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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. 

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.

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!).

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.

In Australia, the incidence of tongue cancer is on the rise, with a surprising spike in cases among women under 45 who are witnessing a staggering 4% annual increase – the tricky part? They’re not smokers, they’re not heavy drinkers. So, what’s causing this jump in numbers? That’s the question that’s got doctors stumped. 

Described as nutty, floral and slightly sweet, bee pollen is the health food taking the world of nutrition by storm. But is it worth the hype? Research says yes. Here's why.

With a whopping 80% of women living with a hormonal imbalance and 70% of those women unaware of it, so many of us are looking for easy ways to restore harmony. While doctors, naturopathy and healthcare all play a role, it’s vital not to overlook what we put on our plates. We’ll be sharing 5 powerful foods known to support healthy hormones.

After a multi-year battle with breast cancer, federal MP Peta Murphy has died from the disease, having dedicated much of her career to improving the landscape of women's health and raising awareness for cancer.

By the age of 18, a whopping 80% of autistic women remain undiagnosed, with a staggering number of studies excluding girls and women entirely. The result? Limited understanding of symptoms, long-term struggles with work and relationships and the development of mental health disorders like anxiety and depression. Let's find out what masking is and why it's so common among women with autism. 

Tahlia Swartz, bachelor-qualified naturopath with a specialisation in hormone and gut health and all-new 8-Week Program expert, joins the Unprocessed podcast to bust some dangerous myths around gut health, along with sharing her best tips for nurturing hormone balance and fertility.

Hormones influence everything from mood and energy levels to reproductive wellbeing – but when our diet, exercise and sleep hygiene fall to wayside, we start to see the domino effect through all facets of life. That’s why we’re unveiling 4 science-backed hormone-boosting foods and the vital roles they play in fostering harmony within your body.