Every woman responds differently to each stage of their menstrual cycle, with some women experiencing harsher symptoms than others.

For some women, their menstrual cycles are more predictable as they will get their period often on the same day of each cycle. For others, it will be more unpredictable as to when it will happen.

In either case......

Everyone hopes to age gracefully as they get older. One of the best ways to do that is to develop healthy lifestyle habits early on — including regular physical activity and proper nutrition.

You undoubtedly already know the importance of taking care of your mind and body through exercise, food, and sleep. However, nutrition can play a bigger role in graceful aging than you might realize. Not only can it help prevent certain illnesses and ailments, but it provides the fuel you need to stay active mentally and physically.

If you do decide to deactivate your app, then you should know that there are many other low-tech ways that you can track your cycle without being plugged in. Today, we will talk about app trackers and alternative tracking methods.

The role of a parent is not an easy one. You’re tasked with the impossible responsibility of ensuring everyone’s needs are seen to all the time—often at your own expense.

When you become a parent, your sole focus becomes your children, which can be exhausting. Even as kids grow older and can take more personal responsibility, relearning how to prioritize your own needs can be a strangely difficult process.

The solution is a series of small, consistent acts of self-care that will eventually lead to a happier, calmer, and more balanced life. They may take some effort initially, but the payoff is priceless.

Medical concerns can be among the most stressful experiences. We all rely on medical professionals to help us through this process and provide expert guidance. However, there can occasionally be times that you find you’re not receiving the level of care you deserve. 

Let’s be honest: maintaining clear, healthy skin does become harder with age.

Over time, our skin tends to lose elasticity and become prone to dryness and wrinkles, which can affect confidence and self-esteem. But once you know the basics behind what makes your skin happy and healthy, maintaining clarity and firmness becomes much easier. 

There are few things more upsetting than going through a divorce. Sometimes, it may seem like you may never recover. The sadness can be tough to take, and it is completely understandable that you are upset. Throughout your coping efforts, you will need to get back on your feet and restart.

Today, we would like to talk a bit about the grief that you will likely experience after a divorce and the steps that you can take to feel better and reclaim your life once again.

What to look for in health insurance

When you are looking for insurance, there are a few things that you should keep in mind. First, you need to ensure that the plan covers the basics. It includes things like doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescription drugs. You also want to ensure that the plan has a good network of providers, which means you will be able to see the doctors and specialists you need. Finally, you want to ensure that the plan is affordable. It includes both the monthly premium and the out-of-pocket costs.

How to find the best health insurance plan for your needs

Step one in finding the best health insurance plan is to assess your needs. It helps if you ask yourself a few questions. First, what are your health care needs? It includes things like doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescription drugs. Second, what is your budget? It includes both the monthly premium and the out-of-pocket costs. Finally, what is your preferred provider network? It means that you will be able to see the doctors and specialists that you need. 

If you menstruate, it’s crucial to learn more about how alcohol can affect your period. Drinking alcohol is a common activity, but it can have disruptive impacts on your body during menstruation.  

Further, there are many misconceptions about vaginal health, reproductive well-being, and menstruation. With such pervasive myths, it’s difficult to know how to best care for yourself during your cycle — which, for many people, is already a challenging and painful time.

Learning more about alcohol consumption during menstruation will empower you to make the best possible decisions for your reproductive health. Here’s what you need to know.

To stay upright and on our feet (figuratively speaking), we all need strong bones. They help us move, protect our essential organs, and retain the minerals and nutrients that keep us alive. Without good bone health, people are more likely to experience pain and fractures, which can result in other major physical disorders like limited mobility. The good news is that you can never be late for caring about your bones’ health. Read……

Your mental and physical health are closely related. If your physical health is suffering, you’re more likely to have conditions like anxiety and depression. Likewise, if you are struggling with a mental health issue, you may find that your sleep suffers and your desire to take healthy actions wane. 

Many of us look forward to the summer months all year round. Whether you’re looking forward to getting outside, swimming, or more exercise, many women tend to get caught up in the busyness that summer brings. Ultimately, we end up putting our healthy summer plans on the back burner, and before we know it, find ourselves at summer parties or lounging in the air conditioning. While summer can be the busiest time of the year, it’s important to prioritize yourself and your health during these warm months.

The world is full of health misinformation. You probably already know this. What you likely don’t know is how much this misinformation harms women. Common knowledge regarding birth control, menstruation, and hormonal health is often factually inaccurate and damaging to women’s health. The following will focus on one area of women’s health specifically: periods. In particular, what to do when you have a particularly painful period.

Sexual intimacy is one of life’s great pleasures. It is also strongly associated with both physical and mental health. All too often, however, we imagine that only the young should be concerned with maintaining a healthy sex life.

In reality, though, sexuality is an important aspect of life at any age. Sexual desire or enjoyment need not diminish as you age. The key lies in understanding how your physical, emotional, and sexual needs change over the years. Armed with such knowledge, you and the one you love can continue to enjoy a pleasurable and fulfilling sex life throughout the years to come.

