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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Women get told they are emotional.
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Your Brain’s a Badass: Why the Female Mind is a Secret Leadership Weapon

Ever been told you’re too emotional? Or that you overthink things? Pfft. Turns out, what they call “too much” is actually your secret sauce. According to Dr. Daniel Amen and a growing body of brain...
Why Ditching Alcohol For A Period (and Menopause) Could Be the Ultimate Act of Self-Care
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Why Ditching Alcohol For A Period (and Menopause) Could Be the Ultimate Act of Self-Care

You’ve wrapped up a long day. You pour yourself a glass of Cab Sav because you’ve earned it. But then… bam. Hot flashes. Cramps. Restless sleep. Mood swings that feel like a wild ride. Again. Here’...
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...
Female friends in their 30s and 40s smiling at the camera
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10 Signs Perimenopause Might Be Sneaking Up On You

At Hey Sister!, we’re all about being open and honest about where we are in our cycles. Recently, I was in a meeting when someone casually said, “Oh, I’m not in perimenopause — I’m 38, and I still ...
Bloody hell, I had my period 12 days ago, and now it’s back — heavier than ever! What is this nightmare?!
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Bloody hell, I had my period 12 days ago, and now it’s back — heavier than ever! What is this nightmare?!

If you’re feeling like your uterus is auditioning for a horror film, welcome to the club! Picture this: you’re just about recovered from your last period (pads stashed, white trousers back on rotat...
Sleeping Through Menopause: Say Goodbye to Tossing, Turning, and Midnight Wake-Ups
Deep sleep during menopause

Sleeping Through Menopause: Say Goodbye to Tossing, Turning, and Midnight Wake-Ups

It’s 3 a.m., and you’re wide awake… again. Between the hot flushes, restless legs, and a mind that just won’t switch off, “deep sleep” can feel like a distant memory. If menopause has turned your n...