Pregnancy is a time of anticipation, joy, and getting ready to welcome your new baby. Yet, despite all the excitement, it is important to think about taking health-related steps that can help keep both you and your baby safe. One of these steps is getting the flu shot. What is the Flu Shot? Think about…
DetailsDealing with acne is never a pleasant experience, but when those pesky pimples decide to show up right before or during your period, it can feel like an added monthly burden. “Period acne” is also known as menstrual acne. It is a skin condition characterized by the appearance of pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads on the…
DetailsMenopause is a process that unfolds over a period of months to years. During this time, estrogen levels begin to fall and as a result, women may experience a number of symptoms caused by its absence. Symptoms include vaginal dryness, night sweats, changes in mood and hot flashes. Although each symptom of menopause can cause…
DetailsWhile there isn’t a perfect pregnancy diet there are some food items that you should consume more often and others that you should avoid completely. Here is a list of some foods to avoid while pregnant. 1. Seafoods that are known to be high in mercury Seafood can be an excellent source of lean protein.…
DetailsEat well, make sure you get enough sleep, don’t smoke and manage your stress levels. It’s advice that you have probably heard before and although it sounds fairly straight forward, taking care of your health takes effort. Factors such as feeling overworked, a lack of sleep and not having enough time means that we tend…
DetailsA headache can be described as any pain or discomfort in any region of the head or face. Headache pain might be felt on one or both sides of the head, be isolated to a small area or feel like it is spreading from one point to another. The general features of a headache usually…
DetailsMenopause is a process that unfolds over a period of months or years. Officially, the average age of menopause is fifty-one years old but most women will begin to experience the effects of menopause for a few years leading up to it. As estrogen levels start to decline, symptoms such as night sweats and hot…
DetailsWhen its time to start packing your hospital bag, take a moment to think about what items you’ll genuinely need. This usually includes items that are not available in the maternity ward or items that are available but may not necessarily meet your standard. Think about items like your comfy slippers, a magazine or favourite…
DetailsVaginal pain can mean different things to different women. In general, it refers to a wide range of issues that may cause pain or discomfort around the vaginal area. Discomfort may refer to an itchy vulva that was caused by vaginitis or it may be pain in the genital area that results from an infection.…
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