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The Conversation Most Men Put Off: Prostate Health Explained 4 min read

The Conversation Most Men Put Off: Prostate Health Explained

Prostate health stays on the back burner until it can't – here's what to know before it becomes urgent.

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Eczema, Food Allergies & the Allergic March in Kids Explained on Her Health™ 8 min read

Eczema, Food Allergies & the Allergic March in Kids Explained on Her Health™

Paediatrician & allergist Dr Kate Browde unpacks the allergic march – and why the decisions made early shape a child's immune health for life.

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What Melatonin Actually Does – And What It Doesn't 4 min read

What Melatonin Actually Does – And What It Doesn't

Melatonin signals sleep – but its benefits for sleep quality are limited. Here's what it actually does.  

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Acne, Pigmentation & Ageing Skin: A Dermatologist's Perspective on Her Health™ 8 min read

Acne, Pigmentation & Ageing Skin: A Dermatologist's Perspective on Her Health™

Dermatologist Dr Vanessa Lapiner on adult acne, melasma, peptides, and the ingredients actually worth spending money on.

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Key Supporting Nutrients for PCOS – What the Research Says 3 min read

Key Supporting Nutrients for PCOS – What the Research Says

Discover the key nutrients for PCOS – and what the clinical research actually says about each one.  

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Sexual Health, Desire & Neurodiversity on the Her Health™ Podcast 7 min read

Sexual Health, Desire & Neurodiversity on the Her Health™ Podcast

Sexologist Dr Catriona Boffard on desire discrepancy, pain during sex, and neurodiversity in sexual health.

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You Slept 8 Hours: Why Are You Still Tired? 3 min read

You Slept 8 Hours: Why Are You Still Tired?

Eight hours on the clock but still waking up foggy? The problem probably isn't how long you slept.

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Why Inositol Matters in PCOS – and Why the Ratio Is Everything 6 min read

Why Inositol Matters in PCOS – and Why the Ratio Is Everything

Not all inositol is the same – here's why the 40:1 ratio is the detail that matters most in PCOS.    

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Perimenopause and the Midlife Reset: Her Health™ Podcast 7 min read

Perimenopause and the Midlife Reset: Her Health™ Podcast

Dr Fumane Kokoali unpacks perimenopause – early symptoms, the case for strength training, and the supplements worth taking.

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PCOS 101: Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 8 min read

PCOS 101: Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

This guide breaks down the symptoms, drivers, and management of PCOS – helping women better understand their hormones, metabolism, and fertility.

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The Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies & How to Support Them 9 min read

The Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies & How to Support Them

From iron to vitamin D, this guide breaks down the most common nutrient deficiencies and how to correct them with diet and targeted support.

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Your Body’s Symptoms – And What They’re Trying to Tell You 7 min read

Your Body’s Symptoms – And What They’re Trying to Tell You

Everyday symptoms signal deeper imbalances – here’s what they mean and how to support your body effectively.

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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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Hormones, Skin & Sculpting: The Wellness Tools Every Woman Should Know About 3 Min Read

Hormones, Skin & Sculpting: The Wellness Tools Every Woman Should Know About

From skin ageing to menopause symptoms, modern health challenges require modern, evidence-based solutions.

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Detoxification: How It Works & Which Supplements Can Help 6 min read

Detoxification: How It Works & Which Supplements Can Help

In today’s world, we are constantly exposed to toxins – through the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the products we apply to our skin.

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From Detox to Diagnosis: Expert Health Insights from the Expresso Show 6 Min Read

From Detox to Diagnosis: Expert Health Insights from the Expresso Show

Health isn’t one-dimensional – and neither are the conversations that matter.

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The Science Behind Saffron’s Mood-Boosting Benefits  5 min Read

The Science Behind Saffron’s Mood-Boosting Benefits 

In the pursuit of better mental well-being, people are increasingly turning to natural solutions backed by science. 

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A Next-Level Probiotic: How Cerebiome® Supports Gut, Mood, and Skin   5 Min Read

A Next-Level Probiotic: How Cerebiome® Supports Gut, Mood, and Skin  

In the world of holistic wellness, the connection between the gut and skin is becoming increasingly undeniable. 

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From Hormones to Healing: Women’s Health on the Expresso Show  5 Min Read

From Hormones to Healing: Women’s Health on the Expresso Show 

Women’s health is as dynamic as it is complex, with each life stage bringing new challenges and opportunities for care. 

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Sulforaphane 101: Everything You Need to Know  4 Min Read

Sulforaphane 101: Everything You Need to Know 

Sulforaphane is a naturally occurring compound that has captured the interest of scientists, health professionals, and wellness enthusiasts.

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