The Wellness Diaries with Dr G

ABOUT

Affectionately known as Dr G, Matshidiso ‘Tshidi’ Gule is a qualified medical doctor, employee health expert, author, and entrepreneur. Her love for inspiring South Africans to live healthier lives has garnered the support and recognition of political leaders, medical aid giants, corporate executives and the media, making her a sought-after speaker, health contributor and champion for health excellence.

When the COVID19 pandemic hit South Africa, thousands of human beings were forced to reckon with one of the most forgotten parts of their daily existence - the human body. With health now the central focus as the world recovers from the pandemic, experts are sharing their careful and considered insights on various platforms.

Dr G is a familiar voice in healthcare media and her expertise in preventative medicine makes her a worthwhile scientist to listen to. In this special lecture series, she dives into key wellness topics affecting corporate professionals, families and communities, including topics such as fatigue, depression, sexual health and weight loss, amongst many others.

In this upcoming series titled Mamma Mia: The Coochie Diaries, Dr G tackles why women should prioritise themselves first by addressing the medical conditions that affect them and the benefit of being more proactive in managing their day-to-day health and their self-care. This Saturday, Dr G tackles women's health by dissecting some interesting facts pertaining women's health such as:

• More women are conceiving their first child after the age of 30
• Up to 80% of women will develop fibroids by the time they reach the age of 50
• Women reach their sexual peak in their mid-to-late 30s
• Women report late for the prevention and screening of common cancers such as breast cancer and cervical cancer
• An increasing amount of women are at risk of early menopause before the age of 40