The occasional bad night’s sleep might make you cranky, but an ongoing problem getting sufficient sleep is a concern. Lack of sleep impacts your mental health in several negative ways.
How To Get Better Sleep
Far too many of us suffer from a chronic lack of sleep. There are physical and mental consequences to sleep deprivation, so here are some ways how to get better sleep.
Best Sleeping Positions after a Hysterectomy
Sleep is a universal balm, and there’s probably not an adult alive who doesn’t wish they had more of it. Sleep is good for just about every aspect of our health, including healing and recovery. This makes good sleep critical for anyone who has undergone major surgery, including hysterectomies. The …
The Relationship Between Pelvic Pain & Sleep
Between 15-20% of women will experience chronic pelvic pain, which is pain that has lasted for at least 3 months. Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is notoriously difficult to diagnose, and we still have a lot to learn about the condition. But we do know there is one strategy that may …
Everything You Need To Know About Painful Periods
When adolescent women are taught about getting their period, one of the first things they learn is that cramping is normal. And of course that’s true – menstrual cramps are a common symptom of healthy menstruation. But because young women may not learn that menstrual pain is on a spectrum, …