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Why Weight Management Is No Longer About Willpower
For a long time, weight management was framed as a test of discipline.Eat less. Move more. Try harder. But for many people, that narrative hasn’t delivered results — it’s delivered... Read more...
New Year, New Gut: The Health Resolutions Worth Keeping
January has a funny way of making us ambitious. Suddenly we’re convinced this is the year we’ll wake up earlier, eat better, drink more water, stress less, and finally sort... Read more...
Electric Energy: Why Electrolytes Matter More Than You Think
We tend to think of electrolytes as something you reach for after a long run, a flu, or a hot yoga class. But in reality, they’re essential to every cell,... Read more...
Mind Your Gut: How Digestive Health Shapes Mental Well-Being
October marks Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to recognise that mental well-being is not just about what happens in the mind, but also what’s happening deep within the... Read more...
Seasonal Gut Reset: Why Spring is the Best Time to Cleanse
Spring in South Africa isn’t just about longer days and blossoming gardens—it’s nature’s reset button. As the seasons shift, our bodies also crave renewal. One of the most overlooked ways... Read more...
Glass Skin Starts From Within — Unlock Your Glow with Gut Health
Everyone dreams of glass skin — that radiant, poreless glow that seems to come straight out of a skincare ad. But what if the real secret to glowing skin isn’t... Read more...
Let It Glow: The Gut-Skin Connection in Winter
Winter might bring cosy knits, steaming mugs of tea, and the promise of slowing down—but for many of us, it also brings dull, dry skin. If your glow seems to... Read more...
How Your Gut Health Affects Your Happiness and Serotonin Levels
True well-being starts from within—literally. Science has shown that your gut plays a crucial role in your mental health, influencing mood, energy levels, and even happiness. At Klean, we believe... Read more...
Parasites: What Are They & How Do We Know We Have Them?
Parasites might not be a topic many people like to think about, but they’re a common and often silent issue. They can enter the body through food, water, or even... Read more...
Glow from Within: Nutritional Tips for Flawless Skin
A healthy complexion is a result of a combination of both a proper skincare regimen and a nutritious diet. While you may be spending a significant amount of money on... Read more...
Klean Plus Kit for Gut Health: The Foundation of Overall Wellness
Gut health is an often overlooked aspect of overall wellness, yet it is one of the most important. The gut microbiome, made up of trillions of bacteria, plays a vital... Read more...
The Gut Microbiome: Your Second Brain and Why it Matters
Have you ever heard the phrase, "Your gut is your second brain"? This is a reference to the gut microbiome, which is the collection of trillions of microorganisms that live... Read more...
Here's Why Inulin Is Your New Best Friend!
Inulin is a sweet, starchy, water-soluble fibre that’s made by plants and used as an energy source. It’s found in large amounts in bananas, asparagus, leeks and chicory. It’s part... Read more...
4 Reasons to Include Ginger Root Extract In Your Supplement Routine.
Although often thought of as a spice, ginger has a very powerful root with a wide range of health benefits. From aiding in digestion to relieving pain and nausea, ginger... Read more...
Why Your Gut is The Secret to Great Hair
The epitome of manifested physical health is a long, thick mane of hair. From children’s stories about magical locks to the rows of colourful hair treatment bottles on shelves and... Read more...
Aloe Ferox: a Topical and Nutrient-Dense Super Plant!
Aloe ferox is a tall single-stemmed aloe which has a wide distribution, ranging over 1000 km from the south western Cape through to southern KwaZulu-Natal. Aloe ferox is one of... Read more...
Common Gut Health Myths Busted!
Gut Health is one of the biggest wellness trends to surface in a while, and rightfully so. Achieving and maintaining a healthy gut microbiome aids in the digestion of the... Read more...
How to Heal Your Relationship With Food
  These days, having a good relationship with food is a rarity. The pressure to look or feel a certain way about our bodies has distorted our thinking and behaviors... Read more...
How to Naturally Treat Eczema This Summer
Dreaded eczema. It can be itchy, uncomfortable and worst of all, an unpredictable condition. For some people, the dry, indoor air of winter causes flare-ups. But for others, it's warmer... Read more...
Relieve Joint Pain, Naturally!
Everyone knows that aging is a normal and natural part of life. And unfortunately, our physical bodies tend to degenerate with the life-long wear and tear of our joints and... Read more...
Probiotics & Your Gut: Let's Take a Deep Dive!
Gut health awareness is growing fast as people are becoming more conscious that it is one of the most important health and wellbeing aspects in people’s lives. The more we... Read more...
This Might be Your Best Hangover Cure Yet!
Alcohol and drinking is a part of having a social life and enjoying major events and celebrations in life. A cheers among friends and family is synonymous with achievement, happiness... Read more...
5 Delicious & Hydrating Water Infusion Recipes
Getting enough water daily and staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do for your general health and wellbeing.  BENEFITS OF STAYING HYDRATED // regulates body... Read more...
Medications VS Your Gut
The community of microbes living in your gut is collectively known as the gut microbiome. They are affected by many substances you place in your mouth like the food you... Read more...
6 Natual Ways to Beat Colds & Flus
There is nothing worse than feeling that itch in the back of your throat and realising that it might be more sinister than just an itch…a nasty cold is on... Read more...
