Health (Page 18)

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A review of medical literature has suggested that probiotics and depression are related and that probiotics may indeed help ease depression.. A gut-wrenching experience. Butterflies in your stomach. Many of us instinctively feel the connection between our gut and our brain. That connection and how the range of bacteria residing in our digestive tract — our microbiome — might help treat mental illness has become a field of interest for scientists in recent years. A new review of medical literature has suggested that probiotics – foods or supplements containing microbes thought to exert a positive influence on our gut — could help ease depression. “ThisRead More…

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Summer 2020 has been the most anticipated summer yet! Add a little glamour to your beach look and dazzle by the pool with our Accessorize SS2020 Collection and this will be your best summer ever! With a winter spent inside there is no doubt we will be embracing the warmer season now more than ever. Accessorize is your go to summer boutique full of stunning swimwear, beach clothing, sarongs, kaftans, flip flops & sandals, statement jewellery and so much more. Add a little glamour to your beach look and dazzle by the pool with our SS2020 Collection and this will be your best summer ever!Read More…

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“Many started showing signs of anxiety and depression. Here are seven ways to manage anxiety that you can easily start applying right away” We’ve been going through some strange times. Our lives came to a sudden halt and everything’s been turned upside down. We’ve been expected to adapt quickly, continue with our daily activities under new conditions, as well as take on roles we’re not used to having. Families with children were suddenly told to take on the role of a 24/7 carer and teacher without any outside support. It’s challenging because we’ve always been told it takes a village to raise a child. ThoseRead More…

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When it comes to understanding emotional eating we realise that sometimes we eat in response to our mind without consulting our bodies… Our connection with food and emotions is a very primitive one, it starts at birth; it is created the minute we are fed our first meal of milk and experience the wonderful feeling of safety and satiety together. A baby is born with two main needs, the need for bonding, physical closeness and safety and the need for nourishment.  When a baby is held and fed at the same time, both these needs are being satisfied together and this is where food andRead More…

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Emergency contraception in Malta includes two types of emergency contraceptive pills, with the more popular ones named ESCAPELLE®. Read on to find out who stocks the MAP in your locality. What are Emergency Contraceptive Pills and what are they used for? ECPs are sometimes called “morning after” pills (MAP). ECPs can be used any time a woman is worried that she might become pregnant. For example, after: Unprotected sex Mistakes using contraception, such as: Condom was used incorrectly, slipped, or broke Delays in taking the daily oral contraceptive pill or missed pills Couple incorrectly uses a fertility awareness method (for example, failed to abstain orRead More…

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PCOS nutrition as well as an increase in physical activity can improve the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome drastically… Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common women’s health problem caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. Between 5% and 10% of women of child-bearing age (between 15 and 44) have PCOS. Most women find out they have PCOS in their 20s and 30s, when they have problems getting pregnant and see their doctor. However, PCOS can happen at any age after puberty. Women of all races and ethnicities are at risk of PCOS. Your risk of PCOS may be higher if you have obesity or if youRead More…

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Certain health conditions affecting women in a different way than men include breast cancer, UTIs, anxiety and depression, and more… Although women suffer from the same health conditions as men, women are affected and suffer in different ways and in some cases more severely then men. The main example of this is breast cancer, although men can suffer from breast cancer it affects women in larger numbers and women are at a much higher risk of developing breast cancer. For example alcohol, even though men are more likely to become addicted the affects of alcoholism are more serious in women. Alcoholism in women can increaseRead More…

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It is estimated that about 10-15% of couples within reproductive age suffer from infertility. Recently more and more couples seek assistance when faced with infertility. This increase may be due to women seeking to become pregnant at a later age than before, success in infertility treatment and increased awareness on the subject. This however doesn’t remove the fact that infertility tends to induce mental health issues such as stress, depression and anxiety. Negative Effects and Causes of Infertility Known factors that may contribute to infertility include cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, excessive weight as well as a decrease in libido. Additionally, depression may also result inRead More…

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Worrying Women – Why do women worry, or experience anxiety, perhaps more than other genders? Let’s explore possibilities here… Sometimes I wonder whether Eve, before she offered the forbidden fruit to Adam, worried if the fruit did actually come from an eco-farm, whether it was washed well from pesticides, or whether it was conducive to his health. When I use the term ‘woman’, I am referring to any person who identifies with the feminine aspects, irrespective to gender. Yes, most women worry. We are the first to notice if our kids might be ADHD, or need a dentist, or if our partner needs to useRead More…

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Exercise for pregnant women provides countless benefits for both the mother and her developing baby. By participating in safe effective exercise and physical activity, you will not only feel better physically, but also mentally. Benefits of exercise for pregnant women Keeping within the recommended healthy gestational weight gain Minimising aches and pains that are commonly associated with pregnancy such as back pain Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles which will be helpful during labour Keeping under control your blood pressure, especially since pregnancy may cause it to fluctuate Relieving stress and decreasing the risk of post natal depression Achieving your pre-pregnancy shape quicker and easier ConsiderationsRead More…