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Nkazi Mkhwanazi, PhD.
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We explore how scientific knowledge can help solve significant problems that humanity grapples with daily.

  1. 02/23/2023

    Living with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus | Cherrisse Naidoo

    This episode is about Cherrisse Naidoo's journey with type 1 diabetes mellitus.  Her story is impressive, tune in and get some more insight. Below  are chapters for your convenience: 00:00 - Introduction 02:28 - Diagnosis 04:31 - Life before diagnosis 05:42 - Childhood challenges 06:10 - Difficult beginning 08:49 - Listen to your body 10:00 - Low glycaemic index (GI) 12:36 - Strict diet from mom 14:09 - Awareness, family and friends 15:08 - C-Peptide 17: 09 - HBA1c 17: 22 - Fear of taking insulin 17:58 - Current dietary approach 20:03 - Breakfast 20:36 -Message to people living with diabetes 24:15 - Fashion line (Donna Interna Fashions) 26:26  - Gratitude 29:16 - Outro Follow Chirrisse using the link below: https://web.facebook.com/DonnaInterna  Reference paper Marton, L. T., Pescinini-e-Salzedas, L. M., Camargo, M. E. C., Barbalho, S. M., Haber, J. F. dos S., Sinatora, R. V., Detregiachi, C. R. P., Girio, R. J. S., Buchaim, D. V., & Cincotto dos Santos Bueno, P. (2021). The Effects of Curcumin on Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 12. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.669448   Chat with us on the following. Twitter https://twitter.com/nkazi_dr Email: mkhwanazibn900@gmail.com

    30 min

  2. 08/19/2022

    Living with Chronic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction (CIPO) | Nonto Khanyile

    This interview was about Nonto Khanyile , who lives with a chronic illness (CIPO).  Her journey to diagnosis is unique and her resilience is amazing.  Here is a story about science and hope.   Please see time stamps below for your convenience.  00:00 Guest Introduction 3:10 - Life Before CIPO 4:48 - Misdiagnosis and diagnosis with CIPO  story  12:10 - Medications to improve motility, diet and feeding tubes  18:17 - Knowing more about her condition and sepsis 19:08 - Urinary tract infection (UTI) and sepsis  20:15 - Awareness about CIPO 21:33 Pain management and motility  challenges  25:28 - Leaving work due to CIPO and medical boarding  30:07 - Prayer and support  34:36 Gratitude  38:44 Outro Follow Nonto on socials : 1. Instagram: living_with_cipo  2. Tik tok: nontokhanyile  3. Youtube: Nonto Khanyile  Chat to us  @ blendedsciences1@gmail.com Chat with us on the following. Twitter https://twitter.com/nkazi_dr Email: mkhwanazibn900@gmail.com

    40 min

  3. 06/29/2022

    Pain and Pleasure Balance with Khwezi (PhD candidate) and Nkazi (PhD)

    In this Episode, Khwezi and Nkazi look at the pleasure and pain balance as inspired by the Book " Dopamine nation". Tune in and be inspired to pursue pain for pleasure. For your convenience please see the timestamps and references below. 0:00 - Introduction   02:04 - Wisdom in pursuing pain pursuing   04:32 - Physical exercise as a stressor   06:50 - Physical exercise and addictions   10:13 - Community engagement and sports   10:36 - Exercise, mood, and anxiety   11:30 - Meaning of happiness   12:14 -Temperature-induced pain   16:33 - Homeostatic mechanisms   20:55 - Pursuing pain through exposure therapy   25:35 - Man’s search for Meaning—Tragic optimism   28: 45 - Closing remarks   29:41- Outro  References 1.         Laukkanen JA, Laukkanen T, Kunutsor SK. Cardiovascular and Other Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing: A Review of the Evidence. Mayo Clin Proc. 2018;93(8):1111-21. 2.         Gravel H, Coombs GB, Behzadi P, et al. Acute effect of Finnish sauna bathing on brachial artery flow-mediated dilation and reactive hyperemia in healthy middle-aged and older adults. Physiol Rep. 2019;7(13):e14166. 3.         Lembke A. Dopamine nation: Finding balance in the age of indulgence: Penguin; 2021. 4.         Frankl VE. Man's search for meaning: Simon and Schuster; 1985. Chat with us on the following. Twitter https://twitter.com/nkazi_dr Email: mkhwanazibn900@gmail.com

    30 min
  4. Self-Binding with Khwezi (PhD candidate) and Nkazi (PhD)

    05/19/2022

    Self-Binding with Khwezi (PhD candidate) and Nkazi (PhD)

    Nkazi and Khwezi explore the importance of self-binding which is an interesting way to control addictions. Below are the timestamps for your convenience, please enjoy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction and welcome 1:23 Feedback from the previous episode 1:38 Insight following 30 days without social media 5:00 Guilt and social media “re-use” 7:02 steward of time and stealing company time 8:00 Self-binding, use of filters to limit internet use 11:39 addicted to destruction 13:49 Khwezi’s view on self-binding 15:43 Self-binding as a two-edged sword 18:36 Accountability 19:50 Looking ahead (upcoming episode) 20:59 Outro and closure Recommended apps (no affiliations) 1. Block site (chrome and explore extension) 2. Self-control (chrome and firefox) 3. Forest  Reference 1. Anna Lembke. Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nkazi-mkhwanazi7/messageChat with us on the following. Twitter https://twitter.com/nkazi_dr Email: mkhwanazibn900@gmail.com

