Endometriosis is an uncomfortable condition characterized by pelvic pain during menstruation. It can even cause aching and cramping in your abdomen and lower back. While you should work with your doctor to come up with a pain management plan, you can also care for yourself with at-home treatments. Lifestyle changes, devices like laser therapy back belts, and innovative DIY therapies can all make a difference in how you feel throughout…
What is Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS? What are the symptoms, causes, and treatment? What is Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that affects one in 10 women of childbearing age. Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems that may affect their overall health and appearance. PCOS is also a common and treatable cause of infertility. What are the symptoms of…
What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, tightness in the chest, or coughing. After the age of 15, asthma is more common in girls and women than in boys and men. Women with asthma may have more asthma symptoms during certain times in the menstrual cycle. Asthma can also cause problems during pregnancy. You can help stop or prevent asthma attacks with…
How to strengthen pelvic floor muscles? The short answer is exercise. But first things first. Let’s look at what is the pelvic floor, followed by what makes the pelvic floor muscles loose, how to identify it, and how to use Kegels exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles. What is the Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, rather like a small muscle hammock that runs between the…
This post offers four effective workouts for women with hypothyroidism. Managing your normal routine can be challenging when you have hypothyroidism, particularly with all the aches, pains and other symptoms, not to mention the sense of fatigue. Sticking to an exercise or fitness routine can seem impossible. However, it is important to stay active to maintain a healthy weight and manage the symptoms. The good news? With the right exercise…