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With international restless legs syndrome awareness day upon us, it’s worth taking a look into some of the causes – and one in particular may come as a surprise. We’re talking about sugar here – this addictive stuff isn’t just spiking our risk for obesity and heart disease, but it also puts this common ailment on the map.

We’ve all experienced the dark side of stress; the turning tummy, shortness of breath, shaking hands and sweats, racing thoughts and catastrophising. It's unpleasant to say the least! However, you might be surprised to learn that stress doesn’t always have to be a bad thing and can actually benefit us. 

Too often people dismiss their period pain, premenstrual symptoms or heavy bleeds as “normal”, and are enduring waaay more than they need to. This goes for gut symptoms too! How much  bloating, discomfort and food avoidance do we need to put up with before we take action? Here's how to change all this.

Lymph drainage is a vital process for eliminating waste, toxins and pathogens in our bodies, but poor diet, lifestyle and environmental factors can cause things to turn a little pear-shaped. Here are 9 signs your lymph drainage system isn’t working how it should – plus, what you can do about it.

When we think of menstruation, we tend to think of those blood-soaked days accompanied by cramps and cravings – but this is only the beginning of the menstrual cycle. Your period makes up just one quarter of the stages of the menstrual cycle – let’s take a look at the other stages and what they mean for your health.

If you’ve put on weight over the past couple of years, you’re not alone. Recent research shows around 38% of us have stacked the kilos on since March of 2020. Here’s why the pandemic, diet and lifestyle all factor in to this phenomenon.

If you’re keen to keep your eating habits sustainable but don’t want to skip out on your weekly fish and chips fix – fear not! We’ll give you the rundown on the least and most environmentally-friendly options on the market so you can make the best decision when you hit the shops.

If you’ve been struggling with gut problems, energy slumps and a general “blah” feeling, the culprit could be your diet. Here's why the solution could be as simple as jumping aboard the JERF movement – Just Eat Real Food.

When you quit sugar with your family, you’ll start to notice a few changes – from suspiciously civil family dinners to fewer midnight snack-attacks – here are the 6 ways you’ll know your family has quit sugar.

So, you’ve found a sugar substitute that doesn’t have a weird aftertaste, works perfectly in your baked goods and is a hit with the family – but is it really healthier than sugar? Some of the big players in the alternatives market have comparable health risks to regular old sugar. Here’s what you need to know.

Fruit is the elephant in the room when it comes to quitting sugar. We’re here to bring it into the spotlight and explain why you don’t have to say goodbye to your favourite snack on the 8-Week Program.

In celebration of our partnership with hemp experts, Grass Roots, we’re taking a deep dive into the nutritional and wholistic benefits of consuming hemp products – from your gut to your brain!