The United States is currently experiencing a baby formula shortage. This has left many families scrambling and desperately searching for available baby formula. There have been social media groups started to help families find out when stores receive new stocks of formula but oftentimes by the time families can get to the store, the formula… Read More »
Everyone experiences bloating at some point during their lives. It is uncomfortable and can make you just want to lay on the couch all day. You might feel like a balloon and need relief. The good news is that there are foods that can help. Fibrous foods are recommended when you feel bloated. They are… Read More »
You’ve probably heard about hormones but do you really know what they are? Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. They are located throughout the blood to relay messages to the body. You may be asking yourself, “What kind of messages?” The simple answer is all different kinds of messages. Hormones affect lots of different functions… Read More »
We’ve all been there, when you have so much going on and can’t seem to get everything done. Our lives have become so busy that it is easy to get overwhelmed. Always having a long to-do list can become a burden and can start to have negative effects on our mental health. Here are four… Read More »
You may have heard of or been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and are looking for more information. You have come to the right place because we are going to break down the basic facts about polycystic ovary syndrome. 1. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is Caused by a Hormonal Imbalance PCOS is caused by a… Read More »
Excitement is in the air! You have a new baby on the way! Emotions and anxiety can be elevated when you are expecting a new child. This is especially true when it is your first child. There are so many things you don’t know. Or maybe you have heard stories from friends and family or… Read More »
It’s that time of the month and you feel like your uterus is trying to drive you insane by torturing you with those dreadful period cramps. Many women all over the world, of all different ages and backgrounds, suffer from menstrual cramps. Some even have to miss out on school, work, or social activities because… Read More »
HPV, or Human Papillomavirus, is a term we have become more familiar with in recent years. While many women may recognize the word, their awareness may stop there. Without basic knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (like the fact that there are several strains), a woman who receives a positive HPV test may be overwhelmed with questions.… Read More »
Summertime has historically been a season of fun in the sun. Many adults can remember the joy of summer including weekly picnics or barbecues and days by the pool. This doesn’t have to end when you become pregnant. Here, we offer a few simple (but essential!) tips for making it through the sizzling summer with… Read More »
Let’s be honest here; there is no period that doesn’t involve some amount of pain. Menstrual cramping is a normal side effect of the shedding of the uterine lining. Even if a woman does not describe her periods as painful, cramping is the norm. What if period pain feels like it’s a little too much?… Read More »