https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/878.html South Africa news 15 Natural Medicine news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/878.html en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:50:49 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-metalab-is-transforming-protein-from-gym-essential-to-pantry-staple-514590a Protein is often linked to "gym bros" pursuing their quest to bulk up. Yet the ingredient has recently surfaced everywhere — from Khloe Kardashian’s Khloud Protein Popcorn to Parmalat’s launch of protein yoghurts. Building on this growing mainstream interest, a South African brand is transforming protein from a gym essential into a pantry staple. 1-267106 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Natural Medicine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kim-kardashians-new-caffeinefree-energy-drink-relies-on-paraxanthine-heres-what-the-science-says-066585a Kim Kardashian has launched an energy drink. Instead of containing caffeine, Update includes paraxanthine, a compound the body naturally produces when it breaks down caffeine. According to the brand’s promotional material, using paraxanthine directly “eliminates the crash, jitters and overstimulation” often associated with traditional energy drinks. 1-266547 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Natural Medicine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-the-hyding-is-elevating-luxury-holistic-wellness-in-south-africa-177886a Newly opened, The Hyding in the wealthy suburb of Hyde Park in Sandton is more than a wellness spa. Founder Nicole van Coller and general manager Cheryl Hengst have curated a collective of medical and wellness experts — from clinical psychology and chiropractic care to advanced skincare and nutrition — fostering an ecosystem focused on preventative care and sustained well-being. 1-266358 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Natural Medicine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ronette-marx-is-taking-pole-position-in-south-africa-beauty-and-medical-aesthetics-industry-400499a She's a successful businesswoman and a motorsport WAG with a reality TV show. And no, I'm not alluding to Kim Kardashian and her rumoured romance with seven-time F1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton. But Ronette Marx, a Miss South Africa 2016 finalist, businesswoman, model, and wife of a racecar driver, is giving her a run for her money. 1-266185 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Natural Medicine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-5-major-trends-influencing-the-future-of-wellness-955254a What will wellness look like in the next five years? Will more brands embrace the idea of going outside and touching grass? How will mental health treatments integrate with artificial intelligence (AI)? All of this and more was unpacked in Spate and the Future Snoops' (FS) "The Future of Wellness — A Five-Year Forecast" webinar recently. 1-266064 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Natural Medicine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-peptides-are-the-next-it-girl-ingredient-in-south-african-beauty-and-wellness-288537a Peptides are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa's beauty and wellness industry, ranging from skin serums to joint support supplements and beauty products like swiitchbeauty's #SoftLaunch - peptide lip tint. Keri Rudolph, founder and CEO of The IV Bar, explains why peptides are the next wonder ingredient. 1-266020 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Natural Medicine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-integration-is-reshaping-luxury-medical-tourism-395588a Rising costs for elective procedures in North America and Europe, lengthy surgical waiting times, and growing demand for privacy are changing the way patients plan their care. At the same time, high-net-worth travellers are seeking experiences that combine discretion, personalisation, and wellbeing. 1-265883 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Natural Medicine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dis-chem-market-share-increases-thanks-to-its-innovative-rewards-system-284427a Dis-Chem Pharmacies saw a 10.1% increase in group income for the 24 weeks from 1 September 2025 to 16 February 2026, compared to the same time the previous year. 1-265810 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Natural Medicine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/capetonians-embrace-iv-nutrient-therapy-in-new-wellness-trend-739692a As the Western Cape’s public health grapples with chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension — which account for an estimated 17% to 25% of the province’s total disease burden — a new wellness trend is emerging. 1-265432 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Natural Medicine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kla-survey-finds-sa-paradoxical-approach-to-health-and-wellness-739762a South Africans’ approach to health and wellness reveals a concerning paradox. While they’re keen on improving their lifestyles by adopting healthy attitudes, their reality says otherwise. 1-265172 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Natural Medicine South Africa