When it comes to popular trends of the moment, taking care of your gut health is one you don’t want to ignore. Gut health refers to the health of your gastrointestinal system, which includes your mouth, esophagus (food tract), stomach, small and large intestines, and anal cavity. There are different bacteria, viruses and fungi in… Continue reading The Best Probiotics To Reinvigorate Your Gut Health
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Inconvenient Cycle? Here’s How To End Your Period Fast
Life is unpredictable. A sudden storm could greet your fresh silk press, and a global pandemic could impede on some major life plans. This is a true sentiment across all accounts, especially when it comes to our menstrual cycle. It always seems like our periods pick the most untimely days to arrive, putting a damper… Continue reading Inconvenient Cycle? Here’s How To End Your Period Fast
An Explanation For Your Black Period Blood
Everyone’s cycle varies, from the severity of their PMS symptoms to the kind of discharge they expel. During menstruation, the body removes tissue and blood from the uterus via the vagina, which can range in color from bright red to dark brown or black, depending on how old it is. Blood that remains in the… Continue reading An Explanation For Your Black Period Blood
A Guide to Period Panties
Period panties have gained popularity recently as a discreet and eco-friendly alternative when women are on their periods.
Can Frequent UTIs Be a Sign of Cancer?
Dealing with UTIs, or urinary tract infections, is not for the weak. Symptoms can range from manageable to debilitating, but no matter what, it can really put a wrench in your daily schedule. While most of us will toss back some cranberry pills, antibiotics and call it a day, some UTIs can be indicative of… Continue reading Can Frequent UTIs Be a Sign of Cancer?
Uncommon Symptoms of Endometriosis and When To Consult a Doctor
Periods are a natural part of life that women and those with a uterus have been (often silently) dealing with for ages. Intense period symptoms like cramps and other pain are seen as just a part of the process, even if it feels debilitating. Because of this, many people who experience periods simply take some… Continue reading Uncommon Symptoms of Endometriosis and When To Consult a Doctor
What Is PCOS Self-Care?
Standing for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS is a condition where women have very long, unusual or only a few period cycles. The cause of PCOS is still not fully understood by doctors, however, there are ways an individual can manage symptoms with proper self-care rituals. Battling PCOS can be very mentally and emotionally challenging, which… Continue reading What Is PCOS Self-Care?
Have Pink Discharge? Here’s What It May Mean
Picture this: After waking up feeling a little weird down there, you decide to go to the bathroom to check everything and find a pinkish color discharge stain on your undies. You then decide to run to Google to search for answers with pregnancy symptoms being one of the top searches for pink discharge. It’s… Continue reading Have Pink Discharge? Here’s What It May Mean
Endometriosis: What Is It & Why Aren’t Black Women Diagnosed As Often
It’s very fitting that endometriosis awareness shares a month with Women’s History. For years women have been neglected when it comes to their health and receiving the proper care they need. Black women are especially impacted as part of the underrepresented population that deals with endometriosis. Underserved populations deserve advocacy organizations working on their behalf. They also… Continue reading Endometriosis: What Is It & Why Aren’t Black Women Diagnosed As Often