The SA Rooibos Council (SARC) is ramping up research efforts to better understand exactly how our indigenous Rooibos tea could help tackle some of the most prevalent diseases of our time. A hefty R4.5-million will be invested into further researching Rooibos' potential to reduce allergies, heart disease, diabetes and skin...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this month we are doing our part to inform and educate. As we look at the most recent statistics we dispel fact from fiction and we consider the role that Rooibos plays in cancer prevention.
Soon cardiologists from all over the world could be prescribing Rooibos as part of the therapeutic approach to tackle cardiovascular disease (CVD). So says Prof. Amanda Swart from the Biochemistry Department at Stellenbosch University following an in-depth examination of peer-reviewed studies spanning the last two decades that were conducted on...
Female scientists have been at the forefront of researching Rooibos – one of the country’s most treasured natural resources. The first documented scientific research on the healing properties of Rooibos in the early 1990’s started a chain reaction, which hasn’t let up. Today, largely due to the vast amount of...
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Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers and affects 1 in every 26 South African women. Early detection is key. Remember: it can happen to anyone. Follow theses steps to examine yourself at home.
Rooibos, in combination with a healthy diet with fish, fruits and vegetables and less processed foods, could significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.
Researchers found a breakthrough link between a relatively new form of diabetes, known as “type 3” diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.
Rooibos tea has the potential to delay and prevent the onset and progression of type 2 diabetes according to a number of recent studies conducted.