    22 min
  5. Dopamine fasting with Khwezi (PhD candidate) and Dr Nkazi Mkhwanazi

    01/24/2022

    Dopamine fasting with Khwezi (PhD candidate) and Dr Nkazi Mkhwanazi

    This episode is about "Dopamine fasting". At the same time, this concept may not be widely accepted in the scientific community; we think about how useful it is to abstain from our "drugs of choice". We trust this motivates you to control your life and think about prioritising your goals. "Drug of choice" refers to anything that we can potentially be addicted to e.g. social media, gaming etc.  00:00 Introduction 00:44 Guest Introduction 01:16 Dopamine Nation (Dopamine Fasting) 03:25 Insight 03:50 D.O.P.A.M.I.N.E used as an acronym 04:35 D. Gathering Data 07:03 O. Objectives-How does your drug of choice help you? 11:11 P. Problems – that comes with addiction 14:00 Pain and pleasure balance 18:35 A. Abstaining from the drug of choice 21:15 M. Mindfulness 22:08 I. Insight 23:30. Dopamine fasting critiques 25:36 N. Next step [what to do after the fasting] 27:18 E. Experimenting 29:35 Support groups and truth-telling 30:40 How to get the book if you are a South African 31:42 Gratitude 32:47 Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nkazi-mkhwanazi7/messageChat with us on the following. Twitter https://twitter.com/nkazi_dr Email: mkhwanazibn900@gmail.com

    34 min
  6. The Science of Addiction with A Neuroscientist, Dr Oluwole.

    12/24/2021

    The Science of Addiction with A Neuroscientist, Dr Oluwole.

    Dr Oluwole, a medical doctor and a neuroscientist discusses some fundamental science on addiction and shares his journey from medicine into a career in research. The timelines for our conversation is below for your convenience.  00:00 Introduction 00:52 Guest Introduction 1:46 Motivation to Pursue a Career in Neuroscience 06:41 Transition from Medicine to Research 08:55 Addiction 09:42 Definition of addiction 10:43 Why Study addiction? 12:45 The science of Addiction (Dopamine) 15:06 Addiction and the reasoning ability 16:06 Empathy 17:35 Drugs, alcohol vs internet, food, sex, and gambling addiction 24:47 Does addiction run in the family?  Genetic and environmental factors. 29:20 Can treatment completely restore brain function? [re-wire the brain] 31:23 Relapse 38:38 The importance of family support 39:14 Gratitude 41:26 Outro- Happy Holidays --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nkazi-mkhwanazi7/messageChat with us on the following. Twitter https://twitter.com/nkazi_dr Email: mkhwanazibn900@gmail.com

    43 min
  7. Weight Loss Strategies with A Nutrition Consultant, Dr Lebo.

    11/15/2021

    Weight Loss Strategies with A Nutrition Consultant, Dr Lebo.

    Dr Lebo, a Nutrition Consultant, shares her expert knowledge and practices regarding weight loss.  She additionally shares valuable lessons on prioritizing clients and giving the best treatment. This episode comes at a crucial time when obesity and metabolic disorders are rising; let us learn from the best and not wait for January to start losing weight. Dr Lebo is reachable at afiya.eluya@gmail.com or on her Facebook page @Dr Lebo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nkazi-mkhwanazi7/messageChat with us on the following. Twitter https://twitter.com/nkazi_dr Email: mkhwanazibn900@gmail.com

    47 min
  8. Eat more Vegetables and Fruit with a Dietitian, Dr L Govender

    10/14/2021

    Eat more Vegetables and Fruit with a Dietitian, Dr L Govender

    In this episode, Dr Laurencia Govender unpacks the importance of eating vegetables and fruits for better health. She also gives practical tips that can be incorporated daily. Be inspired by her story and enjoy. The timestamps are shown below for your convenience: 0:00 - Introduction of the guest 2:30 - Dr Govender’s motivation to study Dietetics 04:54 – National Nutrition week (eat more vegetables and fruits) 07:56 – Are fruits pro-obesity or anti-obesity? 13:23 – The benefits of vegetables and fruits 15:53 – Practicality of incorporating vegetables and fruits 22:00 – Tips on cooking vegetables 23:41 – Tips on preparing healthy snacks 26:24 – Prep your veggies on Sundays 27:22-Importance of Gratitude 30:14-For more details on the Nutrition week, please visit: http://www.nutritionweek.co.za/ 32:16-Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nkazi-mkhwanazi7/messageChat with us on the following. Twitter https://twitter.com/nkazi_dr Email: mkhwanazibn900@gmail.com

    34 min
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  • Creator
    Nkazi Mkhwanazi, PhD.
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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