Body & Mind April 27, 2018 1 Comment 5 Reasons you should be ashamed Menstruation + shame: they go hand in hand. But not because of the reasons you might think. […]
Body & Mind March 18, 2018 6 Comments Painful sanitary pads? It’s known that tampons can sometimes feel uncomfortable. But also sanitary pads can cause pain. Why does this happen? And how to solve it? (…)
Body & Mind January 5, 2018 1 Comment Another good intention Most of January’s good intentions have to do with health. That’s why we add one more to our ‘to do’-list for 2018: make an appointment with your GP if you’re suffering from one of these menstrual complaints […]
Body & Mind December 18, 2017 12 tips against menstrual migraine Headaches are annoying. Especially when you’re also on your period. Here are 12 tips against menstrual migraine. Also for ‘normal’ period pain. […]
Body & Mind December 1, 2017 Cleaning the Ayurvedic way In traditional eastern medicine, menstruation isn’t only seen as a physical clean-up, but also as an emotional and spiritual one. It restores the balance between body and mind. […]
Body & Mind November 6, 2017 No more periods. Help? You’ve always had a regular cycle but suddenly you stop menstruating. Is this good news or bad? And why does it happen? (…)
Body & Mind September 16, 2017 Endometriosis awareness Severe suffering just a part of menstruation? Not always. Painful periods can indicate a serious underlying medical problem, like endometriosis. […]
Body & Mind August 23, 2017 Menstruation gone wrong Too many, too little, too early, too late, not at all: a lot of things can go wrong with menstruation. And all those disorders have a name. An alphabetic summary. (…)
Body & Mind February 28, 2017 1 Comment Rare and nasty Ever heard of catamenial pneumothorax? Probably not. Rare Disease Day (the 28th of February) is meant to raise awareness about the 6,000 existing rare disorders.[…]
Body & Mind January 10, 2017 Cooking for your hormones Maybe it’s obvious, but listening to your body – or better, your hormones – and adjusting your food pattern, can prevent a lot of menstrual suffering, according to Margaretha den Dekker, founder of Finest Food for Body and Soul. […]
Body & Mind December 6, 2016 Banana time? Vitamin B6 is important when tackling PMS symptoms. But how do you get enough of it? And how can certain foods, like bananas, help? (…)
Body & Mind November 23, 2016 How to pick: tampons Super, mini or maxi? With or without applicator? The white sticks come in various shapes and sizes. What to keep in mind when choosing a tampon? […]
Body & Mind September 26, 2016 Pills & Periods Back in the 1950s, the contraceptive pill was first presented as medication against painful periods. Temporary infertility was called just a side-effect. Soon loads of women were complaining about painful periods. […]
Body & Mind July 29, 2016 It’s all about balance Why are you more susceptible to vaginal yeast infections around the time of your menstruation? And how to prevent them? Tips for a healthy vagina. […]
Body & Mind June 22, 2016 Why not try something different We’re pretty conservative when it comes to our sanitary products. Shops are full of sanitary towels and tampons. Although you have to actively look for alternatives, they are available. Here’s a list. […]
Body & Mind June 16, 2016 Could I have a bleeding disorder? Heavy blood loss during your menstruation? It could be due to a bleeding disorder. Dr. Marieke Kruip, haematologist at the Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam, believes this connection still isn’t acknowledged enough. […]
Body & Mind May 16, 2016 Poor Snow White It must be said: the illustration The Seven Dwarves of Menopause was the first one to roam the world wide web. But as The Seven Dwarves of PMS, the picture hits the spot perfectly as well. […]
Body & Mind March 25, 2016 How to pick: sanitary pads Thick or thin? With or without wings? They come in various shapes and sizes. What to keep in mind when choosing sanitary pads? […]
Body & Mind February 28, 2016 Vagina spa An aromatherapy for down under which also helps against menstrual cramps. Meet the V-steam. […]
Body & Mind January 25, 2016 Menstrual migraine: no figment of your imagination Two to three times more women suffer from migraine than men. Hormones clearly play a role. Dutch pharmacologist Antoinette Maassen van den Brink of the Erasmus MC Rotterdam did ground-breaking research. […]
