Category Archive

Common Health Conditions Could Be The Root of Dementia

Pierre Van Zyl6th November 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Mind-Body Wellness, News + DiscoveriesLeave a Comment

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Illness and disease don’t exist in silos: often, one can trigger or exacerbate another. Emerging evidence is painting a clearer, more urgent picture: the global epidemic of diabetes may be one of the strongest, yet most controllable risk factors for de…

Top Supplement Mistakes You’re Probably Making, Backed by Nutrition Science

Pierre Van Zyl9th October 2025Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

The supplement aisle is booming, with billions spent annually on everything from basic multivitamins to specialized herbs. However, research shows that simply “popping a pill” without an informed strategy can render your supplements ineffective, lead t…

These Medications Have Been Linked to a Higher Risk of Death From Falls

Pierre Van Zyl26th September 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

An epidemic of falls among older adults is a growing public health concern. This is especially given the tragic increase in fall-related deaths. While many factors contribute to this issue, a recent study in the JAMA Health Forum brought to light a sig…

Podiatrists Warn: Don’t Ignore These 11 Signs From Your Feet

Pierre Van Zyl26th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Our feet are a truly amazing part of our bodies. They contain 26 bones each, second only to our hands, which contain 27 each. Together, our two feet and our two hands account for 106 of the 206 in the adult human body. What our feet do for us each day …

Podiatrists Warn: Don’t Ignore These 11 Signs From Your Feet

Pierre Van Zyl26th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Our feet are a truly amazing part of our bodies. They contain 26 bones each, second only to our hands, which contain 27 each. Together, our two feet and our two hands account for 106 of the 206 in the adult human body. What our feet do for us each day …

Research Finds 6 Artificial Sweeteners May Speed Up Cognitive Decline

Pierre Van Zyl26th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

In recent years we’ve begun to start understanding just how bad the overconsumption of sugar is for our health. Illnesses like obesity and diabetes were not problems until we created extremely high-sugar products that are now ubiquitous in society. Tod…

Research Finds 6 Artificial Sweeteners May Speed Up Cognitive Decline

Pierre Van Zyl26th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

In recent years we’ve begun to start understanding just how bad the overconsumption of sugar is for our health. Illnesses like obesity and diabetes were not problems until we created extremely high-sugar products that are now ubiquitous in society. Tod…

Are Crocs Bad For Your Feet? Here’s When to Skip Them

Pierre Van Zyl25th September 2025Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Move, News + Discoveries

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Since they arrived on the scene, Crocs have been a divisive footwear. Some people love them, others think they are the ugliest shoes they’ve ever seen. Beyond aesthetics and fashion, however, a question remains: are Crocs good for your feet? Podiatrist…

Does Pickle Juice Really Help with Muscle Cramps?

Pierre Van Zyl25th September 2025Drinks, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

If you’ve ever experienced muscle cramps, you know how inconveniant and even painful they can be. Whether you’re woken up in the middle of the night with your calf screaming at you or you’re out for a run and your quad keeps seizing up, cramps are no f…

6 Types of Warts (Signs, Symptoms, Home Remedies, and Treatment)

Pierre Van Zyl19th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Make, Remedies & Green Beauty

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Have you ever looked down at your feet and spotted a small, fleshy bump that wasn’t there before? Maybe it is even a bit painful to the touch? If so, then you know what it’s like to discover that you have a wart. It’s okay, though – warts are act…

Living by the Ocean Linked to Longer Lives—But the Reason Remains a Mystery

Pierre Van Zyl17th September 2025Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

If you enjoy learning about history, especially the Georgian and Victorian eras, you would have heard about doctors prescribing “sea air” to their patients. Several months relaxing by the seaside may seem like a dreamy but pointless treatment nowadays,…

This Common Supplement May Slow Aging, But Experts Urge Caution

Pierre Van Zyl11th September 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Vitamin D is one that has found itself in the spotlight often in recent years. Also known as the “sunshine vitamin”, it has long been recognized for its vital role in bone health. Now, emerging research suggests that it might also help to slow down the…

Women Who Embrace ‘Grandma Hobbies’ May Live 8 Years Longer, Study Finds

Pierre Van Zyl23rd August 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

“Grandma hobbies” have become a viral shorthand for hands-on, slower activities like knitting, crochet, bird-watching, baking, gardening, and puzzle making. Social posts now go further, claiming that women who embrace these pastimes may live eight year…

