Struggling with menopause symptoms like hot flashes or insomnia? Discover how yoga for menopause, through simple yoga poses, can ease discomfort and support your hormonal health naturally. Menopause Isn’t a Crisis—But It Can Feel Like One One day you’re going about your business, and the next, you’re wondering if someone turned the thermostat up to lava. Hot flashes. Mood swings. Sleepless nights. Welcome to menopause. While it’s a natural transition,…
PCOS and Coffee: Comfort or Culprit? For many of us, the day doesn’t officially start until that first sip of coffee. It’s warm, familiar, and let’s be honest—essential. But if you have PCOS, you might be wondering: Is my beloved coffee helping or hurting my hormones? The answer, like most things with PCOS, isn’t black or white. Let’s break it down. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most…
As most mothers know it can be hard to bounce back after giving birth for the first, second, or third time! Nothing is guaranteed and we are all different. But there are some things you can try. From allowing yourself the time to recover to seeing to emotional needs, here are some ideas. 1. Embrace the Magic of Breastfeeding You’ve done the hard part, and now it’s a case of…
It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Identifying personal risk factors empowers women to protect their health and ensure the most appropriate screening plan. It is important for women to familiarize themselves with risk factors for breast cancer so they can ask their healthcare providers about appropriate screening methods and frequency, and know whether they or their family members would benefit from genetic counseling or risk-reducing medication, during Breast Cancer Awareness…
What is preeclampsia? What happens with this condition? What are its causes, and who is at risk? How to prevent and manage preeclampsia? The news that you are pregnant is one of the most exciting events in your life. And of course, with that comes the consciousness that you should do everything you possibly can to make sure your baby is healthy and arrives on the due day as scheduled.…
Most women will get a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their life. Symptoms of vaginal yeast infections include burning, itching, and thick, white discharge. Yeast infections are easy to treat, but it is important to see your doctor or nurse if you think you have an infection. Yeast infection symptoms are similar to other vaginal infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you have a more serious infection and…
Bulimia nervosa, often called bulimia, is a type of eating disorder. People with bulimia eat large amounts of food at one time and then try to get rid of the food or weight gain. Bulimia affects more girls and women than boys and men. Bulimia is a serious health problem, but people with bulimia can get better with treatment. People with bulimia use various methods to get rid of calories…