Menopause is that stage in life where the ovaries no longer release eggs and menstruation ceases.  Perimenopause is the natural transition period leading to menopause.  It generally begins eight to ten years before menopause.  For many women, perimenopause begins while they’re in the 40’s, but it can start earlier than that. 

During perimenopause, estrogen levels rise and drop unevenly.......

Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-borne illnesses in the U.S. and Europe. Caused by certain species of bacteria, including Borrelia burgdorferi, Lyme disease leads to various short-term and long-term symptoms.

Despite being a common bacterial infection, Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose. That is because many Lyme disease symptoms overlap with those of other illnesses, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis.

Managing the symptoms of Lyme disease can be particularly difficult for women. Fluctuating hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle can lead to sudden flare-ups. Symptoms such as depression, anxiety, insomnia and body ache can worsen when a female patient is menstruating.

For many women, menstruation is the reason why they don’t travel as much because it's not very convenient to be on the road when they’re on their periods especially with the discomfort. In reality, you can actually travel on your period and minimize the inconvenience if you make a good plan.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to travel on your period.

According to research, more teenagers suffer from acne than adults (93% over 73.3%). However, most of the articles are talking about adult acne and less articles are talking about teen acne or the differences between the two.

How Acnes Form

Both teen and adult acne form the same way. Oil on skin’s surface mixes with dead skin cells and clog the pores and cause different types of acne. Normal skin bacteria known as cutibacterium acnes then use this environment to grow and cause acne inflammation. However,  the most common acne causing factors are different for adults and teens.

We live in a fast-paced, progressive society that never stops moving. Part of that pace is due to continuous advancements in technology. Another part is our need to succeed. Many people think that moving quickly equals success. 

Summer is just about the best time of the year when it comes to the plethora of things you can do outside. Despite that, many of us spend time indoors instead and try to unwind from work or family-related obligations.

Instead of letting loose, you can pick up some easy-to-follow, healthy habits which will make you enjoy your summer a lot more. Here’s what you can do to improve your mental and physical health during long summer days.

Living on the go is one of the many unhealthy norms we have today. Waking up at six in the morning to leave for the office at eight. And then coming back home at nine at night to go to bed by one.

And that's not it.

Urinary incontinence is hard to ignore, but some people do try.  Leaving it untreated is not a good idea.  Urinary incontinence can be caused by an underlying medical condition that could grow worse if left undetected and untreated.  It may also increase your risk of urinary tract infections that could lead to kidney damage in the long term.  Skin infections are also a possibility as the bacteria in urine can weaken the skin’s protective barrier again dermatitis and other forms of inflammation......

Sadly, there are many causes of insecurities. However, there are ways to overcome them. In this article, we will talk about some of these ways. We've put together a series of exciting ideas to help you get started.

Every person in this world has his/her insecurities – while some are better at dealing with them, others hide them well. We often worry about what people would think about us – whether it is about looks, things that we should not do, failing......

Yoga has long been known for its calming effect and centering ability for both the body and mind. An increasing amount of people in our modern world turn to yoga, stretching, and meditation to calm stress and anxiety symptoms, as well as to combat depression and ‘down days’. Yoga has long been known to centre the body and mind, as well as focus breathing and quiet negative mental thoughts by clearing your head. Here are seven easy beginner poses which have been known to be effective in calming anxiety.

Female entrepreneurs have made, and continue to make, incredible strides in business. One recent example is the impressive stock market launch of Bumble. Bumble is a female-led dating app headed by CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd. Herd is the youngest female CEO to take a company public, and also the youngest to earn billionaire status.

However, despite the progress made, women still face unique challenges that can make it difficult to scale their operations. Some of the challenges include access to funding and inadequate support. In this article, we look at tips from the best sales programs that female entrepreneurs can use to flourish in business. 

For many gig workers, it all boils down to doing tasks they were contracted to do for their client, whether they are doing it at home or at their client’s workplace. Since they are not technically employees of their clients, the can’t be covered for health insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, and many other benefits that regular employees get. In fact, there are things you can personally do as a gig worker to promote your own health and personal wellness. In this article, we shall give 4 of the most important tips.

Many people think of urinary incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine, as something that happens as you get older, and there is some truth to that.  As the bladder muscles age, they tend to weaken and the bladder’s urine storage capacity can decrease.  That, plus the increasing frequency of bladder contractions as you get older, often lead to occasional, frequent, or even constant leaks.

