HEY SISTER! JOURNAL

Ladies, get ready to embark on an enlightening journey through the vibrant landscape of women’s health, where the intricate dance of diet, periods, and the enigmatic entity known as endometriosis takes centre stage. Our mission? To demystify the complexities, share the latest research, and sprinkle a dash of innovation.
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Medicine ignored women until the 90s — and I’m fuming about it
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Medicine ignored women until the 90s — and I’m fuming about it

Medicine ignored women until the 90s — and I’m fuming about it I’m currently reading The Vagina Business — and let me tell you, I’m frustrated. No, scratch that. I’m raging. How is it that for most...
Is period pain a warning sign for chronic pain? Oxford scientists investigate
chronic pain

Is period pain a warning sign for chronic pain? Oxford scientists investigate

For centuries, period pain has been dismissed as a monthly nuisance, a "normal" part of life that people who menstruate are expected to endure. But what if it’s actually an early warning sign of so...
Brain Fog, Mood Swings, and Hormonal Hijinks: What’s Really Going On?
Brain Fog

Brain Fog, Mood Swings, and Hormonal Hijinks: What’s Really Going On?

Some days, you’re smashing your to-do list like a boss. Other days, you’re standing in the kitchen wondering why you walked in there in the first place. Sound familiar? If brain fog, mood swings, a...
Why Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms Flare Up During the Holidays (And What You Can Do About It)
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Why Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms Flare Up During the Holidays (And What You Can Do About It)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—until those holiday habits start to magnify perimenopause and menopause symptoms. With summer heat already pushing us to our limits, late nights, festive b...
Why Your Period Pain Might Be Acting Up Over the Holidays (And What You Can Do About It)
Alcohol

Why Your Period Pain Might Be Acting Up Over the Holidays (And What You Can Do About It)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…except for that stubborn holiday guest who just won’t leave: inflammation. Yep, the culprit behind why some of us feel more like the Grinch than Mrs. Claus ...
From Couch to Christmas Cheer: Why Sarah’s Ready to Party This Holiday Season!
Gut Health and Period Pain

From Couch to Christmas Cheer: Why Sarah’s Ready to Party This Holiday Season!

I was catching up with my friend Sarah yesterday, and she reminded me exactly why working at Hey Sister! is the best experience of my life. Sarah confessed she’d lost count of all the holidays and ...