The Health Frequency

17/03/2026

D**k jy ’n vegetariese dieet is net slaai?

D**k weer! Ek gesels oor die werklike voordele, moontlike slaggate en hoe om dit reg te doen.

🎙️ Skakel in op 19 Maart op RSG saam met Martelize Brink

12/03/2026

Ons leef in ’n baie gejaagde wêreld, en goeie slaap word al hoe belangriker vir ons gesondheid.

In hierdie week se episode op RSG DrieSestig – Jonk, gesels ons oor melatonien, die sogenaamde “slaaphormoon” waarvan almal praat. Wat is dit? Wanneer help dit regtig? En hoe pas dit in by goeie slaapgewoontes?

As dieetkundige sien ek gereeld hoe slaap, metaboliese gesondheid en energievlakke met mekaar verbind is. Daarom is dit ’n onderwerp wat my baie na aan die hart lê.

🎧 Luister na die volle gesprek – skakel in bio.

RSG driesestig thehealthfrequency

12/03/2026

Melatonien is een van die mees gebruikte slaap-aanvullings — maar dit is eintlik ’n hormoon wat jou liggaam se interne klok beheer.

Wanneer dit donker word, begin dit styg en help dit jou liggaam verstaan: dit is tyd om te slaap.
Maar werk melatonien aanvullings regtig?

🎙️ Ek gesels vandag 13:25 op RSG daaroor.

04/03/2026

Your gut does much more than digest food.

Research shows that the gut microbiome plays a role in hormone metabolism, particularly how estrogen is processed and eliminated from the body.

Certain gut bacteria produce enzymes that can influence whether estrogen is excreted or reabsorbed into circulation — a process linked to what scientists call the estrobolome.

The gut microbiome also interacts with the immune system, metabolism, and inflammation, all of which influence hormonal health. When the gut environment is disrupted, these processes may become less efficient.

This doesn’t mean gut health is the only factor affecting hormones — but it is an important piece of the puzzle.

Supporting gut health through fibre-rich foods, diverse plant intake, and overall dietary quality can help support the systems that regulate hormones.
Because in the body, everything is connected.

02/03/2026

23/02/2026

Girl to girl… 🤍

No one tells us that muscle is one of the most protective things we can build as women.

It improves insulin sensitivity.
It supports hormone balance.
It protects bone density.
It keeps your metabolism more resilient as you age.
And no — lifting weights will not suddenly make you bulky.

But you know what it will do?
Make you stronger.
More confident.
And metabolically healthier.

We are not training to be smaller.
We are training to be powerful.

Save this as your reminder to pick up the weights this week. 💪

23/02/2026

Strength training isn’t just about building muscle.
It’s about building metabolic power.

When you lift weights, you’re not only shaping your body — you’re influencing your hormones.

✨ Better insulin sensitivity
✨ Improved cortisol regulation
✨ Support for oestrogen balance
✨ Increased growth hormone
✨ Long-term protection against metabolic decline

Muscle is an endocrine organ.

It talks to your brain.
It talks to your fat tissue.
It talks to your metabolism.
And the conversation matters.

If you care about stable energy, healthy blood sugar, resilience to stress and ageing well… strength training isn’t optional.

It’s foundational.

Save this.

Send it to someone who still thinks cardio is enough.

22/02/2026

You came for Thomas.

You stayed for metabolic health.

Nutrition isn’t about extremes.

It’s about consistency.

Which slide was your favourite?

19/02/2026

Nuwe episode op RSG – Jonk

Voeding en medisyne werk nie apart in jou liggaam nie — hulle werk sáám.

In hierdie episode gesels ons oor voedingstof-medisyne-interaksies:
hoe kos die absorpsie en metabolisme van medisyne kan beïnvloed,
hoekom sekere waarskuwings soos “vermy pomelosap” belangrik is,
en watter algemene kombinasies jy moet ken.

Dis prakties. Dis relevant. En dit kan ’n verskil maak aan hoe jou behandeling werk.

Luister nou – link in bio 🎧

19/02/2026

She didn’t know what was coming.

She just knew she loved helping.

Somewhere between tea parties, dress-ups and big dreams…

a calling was quietly forming. 🤍

We don’t always see the full picture when we’re little.
But sometimes the heart already knows.

What did little you love doing?

18/02/2026

Your diet and your stress levels are more connected than you think.

When you’re under chronic stress, your body increases cortisol.

That can impact blood sugar, cravings, digestion, sleep — even your cycle.

But it works both ways.

Skipping meals, under-eating, too much caffeine, and unstable blood sugar can increase your stress response.

If your body doesn’t feel safe and nourished, it stays in survival mode.

Regulation starts with the basics:

• Regular meals
• Enough protein
• Stable blood sugar
• Adequate carbs
• Micronutrient support

Stress management isn’t only mindset work.

It’s metabolic support too.

Save this 🤍

17/02/2026

Stress isn’t just “in your head.”

It affects your hormones, your digestion, your sleep, your cravings — everything.

The good news?

You don’t need a complete life overhaul to lower it.
Small, intentional habits done consistently can regulate your nervous system and bring your body back into balance.

Save this post.

Try one habit this week.

Your future self will thank you. 🤍