Hot flashes.  You know what I’m talking about – that sudden burst of heat that causes your skin to tingle and turn red.  You start sweating, your fingers tingle, your heart races a bit, and if it goes on long enough or is severe enough, running naked through the snow starts to sound pretty good.

Hot flashes commonly occur during menopause and perimenopause, that time leading up to menopause.  They can last anywhere from a few seconds to many minutes or longer.  The medical term for hot flashes is “vasomotor symptoms”, although I prefer to think of them as power surges.

Seriously though, it’s no laughing matter for many women......

After weeks of working from home and scrolling through hundreds of self-care solutions that have popped up to calm our anxious souls, we’re sure you’ve come across the idea of meditation. But with so many things to add into our self-care calendar, the whole process can feel anxiety-inducing on its own. After all, if we’re exercising, journaling and socializing (virtually) on top of our usual tasks, do we really need to add in meditation?  

NannoPad can be described as a success story disrupting the fem-care industry by bringing hope and innovation to women where there haven't been significant changes in decades. Since its launch, this innovative feminine hygiene product has enjoyed rapid expansion in both retail and online markets.

Dr. Ammar Mahmoud, OB-GYN

Whether you cut your knee or twisted your ankle trying on shoes that were way too high, your first aid kit is always ready. But what about your PMS? This quick guide will tell you everything you need in your premenstrual first aid kit to ensure you’ll have a smooth flow. Especially during the pandemic.

What is pre-menstrual syndrome? 

Some of you may have an app that estimates the date of your monthly menses. Others don’t need an app and can rely on bodily changes. These bodily changes that occur days or weeks before your period are known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS). These symptoms are caused by fluctuations of certain bodily hormones before menstruation. They may be physical or emotional and they often disappear once menstruation begins.

When it comes to our emotional health (especially during our periods), we all know how important our hormonal balance is. A slight change in our hormones can drastically affect how we feel mentally and physically. Some of our most common and frustrating symptoms, like mood swings, acne, and cramps can all come from hormonal imbalance. So we really can’t stress how important it is to understand how they work.

People often explain hormones as our body’s “chemical messengers”. But what does that really mean, and why do they have so much power over our mood? Today, we’re diving deep into the topic of hormones, how powerful they are, and how we can rebalance our hormones naturally.

Here we grow again!

Nannocare, the creator of NannoPad® is happy to announce the expansion of its retail distribution network into Mexico adding over 1,500 stores.

To reduce the spread of the virus, social distancing is being urged. That means avoiding public places to the degree possible and, when it’s unavoidable, trying to stay six feet away from anyone else.  It also means that large crowds are excellent places to stay away from. Some states and municipalities have even imposed guidelines and restrictions on the size of gatherings allowed.

BUT that doesn’t mean you have to sit in a room by yourself and wonder what to do for the next few weeks (or months). And it doesn’t mean that you’re stuck inside the house.  You can still go for a walk or a hike, you can go for a bike ride, do some gardening, play fetch with the dog in the back yard.

J.B.

Menstruation is the body’s process of discarding blood and tissue from the uterine lining after an egg released during ovulation is not fertilized.  The menstrual discharge, a combination of blood, the unfertilized egg, and uterine lining tissue, often has a slight odor.  This odor may be metallic, due to the presence of iron and blood.

Vaginal secretions at times other than menstruation may also have a slight odor.  This is due to the presence of good bacteria such as lactobacillus, an important organism that plays a role in protecting against urogenital infection. 

If you notice a slight odor (usually a “musky” or “earthy” smell), it’s probably not a cause for concern and the chances are that you’re the only one who notices it.  But if you’d rather it wasn’t there, there are a few things you can do to cut down on it.

Beatrix Potter

It is crazy to think throughout history that when a girl got her period, she was restricted from attending school. Imagine if once a month, you missed an entire week of education simply because your body was participating in something completely natural. You would find yourself behind on assignments and missing out on so many new experiences.

Luckily times are changing, and every day new tools and techniques are invented to help us as women better navigate how to both embrace our femininity and succeed academically and professionally.

Getting your period at school is nothing to be embarrassed about, and honestly, it just makes you more of a boss. So since you know you are going to deal with it no matter what, I want to share just a few tips that will make your experience so much better.

