Your heart is pounding. Your stomach is in knots. Your shoulders feel locked in tension and exhaustion hangs over you – yet, medical tests show nothing physically wrong. For millions of South Africans, anxiety doesn’t stay confined to the mind: It shows up powerfully in the body as psychosomatic symptoms, with very real physical sensations […]
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A new wellness experience is coming to Cape Town as EarSeeds Africa hosts interactive workshops designed to help individuals manage stress, improve sleep and support overall wellbeing through auricular therapy. Taking place on 15 April 2026, these sessions will introduce participants to a natural, self-administered approach to wellness – equipping them with practical tools they
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Autumn is normally the mellow transition between summer’s heat and winter’s chill. This year, however, shifting weather patterns mean a very different season – and the consequences may be felt inside our homes as much as outdoors. Seasonal forecasts from the SA Weather Service suggest the eastern, northern and central parts of South Africa may
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They look like cannonballs with handles, and the exercises people do look very different from any other weight training. These unique characteristics are the reason more South Africans are wondering whether kettle bells should form part of their fitness journey. The use of kettle bells in resistance training began in the 18th century, when Russian
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Jake Axelrod, founder and creative director of METALAB, didn’t set out to build a traditional supplement company. “I never felt like I truly belonged in this category,” he says. “Instead of trying to fit in, we chose to do the exact opposite.” In 2020, he started METALAB with personal savings, a deep curiosity and a
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Sourdough has become one of those foods people talk about with almost mystical admiration, but behind the aroma is everyday value. Whether baked at home or brought in through products like Sunbake’s new Sourdough Buns, it has become more than just ‘trendy bread’. It’s a different way of preparing and experiencing meals. But what makes
How sourdough elevates mealtimes – and why it actually works Read More »
Between the demands of work, taking care of a family and perhaps even trying to fit in some semblance of social enjoyment, maintaining your own and your loved ones’ long-term health and wellbeing can become less of a priority. You may even wait until a problem arises to get health concerns checked. For those in
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By February, when the buzz of the new year has worn off, there’s still an unspoken expectation that we should feel fresh, energised and motivated. But for many, especially as we age, the early weeks of the year can bring fatigue rather than vigour. Experts say that changes in hormone health – particularly declining testosterone
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Each January, detox diets surge as part of the annual post-holiday reset. A United States study published in Nutrients found that around 26% of consumers have tried a juice cleanse or detox programme, underscoring how entrenched detox culture has become. Although the data is US-based, experts suggest the trend mirrors behaviour seen in many countries
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As 2026 begins, many South Africans are once again setting intentions to move more, stress less and commit to healthier, fitter lifestyles. There’s a significant range of options when it comes to deciding on physical activities and setting goals for new and improved fitness routines. Affordability and accessibility, our personal abilities and preferences all play
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