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The Fitness Truths Women Need to Hear with Coach Cords – Her Health™ Podcast 6 miin read

The Fitness Truths Women Need to Hear with Coach Cords – Her Health™ Podcast

Coach Cords debunks common fitness myths and explains why being “consistently average” is key to sustainable health.

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Omega for Your Skin: Why Krill Oil Is the Secret to Skin Hydration 4 min read

Omega for Your Skin: Why Krill Oil Is the Secret to Skin Hydration

Discover how krill oil supports skin hydration and strengthens the skin barrier for healthier, more radiant skin.

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Akkermansia 101: The Next-Generation Gut Microbe You Need to Know About 4 min read

Akkermansia 101: The Next-Generation Gut Microbe You Need to Know About

Discover why Akkermansia muciniphila is one of the most talked-about next-generation gut microbes.

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Her Health™ Recap: Burnout and the Stress Response with Dr Simone Silver 5 min read

Her Health™ Recap: Burnout and the Stress Response with Dr Simone Silver

In this episode recap, Dr Simone Silver unpacks the difference between chronic stress and burnout and discusses tools to recover without doing more.

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From Krill Oil to SuperSkin™: Why You Should Choose This Omega-3 for Your Skin 4 Min Read

From Krill Oil to SuperSkin™: Why You Should Choose This Omega-3 for Your Skin

Discover how advanced omega-3s like SuperSkin™ help support hydrated, radiant-looking skin from within.

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The Cost of Nutrient Deficiency in Children – Her Health™ Recap 5 min read

The Cost of Nutrient Deficiency in Children – Her Health™ Recap

Discover how iron deficiency, gut health, and key nutrients may influence behaviour, immunity, and development in children today.

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The Everyday Sun Exposure That’s Quietly Ageing Your Skin 6 min read

The Everyday Sun Exposure That’s Quietly Ageing Your Skin

Discover how UV radiation affects skin ageing, and how internal sun protection can support collagen, DNA repair, and long-term skin resilience.

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Her Health™ Recap: Raising Resilient Kids with Intentional Parenting 7 MIN READ

Her Health™ Recap: Raising Resilient Kids with Intentional Parenting

Dr Jenny Rose joins the Her Health™ Podcast to explore intentional parenting, attachment, emotional regulation, and resilience at every stage of childhood.

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Rewiring Your Brain: Neuroplasticity & Brain Health on Her Health™ Podcast 7 MIN READ

Rewiring Your Brain: Neuroplasticity & Brain Health on Her Health™ Podcast

Neuropsychologist Natasha Smit explains how neuroplasticity, sleep, exercise, and nutrition support brain health and cognitive function in women.

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Age-Related Hair Loss: Causes, Science & How NMN May Help 3 min read

Age-Related Hair Loss: Causes, Science & How NMN May Help

Studies show that supplementing with NMN can help reverse aspects of thinning and hair loss by supporting hair health at the cellular level.

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Unlocking Hormonal Health: Insights from Her Health™ Podcast 7 MIN READ

Unlocking Hormonal Health: Insights from Her Health™ Podcast

In this episode of the Her Health™ Podcast, Laura sits down with Dr. Ledivia Strauss to explore practical strategies for optimising hormonal function.

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10 Science-Backed Strategies for Better Sleep  5 Min Read

10 Science-Backed Strategies for Better Sleep 

In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often sacrificed in favour of productivity or screen time, yet it is a crucial foundation for many aspects of health.

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Her Health™ Podcast: The Science of Sleep with Dr. Tracy Flowers 7 MIN READ

Her Health™ Podcast: The Science of Sleep with Dr. Tracy Flowers

In Episode 3 of the Her Health™ Podcast, Laura and Dr. Tracy Flowers explore the vital role of sleep for health and well-being.

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Menopause Masterclass Webinar Recap: Insights from Experts 8 MIN READ

Menopause Masterclass Webinar Recap: Insights from Experts

In honour of World Menopause Month, Phytoceutics® hosted its very first consumer-focused Menopause Masterclass, led by CEO Laura Johnston.

