Your body depends on water for pretty much every function — digestion, circulation, cell function, brain function, nerve activity and the list goes on. An adult is made up of between 55-75% water, so not […]
How to Survive the “Fourth Trimester”
The common belief is that pregnancy lasts 9-10 months (or 40 weeks), but really we should all just tack on an extra three months. Sure, your baby is no longer in the womb, but they […]
5 Tips For Giving Yourself a Self-Check Breast Exam
Performing your own breast exams is pretty high on the awkward list for most women, so many either forget or just avoid them. However, doing a monthly breast self-exam (BSE) is actually really important. In […]
Menorrhagia: Common Symptoms and Causes of Heavy Cycles
Menorrhagia is defined as an unusually heavy menstrual cycle that lasts longer than seven days. Women who have menorrhagia lose about twice as much blood as the average amount and often struggle to manage it. […]