and lungs; better energy and metabolic health.
And you can improve it at any age.

Here is how to measure it without devices:

1) Warm up 10 to 15 minutes
Light jog to prepare your body

2) Run for 12 minutes
Choose a steady pace you can sustain; challenging but still comfortable
If full running feels too strenuous, jog lightly at a pace you can maintain.
The point is to cover as much distance as feels comfortable for your body in that 12 minute window.

3) Record your distance
Use a track or a treadmill set at 1 percent incline for accuracy

You can check the full VO2 max benchmarks and how to interpret your results in our full article (link in bio).

General 12 minute distance benchmarks:
• Men 20 to 29; Excellent > 2800 m; Poor < 1600 m
• Women 20 to 29; Excellent > 2700 m; Poor < 1500 m
• Men 30 to 39; Excellent > 2700 m; Poor < 1500 m
• Women 30 to 39; Excellent > 2500 m; Poor < 1400 m
• Men 40 to 49; Excellent > 2500 m; Poor < 1400 m
• Women 40 to 49; Excellent > 2300 m; Poor < 1200 m
• Men 50 plus; Excellent > 2400 m; Poor < 1300 m
• Women 50 plus; Excellent > 2200 m; Poor < 1100 m

To improve your VO2 max:
• Endurance training 30 to 60 minutes
• Interval training 3 to 4 minutes hard then 3 minutes easy
• Sprint intervals 20 to 30 seconds all out with long recovery

Small steps; consistent effort; big longevity benefits.

Disclaimer:
Aim to cover as much distance as you comfortably can in 12 minutes. No pressure; no pushing into pain.
If you have chronic conditions, injuries or health risks, check with your doctor before trying this.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

17/11/2025

EEP internship october 25 at Oasis clinics;The students were given the opportunity to learn and explore the field of medicine, and to meet with consultants and doctors to help them determine the appropriate course of study. They also received a briefing on the basic life support.

💪🌿 The Midlife Reset Isn’t Magic, It’s Biology (and It Still Works)Every year, tens of millions of women around the worl...
09/11/2025

💪🌿 The Midlife Reset Isn’t Magic, It’s Biology (and It Still Works)

Every year, tens of millions of women around the world enter menopause. Yet the science, support, and conversation around midlife health remain decades behind. No wonder so many feel unprepared for the changes affecting not just fertility, but also mood, metabolism, sleep, bone, and heart health.

Let’s clear the noise.
The post-menopausal body may feel different, but its basic biology hasn’t changed.

🏋️‍♀️ Apply effort.
Progressive resistance and intentional movement signal muscle and bone to remodel. Strength training remains the most powerful natural therapy for longevity and vitality.

⏱️ Show up, again and again.
Adaptation rewards consistency, not occasional heroics. The body responds to what it does repeatedly, not what it promises occasionally.

🍳 Feed the work.
Aim for 1.6 – 2.0 g of high-quality protein per kilogram of body weight per day. Muscle is your metabolic and hormonal insurance policy.

🌸 Support gently.
Herbs don’t “replace” hormones, but they can support balance:
Red clover may ease hot flashes; vitex can help regulate cycles; shatavari nourishes reproductive vitality; maca supports libido and energy; tulsi calms stress; milk thistle aids liver-driven detoxification.

Plants don’t override biology, they partner with it. Their role is to nudge the body back toward equilibrium, not to replace the fundamentals.

No capsule, powder, or “hormone reset” program will outperform this trio:
Movement. Nutrition. Regulation.

So before investing in the next miracle product, invest in a squat rack, a yoga mat, a good night’s sleep, and a nourishing plate.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

🍭 Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) and Their Hidden Impact on ChildrenBreakfast cereals, flavored yoghurts, chicken nuggets,...
07/11/2025

🍭 Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) and Their Hidden Impact on Children

Breakfast cereals, flavored yoghurts, chicken nuggets, energy bars, even some baby foods, these ultra-processed items are everywhere, often wrapped in “healthy” labels.

But UPFs don’t just shape taste, they reprogram biology.
They’re not just snacks; they’re metabolic manipulators influencing how your child’s body and brain develop.

⚠️ Why It Matters Now

In many families, UPFs make up over 60% of children’s daily calories.
They’re engineered to override hunger, blunt fullness, and disrupt normal development.

