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Battling PCOS? ā Brew These Herbal Teas to Balance Hormones
Herbal teas are a boon to countless ailing individuals globally. PCOS sufferers are no exception to this. The medicinal properties of herbal teas...
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Cycle Syncing
Ā While men and women may be anatomically similar, physiologically, we witness quite a difference. And while anatomically both men and women can t...
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Lifespan vs Healthspan: Whatās more relevant?
LIFESPAN HEALTHSPAN Total number of years you live with or without illness How many of those years you remain healthy - free from seve...
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Healthy Movement : A Cheat Sheet
THE BASICS OF HEALTHY MOVEMENT Reversing or managing the symptoms of PCOS without exercise is quite an impossible task. But I'm here to help you s...
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Healthy Eating : A Cheat Sheet
THE BASICS OF HEALTHY EATING Keep sugar, refined carbs, fried foods, alcohol, smoking, aerated drinks to a minimum- they trigger inflammation w...
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12 Annual Blood Tests Every Woman Should Do
Want a BTS (we mean ābehind the scenesā and not the band) snapshot of your overall health? Blood tests are a good way to get in! They also help yo...
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PCOS and Menopause: Everything You Want To Know
Ā Derived from the greek words āpausisā meaning pause and mÄn meaning āmonthā, āmenopauseā literally means āthe end of your monthly cyclesā. Whi...
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Adrenal PCOS - What is it, causes, symptoms, blood tests, treatment
We have 2 adrenal glands on top of each kidney. These produce stress hormones - cortisol and adrenaline, and sex hormones - DHEA and testosterone....
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Inflammatory PCOS- What is it, Causes, symptoms, blood tests, treatment
Many studies have displayed a strong correlation between PCOS and chronic, low-grade inflammation. But what is inflammation? Inflammation is the b...
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Best exercises for each type of PCOS
Ring-tailed lemur from Madagascar says it right - I like to move it, move it - I like to move it, move it, move, - I like to move it. Woman! Phys...
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Insulin Resistant PCOS
Our body breaks down the food we eat into sugar and sends it into the blood. Insulin is the hormone made by the pancreases that helps move this su...
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Why do weight loss for PCOS go beyond counting calories and energy balance?
Tracking your steps to complete 10, 000 a day? Clocking in your calories on a calorie calculator? Skipping a meal? Tried intermittent fasting, tr...
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What is the importance of PCOS Awareness Month?
Ā Itās that time of the month⦠September 1, the start of the PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) awareness month.Ā A campaign created to raise aware...
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Why is stress management crucial for managing PCOS?
Considering the fast paced life that weāre all living, stress is inevitable. Sometimes the cause of stress leads to more stress! Remember that tim...
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What's all the fuss about dairy and gluten for PCOS?
Craving for a pizza but worried that it may trigger acne?Ā Letās dig deep into the real facts related to dairy-free and gluten-free diets for PCOS ...
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Struggling with PCOS? Here are best tips for PCOS Management
Before we get into how you can manage your PCOS, we would like to establish that having PCOS is NOT YOUR FAULT. It isn't something you are cursed ...
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Yoga Asanas to help manage PCOS
The benefits of yoga have been highlighted time and again by the people around us, celebrities, and trainers alike. Its popularity is undeniable. ...
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Herbs that are a boon for managing PCOS
Remember the time when your Nani urged you to use more herbs and spices and ran behind you with that spoon of ayurvedic concoction? Then, it seeme...
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Top Healthy Homemade Drinks For PCOS
We're often told that living a healthy lifestyle is an integral part of managing PCOS, but introducing a ton of lifestyle changes in one go can se...
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Signs You Might Have PCOS And How to Overcome Them
Interesting facts: -There is a movement to change the name of PCOS from polycystic ovary syndrome as many women with the syndrome do not have poly...
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Combating PCOS Related Hair Fall
Ā Sadly, PCOS comes with a few not-so-pleasant symptoms and hair loss is one of them. If you're worried about the clump of hair in your drain, we ...
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How to combat bloating on your period
Apart from ravenous cravings, zits, and constant cramps, the one thing that we unanimously wish we could skip every month is bloating. Yup, the unexplained rise in inches that make you hate the concept of buttons is not just disheartening but painful as well.Ā
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Herbal Remedies for PCOS to Revitalize the Body, Mind and Senses
Ā Ā What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common in women during their reproductive age. Women with PCOS are prone...
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Health advice I wish I took more seriously when I was younger
When I was younger, I thought I was invincible. I'd skip every anti-aging ad I'd ever see and scoff at the "preventive measures" I was always asked to take. I mean, I believed I'd be "young forever", but my body had other plans. My metabolism changed, and so did my body. While I'm grateful for the pesky teen acne finally finding its way out of my face, having to worry about joint health, and gut health has taken over.Ā
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Reasons for weight gain that have nothing to do with "overeating" or "being lazy"
Waking up every morning and seeing your weighing scale tip to the right even after you eat healthily, put in the work, and lead a healthy life is dejecting, to say the least.Ā
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How to survive when period pain is killing you ā but you can't take the day off
Have you ever sat at work and googled "Can period cramps kill you"? Yup, we get it. As sad as it is, we're still a long way from period leaves being the norm rather than a rarity that needs to be greatly accoladed.
