Why desire is not a dirty word

“Okay, real talk… do we ever actually talk about our desire?” Sip. Pause. Side-eye. Giggles. For many women, conversations about wellness come easily. Topics like nutrition, mental health, skincare routines, and career goals are openly discussed among friends. Yet when the subject shifts to intimacy and desire, the conversation often becomes quieter, more hesitant, and…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 29, 20260Comments

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Electrolytes Move Beyond the Gym and Into Everyday Nutrition

Electrolytes have long been associated with sports drinks and post-workout recovery, but their role extends far beyond exercise. They are essential for maintaining hydration, which supports energy levels and enables optimal function, particularly for those following healthier diets or fasting. As more people adopt healthier eating approaches such as low-carb, keto and carnivore, there is…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 29, 20260Comments

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Back to basics: How to start exercising again when you’ve been out of the game

By Cherrie Blackmore (Head of Marketing at NPL) Returning to exercise after a long break can feel overwhelming. The gap between where you are and where you want to be can seem enormous. But getting back on track is less about willpower and far more about strategy. Here is how to start, and more importantly,…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 29, 20260Comments

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Running on empty? Start with one habit, not a total reset

Stop managing burnout, start building wellness When you're running on empty, even good advice can feel exhausting. Drink more water. Sleep better. Move more. Eat well. Meditate. The problem isn't knowing what matters. It's knowing where to begin. And when you're already depleted, trying to change everything at once can feel like one more thing to fail at. "By the time many people…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 28, 20260Comments

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WHY DAIRY MATTERS ON OUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY

The way we think about weight loss today is a clear shift away from traditional dieting. While medications like GLP-1 have become a major talking point, they are just one part of a broader change in how people are approaching their health. Today, the focus is no longer only on eating less or cutting out…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 20, 20260Comments

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Wellness in the Everyday: A Modern Perspective

In South Africa, wellness is deeply personal. It exists in everyday moments, morning routines before a busy commute, shared conversations over coffee, and the small, intentional choices people make to care for themselves and their families. Today, the conversation around wellbeing has shifted. It’s no longer about grand gestures or quick fixes, but about sustainable, accessible…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 13, 20260Comments

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Is it safe to have an MRI after hip or knee replacement surgery?

It is a common concern that metal implants, such as hip or knee replacements, may prevent you from having an MRI scan. In most cases, this is not true. Patients with modern joint replacements can safely undergo MRI, depending on the materials used in the implant. It is important to inform the radiology team about…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 13, 20260Comments

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SA’s SILENT STRAIN FUELLED BY GROWING ANXIETY

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,…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 31, 20260Comments

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Stronger together – finding your flow with kettle bells

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,…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 25, 20260Comments

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Eggs and Salad: A Simple Way to Boost Nutrition Every Day

Eggs are one of the easiest ways to boost the nutritional value of everyday meals, including something as simple as a salad. With South Africans eating far fewer vegetables than recommended, adding eggs to salads is a practical way to create meals that are both more satisfying and more nutritious. Current figures show that South…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 23, 20260Comments

Tag: Health

Why desire is not a dirty word

Electrolytes Move Beyond the Gym and Into Everyday Nutrition

Back to basics: How to start exercising again when you’ve been out of the game

Running on empty? Start with one habit, not a total reset

WHY DAIRY MATTERS ON OUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY

Wellness in the Everyday: A Modern Perspective

Is it safe to have an MRI after hip or knee replacement surgery?

SA’s SILENT STRAIN FUELLED BY GROWING ANXIETY

Stronger together – finding your flow with kettle bells

Eggs and Salad: A Simple Way to Boost Nutrition Every Day

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