In this special interview with American and international endurance sports star Dean Karnazes Idai Makaya covers the importance of fortifying your midsection - regardless of what sport you do or what your health goals are. Dean Karnazes is a champion of healthy living and spends his life aiming to inspire people into becoming healthier and better than they ever thought possible.

Endometriosis Revisited - Women: do you have Endometriosis?

In early 2010 Idai explored the ins and outs of endometriosis with a specialist gynaecologist. But because it is such a large-scale female health problem he has gone on to look at endometriosis and its treatments again - using the insights of a leading specialist. 

In this interview with a leading shoulder specialist consultant Idai Makaya explores the things people can do if their shoulder joints are giving problems - and it turns out most problems with the shoulder joint can be resolved - which is really good news. Click on the link to find out what you need to know.

Idai Makaya has addressed incontinence issues in previous healthcare articles but the advent of a new electric nerve-stimulation technique (called Percutaneous/Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation - or PTNS) for treating incontinence without the need for an operation gave him the prompt that another public update was necessary (in view of the large numbers of women who suffer from incontinence without realising that a myriad of solutions actually exist to help solve the problem). 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya discusses the links between obestiy and cancer with a leading weight loss surgeon. Many people view weight loss surgery as a cosmetic undertaking, but one of Britains leading obesity surgeons explains in this article why this type of surgery is actually life-saving and why it has become his personal passion. The link between cancer and obesity has now been proven clinically and the association is much stronger than anyone thought before it was studied in detail.

Prostate Cancer Screening

Idai Makaya interviews a leading Urological Specialist about screening for prostate cancer and they look at the things people can do to either avoid prostate cancer or to minimise its impact. This article does contain some new information (additional to what was covered in a previous article looking at the causes of prostate cancer) so do have a read.

In this Newspaper and Magazine article Idai Makaya investigates the significance of snoring - from the perspective of one's physical, mental and social health - and also looks at the most up-to-date methods now available for solving the problem of snoring. Often snoring is more serious than people think and is often a symptom of underlying ill-health or disease. Not to mention, it can be extremely irritating for those around you...!

Get Fit to Ski - Don't Ski to Get Fit 

Whenever winter approaches thousands of people prepare to set off for the slopes on skiing holidays. However, with skiing being a high risk activity for knee and other injuries it's always worth being aware of how to get physically prepared for it. Skiing is not a fitness activity, it's an activity which requires a level of fitness. Idai Makaya explains why in this newspaper and magazine article.

Female Incontinence & Prolapse: Treatment Solutions 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya speaks to a Specialist Consultant Gynaecologist about female urinary incontinence and prolapse conditions and looks at the modern ways of treating these common but inconvenient ailments. Many women suffer in silence when there are actually a range of solutions which can help treat incontinence and prolapse.

Fertility Treatment & IVF

In this newspaper article Idai Makaya speaks to a specialist fertility and assisted conception consultant to shed further light on the topic of IVF and fertility treatment. It's not nearly as complicated as many people think and for many couples there certainly is hope. Here are some of the facts...

Mind Over Body - An Ironman's Story 

Idai Makaya interviews an exceptional young man who overcame life threatening injuries to complete an ironman triathlon in this newspaper and magazine article (Part 2 of 2).

Ironman on a Mission

In this inspirational newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya speaks to an exceptional young man who nearly lost his life in a horrifying skiing accident - but then returned (after a long, painful rehabilitation) and set himself the toughest physical challenges of his life (Part 1 of 2).

Multiple Miscarriages - What Everyone Needs to Know

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya speaks to an expert consultant about the management and treatment of recurrent miscarriages. This is a very sensitive (but important) subject which everyone needs to be aware of. Because this condition can potentially affect any family - and because many sufferers of multiple miscarriages experience a great deal of anxiety, apprehension and isolation - this information needs to become more familiar to all of us.

Back Pain - A Case Study 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya outlines the case of a woman whose back pain took extraordinary measures to correct - and this case study more or less covers all the possible interventions which may be used to correct serious back pain, when all else fails.

Cutting Edge: Bladder Replacement Surgery

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai discusses an impressive reconstruction technique for treating bladder cancer and he also speaks to the recipient of a reconstructed bladder. In addition, Idai interviews the pioneering surgeon who developed the 'Neo Bladder' reconstructive technique. This is 'cutting edge' stuff!

Hip Problems - Prevention & Treatment 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya speaks to a specialist Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon about hip pain - looking at its causes, prevention and treatment. Hip and knee problems are often interlinked - and are among the most common health problems treated in hospitals. The information covered in this interview is essential knowledge for everyone.

Pelvic Pain - Could You have Endometriosis?

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya promotes Endometriosis Awareness Week by uncovering the ins and outs of this sometimes debilitating health condition which causes pain and sometimes infertility in many women.

Advances in the Management of Prostate Cancer

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya speaks to a Specialist Urologist and Prostate Cancer Researcher about advances in the management of Prostate Cancer. It is believed that all men who live long enough will show prostate abnormalities of some sort - so this is information well worth knowing.

Gastric Banding - Is it Ever Necessary? 

In this newspaper article Idai Makaya speaks to a surgical expert about Weight Loss Surgery - it's relevance, importance and effectiveness. Key to the debate is how to identify if someone is actually a good candidate for this type of surgery, as well as which surgical procedures would suit various patient types.

Can Type-Two Diabetes be Cured? 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya discusses the issue of 'curing' type two diabetes with two specialist Hospital Consultants.

Arthritis of the Knee - Is it an issue just for the Elderly?

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai outlines the important facts around Osteoarthritis of the Knee and speaks to a surgical expert about what this condition means to people of different ages and genders.

Bowel Cancer - What Everyone Needs to Know 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya outlines the important facts around the ever-increasing prevalence of Bowel Cancer and and speaks to an expert on what our options really are when it comes to the prevention or treatment of Bowel Cancer.