Dr. Duncan Carmichael 
At the Institute of Healthy Aging of South Africa (IHASA) we fully endorse the concept that one cannot lump everyone who is obese into the same bag. Once we have … Read more
From the moment we are born, aging is an inevitable part of life. And yet most people fear aging and its effects on the body and mind. But what if … Read more
Have Breakfast in Bed Drop a few not-so-subtle hints that you’re expecting a Mother’s Day Brunch. Something as simple as a breakfast in bed can have the greatest impact. Adding some … Read more
We take an integrated approach to health, wellness and beauty that is evidence-based and scientific. Dr. Duncan Carmichael, our Aesthetic specialist, heads up the IHA team and has taken the time to explain the various treatments and procedures done at the clinic. Watch the clip and feel free to get in touch for more info.
As 2015 comes to an end we could reflect on a year of political, economic and social upheaval or could marvel at one of the most dynamic years in the … Read more
On April the 14th, 2003 the Human Genome Project was finally presented to the world. It was the map of all 25 000 genes that gave the paperwork of how … Read more
Facial Thread Lifting is a modern alternative to existing invasive surgical procedures, resulting in no scars, little to no bruising, quicker recovery time and a more natural look. We have … Read more
Hyperpigmentation is characterized by a darkening of an area of skin caused by the overproduction of a pigment in the skin known as melanin. It is relatively common and usually … Read more
Expert injectors are constantly finding new ways to make use of fillers and injectables. An important part of maintaining a youthful appearance is addressing volume loss. Some of the more … Read more
Q& A – ANSWERED BY DR. DUNCAN CARMICHAEL WHAT IS LIP FILLER? As we age, our lips start to thin. For most people, lip filler is a natural product that … Read more
We got word this week of an exciting review by Longevity magazine. The review of Dr Duncan’s book, Younger for Longer, will be out in this week’s Longevity hardcopy edition … Read more
There comes a time in the life of every aging man when he is faced with the ultimate betrayal, and being dumped by a woman like Mae West pales in … Read more
MyDNAHealth – Press Release 2nd April New Era of Nutrigenomics Dawns For Personalised Diets, Exercise And Wellness Programmes A multi-dimensional nutrigenomics company has reimagined the boundaries of weight loss with … Read more
We are no longer satisfied with just stimulating collagen scaffolding in the skin with laser or derma roller skin stimulation. As we age we run out of skin cells and … Read more
I sometimes look at the array of half-used skin creams scattered across my bathroom and wonder ‘Why do I bother?’ and ‘Do they even work?’ But when I think back … Read more
As our skin changes with age, so should our skincare routine. Here we look at the changes your skin undergoes at different times of your life, as well as a … Read more
At the time you met your partner, you had probably met a few hundred new people in the previous twelve months. You met some of them at work, others socially, … Read more
Triple Lipid Restore by Dr Duncan Carmichael For the last 12 years, we believe that Skinceuticals has been the market leader when it comes to researched skin products. They bought … Read more
Hydro Facial-Injection™ Treatment Hydro Facial-Injection™ – what does this mean? It means that this injector can give a quick hydrating series of injections to the whole of the face. The … Read more
I am not a vegan or a vegetarian, but this chapter would not be complete without acknowledging this trend. For those who do not know the difference, a vegan will … Read more
Skin peels have become increasingly popular over time, and it is no wonder with the number of benefits offered by this treatment. Superficial skin peels involve the application of a … Read more
We all experience drier, and slightly more sensitive skin in the colder, winter months, and the solution is not as simple as ‘drinking more water’ to hydrate your skin. There … Read more
