Introduction As South Africa moves into the colder months, respiratory infections such as influenza become more common. South Africa’s influenza season generally occurs between April and October, although the exact

Introduction Few social rituals are as recognisably South African as the braai. Whether it is a weekend gathering with family, a long afternoon with friends or a celebration around the

Introduction Walking through a South African supermarket can feel like navigating a wall of health claims. “High fibre.” “No added sugar.” “Source of protein.” “Contains live cultures.” “Gut friendly.” These

Walk into almost any pharmacy, health store or supplement shop in South Africa and you are likely to see products promising better digestion, improved immunity, a healthier gut or a

Antibiotics are one of modern medicine’s most important tools. They can treat bacterial infections that might otherwise become serious or life-threatening, and when they are genuinely needed, taking them as

Fibre is one of the simplest parts of a healthy diet, yet it is also one of the easiest to overlook. When people talk about improving their digestion, the conversation

Intermittent fasting has moved from a niche dietary practice to a mainstream approach to eating. Some people use it for weight management, while others are interested in its potential effects

Walk down almost any South African supermarket aisle and you’ll find packaged foods containing preservatives, emulsifiers, sweeteners, colours, stabilisers and other food additives. Most of these substances are used for

For many South Africans living with unexplained bloating, abdominal discomfort, excessive gas or changes in bowel habits, an IBS diagnosis can sometimes feel like a label without a clear explanation

Headaches after red wine. Flushing after certain cheeses. Bloating, diarrhoea or itching that seems to appear after a meal, but without an obvious food allergy. For some people, these symptoms