Science of Healing

When Your Period Becomes Painful: Understanding Different Types of Menstrual PainPeriod pain is common, but severe or persistent menstrual pain should not simply be dismissed as something every woman has to tolerate.For some women, cramps are mild and manageable. For others, period pain can interfere with work, studies, sleep, exercise, relationships, and everyday activities.The medical term for painful periods is dysmenorrhea. It is br...

The Hormone-Sleep Cycle: Why Poor Sleep Can Affect Women's WellnessSleep is often treated as a simple matter of getting enough hours each night. But for women, sleep can be closely connected with hormonal changes that occur throughout the menstrual cycle and across different stages of life.From the days before a period to pregnancy, postpartum changes, perimenopause, and menopause, shifts in reproductive hormones can influence sleep quality. At the same time, consistently poor...

Why Do Cravings Increase Before Your Period? Understanding Hormonal HungerHave you ever noticed that a few days before your period, you suddenly want chocolate, sweets, salty snacks, or carbohydrate-rich foods?You are not imagining it.Changes in appetite and food cravings are recognized symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and research suggests that appetite and food intake can change across the menstrual cycle. These changes are particularly noticeable during the ...

Women’s Gut Health and Hormones: Is There a Connection?Gut health is becoming an increasingly important part of conversations around women’s health. From bloating and constipation to changes in mood, energy, and digestion, many women notice that their digestive health can change at different stages of life.But is there really a connection between the gut and hormones?Yes, there appears to be a connection, and research is increasingly showing that the relatio...

Why Does Hair Fall Increase During Certain Phases of the Menstrual Cycle? Hair fall is a common concern for many women, and sometimes it may seem to become more noticeable around certain phases of the menstrual cycle. Hormonal fluctuations throughout the cycle can influence the skin, scalp, and ha...

From PMS to PMDD: When Period-Related Mood Changes Need AttentionFeeling more emotional, irritable or tired before your period is something many women experience.You may notice that you become more sensitive, impatient or anxious during the days before menstruation. You might also experience bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, food cravings or difficulty sleeping.These symptoms can be part of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).But for some women, th...