A woman's nutritional needs vary from that of a man and it is necessary to know the nuances of counting macronutrients to stay nourished and healthy, without depriving the body of essential nutrients. Here's what you need to know...
Hair, especially a woman's hair, is considered her crowning glory and that's why hair loss, hair fall and related conditions can cause a lot of mental anguish. Men are very conscious about their looks too, and when it comes...
A flight attendant's job looks glamorous, but is being up in the air for hours, along with losing sleep and having to deal with nasty passengers, glamorous after all? These might still be manageable, but a recent study has...
Do you suffer from symptoms like frequent urination, pain while urinating, and dark and foul smelling urine? These are common symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections(UTIs) and studies show that women stand a higher risk of contracting UTIs; actually, 1 in...
Body image is the perception of the body, as seen in a mirror and in a person's mind relating to positive and negative experiences, memories, and their idea of the ideal height, weight, and shape. Body positivity is defined as...
Do you struggle with pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) every month? You're not alone. With aches, pains, and mood swings, dealing with PMS can be very unpleasant for many women. While over-the-counter painkillers and medications could help reduce some of the...
If you thought vaginal thrush and UTI were the only conditions that you had to keep away from, you have perhaps not heard about—pelvic inflammatory disease or PID.
A rather serious condition that affects many women across the world, PID is an umbrella term...
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that develop within the muscular walls of the uterus. While there hasn’t been a single identified cause for the formation of these fibroids, both estrogen and progesterone contribute to their growth.
This also means that a...
Whether it's excess estrogen, too little progesterone or untimely metabolism of both by the liver, endometriosis is an extremely painful condition.
An over-the-counter painkiller may not always be a feasible option to get rid of the pain, but yoga will definitely...
For many women, menopause signals a time of tumultuous changes in the body. Hot flashes, mood changes, and weight gain are just some of the signs of menopause that a woman can experience. Knowing what to expect, however, can make...