Urinary incontinence is not restricted to older people, though.  While it’s not as common, younger people can suffer from it too.  

There are different types of urinary incontinence.  

Noticing a pattern in your behavior during certain times of the month that you don’t seem to be able to control regardless of what else is going on in your life? You’re not the only one. Experiencing bouts of depression  in the lead up to getting your period, along with all of the many symptoms that go with it, is actually perfectly normal but that doesn't mean you can’t do anything about it. Read on to understand what exactly is happening in your body to make you feel like crying every time you hit your luteal phase hits, and what you can do to combat these symptoms. 

You notice some blood spots on your underwear today. You scour your things to find sanitary napkins. You realized you did not buy them when you had your last trip to the grocery. You did not expect your period to come today. You are not tracking it because you never thought of it as essential until you have to take a quick trip to the pharmacy to get your supply of sanitary napkins.

Maybe, you do not have enough reasons to monitor your period. Let us understand why you need to in this article, but let us go through the menstrual cycle first.

Immune system – a phrase that you have probably heard many times in the last 12 months. Coronavirus pandemic messed up many things in the world. However, there may be one positive thing the virus brought. Many people now understand the importance of the immune system, and they are looking for the best possible way to improve it.

Aging is a gradual natural process, and we cannot deny it. Although youth is prized by society, age has its merits. With grey hair and facial wrinkles comes experience, perspective, and patience, which is much needed today.

Most of us, while young, hardly pay attention to aging...... Below are the 9 scientific secrets to healthy aging.....

The bedroom should be the one place in your house that you feel the most comfortable. That's because this is where you are supposed to relax and sleep.

Moreover, an inviting and cozy bedroom allows you to have a quality sleep. If you want to sleep better, here are seven tips on how you can achieve it:

Menstruation is never an easy time of the month, however, it can be even worse when one's hormones are out of sync. If the cramps, pain, and general discomfort weren't enough, women who experience prolonged menstruation suffer even more.....

These days, we see more and more people paying attention to their self-care routine. That's because it reminds us to take a rest and recharge.

As they say, you cannot pour from an empty cup.

However, self-care is not limited to taking dipping in the bath, going to the salon, or sleeping in. Sometimes, self-care is communing with nature. 

If you are the kind of person who likes to spend time outdoors, we have listed down six self-care activities you can do outside. 

We are what we eat.

You must have heard of this mantra.

Perhaps you don’t need to be told what it means but just to make sure we’re on the same page, it implies that everything we eat forms a collection of molecules that make up the whole body.

That means that if we eat healthy foods, our bodies stay healthy. And if we eat unhealthy foods our bodies become unhealthy.

But how does eating healthy affect your body?

Budget becomes a headache when it comes to organizing a birthday event. No matter how much you control the arrangements, there will be some things that will make you go out of budget. Hence, event planning is not easy, and not everyone can handle the event without having prior experience. You cannot arrange a birthday event on a low budget if you are not clear about anything before.

Birthdays are like an occasion. Every other person at this particular event dresses up like a special event and makes arrangements that bring festive joy and pleasure. Even if it is not your birthday event, it brings a special feeling to us because we are the ones attending the party and making memories.

The monthly period comes both with positive and negative aspects. Maybe the negative ones are the most alive in the mind of every woman that suffers from premenstrual syndrome (PMS). These usually include tender breasts, mood swings, intense feelings of irritability and anger, headaches, and many more. It is estimated that between 70 and 90 percent of women have at least one symptom of PMS every month. Which sometimes makes it more difficult to live with.

Many of the symptoms of PMS affect your mental health. But how does this happen? Learn how your mental health is affected by your monthly period by reading the following synthesis.

Flip through any fashion magazine and you’re bombarded with images of “perfect” bodies.  There they are – stick-thin women with perfect hair and makeup, sometimes draped over hunky guys with abs of steel.  Most of us know these images aren’t real life – they’re an advertising ploy designed to sell the latest in fashion or makeup or shampoo. 

What is the perfect body, the perfect weight?  The answer could depend on where you live.  Not all cultures value slender bodies.  According to Bradley University, in Fiji “larger bodies are symbols of health and connectedness to the community.  People who lose a lot of weight or are very thin are regarded with suspicion or pity”.  In Jamaica, “plump bodies are considered healthiest and most attractive”.  In western culture, a lean body is considered the beau ideal.