There is pain. Then there is chronic pain. One kind affects women around the world and is characterized by a persistent pain in the pelvic region that is unlike menstrual cramps. While most imagine period pain to be the worst a woman can regularly, 1 in 6 woman while experience chronic pelvic pain in their lifetime, which can stop them from doing regular activities, such as sitting, having sexual intercourse, or even using the ladies’ room. The trouble with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is that it can be difficult to diagnose, due to the discomfort stemming from more than one…
Author: Valerie
People consistently complain about visible pores and their complexion. The photos in magazines don’t help, either. The celebrities and models in those makeup ads have been photoshopped to look as if their skin has no pores at all; but that’s not reality. Everyone has pores, and some people have larger pores than others. That said, you can shrink your pores to an extent—and today we’re going to explain how you can get smaller pores and smoother skin. But first, we need to debunk some myths about pores. Myth 1. Your nose is covered in blackheads. Some people do have blackheads…
Much like our skin, our hair shows how balanced our nutrition is. The cells that make up every strand of hair need to be constantly supplied with vitamins and nutrients for shine, luster, and volume. Whether you have curly or straight hair, thin or voluminous, these foods can give you fuller, more manageable hair that shows off your beauty—inside and out. Eggs Not many foods contain two key ingredients for hair growth. Eggs, however, contain both protein and biotin, as well as selenium and zinc. Hair is predominately protein, so you need the highly digestible protein form eggs to get…
Like other parts of our lives, our eyesight starts to weaken as we age. But while most people are caught up with eating wholesome food, exercising, and quitting bad habits, our eyes tend to be forgotten. Plus, there are a few eye diseases that strike as we get older, like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts. Since we need our sight up to the day that we leave this world, you shouldn’t take vision for granted. That’s why you need to know how take care of your eyes as you age. Here’s what you need to know. Visit Your Optometrist Regularly…
Coffee is the undisputed king of the morning routine, the cornerstone of waking up and getting into gear. But do we really understand how coffee affects us? Coffee is a beloved beverage all around the world, from Norway to Japan. The mystery, though, is where coffee came from and why we love it so much. Scientists have sought to find the answer to coffee’s deliciousness and popularity, but I don’t need to tell you how awesome coffee is or use science to convince you. Grab a cup o’ joe—here’s some truly amazing facts about coffee to delight you. Goats Discovered…
Believe it or not, your gastrointestinal tract has more of a role to play in your health than digestion. Within the intestines, there is a microbiome that influences your immune system. This means that the health of your gut affects every other part of body, from the dryness of your skin to your daily outlook on life. The effects of this microbiome in your GI tract don’t end there. If you happen to be suffering from any of the issues listed below, there is a chance your intestinal microbiome holds the answer. Moodiness Whenever you start to feel low, it’s…
Sexual desire in women tends to fluctuate over the years, due to ups and downs in hormones and other changes. Women’s sexual desire can also change depending on their lifestyle, relationships, and other events that happen throughout life, such as pregnancy, illness, and menopause. While this is natural, someone women will lack sexual desire and never find relief from that. If you are currently a women who finds no interest in sex and are concerned about this, you should check to see if you are suffering from hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). However, you don’t need to meet a medical…
A healthy relationship shouldn’t leave you with questions. You should both feel that you are meeting one another’s needs and are able to communicate on an intimate level. True, healthy relationships put forth an effort to address complications that arise, but as long as the two of you are meeting these problems head on, you can make it work. Now, if that sounds nothing like what you are currently involved in, you are not in a healthy relationship. Or maybe, you are currently arguing with your partner. The both of you may need a reminder that “no relationship truly exists…
Cancer is an epidemic, and anyone is susceptible to getting it. The best way to detect cancer is when it just begins. Attending routine cancer screenings is the best way to do this, particularly for cancers like cervical and colon. However, there are many types of cancers that have no screenings. Therefore, knowing which symptoms could be a precursor or symptoms that often are created by the onset of cancer can help you detect cancer. Research done by the American Cancer Society and other groups have found that people tend to ignore symptoms then underestimate how serious those symptoms are.…
Most people know the word “melanoma” when they hear it. In fact, it is one of the most common kinds of skin cancer found among young adults between the ages 15 and 29. However, that does not mean that melanoma is not dangerous. This cancer, which can spread into the organs and lymph nodes, affects nearly a million people in the United States alone. In fact, it is estimated that in 2019, over 192,000 Americans are going to be diagnosed with melanoma. Within that number, a shocking 96,000 people will have invasive (Stage I IV) skin cancer, and another 96,000…