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From the ovaries, outward, all about female-focused health and medicine.
Put the f****** phone down
One of the most alarming things about having premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is that it can make you feel like a completely different person for two weeks out of the month. During the follicular phase, I am a mostly normal, responsible citizen who makes good choices. However, during luteal, I can turn into a hedonistic, impulsive demon that loves nothing more than to tank all of my personal progress. It’s sort of like dealing with your sober and drunk self when your sober self is a pacifist, but your drunk self is ready to fight strangers in the parking lot!
By Lynsey P. Caviello2 years ago in Viva
Co-Existing with PMDD
I didn’t notice the pattern until about a year into the pandemic. There were a ton of other reasons that explained how I was feeling. I already had a diagnosis of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) to explain away the feelings of anxiety and depression. Also, who didn’t have difficulty concentrating and falling asleep during lockdown? But there was one problem I couldn’t quite figure out:
By Lynsey P. Caviello2 years ago in Viva
I Gave Up My Nutritionist Side Hustle And I Feel Relieved — Here’s Why
While I’m in a good place now, my relationship with food and my body has a troubled history. I was self-conscious of my body in my younger years and felt pressure from the media and peers to mould myself to whatever the beauty standards were at the time, as most of us have done or still do, whether we are consciously aware or not.
By Erin R. Wilson2 years ago in Viva
A Culinary Odyssey. AI-Generated.
Food. It's more than just sustenance – it's a cultural touchstone, a social lubricant, and a journey for the senses. From the humble bowl of rice to the meticulously crafted Michelin-starred dish, food tells stories of tradition, innovation, and the ingenuity of humankind.
By Cindy Lange2 years ago in Viva
Few people expect the effects of lotus heart
How to use lotus heart properly? Be careful when using lotus heart What is lotus heart? Lotus heart, also known by other names such as lotus heart or lotus heart. The scientific name of lotus heart is Embryo Nelumbinis. This is the green germ of the lotus plant, located inside the lotus seed. The most prominent effect of lotus heart is to calm the mind and cool the body.
By Ken Daklak2 years ago in Viva
A vegetable in the same family as lettuce but as nutritious as bird's nest
Rau tien vua is also known as rau celery or rau celery. It usually grows along the coast, with soft, long stems and leaves, the size of a little finger. In nutrition, it can be considered a food that has almost no fat and brings many health benefits.
By Ken Daklak2 years ago in Viva
My Partner Has PCOS - What Should I Do?
It's hard having PCOS, so I can only imagine it's hard to be with someone with PCOS. I say this as a woman with (polycystic ovarian syndrome) PCOS and who also has a loving supportive partner that I am constantly apologizing to for my moods. If you are in a relationship with a woman who says that she has PCOS, it helps to know what that exactly means. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome has been known to affect relationships, the woman's self-esteem, and thus ultimately her confidence in even her partners.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Viva
