I have not found one person that enjoys having pimples, and even when I do, I am not sure I would want to be their friend. Acne breakouts in black women are caused by a variety of reasons that are inherently linked to our health care. Face mapping techniques have been present for some time now but a lot of the...
The Spanish government is set to pass a law offering three days of menstrual leave a month for workers who experience severe period pain. It is part of a wider approach to treating menstruation as a health condition, which also includes the abolishing of VAT on some hygiene products – the so-called “tampon tax”—and free hygiene products being made available...
Fibromyalgia is a long-term chronic condition that causes all-over muscle pain, joint pain, and fatigue, which may come and go. When you have fibromyalgia, you may have more cells that carry pain signals than usual. And you may have fewer cells that slow down pain signals. Anyone can get fibromyalgia, including children; however, women are twice as likely as men...
Over time, there have been instructions on how to lose weight for better health; however, there are still people who need to actually gain weight for healthy living. People who are overweight can suffer from obesity; meanwhile, people who are underweight can suffer from malnourishment. In addition, not only poor eating habits can cause a person to lose weight; it...
Most women want to lose weight and this can be achieved in several ways. For those who don’t like to exercise, we have the perfect solution for you. Peppermint tea is the solution you need to lose weight as quickly as possible. This aromatic beverage can beat a fancy cappuccino or packaged fruit juice that contains a truckload of calories,...
The subject of having period sex is usually seen as a dirty act and a taboo. However, despite the narratives surrounding the act, it is safe and is known to have some benefits. If you have ever wanted to have sex during your period, here are some things to consider. 1. Orgasms can relieve cramps and headaches Menstrual cramps occur...
Getting pregnant and bearing children is a desire of most women. Apart from the emotional satisfaction they get from nurturing life and bringing it into existence, pregnancy also makes it possible for them to fulfill their cultural role as women. Many societies don’t necessarily welcome with open arms, women who for any reason don’t bear children. For these reasons, the...
Before the Oscars on Sunday, not many people knew that Jada Pinkett-Smith had a condition called alopecia, although she had talked about it publicly a couple of times. “Alopecia” is a broad term that refers to any form of hair loss; however, when people talk about the condition, the most common type they refer to is alopecia areata. Things To...
Down syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs when there is an extra copy of a specific chromosome: chromosome 21. Most babies are born with 46 chromosomes in every cell, 23 from the mother and 23 from the father. Babies with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21, which causes distinct physical, intellectual, and developmental symptoms. People who...
Counting calories is one of the easiest ways to lose weight. It is a simple way of taking charge of what goes into your body in the form of food and there is a simple guide to help you count calories and get it right. Calories are units of energy. In nutrition, calories refer to the energy people get from the food...