The multiple benefits of magnesium was something that I started to learn about recently during a fabulous talk given to our community by my nutritionist colleague Natalie Coghlan. You can watch the replay here. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in our general health and it is particularly helpful for women. […]
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If you follow natural cycles for contraception, or you’re trying to conceive, you’ll need to be really good at knowing when you’re ovulating. It can be tricky though, so it’s important to track your periods and symptoms so you can start to understand you body. When does ovulation happen? An average menstrual cycle is said
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What is pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS)? Pelvic congestion syndrome is a cause of pelvic pain in 13-14% of women. It can also be known as ovarian vein reflux. It is like having varicose veins, but inside the pelvis – the veins around the pelvic organs become swollen. This pressure from the swollen veins is what
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This time of year is hard work for some people. Not just because it can be a triggering time, it’s expensive and there is a lot to do, but also because of the weather and season change. People who feel sad when the days grow darker and colder may be suffering from a condition called
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We’re all unique when it comes to periods, and it can feel like sometimes no two periods are the same. Here’s a quick guide on what is normal, what isn’t, and what can be done about it. What is a normal period? While periods are different for everyone, an average period lasts 28 days +/-
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Women overwhelmingly carry the burden of taking contraception to avoid pregnancy. It is certainly a hot topic for debate with people on all sides of the arguments. However, it doesn’t change the fact that women currently need to be the ones to take care of contraceptive choices. Things are changing though! With more emphasis on
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