Category Archives: Symptoms Explained

Fibroids in Black Women: Symptoms, Treatment Options, and How to Advocate for Yourself

Black woman learning about uterine fibroids and reproductive health options

If your period is so heavy that you plan your schedule around it — the clothes you wear, the meetings you avoid, the bathrooms you map out — that is not something you should have to simply accept. For many Black women, these symptoms are caused by uterine fibroids: non-cancerous growths that develop in or

How to Manage Overthinking When It Becomes a Problem

female with questio mark symbols over her head, illustrating the concept of overthinking

Have you ever had the feeling that you are overthinking? We all have and its completely fine to feel that way. Our mind works like this. It’s in our psychology to self-reflect, look inward at our own behaviors and responses to the world around us. We can all get in our own musings […]

Why Am I Constipated? Learn Causes, Symptoms & What Actually Happens

Constipation: Learn Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Techniques

Constipation is an unbelievably common problem in the United States alone, where at least 20% of people see a doctor every year to find relief. It occurs when there is less frequency of bowel movements and it becomes difficult for a person to relieve themselves […]

When Strength Becomes Silence: Recognizing Mental Health Issues and When to Reach Out

The Signs & Importance of Recognizing Mental Health Issues

In the United States alone, mental health problems remain a significant cause for concern with the number of people affected increasing annually. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one in five adults has experienced at least one mental health issue […]

How to Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

How to manage seasonal affecive disorder

Though the fall/winter season can be a time for celebration for many people around the globe, it can bring on significant mood symptoms for some. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a variant of depression that develops during particular seasons, makes some people experience […]