If you suffer from infertility or menstrual issues (e.g. menstrual irregularity, delayed or missed periods, extreme menstrual cramps), it is very likely that you actually have some form of imbalances in your sex hormones (e.g. estrogen and progesterone). Many women today suffer from hormonal imbalances in one way or another. This phenomenon could be a…

The black sesame seed may be small, but it is a powerful food which the Chinese have learnt to use for many health-promoting and anti-aging benefits. Learn about their health secrets, and find out ways to incorporate this little treasure in your daily meals. The anti-aging powers of the black sesame The Chinese believe that…

If you are pregnant, then you might want start making sure that you are getting sufficient good quality sleep. Why? Because research has found that insufficient and poor quality sleep during pregnancy can bring about many problems for the mother-to-be and her off-spring. A May 2014 study in the journal Diabetes reported that pregnant mice…

Have you heard that probiotics can help you improve your digestion as well as immunity? If you have not, well, these friendly bacteria are crucial for keeping the harmful bacteria in your gut in check. By maintaining a healthy flora balance in your gut, they keep your digestive functions running smoothly. Probiotics can also improve…

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