Healthwise with Tanya

03/01/2026

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02/01/2026

02/01/2026

Sleep apnea can lead to hypertension, Strokes,Diabetes. Depression and so much more.

01/01/2026

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29/12/2025

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10/12/2025

Why You Feel Tired, Wired, and Ready to Fight Your Alarm Clock Every Morning (Let’s Talk Cortisol)

Ever feel exhausted…
But somehow still wide awake at 2 a.m.?
Or so overwhelmed that even choosing what to make for dinner feels like a UN-level negotiation?

You’re not broken.
Your cortisol rhythm probably is.

Cortisol is your main stress hormone. It’s meant to wake you up gently in the morning, keep you focused throughout the day, and help you settle down at night so you can sleep.
In a perfect world, cortisol rises like a sunrise… and fades like a sunset.

But in our world?

School runs.
Never-ending WhatsApp groups.
Traffic that moves slower than your laptop when it “updates.”
Work deadlines.
Kids who magically become Olympic athletes at bedtime.

Suddenly, your cortisol isn’t a sunrise…
It’s a rollercoaster with no brakes.

How Stressful Living Hijacks Your Hormones

When your life runs at full speed, your brain activates the HPA axis (your stress-control center) nonstop.
This keeps cortisol HIGH for too long… and eventually your body becomes “cortisol resistant.”

That leads to:
• Belly weight gain
• Fatigue
• Mood dips
• Brain fog
• Crashes and cravings
• The “tired but wired” cycle
• Lack of sleep

Over time, cortisol can drop too low — and that’s when people say, “I used to handle life. Now life handles me.”

What Actually Helps 1. Balance Your Blood Sugar
Cortisol LOVES to spike when your glucose crashes.
Start the day with protein, not just coffee and hope.

Try: eggs, Greek yoghurt, oats + protein, nuts, seeds, avocado.

2. Prioritise Sleep
One bad night increases cortisol by up to 45%.
Your body isn’t weak — it’s tired.

• 7–9 hours
• Cooler bedroom
• Magnesium glycinate
• Less scrolling before bed

3. Move (but don’t overtrain)
Walking, strength training, stretching, yoga.
Your body needs circulation, not punishment.

4. Calm Your Nervous System
Even 2 minutes works.
Deep breathing, prayer, gratitude, getting outside, or just sitting quietly (yes, you’re allowed).

5. Consider supportive supplements
Evidence-based options: ashwagandha, rhodiola, omega-3s, magnesium, B-complex.
(Please go ahead and check with a healthcare professional.)

6. REST — no permission slip required
If your phone hits 10%, you panic.
If YOU hit 10%, you keep going like you’re in an action movie.

Rest isn’t a luxury.
It’s cortisol’s kryptonite.

Here’s the truth:

Your body isn’t failing you.
It’s protecting you the best way it knows how.
But you were never designed to live in permanent survival mode.

Support your cortisol rhythm and your life starts feeling lighter, calmer, more energised — and a lot more like you again.
I can help you lower your cortisol levels. DM me for info.

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09/12/2025

🌿 If you’ve been feeling older than your age… your body might be trying to tell you something.
Many men and women between 40 and 60 quietly struggle with chronic inflammation, joint pain, fatigue, poor sleep, stress, and a sense of “slowing down.”
It’s not in your head — and it’s not just aging.
Very often, it’s your mitochondria calling for help.

🧬 Mitochondria are the tiny power plants inside every cell of your body.
They control your energy, healing, inflammation, metabolism, hormones, and even how fast you age.
When they struggle, you struggle.
Your body becomes inflamed. Your joints ache. Your gut reacts. Your sleep suffers. Your stress rises.
And suddenly you feel 10 years older than you are.

But here’s the good news:
✨ Mitochondria can heal — and when they do, YOU do.

That’s exactly where Medwave Photobiomodulation Therapy is changing lives.

Using narrowband red light and vibration technology, Medwave works at a deep cellular level to recharge your mitochondria, increase ATP (your body’s energy currency), and restore your natural ability to repair and function.

And the results we’re seeing are incredible. Our clients are reporting:
✔️ Less joint and muscle pain
✔️ Reduced inflammation
✔️ Improved gut function and digestion
✔️ Better sleep — deep, restorative rest
✔️ More energy and mental clarity
✔️ Lower stress levels and calmer mood
✔️ Firmer, healthier-looking skin
✔️ A renewed sense of well-being

These aren’t small changes — they’re signs of the body waking up again.

You don’t have to live in survival mode.
You don’t have to accept fatigue, inflammation, and pain as your “new normal.”
When you support your mitochondria, your body remembers how to heal… naturally, safely, and powerfully.

🌟 If you’re ready to feel younger, lighter, clearer, and more energised again, I invite you to experience a Medwave session for yourself.
Message the clinic or book your appointment — your body (and your future self) will thank you. https://tzaneenmedwave.setmore.com/tanya-cherry

Book your appointment with Tzaneen Medwave

06/11/2025

🩵 November is Diabetes Awareness Month 🩵
Did you know that 1 in 9 South Africans live with diabetes — and almost half don’t even know they have it?
Diabetes develops slowly and often without clear symptoms. Fatigue, constant thirst, or frequent urination could all be early warning signs.
This month, take one simple step toward your health — get your blood sugar checked at your local pharmacy clinic. https://youtu.be/OImJMiFJ8Qo

👉 Early detection saves lives.
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