Managed Health 4 All

Managed Health 4 All recommends that you download the App and follow the instructions which involve going for blood tests with the purpose of determining which supplements you should purchase based on your blood results.

Clients may purchase supplements on this site without going for blood tests through the App. However, please be advised that you may purchase the incorrect supplement if you do not know whether your blood levels are optimal or not. By purchasing supplements on this site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accepted the privacy policy and terms of service available on the website.

MH4All is a digital wellness platform developed by Dr. Kevin Scheepers, a medical practitioner with over 30 years of experience in general practice and a special interest in preventative, functional, integrative and wellness-focused healthcare.

Modern lifestyles, dietary habits and environmental factors may contribute to nutritional imbalances, metabolic dysfunction and chronic inflammation in some individuals. Healthy living and the prevention of disease starts with healthy diet and exercise. For this reason, some individuals may benefit from targeted nutritional support, lifestyle modification and preventative wellness strategies depending on their symptoms, medical history and laboratory findings.

MH4All aims to provide users with educational insights into selected laboratory markers and wellness-related health indicators to support more informed health decisions in partnership with their healthcare providers. Any medical intervention, be it prescription medication or natural supplements is positioned third in line after diet and exercise. However, even people who eat extremely healthy and “clean” do not achieve optimal levels of vitamins, minerals and hormones since the environment in which we live is full of oxidative stress and free radicals.

• The soil in which vegetables are grown is not clean and pure, so vegetables are not always of a high nutritional quality.
• Fruit and vegetables contain pesticides, insecticides and preservatives.
• Free range does not always mean exactly that i.e. there may be hormones in chicken, beef and milk and many animals are genetically modified.
• There are female hormones (oestrogen) in water and plastic bottles.
• Our water contains heavy metals, viruses, bacteria, parasites and other toxins.

All the above contribute to inflammation in our gut lining: so-called “leaky gut” or increased intestinal permeability. This then causes mal absorption of essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients, leading to increased risk of developing lifestyle related diseases, starting with weight gain and leading to insulin resistance, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, depression, sexual dysfunction etc.

For these reasons, everyone needs to complement their diet with the correct vitamins, minerals and nutraceuticals (potent extracts of herbs, plants, vegetables and fruits) which are unobtainable in pure form from the environment, for reasons mentioned.

So, what better way to supplement your body than with “target specific” supplements for your needs and based on your imbalances and deficiencies – analysed and advised by a medical doctor based on your biology, physiology, specific symptoms and most important of all – your blood test results. Everyone’s needs are different.

So, why buy some random, well-marketed, well-branded vitamin or mineral or supplement, without knowing whether you actually need it or not and without being able to do a due diligence on the specific product you intend purchasing, to really know if it is subject to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), contains the ingredients stated and also does not contain anything deemed dangerous, illegal or banned.

MH4All promotes balanced and sustainable eating habits rather than restrictive dieting.

The platform encourages:

Whole foods, balanced macronutrient intake, reduced consumption of highly processed foods, portion awareness and healthy lifestyle practices.

This app is also intended to assist with weight loss if you are overweight or obese.

Educational content provided through the platform references concepts such as:

• Glycaemic index (GI),
• Glycaemic load (GL),
• Insulin resistance,
• Weight management and metabolic wellness.

Nutritional guidance is intended for general educational purposes and should not be interpreted as individualised medical nutrition therapy unless specifically provided by a qualified healthcare professional.

Meal plans and educational content may periodically be updated and made available to users through the platform.

There should be no such thing as “a diet.” There should be an understanding of what constitutes the correct way of eating to maintain health and ideal body weight. The reason why obesity and Type 2 diabetes is endemic in the modern world is because the “normal” method of eating is incorrect.

The “norm” has become food which is well-marketed, affordable, able to be consumed “on the go”, addictive and palatable e.g. bread, rice, pizza, pasta, fries, chips, pastries, waffles, pancakes, chocolate, ice-cream, fizzy drinks, cake, potatoes etc. – foods which are made from white cake flour and which contain sugar, i.e., high glycaemic index (GI) foods causing inflammation in our bodies, weight gain and diabetes. Humans’ diet should predominantly consist of chicken, meat, fish, eggs, salad, fruit, vegetables and low GI carbs such as green beans, butternut, green apples, green grapes, pears, berries, low GI or rye bread etc.

