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Hormones are the body's messengers, regulating everything from stress to blood-sugars, weight and sleep. But there’s another hormone we’ll be focussing on today; oestrogen is a vital hormone, not just for reproductive health, but for bone, organ and mental health too – unfortunately, you can have too much of a good thing. 

One key factor to hormonal harmony is oestrogen, a reproductive hormone with profound effects on the body. But when your levels jump disproportionally higher than they should be, you can end up with a number of problems. Luckily, there are a few simple lifestyle changes known to help regulate your oestrogen levels.

On this week’s episode of Unprocessed, Clara and Grace have brought naturopath Megan onto the podcast to unpack the essentials for conception and reproductive health, and why it’s not all about the “biological clock”, but rather a range of factors affecting men and women’s fertility at increasingly younger ages. Here’s what Megan wants you to know before you try to conceive.

Feeling like your libido has left the building? Well, you're not alone! It's a common tale: life gets busy, stress piles up, and suddenly your mojo decides to take a holiday. But fret not, because No Ugly has something for that too. Their fruity Libido tonic is brimming with ayurvedic herbs and essential vitamins and minerals to cover all your bases. 

When it comes to menstrual hygiene products like period underwear, pads and tampons, you'd probably presume you're not intentionally being exposed to known carcinogens – but recent research unearthed dire findings. Here’s what it means for your health. 

Nutrition is a fundamental element of fertility, among a range of other health essentials – but it’s not all about expensive, inaccessible ingredients and supplements, it turns out there are a few simple foods that can do a world of good.

Naomi is joining the Unprocessed podcast to breakdown the biggest myths around sex, libido and relationships. Strap on – uh, in – this Aussie sexologist is set to blow the lid off all your misconceptions, from the types of sex you can have to consent, comfort and all those other sexpectations.

Every year, more women die from heart disease than from all cancers combined. So why aren't we talking about it? Many of us falsely presume this deadly condition mostly affects men – but this isn't quite the case, and rates are only growing on both fronts. Let's dive into how heart attacks may present differently in women and what to look out for. 

In the confusing world of health, there are few areas more neglected than women’s pelvic health – countless people are unaware of the simple, easy techniques to strengthen their pelvic floor from their own home. Let’s dive into the tips and tricks your doctor didn’t think to share!

Sitcom royalty Suzanne Somers reveals she’s battling breast cancer for the second time. Let’s dive into the latest from the 76-year-old actress, along with the signs and symptoms of one of the most common cancers among women and how common recurrences are.

Worried about hot flashes, sleepless nights and mood swings around the corner? There’s a lot to learn when it comes to menopause, but don’t worry, in the latest episode of the Unprocessed podcast, we’ve found ourselves in the arms of a hormone health guru with a host of simple tips and tricks to ease the path to perimenopause.

You’ve probably heard the old adage, “let food be thy medicine”, and wondered whether it holds true. Well, Seed Cycle founder Mel Kovacevic says it does, having applied this concept to reproductive health. In the latest episode of the Unprocessed podcast, IQS’ dynamic duo, Clara and Grace, uncover how the holistic entrepreneur is turning hormone health on its head with a therapy that uses – you guessed it – seeds.