Herbs such as Artemisia vulgaris and Capsella bursa-pastoris promote menstrual and hormonal health. If your period is heavy enough to require changing more often than every one or two hours, or if you have a period that lasts more than a full week, you may be experiencing menorrhagia or heavy menstrual bleeding. Hormonal imbalance is one of the primary reasons for heavy … [Read more...]
“Cycle Syncing”: Nutrition and Exercise Throughout Your Menstrual Cycle
By: Amanda Hart Do you ever feel sluggish when working out on your period? There’s a reason why. This is why many women implement cycle syncing, the practice of synchronizing their fitness and diet routines to their monthly menstrual cycle. Understanding how to adjust your health and fitness routine with your menstrual cycle can bring about incredible benefits. When not … [Read more...]
Time for Action: Menstrual Hygiene Day 2019
With May 28 celebrated as Menstrual Hygiene Day all over the world, the theme for 2019 is —It's Time for Action— emphasizing the urgency of this public health issue, and highlighting the transformative power of improved menstrual hygiene to empower the world’s women and girls and unlock their economic and educational opportunities. Women and men of all ages must be made … [Read more...]
