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…
Pushing harder, running further and squeezing in "just one more workout" is often celebrated, while the idea of resting can trigger a feeling of guilt. After all, if movement is good for you, surely more movement is better?
Not necessarily, says Selvan Naicker, Brand Manager for ActivEze™. Whether you’re training for a race, working towards…
At nine years old, while the rest of her family tucked into warm Christmas pudding, Imke Erasmus sat quietly eating sugar-free jelly. It wasn't the dessert she remembers most. It was the feeling. The feeling of being different. Only months earlier, she had been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes after rapidly losing weight, constantly being…
Have you ever considered that your work dedication could be delaying your recovery?
Winter brings with it an increase in colds and flu, but the way we approach our careers has changed the way we respond to these illnesses. Gone are the days when sick meant staying in bed until you felt better. Thanks to…
Probiotics aren’t just for when something is wrong
ProbiFloraTM, a multistrain probiotic range, knows that gut health is often treated like something you only think about when your tummy starts complaining. A little bloating here. A strange bathroom routine there. That heavy, unsettled feeling that seems to arrive on the busiest day of the week.…
As flu season sweeps across South Africa, healthcare professionals are urging patients to understand why antibiotics are not always the answer.
You have a sore throat.
You're coughing.
Your nose is blocked.
You feel exhausted.
After waiting to see a doctor, many patients leave disappointed when they discover they are not receiving the one thing…
If your social media feed has become a revolving door of longevity hacks promising more energy, sharper focus, and a longer life, you're not alone. Every scroll seems to bring another self-proclaimed health guru championing the next breakthrough, whether it's ice baths, peptide injections, NAD+ drips, red light therapy, mouth taping, or continuous glucose monitors…
A sniffle at the dinner table or a scratchy throat when your child returns from school can, within days, have the entire family suffering from coughs and shivering with fever. “When one family member gets ill, cold and flu viruses, especially during colder months, can easily spread through a family since everyone spends more time…
Growing public interest in injectable weight-loss medicines, including semaglutide products, has highlighted the importance of patient awareness, appropriate medical oversight and the use of medicines supplied through the formal regulatory framework.
Recent regulatory concerns in South Africa have drawn attention to the potential risks associated with unregistered or improperly supplied GLP-1/GIP injectable products, particularly where…
New Berry Blaze and Orange flavours debut at South Africa's leading parenting and baby expo
From teething and fevers to the everyday bumps and sniffles that come with childhood, parents are constantly navigating new stages of care. This July, Calpol is introducing two new flavours, Berry Blaze and Orange, while expanding its age range to…