A tiny addition to the family tends to be a new adventure, and a new opportunity to introduce clean living. As we all know, clean living extends beyond consumables, and the choices we make can rebound for generations. An item seemingly as simple as organic cotton is...
Pregnancy
5 Ways to Cope with PostPartum Depression during Covid-19
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 physicians...
5 Signs of a Possible Miscarriage
Being pregnant is one of life's greatest joys. But with that joy also comes anxiety and risks to the mother's body and health. With the many symptoms of early pregnancy, for example back pain, breast tenderness, cramps, and mood swings, it's easy to mistake signs of a...
Four Ways Your Body Changes Through the Seasons
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...
Six Tips for Staying Healthy Down There This Summer
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...
Taking Back Women’s Health with Dr. Aviva Romm
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...
Women’s Health Wearables and Tech that Help with Periods and Pregnancy
It's no longer enough to track your run or even your heartbeat while you run; what's monitoring your baby's heartbeat when you run? Women's health wearables and tech apps have moved way beyond fitness to focus on pertinent issues like reproductive health, from...
The Dark History of the Birth Control Pill
Last week we talked about the importance of respecting your hormones and we've shared in the past how the birth control pill can have an effect on hormones and in turn menstruation. As part of our taking #femininetothemax campaign, we thought it would be a good time...
5 Signs of Hormonal Imbalance
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...
How Planned Parenthood Saved My Life
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...
3 New Products for Babies and New Moms with Sensitive Skin
Our company was created almost nine years ago by a dad and his daughter who were on a mission to service women whom they could understand because of the women that comprised their own family - gals with sensitive skin who range in age from 24 - 55 and have a deep...