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  • Youthology Collagen Powder
    Beauty | Lifestyle | Skincare

    Youthology Collagen Powder

    If you follow me on social media you’d know how much I love a good collagen powder and all the benefits that comes with it when used daily. That is why I was so excited when Youthology reached out and asked if I’d like to try theirs. They gifted me with a voucher so I…

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  • Natural Options & Flora Force Ginger
    Lifestyle | Contributed Content

    Natural Options & Flora Force Ginger

    Another day and we’re shopping on another great health store! Natural Options is a Cape Town based online store that offers an array of products for those of us looking for something healthier and earth friendly. They reached out recently and asked if I’d like to try the Flora Force Ginger Capsules and gifted me…

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  • Introducing – Elixirmune
    Contributed Content | Lifestyle

    Introducing – Elixirmune

    As someone that suffers from IBS I am always looking for something that will relieve the symptoms a bit. When Elixirmune reached out to me I was very keen to give it a try to see if it helps at all after going through their website. It sounded very promising! What is Elixirmune It is…

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  • Save on some favourite brands from King-Online During Black Friday Week
    Contributed Content | Lifestyle

    Save on some favourite brands from King-Online During Black Friday Week

    Who else looks forward to Black Friday every year to see where they can save on some of those things you have to have but are usually a little bit pricy, especially going into the festive season? Today I have an royal inside scoop. King-Online will be giving up to 60% off on selected brands,…

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  • I tried 4 Delicious UCOOK Meal Kits
    Foodie | Lifestyle

    I tried 4 Delicious UCOOK Meal Kits

    At the end of August I was approached to review and I was very happy for the chance as it’s been a service I’ve been wanting to try for a while but due to my location I haven’t been able to order. I was able to go a bit out of for this review as…

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  • Introducing Acne-Oil Topical Acne Treatment
    Skincare

    Introducing Acne-Oil Topical Acne Treatment

    As many PCOS suffers know, PCOS and acne goes hand in hand and leads to so much frustration! When Acne-Oil reached out to let me give their product a go I happily accepted. Unlike a lot of people struggling with acne mine is based more on my stomach and other areas than on my face,…

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  • Introducing the Movement Empire
    Lifestyle

    Introducing the Movement Empire

    I’ve been looking for a way to get my fitness level up a bit as I can’t take all six of my dogs on regular walks at the same time, I will come back home looking like I took a dive out of a tree! Then the Movement Empire reached out to me for a…

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  • Fine Wine, Food & Adventure Awaits in the Durbanville Wine Valley
    Travel | Press Release

    Fine Wine, Food & Adventure Awaits in the Durbanville Wine Valley

    “Durbanville has always been popular with visitors, from day-trippers to travellers eager to experience a little more of the Cape. With spacious rural destinations being safer alternatives for near-home getaways, Durbanville is once again front of mind – and for good reason,” says newly appointed DWV manager Natasha de Villiers. The region is well-known as…

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  • I tried some products from SKIN functional and you should too!
    Skincare | Beauty

    I tried some products from SKIN functional and you should too!

    SKIN functional kindly reaches out to me at the end of October and invited me to be part of their November campaigns. I haven’t tried any of their products before this but I was super keen to give them a go as I love skincare products and trying different ones to find that perfect combination…

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Chocolate cake… but make it proudly South African Chocolate cake… but make it proudly South African 🇿🇦🍫🌿

This Rooibos Chocolate Cake is: ✨ rich
✨ soft
✨ dairy-free
✨ and dangerously addictive

It’s one of those recipes that tastes like comfort and nostalgia in every bite 🤍

Grab the recipe here 👇 (link to my blog in my bio)

https://www.lizna.co.za/rooibos-chocolate-cake-recipe/

Save this for your next baking day 🫶

#Rooibos #ChocolateCake #BakingFromScratch #FoodieSA #HomeBaker DessertInspo EasyBakes SouthAfricanFood CakeLovers BakeAndShare
I’m honestly so frustrated with how women’s health I’m honestly so frustrated with how women’s health gets treated like it’s optional or “not serious enough.”

I have PCOS. Not the cute, watered-down version people talk about. The real one. The one that messes with your hormones, your mental health, your body, your energy, your confidence… everything.

And now I have an ovarian cysts. One that has literally grown 1cm since February.

But somehow, monitoring that? Not important enough. Not covered. Not urgent.

Make it make sense.

We’re told to “keep an eye on it” but then denied the actual tools to keep an eye on it.

