There are many common health conditions that people suffer, readers, but don’t realize there is help for. This is true of all of us, and today, I’m going to talk about one that impacts women–polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). What, exactly, is PCOS? This is a hormone imbalance that happens when a woman’s ovaries start to […]
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We’ve all heard about how we need more fiber, readers, and it’s true for many of us! Fiber is just something that we need for a healthy digestive system, but we don’t always make sure it’s a real part of our daily diet. From a nutritional viewpoint, fiber is actually a complex carb, like sugar.
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While I certainly can’t and would not pretend to know what it’s like, I have heard about premenstrual syndrome (PMS) from some of the women in my life, and it does not sound pleasant! Bloating, discomfort, cramps and more are all part of this condition, which occurs from the hormonal changes that take place as
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Coffee, and by extension caffeine, is pretty awesome. It’s almost like having a great friend there to pep up your day and boost your mood right in your own kitchen each morning! But, as with other relationships, you need to set some healthy boundaries with coffee, and more specifically, the caffeine in it. Of course,
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Hormones are the little chemical that make your whole body work, folks. Without these messages, the cart would come off of the horse pretty quickly! Produced by your endocrine glands — including your reproductive system, pancreas, thyroid and adrenal glands — these natural chemicals are what help ensure your body is running smoothly and everything
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I’ve heard of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), folks, and I what I have heard sounds scary! Women have lost limbs and even their lives to this dangerous condition. What I have learned recently is that tampons, a feminine hygiene product used by women around the globe, is likely a cause of this serious illness. The
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Hormones are pretty important for your body and your health, even if you don’t usually hear many details about them. These chemical messengers are almost like the post office of your body, and if they’re not working properly, you’re missing some pretty important deliveries! A hormone imbalance isn’t always easy to spot at first, but
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Bananas, folks, are a pretty nifty fruit. Affordable, sweet and inside their own packaging, these fruits are a staple in many healthy diets. They are packed with vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin B, Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, fiber and even protein, according to Healthline (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-bananas#section1). While you may already know about all of
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I often look at nutrition labels on food products. Sometimes, I want to know what all the ingredients are. Other times, I’m curious or concerned about the fat, sodium or sugar in what I am about to buy or eat. One thing I’ve noticed each time is that, in the small print, it says the
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If you haven’t heard of bisphenol-A, you’ve likely heard its common abbreviation, BPA. You probably know that it is not good for you, my friends, so I’m here to share more information about just what this chemical does to your body and where it can be found around you. This chemical came to light in
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