Mood swings – many of us have been on that hellish roller coaster ride.  You’re fine one minute and then without warning and without any apparent reason, you’re irritated or depressed or anxious or nervous or just generally upset, and then you’re fine again. 

What causes mood swings?  Mood swings have been attributed to multiple sources, and very often to changes in hormones.  There’s no question that hormones running amok can have a profound influence on mood.  But we all have hormones and they all shift around before, during, and after menstruation but we don’t all go on crying jags or fly into a rage. 

So, could something else be going on?  There is an increasing number of studies that show a relationship between what you eat and how you feel emotionally.

Nannocare team

LOS ANGELES, February 10, 2020 (Newswire.com) - Nannocare Inc., a growing feminine hygiene company was concerned about the significant gap in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as food stamps), Medicaid, and other government programs that assist low-income families – none of these programs cover feminine hygiene necessities.

Homeless and other economically-disadvantaged girls and women struggle each month to meet the challenge of limited access to menstrual products. Period poverty forces a distressing number of girls and women to resort to using torn rags, paper towels, toilet paper, and even old socks. This lack of access to hygiene products puts these women’s health and dignity at risk and has been overlooked for far too long.

Nannocare Team

Empower, a verb that means to make stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights. What does this mean to you when you read that definition and hear that word?  

For us, here at Nannocare, we know that empowerment is something we not only embody and exude but something that we want to relay to others and give them the support and courage to implement in their lives. We do this through education, philanthropy and overall support of one another in our community and abroad. We work hard to let it crossover into our lives personally and professionally and foster not only the feeling but the ability to turn that into action.

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The New Year is here and with it comes the resolutions, some of them easier to keep than others.  Common resolutions are to lose weight, quit smoking, save money, exercise more, read more, learn a new skill.  These are all laudable goals.  But how do they affect your period?

Weight Loss

If you’re determined to lose weight to improve your health, that’s awesome!  Rock on, Sister.  But take it easy – don’t expect to lose an extreme number of pounds quickly and keep them off (no matter what the faddists on the internet have promised you).  It’s actually much healthier to lose a maximum of 1 or 2 pounds a week and gives a much more sustainable reduction in weight.

‘Tis the season... as we reflect on the past year here at Nannocare, our growth has been breathtaking. We have had the honor of selling over 100k packs of pads and positively changing the lives of those who experience their period and were waiting for something new. A day doesn’t go by where we receive an email, review or comment on social media and we aren’t humbled by the overwhelming support and genuine love for our pads. It is ingrained in our company culture to do with a purpose! We all started on this journey together to make an impact on the quality of life for both us and the planet. 

The Christmas season can be lots of fun – the shopping, the presents, the food, the parties, the get-togethers with friends and family.  

It can also be a particularly stressful time of year – the shopping, the presents, the food, the parties, the get-togethers with friends and family.

Christmas stress affects more people than you might think.  A recent survey conducted by Healthline revealed that 62 percent of the people surveyed reported that they found the Christmas season to be “somewhat stressful” or “very stressful”. 

Is there anything more disheartening than witnessing the monthly return of our period pimples? It seems that even as we stride deeper into adulthood, outbreaks during our time of month is a constant that we just can’t get rid of.

Trust me - the frustration is not only understandable but 100% relatable.

But don’t worry, there is hope. By understanding how our skin works and why period outbreaks are common, we can tackle this problem from the inside out. So first things first, let’s dig deep into the science behind it all.

J.B.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of those misnamed conditions. 

You would think from the name of the condition that someone with PCOS would have multiple cysts on their ovaries, but that’s not necessarily so.  PCOS is a syndrome, a group of signs and symptoms associated with a particular disease or disorder. 

Cysts are not necessarily formed in PCOS.  And, according to USC Fertility, a group of doctors who research fertility treatments, the “cysts” that do form aren’t really cysts. 

Confused yet?   Here’s what the experts say:

Renee Yang

Did you know that journaling can help our bodies mentally and physically? Here is why journaling is the ultimate self-care tool for nourishing your body and soul.

Self-care is currently having a moment, and journaling seems to be making a comeback along with it! But aside from giving us an outlet for our emotions, does journaling have actual health benefits?

Well, as we’ve become more educated about mental health, scientists are finding that the benefits of journaling extend much further than what meets the eye. In addition to boosting our creativity and productivity, journaling can help regulate our mood and improve our long-term health!

How? Here’s the science behind it.