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

Parents of autistic children frequently report digestive issues alongside other symptoms. This observation has led to a growing body of research into the relationship between the gut, the microbiome and

Ask an endurance athlete about a long race and the conversation often includes more than training and finishing times. There may be a story about nausea halfway through, an unexpected

Burnout is usually described through exhaustion, irritability, reduced motivation and declining performance at work. But stress does not only affect the mind. It can also change how the digestive system

Hair thinning is one of the most discussed topics in men’s health. Yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Genetics play a major role in male pattern hair