I was 22 years old when I experienced my first episode of hot flushes. It felt like I was in a steaming pot and about to explode. What made the situation even more unbearable, was that I didn’t know what was happening. Or how to respond to the situation.
What…
The world of influencers can have adverse and toxic behaviors attached to it. Which is why we like to mind who we follow and why we follow them. In part because if you surround yourself with certain images or ideas that are not in line with your values or…
Deciding what to study can have long term effects not just on your career, but on your life. Which is why it is important to ask yourself a few important questions before filling out your university applications. Whilst it may seem tedious, the benefits of asking yourself why you…
The year may have officially started but that doesn’t mean the problems of 2020 have magically disappeared. And by problems, we mean the global pandemic that has forever changed all our lives in one way or another. And whilst some of us are back to some normalcy and as…
As a heterosexual black woman of colour, I, like millions of others who share my skin tone and or gender, I have moved through the world in a way that often feels oppressive and difficult to get through. However if you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersexual, a-sexual, queer, transgender…
It may be hard to believe, but it is raining plastic.! It is a well-known fact that plastic waste is having a devastating impact on our oceans and marine life. However it is the first time scientists have recorded plastic falling from the sky! In what would be considered…
Starting any workout routine or regiment can cause a lot of stress on your body. Which is why knowing what to do to reduce or alleviate stress caused by working out is important. Whether you are a looking to start some high intensity workouts, running or even yoga. It’s…
If you are a woman of bearing age. Chances are you’ve heard of the term premenstrual syndrome (commonly known as PMS). Whether it is from fellow women or through the media. As a healthcare professional in training, I have already come across several women who complain about menstruation-related issues…