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

Childhood weight can be a sensitive subject for families. Parents may have genuine concerns about their child’s health while also wanting to protect their confidence and relationship with food. This

Whether it’s a Garden Route road trip, a Christmas visit to family in another province, or a beach holiday over the December break, South African family travel can sometimes come

Baby eczema – dry, red and often intensely itchy patches of skin – commonly appears on the cheeks, scalp and joints during infancy. It is one of the conditions researchers