🧬 What Goes Wrong

→ Hyper-palatable sugar–fat–salt combos hijack taste regulation
→ Gut microbiome diversity drops → chronic low-grade inflammation
→ Appetite hormones (leptin & ghrelin) lose balance
→ Dopamine circuits overstimulated → impulsivity & craving
→ Early insulin resistance → silent metabolic strain
→ Satiety signals weaken → constant snacking
→ Micronutrient dilution → caloric excess with nutrient scarcity

🚨 Downstream Consequences

• Childhood obesity & early type 2 diabetes
• ADHD-like behaviours & poor focus
• Anxiety, irritability, & mood swings
• Fatty liver changes before age 10
• Hormonal imbalances & delayed puberty
• Early cardiovascular risk markers in pre-teens

✅ What Helps

→ Swap packaged snacks for whole foods → fruits, nuts, eggs, real meals
→ Encourage family meals & predictable eating routines
→ Teach kids to read ingredient lists
→ Support gut health with fiber & fermented foods
→ Prioritize omega-3s for mood and brain balance

🧠 The earlier we intervene, the more reversible the damage.
A child’s lifelong metabolic health begins at the dinner table.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

😂 Laughter: A Daily Dose of ResilienceWe spend so much time trying to optimize, perfect diet, precise sleep, structured ...
05/11/2025

😂 Laughter: A Daily Dose of Resilience

We spend so much time trying to optimize, perfect diet, precise sleep, structured exercise.
But sometimes, the most powerful medicine is spontaneous: laughter.

🧠 Brain:
Laughter activates the brain’s reward centers and releases endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin, the same neurochemicals that lift mood and reduce pain.

💓 Stress & Physiology:
It lowers cortisol, improves vagal tone, and raises heart rate variability, a measurable shift toward parasympathetic calm.

🛡️ Immunity & Inflammation:
Research shows laughter can boost immunoglobulin A and natural killer cell activity, while reducing inflammatory markers like IL-6 and CRP.

🤝 Connection & Longevity:
Shared laughter releases oxytocin, strengthening emotional bonds and trust.
Population studies link frequent laughter with lower mortality risk and better cardiovascular outcomes.

The best part? It’s free, fast, and contagious.

💡 Your body doesn’t care if laughter is spontaneous or planned—it only needs the signal often enough to remind your nervous system that life isn’t just threat and tension.

So maybe health doesn’t always start with discipline, sometimes it starts with a good laugh.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

🧠 Our Nervous System Doesn’t Need Motivation, It Needs RegulationWe often try to think our way out of stress, fatigue, ...
03/11/2025

🧠 Our Nervous System Doesn’t Need Motivation, It Needs Regulation

We often try to think our way out of stress, fatigue, or low mood.
But the brain doesn’t respond to logic, it responds to physiology.
Each emotional state has a neural signature, and each has a way to reset.

Here’s what neuroscience shows 👇

1️⃣ Angry → Exhale longer
Limbic over-activation floods adrenaline; we feel heat, tension, and shallow breath.
➡️ Lengthen the exhale. Activating the vagus nerve calms limbic overdrive.

2️⃣ Burned out → Step outside and move
After chronic stress, dopamine and oxygen delivery drop.
➡️ Rhythmic walking outdoors restores dopamine and clarity.

3️⃣ Overthinking → Write what’s looping
Repetitive thought patterns trap the medial prefrontal cortex.
➡️ Writing releases rumination and re-engages rational control.

4️⃣ Anxious → Ground through breath
The amygdala fires false threat signals.
➡️ Slow, deep breathing tells the brainstem you’re safe.

5️⃣ Stressed → Engage large muscles
Cortisol spikes overload the hippocampus.
➡️ Movement metabolizes cortisol and restores balance.

6️⃣ Sad → Recall moments of meaning
Serotonin and reward circuits go quiet.
➡️ Reflecting on gratitude reignites reward pathways.

7️⃣ Unmotivated → Shift temperature
Low norepinephrine makes you sluggish.
➡️ Cold exposure or a brisk shower restores alertness.

8️⃣ Tense → Loosen and lengthen posture
Stress compresses posture and restricts breath.
➡️ Opening up your stance signals calm and control.

9️⃣ Hopeless → Set one clear intention
Helplessness shuts down dopamine circuits.
➡️ One small, achievable goal reignites motivation.

🔟 Impatient → Pause and zoom out
The brain reads delay as conflict.
➡️ Taking perspective resets your sense of time and control.

🧩 Regulation isn’t about willpower, it’s about communicating with your body.
Tiny physiological shifts can rewire entire neural pathways.

Which reset does your nervous system need today?
Share it, your insight may help someone else regulate theirs.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

🦷❤️ Your Gums Could Actually Cause a Heart AttackSounds impossible? It’s not, and new research is proving it.For years, ...
01/11/2025

🦷❤️ Your Gums Could Actually Cause a Heart Attack

Sounds impossible? It’s not, and new research is proving it.

For years, we’ve been told heart disease comes from high cholesterol, poor diet, and lack of exercise. And yes, those matter. But there’s another culprit most people (and even many doctors) overlook: oral bacteria.

