by Komal Garewal | May 19, 2021 | Menstruation
1. PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can cause irregular periods, heavy bleeding, excessive facial or body hair, infertility, weight gain, baldness/hair loss, and infertility. If you experience a combination of the above, be sure to ask your doctor to check you for...
by Komal Garewal | May 6, 2021 | All Maxim Hygiene, Culture
Cultural stigma about menstruation is found globally, manifesting in many different ways, including period poverty in the UK and exclusionary and discriminatory practices all over the world. There is a growing body of work on addressing menstrual stigma, with global...
by Komal Garewal | Mar 30, 2021 | All Maxim Hygiene, Parenthood, Pregnancy
Motherhood is a miracle, but in the first few weeks after giving birth, many women will suffer from hormonal imbalances that can cause or exacerbate depression and anxiety. Feeling sad, empty, anxious or disconnected from your baby isn’t abnormal — many...
by Komal Garewal | Mar 17, 2021 | All Maxim Hygiene, Culture
Seasonal allergies can vary from mild to really annoying but luckily, there are a few behavior modifications you can make which can ease their severity. Read below for 5 ways to beat seasonal allergies naturally. 1. Wash them Away Pollens adhere to our mucus...
by Komal Garewal | Mar 3, 2021 | All Maxim Hygiene, Menopause
THE WHAT — Perimenopause is the transition to menopause, and officially, the coming to an end of your reproductive years. Perimenopause is different from premenopause because you display symptoms of eventual menopause during this time. However, once you’ve...