Pregnancy is a time of careful consideration of everything that goes into your body, including beverages like tea. While tea is generally considered a healthy beverage, not all types of tea are safe for consumption during pregnancy. It’s crucial for expectant mothers to be knowledgeable about the potential risks associated with certain teas. Let’s dive...

In a poignant and deeply personal essay from The Cut, Chantel Tattoli shared her experiences with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Being on and off antibiotics, she finally found the solution to her problem in an alternative method to treat them without antibiotics. Her story, which can be found here, serves as a powerful testament...

Our feminine hygiene industry is undoubtedly lead by fear, but who created the fear? Was it a woman’s fear that her natural cycle was a disturbance to a functioning society, or was this fear forced onto women by the marketing and advertising of ‘fresh feeling’ feminine products.  Language shared by the feminine hygiene industry suggests...

Whether ready or not, all women come to the stage of life when menopause is upon them. The majority of us are familiar with this stage of life that marks the end of menstrual cycles due to the natural decline of the female reproductive hormones. Menopause is officially diagnosed once 12 months have passed without...

Annika, a 28-year-old woman from California, shares a harrowing tale of battling a deadly sinus cancer that strikes fewer than one in a million individuals, ultimately leading to the removal of her right eye. A cancer so rare, there are less than 200 cases documented throughout medical literature. Misdiagnosis: A Sinister Growth Mistaken for Routine...

The pace of modern life isn’t easy. Between putting in long hours at work, juggling an endless list of chores and errands, staying on top of social and family commitments, raise your hand if you’re left feeling tired and anxious all the time. As if that wasn’t enough, you probably also feel the pressure to do more and...

In a poignant revelation, Jelena Tompkins, a resident of Colorado, US, has bravely shared her battle with stage 3 rectal cancer, bravely shedding light on the importance of not ignoring seemingly innocuous symptoms. Her story serves as a beacon of hope and awareness, urging others to heed their body’s signals and seek medical attention when...

Hair loss can affect men, women, and also children.  There can be many causes behind hair loss, but one of the main causes is the androgen hormone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which is derived from testosterone. If you’re losing your hair, eating DHT-blocking foods might help. There are only 2 places that hair does not grow on...

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is undoubtedly one of the most terrifying moments a person can face. Yet, amidst the fear, there is hope, and they can become cancer survivors. Early detection, combined with advancements in medical technology, significantly increases the chances of overcoming this formidable adversary. The key lies in recognizing the signs and symptoms...

Psoriasis is a skin disease that’s uncomfortable at best and extremely painful at its worst. With so many potential triggers or causes, it can be hard for those living with it to figure out how to get rid of it. This woman, however, was able to figure it out. Now, after two years of having...

Pancreatic cancer is a serious and often life-threatening disease that affects thousands of individuals every year. It has a low survival rate, mainly because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. This means that being aware of the signs and symptoms can help detect it early, increasing the chances of successful treatment. These are...

This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Iron is just one of the many key nutrients that are essential for life, it is an important mineral found mostly in the haemoglobin of red blood cells and in the myoglobin of...