30/06/2026
"๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฝ ๐ถ๐ป ๐บ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ด."
We often dismiss severe exhaustion, brain fog, and unusual changes in our bodies as just the results of a busy, demanding lifestyle. For one of our own Ampath team members, Alicia Frank, a chaotic routine wasn't the culprit; it was severely depleted iron levels.
After stopping her contraceptive pill, Alicia experienced heavy periods and extreme fatigue, but she dismissed the symptoms. The most alarming sign? An intense craving to eat soap (a condition known as pica).
It wasn't until the launch of the Patient Blood Management (PBM) programme that she was prompted to get a full blood count done. Thanks to the guidance of an Ampath PBM-certified Haematologist, Alicia was guided to specialist clinical care and iron infusion treatment. Today, her energy is returning, and her cravings have completely disappeared.
"As a woman, don't ignore when your body is speaking to you. It isn't always just about life being too busy or feeling overwhelmed; sometimes it's your body asking you to pause, to listen, and to take care of yourself."
Your blood is replaceable, not your life! Talk to your doctor or visit your nearest Ampath lab to prioritise your health today.