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Probiotics: Selecting The Right One For Your Health Needs 5 MIN READ

Probiotics: Selecting The Right One For Your Health Needs

Probiotics help maintain a balanced microbiome, improving digestive function and supporting the integrity of the intestinal walls. 

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Apigenin: The Natural Flavonoid Supporting Brain Health & Restorative Sleep 5 MIN READ

Apigenin: The Natural Flavonoid Supporting Brain Health & Restorative Sleep

One natural compound showing remarkable promise in supporting brain health and sleep quality is Apigenin, a plant-derived flavonoid backed by growing scientific research. 

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Supporting Gut & Brain Health for a Balanced Life: Understanding Butyrate 6 MIN READ

Supporting Gut & Brain Health for a Balanced Life: Understanding Butyrate

The intricate connection between gut health and brain function underscores the importance of maintaining a balanced microbiome, particularly the ability to produce butyrate, a key molecule in gut-brain communication.

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Her Health™ Podcast Recap: Sexuality & Libido Through the Ages 7 MIN READ

Her Health™ Podcast Recap: Sexuality & Libido Through the Ages

In Episode 2 of the Her Health™ Podcast, host and Phytoceutics® CEO Laura Johnston and sex coach Nicki Brivik explore libido, intimacy, and confidence throughout the different stages of a woman’s life.

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The Power of Cellular Recycling: How Autophagy Supports Healthy Ageing 6 MIN READ

The Power of Cellular Recycling: How Autophagy Supports Healthy Ageing

When autophagy declines, damaged cell components start to accumulate, which can contribute to conditions like neurodegeneration and metabolic disorders.

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The Brain-Ageing Link: Why Magnesium Matters More As You Get Older 6 MIN READ

The Brain-Ageing Link: Why Magnesium Matters More As You Get Older

New research also suggests that magnesium L-threonate plays a key role in brain function – helping to support memory, focus, and mood.

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Her Health™ Podcast Recap: Skincare Tips As You Age with Dr. Lauren Knight 7 MIN READ

Her Health™ Podcast Recap: Skincare Tips As You Age with Dr. Lauren Knight

The Her Health™ podcast by Phytoceutics® launched its very first episode with an empowering conversation with Dr. Lauren Knight, a leading dermatologist in Cape Town.

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Senolytics: The Different Types and What They Do 6 MIN READ

Senolytics: The Different Types and What They Do

Ageing is inevitable. However, you can partly control the speed at which you do so. Senolytic supplements present a breakthrough approach to healthy ageing by selectively clearing these harmful cells, reducing inflammation, and restoring tissue function. 

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How To Make Kids’ Supplements Easy, Fun, and Fuss-Free 4 MIN READ

How To Make Kids’ Supplements Easy, Fun, and Fuss-Free

Building strong foundations for lifelong health starts early – and supplements can play an important role in supporting growth, immunity, energy, and digestion.

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Magnesium L-Threonate: A Brain-Boosting Supplement 5 MIN READ

Magnesium L-Threonate: A Brain-Boosting Supplement

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including nerve function, muscle contraction, and bone health. Magnesium L-threonate stands out due to its unique ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, making it particularly beneficial for cognitive function and sleep quality.

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Magnesium for Kids: Essential Benefits for Growth, Energy & Focus 6 min read

Magnesium for Kids: Essential Benefits for Growth, Energy & Focus

In periods of intense growth and development, a child’s body undergoes complex biochemical changes, requiring an adequate intake of all essential nutrients. Among these, magnesium stands out as a vital mineral.

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Top Nutrients to Support Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails 6 min read

Top Nutrients to Support Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails

Healthy hair, glowing skin, and strong nails reflect overall wellness. While genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence appearance, nutrition plays a central role.  

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Ovoderm®: Support Hair, Skin & Nail Health from Within 6 MIN READ

Ovoderm®: Support Hair, Skin & Nail Health from Within

As we age, the visible signs of time start to appear in our hair, skin, and nails – thinner hair, fine lines, reduced skin elasticity, and brittle nails. 

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