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Living with PCOS - A candid chat with Suchita A Mukerji
What does living with PCOS feel like? We had a candid chat with Suchita A Mukerji, Founder of The Basics, to understand how it has shaped her daily life and her methods to curb her symptoms.
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Why listening to your flow is more important than just going with it
Have you ever had a huge question mark looming over your head when one of your friends told you about how their period only lasted 2 days with heavy flow, while you, on the other hand, went through the whole 8-day shebang?
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Some of the funniest and weirdest period euphemisms
We agree, your period isn't the prettiest, and the pain can be compared to a visit from Satan himself. So giving it funny names is a great way to describe your situation and add humour to a rather unpleasant experience. But the problem arises when these names are deliberately used to avoid the words "period" or "menstruation".Ā
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Ways to make your period better
You know your period is around the corner, and suddenly your life seems like the most gruesome horror movie. We understand. Most of us have probably gone through countless painful period days with a smile plastered on our faces, just suffering and waiting for the agony to end.
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Talking to your teenager about Menstruation
It can seem daunting, for you and them. Puberty is difficult enough, they're feeling a surge of emotions, their bodies are changing, they're discovering the inner workings of the no-man's land called middle school. It can all be very overwhelming. Add getting their first period into this mix and that's where things can really seem like a horror movie.Ā
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Let it flow!
As much as we dread Aunt Floās monthly visits, she comes in good faith.Ā
While your period may make you crave ungodly amounts of food and give you zits right before that important zoom meeting, your period may be more beneficial for you than you could ever imagine.
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Pink Tax: The cost of being a woman
When youĀ find outĀ that you're paying significantly more than the men in your house, for something as insignificant as a razor, the patriarchy really hits you in the face.
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5 utterly useless comments women are TIRED of hearing.
Women go through period pain or discomfort every month, and while the pain levels may differ, it still is no stroll in the park. We may not want every person out there giving us a standing ovation for genuinely accepting pain as a part of our lives, but a little sensitivity sure could save us from murder charges.
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Ease Your PMS Symptoms Naturally
Premenstrual symptoms certainly bring a bunch of difficulties. Nonetheless, you do not have to let these issues rule your life. Premenstrual syndrome can be reduced or managed with the help of simple lifestyle changes.
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How much Period Pain is "Normal"?
Experiencing pain during periods is quite normal, but sometimes the pain feels so much that you might wonder, is it normal or should I visit a doctor?
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Iām Sorry...itās just that Iām PMSing
The week before your period doesnāt make sense until you realize itās the week before your period. Believe us youāre not alone... In fact, 3 out o...
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Does drinking alcohol affect your periods?
From celebrating Diwali to attending New Year's parties, we understand that it's hard to avoid drinking during the celebration. But knowing about its effects will help you make responsible choices.
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PCOS Awareness Month
The month of September is recognised as "World PCOS Awareness Month". It is dedicatedĀ to raise awareness and help improve the lives of those affected by PCOS through overcoming symptoms and changing the lifestyle that leads to PCOS.
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Seed Cycling: Everything you need to know
Seed cycling is a natural way to stabilizeĀ female hormones like estrogenĀ and progesterone.
It has been proven to help with hormonal issues such as irregular periods, excessive menstrual bleeding, PCOS etc.
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Phases of Menstrual Cycle
Waking up with low energy one day, but feeling like you can take on the world on another? Well, it's not just you and no, you're not just being "moody".
Your menstrual cycle is more than just about the 7 days of your period! Everyday your body has changes happening from within, which can affect your mood, energy levels, and appearance too.
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How to Beat PCOS Bloating
Bloating is a common PMS symptom many women face before their period which can make it painful and difficult to deal with. To help ease the pain and discomfort, hereĀ are some tips thatĀ has proven to help tremendously when it comes to bloating!
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Bloating and PCOS : Why it happens?
You may be tempted to try various probiotics and diets for your bloating; however, this article helps you identifyĀ your root cause of PCOS bloating.
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Gluten- Free Flour Options for PCOS
Wondering how to go gluten free in a wheat-loving nation? Look no further! This list has you covered.
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Diet Queries About Diabetes
Most people are unaware that their eating habits are harmful. They eat what they like and consider any advice to change their eating pattern as sheer
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Diabetes - A Lifestyle Disease
When thousands of people die in the US due to terrorist attack, it is rightly considered to be a tragedy with global implications. But when thousands of deaths occur each day due to unnecessary disease,Ā
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How to Strenthen your Immunity ?
There is no doubt that healthy eating habits lead to healthy lifestyles with increased immunity to fight various illness and infections. However, there still would be some diseases and infections,