If you are one of the many women who suffer from menstrual cramps every month, you know how painful and frustrating they can be. Menstrual cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, are caused by the contraction of the uterus during your period. The uterus produces a hormone-like substance called prostaglandins, which trigger the muscles to squeeze…
Dandruff is a common skin condition, generally affecting the scalp, especially in the winters. Dandruff is the result of excessive shedding of dead cells from the scalp. In this case it’s not contagious, but on the other hand, occurs due to growth of fungal infection on the scalp and is an infectious condition. Dandruff is…
Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance: Does It Actually Work? Key Takeaways Seed cycling means eating pumpkin and flax seeds during the follicular phase (days 1–14) and sunflower and sesame seeds during the luteal phase (days 15–28) to support estrogen and progesterone balance. A 2023 randomized clinical trial found seed cycling significantly improved hormonal markers and…
This the season for peaches! Peaches are a widely popular delicious, juicy fruit. It is actually a member of the rose family and originated in china, now popular in all over the world. Peaches contain all essential nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and fibre that offer numerous health benefits. Read on to learn about…
The first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist specifically designed for weight loss is heading toward FDA approval — and it could change how millions of people manage obesity. Orforglipron, developed by Eli Lilly, is a once-daily pill that delivered an average weight loss of 27.3 pounds in clinical trials, rivaling the results of popular injectables like…
Stop wasting hundreds of dollars on trendy supplements and miraculous anti-aging creams while ignoring the most potent remedies at your local grocery store. The real secret to cellular longevity, hormone balance, and radiant skin isn’t bottled in a lab—it’s hiding in the neglected aisles. While everyone obsesses over overpriced kale and exotic berries, science reveals…
Psoriasis is a long lasting disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. These skin patches are typically red, itchy, and scaly. It can occur on any part of the body, however the most commonly affected areas are the knees, scalp, elbows, knuckles, lower back and sacral areas. It isn’t contagious, though it looks like it…
Gout is a type of arthritis. It is caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid crystallizes, and the crystals deposit in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues. Gout often referred to as feet or toe disease, this is because gout most often strikes at the base of the big toe,…
Wrinkles are visible creases in the skin. Wrinkles on the face is a symptom of aging which is very disturbing appearance. They result from a gradual decrease in the skin’s collagen levels as you age, which causes it to lose its elasticity. Many women as well as men believe that aging skin is inevitable, but…
Kiwi fruit, also known as Chinese gooseberry, is the edible berry of a woody vine in the genus Actinidia. Kiwi fruit was named after the New Zealand Kiwi bird – an unusual flightless bird- because they are both small, brown and furry. All parts of the kiwifruit are edible, including the skin, although the last…
