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Not all supplements are created equal—some support your health, others waste your money. Here’s how to spot the difference.
(2.5 min read) What to Know Before Buying Supplements: Dosage, Purity, and Quality Tips Supplements can play a valuable role in supporting overall wellness and filling nutritional gaps that may arise from age, lifestyle, or dietary choices. With so many options...
What Are the Best Lifestyle Tips and Supplements for Heart Health?
(4-5 min read) What Are the Best Lifestyle Tips and Supplements for Heart Health? September is Heart Awareness Month, a perfect time to focus on one of the most vital organs in our body – the heart! Why is heart health so important? Your heart beats about 100,000...
Women’s Series Part 3 :What Are the Best Supplements for Skin, Hair and Nails?
(4-5 min read) What Are the Best Supplements for Skin, Hair and Nails? The beauty industry is thriving, with South Africa’s cosmetics and personal care market valued at over R52.92 billion and it is easy to understand why- looking and feeling our best not only boosts...
Women’s Series Part 2: Reproductive Health: How Nutrition and Lifestyle Support Hormonal Balance
(3 min read) Reproductive Health: How Nutrition and Lifestyle Support Hormonal Balance Why Does Reproductive Health Matter? Women’s reproductive health is deeply influenced by the interplay of hormones, metabolism, and lifestyle. It's not just about...
Women’s Series Part 1: How Can Women Deal with Stress?
(4 min read) Women’s Series Part 1: How Can Women Deal with Stress? This August, we celebrate the incredible women who are the foundation of our families and communities – our mothers, sisters, daughters, and partners. Women’s health is vital to the wellbeing of us...
What is chronic inflammation and why should I care?
(4 min read) What is chronic inflammation and why should I care? Inflammation is a vital process in the body’s defence and repair systems. While acute inflammation helps heal injuries and fight infections, chronic inflammation is a persistent, low-grade immune...
Do plants still hold the answers for stress and mental health?
(4 min read) Do plants still hold the answers for stress and mental health? In honour of Health Awareness Month, let’s drive straight into the world of complementary medicines. For centuries, herbal medicine has played an important role in the healthcare system. With...
Staying Healthy: Women’s Health Series: Part 1
Understanding hormonal balance, why it’s crucial, and how you can achieve it is essential in the world of women’s health. What Is Hormonal Balance? Hormones act as critical signalling molecules within the body, regulating an array of physiological functions....
The Power of Adaptogens
What Defines an Adaptogen Adaptogens are naturally occurring substances that are believed to help the body overcome stressors and the stress associated with illness to restore balance (homeostasis). They work to restore an overall balance to many systems, not just...
When Food Alone Doesn’t Cut it Anymore
We exist in a time where inorganic fertiliser, increased CO2 levels and other non-regenerative farming practices have influenced the nutrient composition and density of our foods. Inorganic fertiliser does not contain the full nutrient profile that exists in...