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Heat Oil & Water - The 3 Elements Of Period Care

Your body is your best friend, till the end. What would you do if your actual best-friend was going through a hard time? You'll obviously look after them and give them everything you've got - you'll strive to be there for them at all times, check in on them, pamper them, and make sure they go back to their old selves as quickly as possible. Why shouldn't you want to do the same for yourself if you're prepared to do it for someone else? Stay in touch with your body during a grueling time like menstruation with these 3 elements: Bring The Heat Relax the muscles of your uterus by applying a warm patch or wrap to your abdomen. Heat ...

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Vaginal Discharge (Part 2) ~ True Care

In this blog we will be picking up where we left off the last time around. Let’s end the series with some tips on period care as far as vaginal discharge is concerned. Tracking Ovulation Using Vaginal Discharge Getting to know your discharge is key. In a nutshell, your cervix generates more mucus before ovulation, which seems thinner, whereas the mucus thickens and decreases after ovulation. Also understand that a variety of external factors, such as medicine, period products, and lubricant use, can change the appearance of your cervical mucus. Tips For Self-care To reduce your risk of having abnormal vaginal discharge, practice good personal hygiene. What we mean is, make sure you are washing your vulva and the outside...

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Vaginal discharge (Part 1) ~ True Colours

Vaginal discharge can occur at any age, but it becomes more prevalent during puberty. Depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle - the amount, consistency, colour, and odour will change. Ovulation aside, it also fluctuates depending on whether you're pregnant, or just sexually stimulated. But what happens when the colour is completely different to the colour of your usual discharge is or is just something that you were not expecting? In this 2 part series, we will talk about the different colours in the period pallet. What do they mean? Are they normal? And, in reality, can you just treat yourself at home & focus on self care, or is it time to ditch that idea and go...

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Sustainability & Skincare - 4 Important Questions You Need To Ask Yourself About Natural Skincare

Every day, we are exposed to over 130 chemicals across a wide range of personal care items we utilize. Choosing more natural, sustainable products for cosmetics, period care, and around the house, in general,  will drastically minimise your chemical exposure and environmental effect. As we gain a better understanding of the advantages of reducing our exposure to synthetics, chemicals, and plastics, it's crucial to remember that what we put inside our bodies is just as significant as what we put on our skin. The 4 most important questions you should ask yourself while selecting natural skin care products are: Going Natural – What’s The Big Deal In The First Place? Parabens are commonly found in cosmetic products because they mimic...

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