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From sugary drinks to processed snacks, it's hard to escape the allure of sweetness – but what you might not realise is that added sugar doesn’t just change your waistline, but your hormones too. Here’s how. 

Yoghurt has long been touted as a health food, praised for its bone and gut health-boosting properties – but all yoghurt is not made equal. Those colourful varieties lining the supermarket fridges are often packed with hormone-changing, gut-destroying preservatives and added sugars. Here’s how you can protect yourself and your family.

The vagus nerve may hold the key to better mental health and stress management – but so many of us remain unaware of how it works and what it even is. We’re here to give you the rundown on all things vagus, plus we unveil why it’s all about increasing your vagal tone – and how to do it from the comfort of your own home. 

Did you know hormone havoc can present itself in some strange and mysterious ways? Your typical signs like fluctuating periods aren’t the only indication something’s amiss – if you’re experiencing any of these 6 not-so-obvious symptoms, it’s worth heading to your doctor.   

Could melatonin be the missing link in your quest for better sleep? If you’re eating well, exercising and avoiding blue light before bed, but still struggling to get some shut-eye, it could be worth upping your intake of melatonin. Here’s how.

In the intricate symphony of our body's functions, the relationship between hormones and sleep cannot be underestimated this two-way connection affects every aspect of our life, from our mood to our eating habits to our energy levels. Here’s what it all means.

Our skin is a dynamic organ that can be a – sometimes frustrating – visual indicator of our overall health, and that includes our gut and hormones. So, when you see those nuisance pimples pop up, it’s worth doing a little investigating. Here’s what you need to know.

Spoiler alert: No lab coats or boring charts ahead, just a straight-forward rundown of the foods you should be prioritising for peak hormone health – and in a world that floods us with inflammatory ingredients and hormone-disrupting added sugars, it helps to separate the BS from the GS (good stuff!).

The short answer? Yes. The chronic stress that so many of us are living with is damaging everything from our gut to our brain to our hormones. Now for the long answer. 

Living with Hashimoto's thyroiditis presents unique challenges, and for some, that includes the realm of physical exercise. We'll explore the relationship between exercise and Hashimoto's, offering insights into suitable workout routines, optimal intensity levels, and how maintaining an active lifestyle can positively impact your whole body.