How to Delay Your Period

Do you have a vacation or a special occasion where you wish you didn’t have to deal with your period? Believe or not, there are some things that you can do to help delay your period for at least a few days.
Hormones
If you’ve [...]

How to Prevent a Yeast Infection

Women are most susceptible to yeast infection. This infection is caused by an increase in the number of candida albicans that are present in the body.  Here are some things you should know to reduce the risk of getting this condition.
Risk Factors

Poor hygiene [...]

How to Prevent a Heart Attack

Heart attack or myocardial infarction happens when the coronary artery is blocked and blood flow through the heart is interrupted. It’s usually a result of coronary artery disease (CAD). Having a healthy lifestyle is the key to prevent heart attack. Here are a [...]

How to Prevent Heart Disease

Heart disease is a very serious condition that affects thousands of people worldwide. As you grow older, you are more susceptible to getting these heart diseases, which build up slowly in your lifetime. Here are some tips for you to prevent heart disease.
Stop [...]

How to Prevent a Migraine

Migraines can come suddenly and without warning, often getting in the way of work or other activities. While there is still no specific cause on what triggers migraines, you can do something to prevent them. Here’s how.
Keep a Migraine Diary
What is a migraine [...]

How To Prepare For a Pap Smear

Women who are sexually active are advised to go through a medical examination called a pap smear to screen for cervical cancer probability and other sexually transmitted diseases or infections. Just like other medical exams, preparing properly for a pap smear is very [...]

How to Relieve Menstrual Cramps

Menstrual cramps is a reality for many women. Caused by the contraction in your uterus in the first days of menstruation, menstrual cramps can range from mild to debilitating. They can also be accompanied by Endemetriosis, fibroid cysts and other related conditions. If [...]

How to Choose a Birth Control Method

Birth control methods depend on the couple’s needs and commitment to the method. Some couples just need to prevent pregnancy while others wish to avoid sexually-transmitted diseases as well. Here’s a rundown on birth control methods, their effectiveness and risks.
Abstinence
Commitment to abstinence and [...]

How to Cope With PMS Symptoms

Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS, is a group of physical, emotional and physiological symptoms that are connected to a woman’s menstrual cycle. The symptoms usually appear two weeks prior a woman’s menstruation and vary from woman to woman. PMS symptoms can greatly interfere with [...]

How do Drugs Work?

Before talking about how drugs work, it is important to classify and define what a drug is. A drug can be many things to many people. For instance, in its simplest form, a drug can be any chemical or substance that [...]