We’re told it’s “common” like that somehow makes it less serious.

We’re expected to just wait until something becomes an emergency before it’s taken seriously.

So basically… don’t treat it early, just deal with it when it gets worse?

PCOS isn’t just irregular periods. It’s linked to diabetes, depression, anxiety, fertility struggles, things that affect your whole life. But because it doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it gets brushed aside.

And the most exhausting part? Having to advocate for yourself when you’re already dealing with the physical and emotional toll of it all.

I’m tired of feeling like I have to fight to be taken seriously.

I’m tired of systems that only react when things get bad instead of helping prevent that point.

Women deserve better care. Full stop.

If you’ve dealt with something similar, I see you 🤍

#PCOSAwareness
#WomensHealthMatters
#InvisibleIllness
#MedicalAid
#DoBetter
2026: we’re leaving dull hair behind 😌✨ I added a 2026: we’re leaving dull hair behind 😌✨

I added a little support system to my routine and let’s just say… my hair understood the assignment.

Lightweight, silky, and that mirror-like shine? we LOVE to see it 💁🏽‍♀️✨

@lorealparis

#MyShineResolution #GlycolicGloss #MirrorLikeShine #WorthIt #LorealParisZA lophaircare lorealparishair SP ad
If you’ve ever considered getting a Mirena and you If you’ve ever considered getting a Mirena and you have PCOS… please read this first.

No one warned me that getting one could feel like being emotionally drop-kicked by a dementor.

I did my research. I knew about the “low hormones” and the “bit of discomfort.” I walked in thinking I was prepared.

I was not.

The insertion? Not just uncomfortable.
More like “grip the table and question your life choices” kind of pain.

Then came the plot twist:
They found a cyst. Which meant a 5-day course of Provera. Two pills a day.

So now picture this:
A dementor slowly sucking out your happy hormones
+
The Mad Hatter running your emotional control panel

That’s what those first few days felt like.

The cramps weren’t normal period cramps.

They were deep, constant, and very much giving “my uterus is filing a formal complaint.”

And the hormone shift? Immediate.
Not dramatic sadness. Just this weird, foggy, emotionally flat but somehow overwhelmed feeling. 

Like your brain is buffering… but never loads.

Nothing was “wrong.”

But WOW… that was a lot for my body.

I wish more people spoke about the immediate aftermath, not just the long-term benefits.

If you’ve experienced this too, please tell me I’m not alone 👀

And if you’re about to go through it: Rest.
Be gentle with yourself.

Line up a comfort show, trust me.

🖤

#PCOS #Mirena #WomensHealth #RealTalk #Hormones PCOSJourney
People: Why do you need 512GB on your phone? Me: o People: Why do you need 512GB on your phone?
Me: opens gallery 🍔🍕🍰📸

#FoodContent #FoodPhotography #FoodieLife #CameraRoll #FoodPictures
Reminder that date nights aren’t just for couples. Reminder that date nights aren’t just for couples.
Sometimes the best ones are with your mom. 🥩🍷✨

Steak night at the Hussar Grill Mossel Bay.

#DateNight #MomDate #DinnerDate #HussarGrill #HussarGrillMosselBay
When you stop explaining yourself, you make room f When you stop explaining yourself, you make room for real peace.

You don’t need to justify your choices.

You just need to be honest — with yourself first.

✨ Comment “yes” if you needed this today.

#QuietGrowth #SlowLiving #AuthenticallyYou #GentleReminders #SelfReflection
This sunset reminded me that holding on isn’t alwa This sunset reminded me that holding on isn’t always brave.

Sometimes courage looks like letting go
and stepping into things that scare you —
trusting the ending might be softer than you expect.

🤍 Save this if you needed the reminder.

#QuietGrowth #SlowLiving #LettingGo #GentleReminders #SunsetTherapy
Being referred to a specialist can be overwhelming Being referred to a specialist can be overwhelming, especially when you assume your medical aid will cover everything.

When my GP referred me to a gynecologist for my PCOS, I learned the hard way that medical aid doesn’t always pay the full amount.

That difference becomes an unexpected out-of-pocket expense.

Here’s how gap cover helps…

It bridges that gap by covering specialist shortfalls, even when medical aid falls short, from just R345 per month.

Because when you’re dealing with your health, the last thing you should worry about is the financial gap.

Check out NetcarePlus GapCare, link in bio

#NetcarePlus 
#GapCover 
#Ad 
@netcare_za
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