The impact of a plant-based diet on women's hormonal health - facts and myths
Plant-based diets have become extremely popular in recent years. This is not only because people are consciously giving up meat, but also because the meat substitutes available on the market are...
How to maintain healthy eating habits during menstruation?
During menstruation, many women experience a greater appetite for sweets and fatty snacks due to hormonal fluctuations, which can be associated with poorer mood and fatigue. A variety of meals with...
Weight gain during menstruation - what's behind it and should you worry about it
Weight changes in women during the menstrual cycle are related to natural hormonal fluctuations that affect appetite and water retention in the body. Increased appetite and swelling often occur...
Conscious skincare: choose wisely - for yourself and the planet
The shelves in the shops are crammed with a huge number of products, which doesn't make life any easier when you're trying to find the right one. This is why conscious skincare is becoming...
Hormones and body weight - how hormonal imbalances affect health and body shape
Hormones are compounds that manage hundreds of processes in our bodies - from regulating metabolism and blood glucose levels, to controlling growth and puberty, to influencing mood, sleep and...
Probiotics in the diet. Natural protection against intimate infections
Natural probiotics present in the diet can effectively support women's intimate health by helping to prevent recurrent vaginal infections. Regular consumption of pickles, fermented dairy products or...
How do low testosterone levels affect women's health?
Women's testosterone levels fluctuate and are affected by many factors - age, menstrual cycle and even time of day. Low levels can introduce a lot of confusion into a woman's life, which we discuss...
PCOS, insulin resistance and diet - how to find a balance without going to extremes
PCOS and insulin resistance often occur together because insulin affects sex hormones, exacerbating symptoms such as irregular periods and excessive body hair. The right diet can help alleviate these...
9 facts about potency pills that every man should know
More and more men are experiencing difficulties with erections, and this topic should not be taboo. Many are turning to potency pills in a bid to improve their intimate life and regain their...
Stevia, erythritol or aspartame? What popular sugar substitutes are healthy for us?
Stevia, erythritol and aspartame are popular sugar substitutes that can help to reduce sugar intake, but each has its own specific characteristics and uses.
Long-term COVID and women's health: how does the pandemic affect the menstrual cycle?
Many people experience symptoms of COVID-19 even many months after the disease has subsided. We are then dealing with what is known as long-term COVID, also known as long COVID. For women, many pay...
Pregnancy in a patient with borderline and BPAD: should gynaecologists be told about diagnoses?
Women with psychiatric disorders - as well as those who do not receive psychiatric care - can lead ordinary lives and, for example, engage successfully in professional activities. They are also...
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder - can it ruin a woman's mental health?
Irritability, sensitivity and mood swings are just some of the symptoms that accompany menstruating women. It is considered that they are normal and should not worry, female beauty is responsible for...
Hormone therapy in breast cancer survivors and risk of dementia
Researchers suggest that hormone therapy for breast cancer reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How do I supplement calcium on a protein-free diet?
Calcium is an essential ingredient for maintaining healthy bones, teeth and muscles. In addition, it supports the nervous and endocrine systems. Although dairy is the main source of calcium, those...
Intimate area hygiene in women: the key to health and comfort
In the following article, we present a comprehensive approach and best practices related to intimate area hygiene that every woman should know.
When to undergo mammography? Find out about the new guidelines!
Undergoing a first mammogram at the age of 50 is considered the norm. However, standards are subject to updates. We check what the latest research says about this.
Does an anti-inflammatory diet help relieve endometriosis symptoms?
According to WHO 2023, endometriosis affects as many as 190 million women worldwide, which is about 10% of the population of women of reproductive age. While there is no single cure for...
Certified Lactation Advisor or Lactation Educator - which course offers more opportunities?
This article compares two popular lactation development pathways: the Certified Lactation Advisor course and the course: Supporting and Educating the Lactating Woman, leading to the title of...
Will foods rich in flavonols help you stay healthy?
Will flavonols prove helpful in the fight for a long life? Let's find out what scientists think.
When menstrual complaints make it impossible to live... A breakthrough in the diagnosis of endometriosis?
Many women suffer during menstruation. It could be endometriosis. Polish scientists present the latest diagnostic method that will be able to confirm or exclude it.
Breast self-examination - why do some women not perform it and does self-perception matter?
Breast self-examination is an integral part of preventive health care. It allows a woman to get to know her breasts and react if something worrying is found. So why do some women not perform it?...