13 Superfoods to Include in Your Weekly Diet, from Coffee to Dark Chocolate

Pierre Van Zyl15th August 2025eat, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

The secret to health isn’t really a secret at all: It’s a well-balanced diet based on whole foods, a consistent exercise routine, and good sleep habits. Of course, the human experience, our planet, our societies, and our lives are more complex than thi…

Lacking This Vitamin? It Could Lead to 70% Greater Loss of Muscle Strength

Pierre Van Zyl14th August 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Vitamin D has long been recognized for its role in bone health, but emerging research reveals its crucial importance in maintaining muscle strength, especially as we age. A recent study highlights that deficiency in this vital nutrient can increase mus…

Kidney Stones and Your Diet: 10 Foods to Watch and 10 to Welcome

Pierre Van Zyl9th August 2025eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

If you’ve ever known someone who has had kidney stones, or if you have been unfortunate enough to have them yourself, you will know how awful they can be. Passing them is very painful and can sometimes even require medical attention. Thankfully, there …

This Clove Gel Could Have Botox-Like Effects

Pierre Van Zyl5th August 2025ai-assisted, Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

As a consumer, one is always searching for better, healthier alternatives to cosmetic procedures, which are often invasive and dangerous. We’ve seen it everywhere – ‘go green,’ ‘natural over chemicals,’ but where do …

Widely Used Diabetes Drug Tied to Remarkable Longevity in Women

Pierre Van Zyl30th July 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries, Women’s Health

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Metformin is a drug that you have probably heard of if you or someone you know has type 2 diabetes. It is one of the most common medications to manage this condition. Research shows, however, that Metformin is what we often call a ‘wonder drug’. In thi…

Best Tip for Preventing Alzheimer’s According to a Neurologist? Get Enough Vitamin D

Pierre Van Zyl24th July 2025Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern among aging adults in the United States. Millions are already affected and the numbers are expected to rise significantly in the coming years. One surprising factor that plays a crucial role in reducing the risk…

Top Vitamin that May Help Improve Circulation in Legs and Feet

Pierre Van Zyl23rd July 2025Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Do you struggle with circulation in your legs and feet, often finding your leg falling asleep or your toes getting cold quickly? There are many reasons why this may be happening, and one of them could be due to Niacin deficiency. This is everything you…

How to Recognize and Fight Clogged Arteries: Signs, Prevention, and Treatment Strategies

Pierre Van Zyl23rd July 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Your heart is one of your body’s most critical organs. Arterial health serves as a cornerstone of cardiovascular well-being, playing a pivotal role in overall health and longevity. Clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, are abnormally narrowe…

The Potential Dangers of Corticosteroids and Possible Alternatives

Pierre Van Zyl8th July 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies, Pain Management, Pain Relief

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Corticosteroids are a class of medications widely used for their potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. For many people, these medications are life-savers. They play a crucial role in managing a diverse range of health conditions, i…

10 Powerful Reasons to Add Ginger Tea to Your Routine

Pierre Van Zyl1st July 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Digestion, Drinks, eat, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies, Pain Management, Pain Relief, Weight Loss Tips & Tricks, Women’s Health

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Ginger has long been praised for its powerful health benefits and has been used for centuries against many different illnesses, infections, and conditions. Many of these health benefits have since been backed up by various studies and research, confirm…

10 Bedtime Drinks That Promote Sleep and Why They Work

Pierre Van Zyl1st July 2025Drinks, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Getting a good night’s sleep regularly is the not-so-secret weapon for good health. While scientists don’t yet fully understand all what happens in our brains and bodies during sleep, we know that it is critically important for good health. Chronically…

Can Your Eyes Reveal Diabetes or Cancer? Don’t Miss the Signs

Pierre Van Zyl27th June 2025Cancer, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Are you aware of the full extent of what your eyes can tell you about your health? It goes beyond actual diseases and conditions of the eyes. In fact, your optometrist can actually detect a few very serious conditions by examining your eyes. This inclu…

5 Little-Known Benefits of Hibiscus Tea

Pierre Van Zyl22nd June 2025Drinks, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

When people think of tea, they the first thing they think of more common teas like English breakfast or green tea. However, hibiscus tea is a tasty red-colored tea beverage derived from the hibiscus plant. Beyond its great flavor and beautiful color, i…

3 Common Signs That Indicate You May Need A Magnesium Supplement

Pierre Van Zyl20th June 2025Energy & Sleep, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Magnesium is a crucial mineral that plays a role in over 300 chemical processes within the human body. It has a huge impact on your body’s neurotransmitters that help regulate critical bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function, blood sugar …

