Reading is a great way to learn about health and our bodies. Check out these recommended books on female health. The female body is amazing and fascinating. We are stronger than we think. We can develop and give birth to a human being. We help maintain the circle of life. Being a female can sometimes…
PMS, we’ve all heard about it and some have experienced it but many do not know much about it. Don’t let all the jokes society has come up with that revolve around PMS make you brush it off, it is a real medical condition. Let’s break the stereotypes and dive into some common PMS questions.…
Everyone has a unique body shape and size. This is what makes us all unique but can also make buying clothing difficult. This is especially true when it comes to bras. We all have different breasts and finding a good bra for them can be tedious. Having an ill-fitting bra can be uncomfortable and unflattering…
Everyone needs some extra energy sometimes. Many people hit a wall in the afternoon and feel tired the rest of the day. We all struggle to get through our long to-do lists and need a boost of energy. Here are 7 tips to help boost energy quickly to help you get through the rest of…
Do you have to get up multiple times throughout the night to go to the bathroom? Do people comment about how often you go to the bathroom? Does constantly having to urinate make working, errands, and social events difficult? You are not alone in this struggle, there are millions of people who have urinary problems.…
Asthma flare-ups can be scary but imagine having those flare-ups during pregnancy. Some women with asthma will have uncontrolled flare-ups during pregnancy. These asthma exacerbations could be harmful to the mothers and their unborn children. U.S. News and World Report recently published an article written by Dr. Michael Blaiss on how to manage asthma flare-ups…
Heart disease is the most common cause of death among American women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2017 approximately 299,578 women in the United States died of heart disease. What is Heart Disease? The general term heart disease refers to various types of heart conditions including heart attack, coronary…
Our lives have become so busy, especially for moms. A simple task such as getting ready in the morning may become difficult after you become a mother. Not only do you have to get yourself ready but you also have to get your children ready, who usually don’t have the same grasp on time and…
What You Need To Know About Chlamydia Over 1 million sexually transmitted infections and diseases are acquired every day in the world (WHO, 2021). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. In some cases, chlamydia will not cause any symptoms but…
Vital Sign Knowledge For the Everyday Person Vital signs are one of the first things done when you go to a healthcare appointment or the hospital. They are one of the most basic but also important parts of an assessment. If vital signs are abnormal, it could indicate an array of medical conditions or problems.…