WHATS GOING ON DURING YOUR PERIOD? During our period we all experience very different symptoms and feelings. Some people barely notice anything, while some suffer more heavily and can struggle to get out of bed or function to their normal ability. When our bodies are cramping and our emotions are out of sync it can be hard to find the time and effort to cook a real meal or to even have the appetite for one, and yet we don’t always connect the two. We can actually eat specific things that can alleviate certain symptoms, replenish nutrients we are missing, and support our busy bodies through their monthly flow. So if we can muster the will to be coaxed from our cosy blanket...
WASHING CLOTHES, A LITTLE HISTORY Women (and men) have been washing clothes since the dawn of time. Back in the day, women would collect around a local water source and wash their clothes against rocks, scrubbed with abrasive sand or stone, and pounded underfoot or with wooden implements to rub and work the stains free. Soap didn’t become widely available until the 19th century so it left little option for the washers, maids and cleaners of the day. Moving on from the watering holes, the washboard, typically attributed to the 19th Century and the Scandinavians, was small, portable and effective with its fluted metal sheets and rigid wooden frame, quickly making it a household necessity. As technological and...
As we all know this past year has been beyond the unexpected, and merely surviving it is quite a triumph. With restrictions in place on travel, borders, schools and social distancing, it’s no surprise that exercise was also one of the many things that became restricted and more difficult to achieve. In turn this causes an increase in feelings of anxiety, depression and stress. A survey published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that 22.4 per cent of active Canadians became less active during the pandemic. However, with the restrictions in place on outdoor, studio and gym workouts, there was a surge towards online based exercise classes and coaching. Turning your food tins in your cupboards into...
It’s a known fact that periods affect every menstruator differently and can equally be affected by other additional external factors like stressors or circumstances. Sleeping is one of the most important things our bodies do every day, so when your sleep is disturbed this can affect your whole body, mentally and physically. 7/10 menstruators experience a change in their sleep patterns through their menstrual cycle, especially difficulty sleeping in the 3-6 days before their period begins. This is unfortunately inevitable due to the changes your body is going through at this point in your cycle. Four hormones are the cause of this process, oestrogen, follicle stimulating hormone, progesterone and luteinizing hormone. Each of their levels drop just before the start...
After decades of over producing, harmful manufacturing & using multiple types of fabrics in the fashion industry such as cotton, synthetics (polyester, nylon, spandex, etc.) and rayon; we are now seeing new alternative fabrics that are changing our approach to creating garments & offering better solutions for the planet. TENCEL™ Lyocell is one of these alternative fibres to create fashion.
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