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GLP‑1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are miracle workers for weight loss and blood sugar balance. But what about the cravings of a more… romantic nature? Some patients report a dip in libido and desire to spend more time with their dog rather then romance.  Others notice an increase in libido. Here’s what the science says about how gut hormones meet bedroom hormones.

1. Gut Feelings Meet Brain Chemistry

GLP‑1s act not just on the gut but also the brain. They modulate dopamine and serotonin – …

It’s mid-afternoon on a workday or school day. You were chugging along fine, and then – wham! – the 3pm slump hits like a ton of bricks. Your eyelids heavy, brain fog rolling in, perhaps a yawn (or ten). You reach for a quick pick-me-up: maybe a coffee, a chocolate bar, or you just push through in a zombie-like state until home time. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The 3pm (or thereabouts) energy crash is so common that many workplaces jokingly schedule “coffee o’clock” at this time. But it’s …

Spring has sprung here in Australia – the days are getting longer, the magpies are swooping (eek!), and many of us get the itch to spring clean our homes. But what about spring cleaning our diets? After a winter of perhaps a few too many comfort foods (no judgment, I love my meat pie and mash on a cold night too), spring is the perfect time to refresh our eating habits and tackle one of the sneakiest health saboteurs: inflammation.

Now, I’m not talking about the good kind of inflammation (like wh…