How to Manage Heartburn & Acid Reflux
Did you know that despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart? Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus - the tube that connects your throat and... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Your 3-Step Kleanse
Klean has developed the perfect way to reset and achieve real gut health! It consists of a 3-Step Kleanse designed to eliminate toxins, nourish and revitalise your body from the... Read more...
6 Signs You're Gluten Intolerant
Let’s talk about the thing that shall not be named…GLUTEN (gasp!). It seems these days that everybody has some sort of adverse reaction or allergy to gluten. We can even... Read more...
The Skin-Gut Connection
To heal the skin, it’s essential that you first heal the gut. More and more, we are realising that the gut is the birthplace of healing and balance in the... Read more...
8 Ways to Combat Bloating During your Menstrual Cycle
Did you know that up to 85% of women experience PMS (Premenstrual syndrome) before and during their menstrual cycle and that having an imbalanced microbiome is correlated to imbalances in... Read more...
Everyone's Talking About MCT. Is It Worth The Hype?
Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are fats that are mostly commonly extracted from coconut oil, as more than 50% of the fat in coconut comes from MCTs . MCTs are a... Read more...
6 Signs of an Imbalanced Gut Microbiome
 The microbiome is the community of microorganisms (such as fungi, bacteria and viruses) that exists in a particular environment. In humans, the term is often used to describe the... Read more...
7 Ways to Naturally Detox Your Body
Detoxification -or detox -is a popular buzzword. It basically means following a specific diet or using special products that claim to rid your body of toxins, thereby improving health and... Read more...
15 Ways to Improve Bloating
1.BLOH-t  noun A swelling or feeling of fullness in the abdomen.  Bloating is usually the result of gas in the intestines and can be caused by many things, including overeating,... Read more...
Why Psyllium Husk is Your Gut's Best Friend
Gut health is one of the latest and greatest trends to hit the health and wellness world. But, unlike many other trends, the science stacks up! Gut health should be... Read more...
7 Ways to Fight Inflammation in Your Gut
Did you know? The word “inflammation” traces back to the Latin for “set afire.” In some conditions, like rheumatoid arthritis, you feel heat, pain, redness, and swelling. But in other... Read more...
Why Gut Health in Men is so Important
We look at gut health as a woman-only issue. But did you know, that the composition of the gut microbiota (the microorganisms, including bacteria and archaea, that live in the... Read more...
8 Ways to Find Relief if You're Stuck With Constipation
Constipation most commonly occurs when stool moves too slowly through the digestive tract or cannot be effectively expelled from the rectum, which may cause the stool to become dry and... Read more...
3 Reasons You Don't Need to Dread Winter Weight!
For most, the scariest part of changing seasons is the fact that your weight fluctuates. But the narrative about weight and health is slowly changing, and we’re here for it!... Read more...
Gut Health only gets better with Klean+
Welcome our newest addition to the Klean Gut Health family: Klean+ Klean+ is our latest release of the Klean Powder that now includes extra ingredients such as: Psyllium Husk, Senna... Read more...
Klean x Nutribullet x The Olio Store Giveaway
Three incredible wellness brands have come together to give you the ultimate giveaway. Make any purchase from Klean or The Olio Store in the month of May and get entered... Read more...
Are you suffering with IBS and don't know it? Here are the signs, symptoms & cure.
IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not just a pain in the butt (or stomach), but serious and chronic intestinal disorder causing stomach discomfort, wind, diarrhea and constipation.  If you’ve... Read more...
6 Signs You're in Need of Probiotics
Probiotics aren’t just meant to be taken during your course of antibiotics. More and more research is proving just how vital looking after your gut and taking a high-quality probiotic... Read more...
The 3-Step Full Body Kleanse - Revisited
Klean has formulated a gentle, 3-Step Kleanse that can be easily implemented into your daily life without intense food restrictions or anxiety around meal time. We're beyond thrilled with the feedback from our customers regarding... Read more...
6 Ways to Heal The Gut-Brain Connection
Put your hand up if you struggle with anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. Well, if your hand is up, that’s because 13% of the world’s population (+-970 million... Read more...
Starting your Weight Loss Journey? You'll need to read this...
Are you thinking of diving into the ever-elusive ‘weight-loss journey’?One tends to think of this pain staking journey involving rabbit food with no flavour, hours in the gym and taking... Read more...
8 Ways to Find Gut Balance after the Festive Season
Overeating and the festive season go hand-in-hand. It’s a time of winding down, enjoying friends, family, food and just having some fun after a long and stressful year. While we... Read more...
What's the Scoop on Prebiotics? Here's why they're just as important as Probiotics...
prebiotic /ˌpriːbʌɪˈɒtɪk/ noun plural noun: prebiotics a non-digestible food ingredient that promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines.   Prebiotics are a type of fibre that the human... Read more...
NEW Recipe Alert: Klean Power Oats
Klean Power Oats Who doesn’t love a hearty bowl of oats in the morning? Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth! They're a gluten-free whole grain and a great... Read more...
5 Most Loved Botanical Medicines
Botanical medicine, also known as herbal medicine, is the science and practice of using medicinal plants and extracts to improve overall health, support wellness, and treat diseases. Herbal medicine was... Read more...