Carbohydrate and sugar intake can accurately be measured by following a diet based on the GI and glycaemic load (GL). These foods can be split into 3 categories, as measured in a laboratory under strict controls i.e. low GI, intermediate GI and high GI carbohydrates. Low GI carbohydrates are healthier than high GI carbohydrates. But the GL is the more important number. If your daily GL intake, even from low GI carbohydrates is too high, you will still struggle to lose weight.

So, yes low GI foods are better, but the amount (the GL) you consume daily is more important. The GL for weight loss should not exceed a total of 45 per day. It used to be thought that we need to “carbo-load” before exercise. It is now known that “carbo-loading” should only apply to people doing an excessive amount of exercise i.e. more than 2-4 hours of high intensity training per day.

For the average person training for an hour or two per day, you can get all your energy form low GI carbs, protein and fat and keeping your GL intake below 45 per day will ensure adequate energy supply, but at the same time, you will burn fat leading to optimal weight management. The book which you will purchase through the app will form the basis of the meal plans you will receive. The GL is calculated for you based on the book and will show you just how much food you can eat per day and manage your weight. For example: 1 medium baked potato has a GL of 19, which means that 2 baked potatoes have a combined GL of 38, making that almost your entire carbohydrate intake for the day (maximum GL per day is 45).

If you substitute carbohydrates for fat, you will feel full/satiated but not gain weight. This does not apply to a certain % of people i.e. some people’s DNA is of such a composition that a low carbohydrate high fat (LCHF) diet will not work for you. In such a case, you still need to eliminate the carbohydrates but eliminate the fat as well and eat lean. The important point in this eating plan is that kilojoules and calories are not necessarily being ignored, but a small portion of egg and bacon or salmon will not make you fat. 2 slices of white toast with your eggs are the cause of weight gain, as a slice of white or brown bread has a GL of between 15-20 depending on the brand. All breads are listed in the book and the GL per slice caries greatly.

Consuming 4 chickens and 6kg of steak per day will obviously contain too many calories and cause weight gain (but it’s impossible to eat that amount of food in one day), but if you keep your portions of protein and fat moderate i.e. enough to feel full, but count your GL’s, weight gain will not be an issue. Remember that protein i.e. chicken, meat, fish and eggs are not carbohydrates. They are proteins, hence; these foods do not form part of your daily GL. The low card book you will purchase shows foods which are low in GI written in green, intermediate GI written in orange and high GI foods are written in pink/purple. It is important to note that the GL is the important number. Some foods are low GI for example a mango, but the GL of one mango is 24, which contains more sugar than a potato, which, although a high GI food, has a GL of 19, less than a mango.

Regular physical activity forms an important part of overall wellbeing.

Users are encouraged to participate in exercise appropriate to their:
Age, fitness level, health status and medical history.

General exercise guidance within the platform may include:
Walking, cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, flexibility work and general activity recommendations.

Users who are not currently exercising may receive educational information regarding suitable beginner exercise approaches and wellness-support resources.

Where applicable, users may also be directed to third-party fitness equipment providers. MH4All does not manufacture or guarantee third-party products or services.

Remember: Firstly, some exercise is better than nothing and secondly, do what you enjoy. Guidelines state that adults should do a minimum of 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week (e.g., brisk walking, cycling at a casual pace, swimming)

OR

75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week (e.g., running, fast cycling, competitive sports).

Weight training has been shown to be as beneficial for weight loss as cardiovascular or aerobic exercise, especially in women.

At least 2 days per week for 30-45 minutes.

Work all major muscle groups:

• Legs
• Hips
• Back
• Abdomen
• Chest
• Shoulders
• Arms

Examples: weight training, resistance bands, bodyweight exercises (push-ups, squats).