Health (Page 13)

spa and wellness

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Through her programs at Sanya Eco Spa and Wellness Centre, Yasmin helps people overcome stress and burn-out as well as to find a deeper sense of well-being and inner peace. But what exactly is the difference between stress and burn-out? If before COVID-19 stress and anxiety were a big concern, now they are simply top priority. COVID has pushed many people, and particularly women to the brink. That brink is called burn-out. The first important thing to keep in mind is that there is a big difference between being stressed and being burnt out. The body is resilient to stress, we can handle a certainRead More…

am i menopausal menopause symptoms

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“Am I menopausal?” “Is it really as hot as I feel it is, or am I experiencing menopause?” “Am I experiencing menopause symptoms?” How many times do we hear such questions? Or even remark in the same way, especially during hot summer days? Truth is, this is a phase we women have to go through eventually, and so, it makes sense that the thought lingers through our minds, even earlier on in life. Menopause is when a woman stops having periods and is no longer able to get pregnant in a natural way. Menopause is defined as 12 months without a menstrual bleed, in theRead More…

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In: Health, Lived Experiences, Mental Health

I can’t breathe … That is the primary thought that races through my mind every time that I suffer an anxiety attack due to an anxiety disorder. Then my chest tightens, my heart starts racing, my body starts trembling, I have trouble focusing and I am filled with the most awful feeling of dread ever. At that moment in time, the world stops. Then I remember to breathe … slow breaths whilst holding myself tight … and my focus starts to come back. I open my tear-filled eyes and I can see the world again. Slowly, it all starts getting better again and I manageRead More…

hysterectomy and hrt

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After two years of uncertainty and extreme periods I decided there and then…I needed a hysterectomy and HRT at 45. I needed to change my life completely! My periods were always regular and light, however I always suffered from PMS and would get moody, slightly down and under the weather, touchy and I would cry easily. I remember I used to think a lot about death and have brain fog for a week before and a few days after every period. That meant that for 10 days out of every month I felt like I wasn’t really my usual happy go lucky self. As womenRead More…

post partum psychosis

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My Journey Through Motherhood into Temporary Madness due to Post Partum Psychosis… I had never heard of post partum psychosis before, until it tried to ruin my life. My first-born was born by emergency c-section after a lengthy labour. I believe that the experiences I went through during the first few months after birth, worsened my mental health, which turned into a full-blown psychosis eight months later. My baby had been hospitalised three times during the first few months; stopping breast-feeding was a nightmare after returning to full-time work, and I had untreated depression and anxiety because I hadn’t sought help. Through all these upheavals,Read More…

movember

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Over the last couple of years we have seen a growing interest in men’s physical and mental health especially during the month of November. In fact, in beginning of the month, termed Movember, a number of men start with a clean shave, and grow a moustache during the rest of the month. This gesture aims to raise awareness on men’s health issues including testicular and prostate cancer, depression, anxiety and suicide. This campaign attempts to empower men to lead better, healthier lives. The Movember movement started back in 2003 in Australia however it has now turned global. This lobby does not focus only on physicalRead More…

PMS post menstrual syndrome

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Premenstrual Syndrome, the notorious and misunderstood phrase that has been denouncing women through the years as hysterical. The phrase that many use to invalidate the very real pain and discomfort that several women must endure pre, during and post menstruation. PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome and it is essentially a mixture of symptoms that an overwhelming amount of women experience around a week (or two) before their periods, such symptoms may include: fatigue, depression, mood swings, tender breasts, irritability and food cravings. The list of symptoms is vast and the intensity varies, but it remains common – it effects three in every four menstruating womenRead More…

persona med aesthetics plastic surgery

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In: Fashion and Beauty, Health, Women

I receive many anonymous requests from members of Women for Women with regards to various cosmetic surgery procedures. Many women seem shy to ask directly about cosmetic surgery and it is still quite something not openly discussed amongst women. I therefore decided it would be a great idea if I asked all the questions that we women would usually want to know. I have heard a lot of positive recommendations about Persona so I thought this would be a great place to start from and to see what they have to offer. With Covid-19 confining us indoors and with winter around the corner and numbersRead More…

kickstart weightloss

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In: Fitness and Nutrition, Health

Losing weight is a struggle for many of us. However, by using a holistic approach you can kick start your weight loss journey in a better way… Weight loss is a struggle for a significant number of people. Statistics showing the rate of obesity in our population, in both adults and children, are alarming and many people are aware of the negative implications of excess body weight on health. There are various factors that influence our body weight; our genetics, metabolism, age, lifestyle, eating habits and exercise routine all play a part. Due to the current COVID-19 situation many people have changed their work/fitness routineRead More…

parentcraft services malta

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Parentcraft Services is a free-standing Unit, forming part of the Obstetric Department and situated at Level 1, Block E, Mater Dei Hospital. Parentcraft Services offered by parentcraft midwives provide education and support during and after the pregnancy. While gathering information for this article I had the pleasure to talk to the very dedicated Charge Midwife and Parentcraft Services Coordinator, Louise Bugeja, who took the time to explain in detail the many educational opportunities that are being offered through this unit. Ms Bugeja explained that education is mainly carried out through team meetings offered to expectant mothers/couples, mothers with twin pregnancies, grandparents, and mothers with consecutiveRead More…