Why is everyone sick right now? How to protect yourself before winter peaks

If it feels like everyone around you is coughing, sneezing or battling the same stubborn flu, you are not imagining it. As temperatures begin to drop across South Africa, respiratory illnesses start to circulate more widely, with workplaces, schools and households across the country quickly feeling the impact. “While many people think of flu as…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 18, 20260Comments

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Expand Health: Building Cape Town’s Blueprint for the Future of Longevity

Cape Town has long been celebrated for its dramatic coastlines and mountain vistas. Now, it's earning recognition for something less visible but infinitely more valuable: a sophisticated approach to longevity that integrates seamlessly into how people actually live. This is a city where dawn breaks over Table Mountain reveal trail runners and ocean swimmers…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 15, 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 NewsMay 14, 20260Comments

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Training for the big race? Manage muscle cramps like a pro

There’s a certain kind of excitement that builds when you’re training for a big race. Whether it’s your first 5km, a return to the Comrades’ starting line or a new challenge on the bike, the focus is usually on pace, distance, and discipline. But somewhere between the early morning runs and long weekend sessions, there’s…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 12, 20260Comments

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South Africa’s Nurses Are Carrying More Than Patients — They’re Carrying the System

On any given day in South Africa, a nurse in a public clinic may see dozens of patients — managing everything from chronic conditions to acute emergencies, often with limited time and resources. But beyond the clinical duties lies a quieter reality: nurses are not just treating illness; they are holding together an increasingly strained…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 11, 20260Comments

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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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Why is everyone sick right now? How to protect yourself before winter peaks

Expand Health: Building Cape Town’s Blueprint for the Future of Longevity

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

Training for the big race? Manage muscle cramps like a pro

South Africa’s Nurses Are Carrying More Than Patients — They’re Carrying the System

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

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