Beach bags are packed, braais are blazing and Mzansi is ready to celebrate. But pharmacist Vukona Baloyi wants South Africans to add one more thing to their December checklist: staying healthy. “The holiday season should be about making memories, not medical emergencies. Yet every year, we see people caught off-guard by the same healthcare challenges,” […]
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The festive season is all about family, food and fun – but it’s also the time when our digestive systems work overtime. Between rich meals, travel stress and the occasional overindulgence, your gut can easily fall out of balance. That’s where probiotics step in. “You don’t need to wait until January to think about your
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Sleep deficiency not only impacts daytime functioning but can also lead to chronic health problems like heart and kidney disease, diabetes and depression. Yet, despite the risks, it’s estimated that about 4 million South Africans don’t get sufficient, quality sleep. Tetley partner dietitian Mbali Mapholi explains that adding a cup of chamomile tea to a
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Liquid form or capsules? Keep in the fridge or on the counter? Use only after antibiotics or as a daily supplement? There’s a lot of conflicting information when it comes to probiotics – and it can leave consumers confused. However, most experts agree that the right probiotics, taken at the right time, can greatly improve
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Spring has always been a season of fresh starts. The air feels lighter, gardens begin to bloom, and there’s a renewed sense of energy that seems to whisper, “It’s time to rejuvenate.” Yet, while we happily spring-clean our homes, we often forget to do the same for our minds and bodies. So says Shaun Lamont, managing
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WellBeings Africa has partnered with Radio Pulpit to deliver a weekly health news segment designed to inform and empower listeners with vital health insights. This collaboration brings listeners the latest health news and practical wellness tips to help them on their health journeys. WellBeings Africa believes good health starts with good information, so partnering with
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It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered South Africa’s first Family Meeting, announcing a hard lockdown starting 27 March 2020: five years since the country doom-scrolled COVID-19 updates, debated the ban on cooked chicken and baked more bread than anyone ever thought possible. While many of those moments are
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The Good Life Show is the leading event of its kind on the annual calendar, taking place from 30 May to 1 June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and from 1 to 3 August at the Kyalami International Convention Centre in Johannesburg. This event brings together anyone interested in food, health, wellness
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As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to embrace fresh wellness goals and a healthier, more confident you. Gloot, the proudly South African wellness brand dedicated to women, has launched its latest addition to the Flat Tummy collection: Flat Tummy Tea. This 100% herbal tea is thoughtfully crafted to support women’s health journeys.
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A series of inspired additions and redevelopments at Steenberg Farm in the Constantia Valley has given rise to a holistic spa treatment retreat unlike any other in the Western Cape. The “Full Spa Experience” at Steenberg Spa is a new offering that enables guests to indulge in treatments in a serene outdoor setting that now
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