Looking for a Natural Solution for PMS That Actually Works? Read This.
PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, is known as a collection of symptoms that occur about 3-7 days before a woman’s menstrual cycle. Symptoms can be: Physical – for example: bloating, cramps, weight gain Mental/emotional – for example: mood swings, irritability, cravings, fatigue Dr. Laura Belus, Naturopathic…
5 Minute Beach Wave Hair Tutorial
These soft beachy waves are perfect for busy mornings when you only have 5 minutes to get ready. So go ahead and hit snooze, you’ll still look great! Janine Holmes, Makeup Artist & HairstylistJanine Holmes has been a prominent figure in the Toronto makeup and...
This Is Why You Should Consider Going Green With Your Period Products
Nobody wants to make your period more complicated. It’s already an inconvenience at best, or a horrible monthly occurrence at worst. But when it comes to choosing the period products you use, there are a couple of things to consider. Sarah Price, Green Beauty BloggerSarah…
Why Women Should Consider Taking a Probiotic
Most of us have heard more about probiotics in the last couple of years than ever before. Ditto for our microbiome. And there’s a good reason for that. It’s increasingly clear that the types and number of bacteria that inhabit our bodies profoundly influence our…
Why Menopause is Actually an Opportunity for Self-Care
Written by Dr. Olivia Rose, ND Menopause is defined as the absence of a menstrual period for 12 months. 51 years of age is the average age of onset in North America. Once in menopause, the function of the ovaries–the female gonads–drastically decline. This leads to…
The DivaCup – Challenge the Menstrual Status Quo
Let’s talk tampons (and pads. And periods). The average North American woman uses around 20-25 tampons (or pads/plus pads) during each menstrual period that she has. Many girls begin menstruating around age 11 and continue, like clockwork (barring things like pregnancy), until around the age…
Forget TMI: Let’s Talk About Urinary Incontinence
You do not have to live quietly with incontinence. It might be cured, treated, or at least better managed. People with urinary incontinence often don’t do certain activities and spend a lot of time worrying about the possibility of leaking urine. With some lifestyle changes…
Find Your Perfect Lube
Even if your sex life is in perfect shape, you should consider the rewards of introducing a personal lubricant. Recent studies have shown that many women feel that the amount of lubricant their bodies produce is not enough, therefore personal lubricants (or “lubes”) can improve intimate…
5 Pregnancy Issues No One Tells You About
Prior to my own pregnancy, I heard all about the ‘pregnancy glow’. During my first trimester, I decided this glow was kind of a unicorn—you know, a myth. While my pregnancy improved during the second trimester, I realized that there was a growing list of…