🔬 Inside the arterial plaques that block blood flow, scientists are now detecting bacterial biofilms, tiny colonies that can sit quietly for years. Many of these bacteria come directly from the mouth, the same ones that cause gum disease.

When you get a viral infection like the flu, COVID, or even a sore throat, these bacteria can “wake up.” They multiply, release toxins, and inflame the arterial wall. That inflammation can rupture the plaque, and that rupture can trigger a heart attack.

Recent UK and European studies have found DNA from oral bacteria in up to 50% of arterial plaques, even in people with normal cholesterol. That’s why healthy, active individuals sometimes experience sudden cardiac events, the infection was hiding in plain sight.

This discovery is reshaping how prevention is done. It’s not just about lowering cholesterol; it’s about finding and treating hidden triggers before they become dangerous.

🧠 Modern longevity and heart clinics now:
→ Include oral health assessments in cardiac prevention plans
→ Use saliva microbiome testing to identify bacterial risk
→ Apply advanced dental cleaning and oral probiotics to disrupt biofilms
→ Support targeted antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory therapies to protect arteries

Prevention isn’t just about lab numbers, it’s about understanding how every system in the body connects.
Because sometimes, the smallest infection can have the biggest impact.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

💗 VagiLax at Oasis Clinics 💗Breaking the silence around women’s sexual health, one story, one recovery, one woman at a t...
01/11/2025

💗 VagiLax at Oasis Clinics 💗

Breaking the silence around women’s sexual health, one story, one recovery, one woman at a time.

Vaginismus is not a life sentence. It’s a treatable condition that affects many women across the Middle East, often in silence, shame, or confusion.

The VagiLax Program, created by Dr. AbdelMaguid Ramzy, offers a compassionate, science-based path to healing.

🧠 It addresses both the mind and body.

💪 It combines physical therapy, psychological care, and advanced techniques like BTXA.

💬 And most importantly, it helps women regain comfort, confidence, and connection.

Now offered exclusively at Oasis Clinics, this program bridges modern medicine and cultural understanding, because true healing requires both. 🌿

✨ Read our latest Health Tips article to learn more about how VagiLax helps women overcome vaginismus with science, sensitivity, and support.

🔗 Find it in our “Links in Bio” section.

💔 The 3 Reasons Why Your Heart May Be Aging Faster Than You AreMost people assume their heart is the same age as their b...
31/10/2025

💔 The 3 Reasons Why Your Heart May Be Aging Faster Than You Are

Most people assume their heart is the same age as their body. But biologically, that’s often not the case.

Your arteries (your heart’s lifelines) can be decades older, quietly oxidized and inflamed long before symptoms appear. This process is called oxidative stress, essentially, the slow rusting of your cardiovascular system. It’s one of the main reasons why many people in their 40s feel like they’re 60 on the inside.

Here are 3 hidden drivers of premature heart aging 👇

❤️ 1️⃣ Daily Sugar Spikes
Every time blood sugar surges, free radicals are released like sparks. Over time, those sparks burn the inner lining of your arteries (the endothelium), reducing their elasticity and health.

💤 2️⃣ Chronic Stress & Poor Sleep
Elevated cortisol increases oxidative load. When stress is unrelenting, mitochondria—the tiny energy factories in your cells—start producing more “exhaust” (free radicals) than energy.

🥫 3️⃣ Processed Oils & Inflammation
Omega-6 dominant seed oils found in many processed foods (chips, dressings, fast food) fuel inflammation and weaken your natural antioxidant defenses. The result is accelerated cellular wear and “stiff” arteries.

🫀 Over time, nitric oxide levels drop, vessels lose flexibility, and your vascular age starts outrunning your actual age.

Because the goal isn’t just to live long, it’s to keep your heart as young as your spirit.

💬 We’re holding a special session this Friday at Oasis Clinics:
“Oxidative Stress and the Free Radical Trap: How Modern Life Damages the Heart.”
Comment below or DM us if you’d like to join.

📞 To book an appointment:
📍 Sheikh Zayed: 0100-4000777
📍 East Cairo: 0100-2665777
📍 Sahel: 0100-4000776

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Karma 1 Office Building, Above Al Ahli Bank Of Kuwait, 2nd Floor
Cairo
12311

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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+201004000777

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Oasis Clinics is a medical group practice specializing in outpatient and inpatient daycare health services. It is a one-of-a-kind polyclinic wholly devoted to outpatient services, endoscopies and inpatient surgical procedures.

Oasis Clinics provides a range of integrated medical services designed to provide holistic treatment for the whole family in a positive and comfortable environment that adheres to the universal infection control standards. With over 25 specialties in one state-of-the-art, easy to reach location, Oasis Clinics is the premier supplier of quality medicine in the Cairo West suburbs of Sheikh Zayed, Sixth of October, the North Coast (Diplo), New Maadi and in New Cairo.