PCOS: Lifestyle Hacks To Help Manage Your Symptoms
If you’ve been following our series on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you’ll know not only what PCOS is, but also how you can improve your symptoms with dietary changes. But what lifestyle changes can you make to better manage your PCOS? Here are some simple and realistic lifestyle hacks that should make PCOS less of […]
How to Manage PCOS Symptoms with Natural Remedies
Last week, we discussed what polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is, and how to know if you may have it. But what next? If you have it, how can you incorporate natural remedies for PCOS? Can you work on making your life a little easier, and optimise your health along the way? The original cause of […]
What is PCOS and Could You Have It?
Are you still struggling with acne, even though your teenage years are long over? Do you struggle to maintain a healthy weight? Do you have irregular periods? Although all of these symptoms could be down to countless causes, you may want to look into Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). What is PCOS? Women with PCOS basically […]
What is PMDD and Could You Have it?
Hell hath no fury like a woman asked if she is on her period when she’s angry… I mean… don’t people realise that it’s the week before our periods when they should be wary?! In all seriousness, we’ve all heard the stereotypes and misogynistic put-downs. A female is showing signs of anger or frustration? It […]
The Fertility Awareness Method: Is Natural Contraception For You?
Have you heard abut the fertility awareness method? No, then this is the post for you. More women than ever had had enough of trying different types of contraception — from the pill, to the IUD, to the humble condom. They all have their pitfalls. Whether it’s hormone imbalance or the general inconvenience of remembering to […]
The World may be on Pause but your Period isn’t! Tips on Managing each week of your Menstrual Cycle While in Quarantine
Hey darlings, remember that time we got *really* into detail on the topic of your menstrual cycle? As we discussed back then, though one week of it in particular receives the most attention, our hormones are in constant flux, and we could all get a little more familiar with how they affect us every day […]
Are your gut health and mental health connected?
In my last article I noted the importance of keeping your gut microbiome in good health to improve your overall wellbeing. This article investigates the link between good gut health and your mental health. The gut-brain connection Your brain contains approximately 100 billion neurons. Your gut contains approximately 500 million neurons which are connected to your brain […]
7 Natural Remedies Everyone Should Know
The world of natural remedies can seem a little overwhelming at times. With the countless claims about alleged miracle herbs and cure-all oils, it can be a challenge to separate the facts from the hype. Don’t worry darling, we got you covered. Here are seven quick-fix, scientifically-backed, tried-and-tested natural remedies to start you off on […]
Go With The Flow: Seize Your Menstrual Cycle Day by Day
We are finally talking more about menstruation, but this is essentially only a quarter of the reality. In actual fact, if you menstruate, then little is more powerful than understanding and embracing every stage of your cycle. Though one particular week of the month (perhaps understandably) receives the most attention, the other 3 weeks have […]
Could you be D-ficient? Vitamin D Deficiency and Staying Well this Winter
Vitamin D deficiency is very common – especially among those of us who go months with barely any sun (literally all of us right now). In fact, the UK government says around 25% of teenagers and adults in the country have low levels of vitamin D. There are few food sources of vitamin D, and […]
Signs your hormones are out of whack
Stereotypes aside, it’s an unfortunate truth that those of us who menstruate spend a large part of our existence riding the natural yet often unpredictable waves of our hormones. But how do you know if those monthly ups and downs have become something more involved? Here’s our guide to signs your hormones are out of […]
