Nature’s cures for menstrual cramps
Menstrual cramps are caused by a substance called Prostaglandin F2 Alpha (PGF2 Alpha). Research has discovered that this is released as the lining of the womb breaks down during the second half of the …
Wellbeing: Nurturing mind, body, and soul
Welcome to a space dedicated to rest, balance, and healing. Our Wellbeing category explores what it means to care for ourselves in a world that often demands too much of us. From mental health and mindfulness to physical wellness, spiritual practices, and community care, we're here to support your journey toward wholeness.
Whether you're looking for tools to manage stress, reflections on emotional resilience, or ways to reconnect with your roots and rituals, this space honours the many paths to feeling well. Because wellbeing isn't one-size-fits-all — it's personal, cultural, and deeply human.
5 Reasons why you should quit smoking
Disease from smoking was once a male domain but the evidence is now clear – women have caught up really quickly. Figures for smoking and smoking-related disorders (and consequently deaths) have …
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): The Hidden Infection
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or infections (STIs) are passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact.
The vast majority of STDs are treatable, yet in a high …
7 Steps to help take the strain off your back
Back pain is most common amongst young adults and older people, with the common cause being improper lifting, exercising, physical work and sports.
Lower back pain can also be an indication of stress. …
4 Things you should know about crash dieting
Diet fads come and go; some are variations on a theme, and others prove to be dangerous and get shot down after fatalities have already happened. There is one strategy that probably every woman has …
How to reduce stress at work
Imagine working only four hours a day, nine months a year and earning all the money you need to do exactly what you want with all your free time. Does that sound like your life?
That’s the …
How to tell if you are suffering from seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that follows a seasonal patter. Some people refer to SAD as the winter blues, or winter depression.
I didn’t know I had a problem with the …