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 gone...
A woman's body definitely changes throughout the cycle of a month, but did you know our bodies change throughout the year as well? A recent study in Nature Communications found that as many as one-fifth of the genes in our blood cells undergo seasonal changes in...
Summer can wreak havoc on our bodies, but in particular, the extra heat and moisture can cause problems with vaginal health if not kept in check. Here are six tips for keeping your vagina healthy this summer -- 1. Wear Cotton Only Cotton is not only hypoallergenic, it...
What is Organic Cotton? Simply put, organic cotton is non-genetically modified and is grown without any synthetic agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides. Organic cotton farming methods maintain healthy soil ecosystems, and people, by using natural processes...
Every September, women around the world are reminded of the symptoms of ovarian cancer thanks to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. September may be ending, but that doesn’t mean that you should stop thinking about women’s health! Here’s a quick rundown of some important...
Everybody needs a doctor like Dr. Aviva Romm in their lives. I've been searching for one since my first visit to the gynecologist. Although I may not have found one yet in my home town community, I've always been lucky enough to get what I need from the wise and...
As an almost-30 year old woman who takes medication for hypothyroidism, poly-cystic ovarian syndrome, depression, hormonal imbalance and insulin regulation, I can tell you that a healthy endocrine system is the key to figuring out your overall health. From websites...
Seventeen... what isn't magical at 17? The world is your oyster, your body is in peak physical condition, your brain is absorbing information exponentially, your hormones are in full flush, causing your loins to tingle multiple times a day; and if you were me, you...
The vagina is "not just a sex organ at all, but a powerful mediator of female confidence, creativity and the sense of the connections between things," writes Naomi Wolf, summarizing her book, Vagina: A New Biography. Her recent work explores the concept of the brain...
The uterus is a perfectly self-cleansing organ. Once a month it cleans itself out by shedding its lining and all of its contents. This is known as a period. But just like any organ of the body, sometimes it doesn’t always do its job the way it’s supposed to and that's...
Femininity. It is an endless journey and today, we're taking you on a small biochemical tour of vaginas to help answer - What's with the smell? From when we gain an awareness of ourselves as girls to the reflective moments we have as cute or cranky old ladies, we...