PMS

Stress is a dangerous thing - high levels of it have been linked to muscle cramps, headaches, anxiety, tension, nervousness and even disease. Fortunately, new studies have shown that boosting your magnesium intake can relieve stress significantly.

Still going strong after fifty years, the oral contraceptive commonly called The Pill is still the most popular form of birth control used among women. Over the fifty years it has improved and now it contains less hormones which translates to less hormones.

If you think of sex as purely a recreational hobby then its time to change your way of thinking. Not only is sex fun but studies are showing that there are numerous ways in which it improves your health. Here are five such ways.

Maca is a cruciferous root vegetable native to the Andean mountain plateaus of Peru. This plant is extremely hard to get as it grows where no other crops can survive, and can endure extreme weather conditions.

In order to make sure you are properly digesting your food, you need digestive enzymes. These enzymes occur naturally in the body, but as you get older, the body produces less and less of them.

The evening primrose plant, or Oenothera biennis, has been commonly referred to as the “sun drop” or “tree primrose”. This plant is found all over North America as well as certain parts of Europe and in the Southern Hemisphere. The native people have been using it to cure many ailments for thousands of years by pressing the oil out of the seed of the plant.

PMS stands for Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, and is an extremely common disorder in women. Hormonal changes happen in the body up to two weeks before menstruation, and these change cause disruptive symptoms such as physical, emotional, and psychological distress. During this time, women experience tender breasts, water retention, bloating, body pains, and headaches.

PMS – It’s that dreaded time of the month where you likely experience some type of negative symptom due to your menstrual cycle. Some get mild cramping, others experience wild mood swings and depression. Fluid retention, bloating and weight gain are also common side effects of having your period. The worst!