Hormonal imbalances can wreak havoc on our overall well-being, affecting mood, energy levels, and even fertility. If you're looking for a natural way to address these issues, you may want to consider maca root. Maca, scientifically known as Lepidium meyenii, has gained popularity as a potent adaptogen and hormone-balancing superfood. Understanding Maca Maca is a cruciferous vegetable that's native to the Andes Mountains in Peru. Its root has been used for centuries by indigenous people for its exceptional health properties. Maca is known as an adaptogen, which means it helps the body adapt to various stressors and maintain equilibrium. The Benefits of Maca for Hormones Hormone Regulation: Maca is renowned for its ability to balance hormone levels. It can adapt...
In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards sustainable and comfortable alternatives to traditional menstrual products. One of the most exciting innovations in this space is period underwear. These garments are changing the way people experience their periods, offering a more eco-friendly, cost-effective, and comfortable solution. In this article, we will explore the world of period underwear and the benefits of choosing this option for your menstrual needs. The Rise of Period Underwear Traditional disposable menstrual products, such as tampons and pads, have been the go-to choice for people during their periods for decades. However, as society becomes more conscious of the environmental impact of disposable products, there has been a surge in interest in reusable alternatives like...
Every year, roughly 2 billion people travel for leisure purposes. Travel and tourism foster cultural understanding and community bonding. It also generates employment, drives local growth, and contributes to social-economic advancement. However, it could be harmful to the planet. Here are 7 tips to help you plan environmentally friendly vacations. 1. Choose Eco-Friendly Accommodations: When planning your trip, opt for accommodations that prioritize sustainability. Look for hotels, resorts, or eco-lodges that implement green practices such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and water-saving initiatives. Additionally, consider staying in locally-owned accommodations to support the local economy and reduce carbon emissions associated with large hotel chains.Skipping a daily changes of sheets and towels during hotel stays can reduce significant water waste....
Menstruation, a biological necessity for a woman’s healthy reproductive system, has been a stigma & taboo subject for centuries, leading to women using unsanitary menstrual products or even leading to girls missing or dropping out of school, women missing work, and a shroud of stigma continually surrounds periods. We have all come up with an alternative name for our periods, Aunt flow, the crimson wave, time of the month, to name only a few, we’ve all mutedly whispered ‘period’ during a conversation with a close friend, or quietly asked a close co-worker if they have a tampon as your period arrived early. We have all felt the stigma and taboo of periods, let alone the taboo of talking about them....
Period poverty severely impacts opportunities for women and girls in many parts of the world by restricting their education and employment opportunities. Lack of access to menstrual products and clean sanitary facilities directly impacts women and continuously feeds the poverty cycle. 30% of girls in Africa DROP OUT of school because they fall behind in their studies or are ashamed to attend school after being teased by their peers for soiling their clothes with blood. In rural Zimbabwe I met the Numwa Women’s Support Group, who initiated their sanitary wear project to meet the needs for menstrual protection for girls. With girls often missing up to five days of school a month because of a lack of sanitary protection, that’s almost 25%...