Is The Skin On Your Neck Starting To Sag? Here’s Why And What To Do About It

Pierre Van Zyl20th June 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Make, Remedies & Green Beauty, Women’s Health

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Aging can be hard for many reasons. Often, however, some of the hardest reasons why we find aging difficult is because of the changes we see to our appearance, despite not feeling old on the outside. Add that to the societal pressure to not look like w…

10 Foods to Help Support Thyroid Health

Pierre Van Zyl14th June 2025eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

You may not really know what it is or be able to point to where in the body it is, but the thyroid gland is a very important, albeit small, part of the body. It plays a crucial role in regulating many bodily functions, including metabolism, energy leve…

7 Signs of Mini Stroke in The Elderly

Pierre Van Zyl14th June 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

You likely have read about full-blown strokes, but did you know that mini strokes can happen, too, and are actually quite common? The problem is that they can go unnoticed, preventing the victim from getting the medical attention that they need. Not on…

Biohacker Says 3 Months of Oxygen Therapy Took Decades Off His Biological Age

Pierre Van Zyl10th June 2025Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

When someone says Bryan Johnson, you may or may not be able to place where you’ve heard that name before. If someone says the guy doing crazy experiments like blood transfusions from his son to try and live forever, that may ring a few bells. A renowne…

6 Sleep-Related Warning Signs that Could Indicate an Elevated Stroke Risk

Pierre Van Zyl6th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Sleep is critically important for our health, in particular, the health of our brain. Sleep disturbances or other sleep-related symptoms can actually signal to us that something may be amiss. Research suggests that there are certain sleep-related warni…

The Ultimate Guide to Cloves: Benefits, Uses, and How They Work

Pierre Van Zyl6th June 2025Cancer, Detox & Cleansing, Digestion, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies, Pain Management, Weight Loss Tips & Tricks

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

You’ve probably heard of cloves and even used them yourself in baking and cooking. It is a popular spice used to add both a warmth and a sweetness to many dishes and drinks. It turns out, however, that they actually have some pretty significant health …

Endometriosis Diagnosis Transformed by Game-Changing New Guidelines

Pierre Van Zyl3rd June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Women’s Health

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition that is neither fully understood nor easy to diagnose. People with this condition can go undiagnosed for years, seeking one doctor after another for their symptoms. Unfortunately, many finally hear the…

Endometriosis Diagnosis Transformed by Game-Changing New Guidelines

Pierre Van Zyl3rd June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Women’s Health

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition that is neither fully understood nor easy to diagnose. People with this condition can go undiagnosed for years, seeking one doctor after another for their symptoms. Unfortunately, many finally hear the…

7 Possible Benefits of Taking a Daily Turmeric-Ginger Shot

Pierre Van Zyl28th May 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Digestion, Drinks, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Turmeric has been having a moment – and a fairly long one, at that. Having been used for hundreds of years in eastern and Ayurvedic medicine, the western world has caught onto its impressive health properties. Now, it seems like every health food…

Here’s How To Unlock the Hidden Health Benefits of White Rice and Pasta

Pierre Van Zyl25th May 2025Digestion, eat, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Kitchen Hacks

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

With the prevalence of diet culture, carbohydrates have a bad reputation. But while trendy meal plans may allow complex carbs from whole grains, they usually demonize white rice and pasta. After all, they are lower in fiber and protein compared to whol…

Blood Clots Can Strike Without Warning: Are You Aware of the Symptoms?

Pierre Van Zyl15th May 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Blood clots are a serious health problem, any medical or health expert will tell you that. Also known as a thrombi, blood clots can cut off blood flow, travel throughout the body, and cause the potential cut-off of vital blood and oxygen to crucial org…

A Guide to Knowing When It’s No Longer Safe for Seniors to Drive

Pierre Van Zyl14th May 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Age affects everyone differently. Some people are active and sharp well into their 90s, while others suffer physical and mental decline starting in their 50s. There are exceptions to every rule, and unsafe drivers come in every age. However, in 2021 th…

6 Things That Will Happen to You If You Eat Blueberries Daily, According to a Dietitian

Pierre Van Zyl11th May 2025Cancer, Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Digestion, eat, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

Blueberries have for a long time now been touted as a “superfood”, meaning that they are packed with powerful, disease-fighting nutrients. There is no doubt that this small fruit is seriously good for you – but what would happen if you ate bluebe…