Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated every year on May 28 to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene, break the stigma around menstruation, and raise awareness about the challenges of accessing menstrual products. According to UNICEF, around 1.8 billion people around the world menstruate every month, including girls, women, transgender men and non-binary people. Many of them face a range of problems from stigma to social exclusion. Gender inequality, discriminatory social norms, cultural taboos, poverty, and lack of basic services like toilets and sanitary products can all add to challenges related to menstrual health and hygiene. (Also read: Menstrual Hygiene…
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A person may be able to use chiropractic care to complement other evidence-based treatments, such as medication, surgery, or physical therapy. However, research on chiropractic care and hip pain is inconclusive, so it’s a good idea to consult a doctor before seeing a chiropractor.Chiropractic manipulation is a type of alternative medicine. During treatment, a chiropractor manipulates joints or soft tissues to achieve alignment in the body.Although some people report that chiropractic care has relieved their hip pain, the evidence supporting this treatment is limited. Much of the research on the subject comes in the form of case studies involving only…
The concept of self-care has received some backlash recently, but much of this is based on a misunderstanding of what self-care is. Let’s dispel some negative stereotypes about self-care. If you view self-care as indulgent or selfish, you are wrong. 1. Self-care isn’t usually about pampering or pampering yourself. article continues after ad People who have negative stereotypes about self-care often think of it as massages, masks, or buying gifts and treats. Sometimes self-care can take one of these forms. However, most of the time, self-care is exactly what it says on the label: going to the dentist, replacing worn-out…
What is the best diet for weight loss? It’s a question that worries most people once they’ve decided they need to lose a few pounds…what is the best diet to lose weight? While this is not an unreasonable question, it often involves a less than optimal approach, which is to consider adopting a radically restrictive eating pattern for a period of time, until the weight is lost, and then to resume a normal diet. Instead of adopting “fad diets,” people who lost weight – and kept it off – generally opted for healthier eating habits. Simply replacing unhealthy foods with…
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1. Berry and Greek Yogurt Breakfast SmoothieJill WeisenbergerYou don’t have to say “goodbye” to breakfast smoothies, even if you have type 2 diabetes. The key is to make sure it’s a balanced smoothie, rich in protein and fiber, and is relatively low in sugar. Moderation is key, so stick to a small glass.Take this berry smoothie recipe from Jill Weisenberger, RDN, CDCESof Yorktown, Virginia, the author of Weight loss in diabetes week by week. “What I love about this smoothie—besides the fact that it’s delicious—is that it has protein from just Greek yogurt—no protein powder needed,” she says. Each 1½…
Life coach and gender expert Carla Moore encourages people to take better care of themselves by learning to accept help from others instead of trying to do everything on their own.“Taking care of yourself means recognizing that my dreams are bigger than this fear (of asking for help). So, I will ask for what I need so that my dreams can come out of my chest and start living in the world. Self-care means having the courage (to admit you need support),” she said, emphasizing that you can’t be expected to accomplish everything on your own. .Self-care is the process…
Research shows that GPs are highly trusted as healthcare providers. nutritional advice. Despite this, and although medical appointments are an ideal way to talk about diet, doctors fail to provide nutritional advice or refer their patients to other healthcare personnel who could help them. Nutrition plays an important role in clinical guidelines created for GP use as it is the basis of good and bad health. But not only do doctors not give dietary advice, research published today in the Medical Journal of Australia shows that they also do not test for obesity, a risk factor for early mortality explicitly…
Country Living editors hand-pick each product featured. If you purchase from a link, we may earn a commission. Why trust us ?Use the arrow keys to navigateAdvertisement – Continue reading below1 Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Warm Apple Cider VinaigretteBecky Luigart-StaynerAdvertisement – Continue reading below2 Acorn Squash Stuffed with Sausage and Wild RiceBecky Luigart-StaynerAdvertisement – Continue reading below3 Slow Cooker Beef TacosBecky Luigart-StaynerHere’s another meal that can help cut down on meat without cutting it out completely. Put some beef in your tortilla and pile it with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, peppers, cilantro and a drizzle of sour cream or…
Health care is a central part of women’s lives, affecting their ability to care for themselves and their families, play a role in their community, participate in the workforce, and earn a living. Access to comprehensive, affordable, high-quality care is essential for women to meet their health care needs, which evolve throughout their lives. Women’s access to care is determined by a wide range of factors, including federal and state health policies. The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010 marked a significant change in the availability and affordability of coverage and care for millions of previously uninsured…