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3 MIN READBuilding Resilience: Women’s Fitness & Recovery on Her Health™
Physiotherapist Rene Naylor shares expert insights on women’s fitness, injury prevention, hormones, and recovery – from elite sport to everyday life.
3 min readAge-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.
7 MIN READUnlocking 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.
6 MIN READMagnesium L-Threonate for Kids: Better Sleep & School Success
Research shows magnesium L-threonate promotes deeper sleep and supports learning, memory consolidation, and overall cognitive function in children.
7 MIN READThe 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.
8 MIN READMenopause 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.
5 MIN READApigenin: 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.
7 MIN READHer 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.
6 MIN READSupporting 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.
4 MIN READHow 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.
5 MIN READMagnesium 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.
5 Min Read10 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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2 min readSupporting Men’s Health Issues Through Supplementation
Our modern, unhealthy lifestyle and poor dietary habits combined with environmental factors, stress and poor sleep contributes to a general decline in overall health.
3 min readWhich Supplements Are Best for Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a momentous undertaking, whether it’s a milestone you’ve waited for your whole life or something that snuck up and took you by surprise.
4 min readThe Daily Essentials to Mitigate Inflammation
As part of our body’s attempt to heal itself and remain healthy, it is constantly fighting off factors that could cause harm like infections, injuries and toxins.
2 min readPhytoceutics® Launches in South Africa
Creating a portfolio of leading nutraceutical brands, designed to unlock growth through natural synergies.
2 min readThe role of magnesium in sleep
Nearly 50% of adults suffer from insomnia symptoms – it may be difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep – nonetheless sleep seems to elude half of us.
4 min readGood gut health
When Hippocrates said, “all disease begins in the gut”, over 2000 years ago, he wasn’t wrong.
5 min readCoenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 is both an endogenous enzyme cofactor and a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin.
4 min readSelf-Compassion Helps Lower Cardiovascular Risk
Women who practice self-compassion have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease..
6 min readRelief For Those Dealing With Exam Stress
Exam season is upon us and most parents will attest that exam stress will be starting to settle in too...
4 min readInflammation
Inflammation has a bad reputation; it is often seen as something that we should get rid of and so we reach for anti-inflammatories at the first signs of inflammation...
4 min readPower-up your brain with CoQ10 and PQQ
Coenzyme Q10 and PQQ may be the perfect power couple when it comes to keeping the lights bright in your brain.
4 min readBerberine for gut health
I first learned about Berberine while studying herbal medicine- when we were taught about Goldenseal, Barberry and Tree turmeric..
2 min readAshwagandha for mums
Sleep deprived, stressed, neglected, tired, dazed and confused – these are some of the badges new mum’s wear.