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How Continuous Glucose Monitoring Is Changing Life for People with Type 1 Diabetes

Imagine having to think about your blood glucose levels every time you eat, exercise, go to sleep or even experience a stressful day. For someone living with Type 1 diabetes, this isn't an occasional consideration, it's part of everyday life. Managing the condition means making hundreds of decisions, often without knowing exactly what is happening…

BySpice4Life News12 hours ago0Comments

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When Did You Last Check Your Blood Sugar?

Diabetes can develop quietly. Here’s how a simple blood test can tell you more than your symptoms can. When was the last time you checked your blood sugar? For many South Africans, the answer may be “never” – despite the fact that diabetes has become one of the country's most serious health challenges. The latest…

BySpice4Life News2 days ago0Comments

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We’re Spilling the Tea this Menopause Awareness Month

Perimenopause and menopause can be a challenging time for any woman, bringing a wide range of physical and emotional changes, from hot flushes and disrupted sleep to mood changes, brain fog and shifts in body composition. Yet despite the commonality of these experiences, many women still struggle to access practical guidance on how to support…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 12, 20260Comments

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Breast cancer awareness: The medical aid questions worth asking now

A breast cancer diagnosis can change far more than a person's health. Alongside treatment decisions and emotional challenges, many patients and their families are suddenly faced with questions about medical aid benefits, healthcare costs and financial planning. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, understanding what your medical aid covers can be just as important as understanding…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 8, 20260Comments

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Looking Beyond Symptoms to Improve Long-Term IBD Care

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a lifelong, immune-mediated condition that affects millions of people globally, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Greater awareness, earlier diagnosis and advances in disease management are helping to improve long-term outcomes and quality of life for people living with the condition. (1) IBD primarily includes Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, both…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 5, 20260Comments

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Your heart may be giving you warnings you’re ignoring

Most of us don't think much about our hearts when they appear to be working perfectly. We get on with our lives, go to work, look after our families and tell ourselves we'll get around to that health check when we have the time. The problem is that some of the most important cardiovascular risk…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 29, 20260Comments

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Can you trust what is in your supplement? NPL wants South Africans to read the label

A supplement tub can make an impressive first impression. Bold ingredient names, performance promises and numbers dominate the front of the pack. The more revealing information, however, is often buried in the small print. South African sports and performance supplements company Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL) believes consumers should know exactly what they are paying for,…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 29, 20260Comments

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Why more sauna-goers are reaching for electrolytes – and the five hydration mistakes to avoid

Although it seems like another wellness ritual, there's good science behind it. As the body cools itself through sweating, it loses not only water but also electrolytes including sodium, potassium and magnesium. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, sodium is the primary electrolyte lost through sweat and plays an important role in helping…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 31, 20260Comments

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Just when you thought cold and flu season was over…

That scratch at the back of your throat or constant runny nose may not always be another cold. As spring approaches, pollen levels begin to rise, triggering seasonal allergies for many people. "Runny noses, congestion, sneezing and watery eyes can easily be mistaken for a lingering cold," says Pretorius. "Sometimes it's difficult to tell the…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 20, 20260Comments

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Three jobs, three supplements: building a practical winter support kit

By Andy Moore (MSc Dietetics), Research & Development and Quality Control Manager at FoodGrown A winter supplement shelf can fill up quickly. One product promises immune support, another addresses fatigue, while a third is intended for digestion. Before long, several bottles are being taken without a clear understanding of what each one contributes. A practical…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 13, 20260Comments

Tag: Health

How Continuous Glucose Monitoring Is Changing Life for People with Type 1 Diabetes

When Did You Last Check Your Blood Sugar?

We’re Spilling the Tea this Menopause Awareness Month

Breast cancer awareness: The medical aid questions worth asking now

Looking Beyond Symptoms to Improve Long-Term IBD Care

Your heart may be giving you warnings you’re ignoring

Can you trust what is in your supplement? NPL wants South Africans to read the label

Why more sauna-goers are reaching for electrolytes – and the five hydration mistakes to avoid

Just when you thought cold and flu season was over…

Three jobs, three supplements: building a practical winter support kit

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