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Australian mum Danielle Gallan joined the IQS 8-Week Program to combat her chronic pain and kick her sugar habit to the curb after dealing with growing concerns around insulin resistance and her long-standing PCOS condition.

With Endometriosis Awareness Month well underway, we decided it’s worth unpacking a few of the major signs and symptoms of the condition – especially considering the masses of people who go undiagnosed, not to mention the long journey through debilitating pain to finally receive a diagnosis.

Find yourself drifting off at your desk right in the middle of the afternoon? Or perhaps you get a ravenous urge to down a bag of lollies – these are all signs that your blood-sugar levels are out of whack, and your energy is paying the price. Here are 3 unexpected ways to nip this frustrating phenomenon in the bud.

Our high-added sugar diets are throwing our gut microbiomes out of whack, with chronic inflammation on the rise. Luckily, there are a few foods that have the opposite effects – if you’re keen to learn how to quit sugar and eat for your gut, here are 5 anti-inflammatory foods to prioritise. 

We’ve all heard about the effects on added sugar on our waistline, liver health and gut, but did you know the sweet stuff could also be messing with your locks? Here are a few ways excess sugar consumption can wreak havoc on your hair.

It was after a visiting her GP and undertaking tests for the MTHFR gene that Aussie mum and nutritionist Mary-Anne Bennett started to ask questions around her family’s history of chronic disease. She set out on a journey to find some answers – here’s what her genetic testing experience revealed.

Something hollow this way comes – have you noticed the growing list of celebrities debuting sharper cheekbones? Buccal fat removal is a procedure taking the plastic surgery world by storm – you may be wondering what it actually entails, why so many are lining up for it and the risks involved. Let’s dive in. 

Ever wondered exactly what those tiny white crystals are doing to your brain? From cognitive degeneration to depression, we unpack the alarming effects too much added sugar can have.

Have you recently quit sugar and are missing that kick of flavour in your meals? Fear not – we’ve got just the thing for you! We’ll show you 3 delicious alternatives that add flavour and aroma to your dishes that make sugar pale in comparison.

We often hear about the importance of mindful eating as an antidote to overeating, emotional eating and distracted eating – but how does it actually work? We’ll be diving into a few simple ways you can engage in this practise known to boost mental and physical health. 

We’ve spoken to The Clear Skin Experts founder Asha Evertsz on our latest episode of the Unprocessed podcast to learn all about soothing our skin from the inside out. She revealed the ins and outs of feeling, looking and living well – here are her top tips to heal damaged skin.