Tag: Women’s health
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12 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex
It’s the month of love and for a lot of people, there’s only one thing on their mind. Now while sex is a pleasurable experience that can boost the month of February, did you also know that it can do the same for your health? Aside from reproduction and pleasure, sex could also be exactly…
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Kick Off 2020 By Getting The Right Medical Check-Ups For Your Age
Many women may not be aware of what medical tests and check-ups they need to have done. In fact, these tests are absolute musts, and they are nice to have. Also, as we age how should these medical tests and check-ups change – what should we be asking for? Dr. Katrien Dehaeck, a leading gynecologist…
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PCOS Diet: Foods To Help Manage Your Symptoms
The most common form of fertility, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), affects around 5 million women of reproductive age in the United States, and over 115 million women worldwide. The hormonal disorder invokes a wide range of symptoms and side effects that include irregular periods, excess facial hair, scalp hair loss, and acne. Additionally, the disorder…
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Here Are 10 Natural Ways To Relieve Painful Period Cramps
According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, over 50% of women report experiencing some form of pain from period cramps for a day or two each month (1). Dysmenorrhea (the medical term for menstrual cramps) is typically characterized by a dull pain in the lower abdomen, that can move to the lower back or thigh…
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Vaginal Steaming & Other Things Your Vagina Really Doesn’t Need
This past week, a 62-year-old Canadian woman was left with severe second-degree burns on her genitals after steaming her vagina. According to the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, which detailed the entire ordeal, the woman had seen a traditional Chinese doctor who had then advised her to steam her vagina at her home. Suffering…
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Cannabis and Fertility: Is Marijuana The Key To A Healthy Pregnancy?
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Are Organic Tampons The Best Choice For Women’s Health?
The word organic has become synonymous with good health, especially when it comes to food produce and beauty products. That said, women are increasingly on the hunt for healthier, feminine hygiene products, including organic tampons. But are they really healthier and worth the additional price? Following in the footsteps of brands such as Cora and Seventh…
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4 Essential Oils To Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms
Menopause is a major life change that every middle-aged woman will go through. Hormonal changes can trigger a number of uncomfortable symptoms. These include hot flashes, fatigue, vaginal dryness, weight gain, loss of libido, and irritability. Unfortunately, the above-mentioned symptoms can make daily life quite difficult. That being said, the use of essential oils can…
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6 Reasons To Lift Weights in 2019
When one thinks of weights, they think of big bulking muscles reminiscent of bodybuilders and professional wrestlers. While appealing for some women, other women prefer to be not just strong but lean as well. Weight training continues to be an often discarded form of exercise due to common misconceptions about its effects on one’s body.…
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Tia Mowry Shares How A Healthy Diet Can Combat Endometriosis
Tia Mowry, an American actress, and model say that food is a potent form of medicine. Her new book, Whole New You, reveals how healthy eating helps ease her debilitating symptoms of endometriosis. Mowry believes “food is powerful and has a significant impact.” Moreover, she says “no matter what you put in your mouth, the…