What’s making you sniffle (sneeze, cough…) this season?

Just when you're ready to embrace those long, warm summer days and outdoor braais, your body has other plans. The sneezing starts, your eyes water, and suddenly you're wondering why you can't just enjoy the beautiful South African summer without feeling like you're constantly fighting a cold. Sound familiar? You're not alone. "Summer allergies are…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 30, 20250Comments

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Silent Signs: What Every Woman Should Know About Cervical Cancer

What if your body was trying to tell you something important, but you couldn't hear it? Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women aged 15 to 44 in South Africa. Known as one of the ‘silent’ cancers, it can develop slowly over years - often without whispering a single symptom -…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 17, 20250Comments

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Spring Allergies in South Africa

What They Are, How to Diagnose Them, and a Checklist to Reduce Your Symptoms As spring unfolds across South Africa—bringing warmer days and blooming landscapes—it also ushers in a season of sneezes, congestion, and itchy eyes for many. Understanding what triggers seasonal allergies, how to identify them, and ways to reduce their impact can help…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 17, 20250Comments

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Some FAQS about breast cancer – what every woman (and man) should know

‘When it comes to breast health, knowledge really is power,’ says Dr Salomine Theron, radiologist and head of the Tygervalley Mammography Centre at SCP Radiology. ‘Many women still have questions about their personal risk, the role of mammograms and what different tests can and can’t show. We’ve put together these frequently asked questions to give…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 16, 20250Comments

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Why Spring Works for Your Health

As South Africa sheds its winter layers and steps into brighter, longer days, spring offers more than just a chance to tidy up our homes—it’s an ideal moment to refresh our health and renew our well-being. “Spring naturally brings a sense of renewal—we’re more energised, the days are brighter, and it’s easier to get outdoors,”…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 11, 20250Comments

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Bouncing back from summer flu and allergies

The worst may be over: the fever’s down, the body aches have eased, and you’re finally breathing easier. But whether you’ve just shaken off a nasty summer flu or you’ve been battling seasonal allergies that left you run-down, your body still needs time and care to bounce back. “Even after your flu or allergy symptoms…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 4, 20250Comments

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Pulmonary Hypertension more than simply high blood pressure

Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is emerging as a serious health threat across South Africa, particularly in underserved communities where access to healthcare remains limited. Globally, PH affects around 1% of the population [1], which equates to approximately 80 million people. It has been estimated that PH is likely to be more prevalent in the developing world…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 25, 20250Comments

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The Red Flags Women are Living With

Anaemia's alarming menstrual connection that women and medical practitioners don't think or talk about enough. Heavy menstrual bleeding is a leading cause of low iron stores and anaemia in young women. World Health Organisation statistics show that 43% of reproductive-age women in Sub-Saharan Africa suffer from iron-deficiency anaemia, and for many of them this…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 20, 20250Comments

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Why Won’t Your Legs Stop Moving at Night?

You finally crawl into bed after a long day, ready to drift to sleep, only to be met with a strange and frustrating sensation in your legs. Tingling. Creeping. The only relief? Moving them – again and again. If this sounds familiar, you could be dealing with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a condition that affects…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 20, 20250Comments

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Skip The Waiting Room: 4 Essential At-home Health Tests For Women

Too often, women put the needs of others ahead of their own, especially when it comes to the health and well-being of their loved ones. They schedule paediatric appointments around work meetings, research specialists for ageing parents, remind partners to book their annual check-ups and ensure their kids don’t miss their six-monthly dental appointments. Yet…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 18, 20250Comments

Tag: Health

What’s making you sniffle (sneeze, cough…) this season?

Silent Signs: What Every Woman Should Know About Cervical Cancer

Spring Allergies in South Africa

Some FAQS about breast cancer – what every woman (and man) should know

Why Spring Works for Your Health

Bouncing back from summer flu and allergies

Pulmonary Hypertension more than simply high blood pressure

The Red Flags Women are Living With

Why Won’t Your Legs Stop Moving at Night?

Skip The Waiting Room: 4 Essential At-home Health Tests For Women

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