If there is one thing that women dread every month, it’s their menstrual cycle. Not only do they not look forward to this time, but they also have to worry about preparing for it too, as crazy as that may sound. The overall cycle can last anywhere from 1-7 days, if not more, so preparing for menstrual cycles allows women to get their minds and bodies ready. Although your period may bring you down and make you feel like you are not yourself, there are some tricks you can do to help you feel better.

Anticipating your menstrual cycle can take a toll on you, but it is something that your body will thank you for. The preparation may consist of eating healthy before you crave all those sweet snacks, stocking up on the essentials like pads and tampons, and getting your mind ready to take on another cycle. If you are someone looking to improve how you get ready for your period, keep reading!

Are you looking to improve your nutrition but don’t know where to start? Luckily, improving your nutrition doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are seven hacks that you can use to help improve your diet.

Hormone fluctuation is a natural part of every female’s menstrual cycle. When you feel changes in your mood, energy, food cravings, and more, it’s often your body communicating the shifts it’s experiencing. When you begin to track your cycle, you can better understand how hormonal changes impact your body and take proactive measures to keep yourself in tip-top shape.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common type of infection that can affect any part of the urinary system, from the kidneys to the bladder. UTIs are most often caused by bacteria that enter the urethra and travel up to the bladder. If left untreated, UTIs can lead to more serious health problems. In this guide, we will discuss the different types of UTI treatment options available, as well as their pros and cons.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can cause various symptoms for those who experience a period. Mood swings, irritability, cramping, bloating, pelvic pain, and even teen and adult acne are some of the more common symptoms. However, the changes that the body goes through during the menstrual cycle can result in numerous other issues, which primarily stem from the changes in hormone levels.

This article will review some of the lesser-known symptoms that can accompany a period, including what causes them and guidance on relieving them.

Each year Glamour Gowns Suit Up takes time to make the youth of Los Angeles feel special and seen! This year, during the weekend of March 3rd, we had the privilege and honor of being a part of that special event and sharing in the good feeling of doing something impactful within our community. As stated on their website page hosted by CASA LA. 

“From…uncertain placements to online learning in what can be crowded group homes, youth in LA County's foster care system deserve the opportunity to dress up and feel the[ir] best. We are returning to what we love most: providing complimentary, brand new formal attire and accessories to high schoolers in the Los Angeles foster care system.”

Each year Glamour Gowns Suit Up takes time to make the youth of Los Angeles feel special and seen! This year, during the weekend of March 3rd, we had the privilege and honor of being a part of that special event and sharing in the good feeling of doing something impactful within our community. As stated on their website page hosted by CASA LA. 

“From…uncertain placements to online learning in what can be crowded group homes, youth in LA County's foster care system deserve the opportunity to dress up and feel the[ir] best. We are returning to what we love most: providing complimentary, brand new formal attire and accessories to high schoolers in the Los Angeles foster care system.”

While many of us get excited when winter comes around, we also tend to put our physical and mental health on the backburner. Some of us put exercise to the side because it is too cold to run or walk outside. Others get drawn into the many delicious treats of the season and forget to consume a nutritious diet. Then there is the general winter depression or sadness that many of us feel on those dry and gray days. Here are how you can handle them. 

Your hormones are the messengers of many body processes. It travels to your different organs. Different hormones have many roles. For example, they assist in controlling your body temperature. They also influence your sexual and reproductive functions. One of the relevant female hormones is estrogen. Additionally, your hormones help with weight management, fat retention, and metabolism. 

Fat burners are not new to the world of health and beauty. Some people aim to speed up their metabolism. On the other hand, others aim to suppress appetite. An increasing number of people use fat burners nowadays. Fat burners use a combination of ingredients to increase your metabolism and provide you with energy. 

Female anatomy, as we all know, can be a little more sensitive than male anatomy. Do the benefits of fat burners outweigh the risks? Let’s find out.

Did you know that you have trillions (with a “t”) of microorganisms living in your body?  These include bacteria, fungi, viruses, and all sorts of other single-cell or multi-cell critters.  Some of them are helpful and others, well, not so much.

Most people have heard of good bacteria, the ones that support your immune system, help you digest food, and fight off bad bacteria. There are even helpful viruses.  Some of the viruses are bacteriophages, meaning that they will infect a bacterium.  They’re harmless to humans but lethal to bad bacteria. 

And what about the fungi?  Well, there’s yeast, and that’s a good thing.  Yeast is part of the natural mix of microbiomes that live in your gut and one important thing it does is help absorb vitamins and minerals from your food. But, like anything else, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing.

Mental health conditions are a cause of concern globally. More than three hundred million people suffer from issues like depression. The number is growing, and the last decade saw an eighteen percent jump or fifty-four million new additions.

Research data suggests that air pollution exposure can be one of the chief causative agents for mental illness. It can wreak the earliest damages that can have a long-lasting impact on cognition and mental health.

The major areas that the researchers in this area try to address are: 

It seems that nearly everywhere you look, women’s healthcare issues are in the political spotlight. In 2021 alone, we’ve seen sweeping changes to abortion law in Texas and elsewhere, as well as new laws put in place that eliminate sales tax on period products and similar essentials. And in 2020, Scotland became the first nation in the world to offer period products, free of charge, to every citizen who needs them, the BBC reports.

Yet changes to laws and policies.....

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.......