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Ever notice your tummy feeling a bit “off” during winter? You’re not imagining it. Colder months can throw our digestion out of whack – we move less, we often eat heavier comfort foods, and we might not drink as much water (who wants cold water on a chilly day?!). The result: bloating, sluggish digestion, and sometimes a strained immune system. In fact, cold weather and hearty winter diets can slow gut motility and leave you feeling bloated or constipated . And since a large chunk of our immune …

Introduction: Winter in Australia is upon us – shorter days, chilly mornings, and that mid-year energy slump creeping in. If you’re finding it harder to leap out of bed or keep your eyes open during the 3pm meeting, you’re not alone. Our bodies naturally produce more melatonin (the sleep hormone) during the long dark hours, which can leave us groggier than a koala after a big eucalyptus meal . Plus, less sunshine means lower vitamin D, a nutrient essential for energy production – in fact, low vi…

Most of us hear “testosterone” and think of men. Yet women produce and need testosterone too, just in smaller amounts. In fact, testosterone is the most abundant biologically active hormone in women’s bodies – even more so than estrogen . It’s made in our ovaries and adrenal glands (and a little in peripheral tissues), and it acts as a natural energizer, mood booster, libido driver, and more. Think of testosterone as an unsung hero of women’s health: crucial for feeling strong, sharp, and vibran…