Do you have a hormone imbalance heavy periods? Using a lot of tampons and pads? Hormones! We feel like they could be the death of us sometimes. If there is an imbalance of hormones, you are likely to have heavy periods. Cortisol and Insulin We’ve all heard of cortisol and insulin but we may not…
One of the issues with having unusually heavy periods is being anemic. Low iron during period is a common problem with women and it could cause fatigue. Iron deficiency and periods When we are menstruating, there is a very high chance that we are at risk of having an iron deficiency. With all that blood…
Today, Sunday October 10th, is World Mental Healthy Day 2021. It’s time to bring this topic to the forefront. We shouldn’t be afraid to talk about mental health. If you have a mental health disability or if you know someone who struggles with their mental healthy, there are resources for you. Healthy mind platter According…
One thing is for certain, if you have a very heavy period, it is traumatic! When your quality of life is affected by an unusually heavy period, it’s normal to feel scared. Stages of life Teenage Periods As a teenager, when puberty hits, things just seem to go haywire all of a sudden. You get…
Yesterday we talked about having a period twice in a month. But, what about if you have an unusually heavy period. Is this cause for concern? Normal periods What’s normal? Everyone is different so defining normal can be hard. Just like few people have “normal skin”, few people might actually have normal periods. I once read…
Periods are fun, aren’t they? – was never said by anyone! Having a period at all is an inconvenience but if you have your period twice in one month, it’s the worst! What’s going on? When I hit my 40’s, my body really started to change. I couldn’t even tell you when it happened exactly…
Perimenopause and fatigue are closely related. If you’re in your 40’s and you’ve been feeling a little bit tired lately – more tired than usual, it might not just be that you’re overworked or overloaded. You might want to see your doctor, especially if you are having any other symptoms. And, if you think the…
During our cycles, our bodies make hormones: Estrogen, Progesterone and testosterone, plus some others. And, all these hormones make up the Stages of Menstrual Cycle. Each phase can mean those pesky symptoms we experience each month. Understanding this can give you the knowledge you need to make adjustments to feel better. So, let’s get started!…
What are the stages of menopause? There are actually 4 and we’ll go into each one of these here so that you can understand what is going on with your body and you don’t feel so alone. The Stages of Menopause Like most people, you don’t think about menopause until you are in it –…
Our monthly ‘friend’ can cause us many symptoms. There are many root causes of these symptoms. But, if you experience Bloating before period, there are things you can do to control bloating a week before your period. Emotional Symptoms of PMS Here is a list of just some of the emotional symptoms you may have…
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