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.

Is Your Period Too Heavy? Uncover the Causes and Find Natural Solutions
dysmenorrhea

Is Your Period Too Heavy? Uncover the Causes and Find Natural Solutions

Have you ever felt like your period is more of a tidal wave than a flow? You're not alone. Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is way more common than you might think, and it's not just an inconvenience...
Ditch the Cramps, Embrace Comfort: My Hey Sister! Natural and Sustainable Period Pain Relief - Hey Sister!
Period

Ditch the Cramps, Embrace Comfort: My Hey Sister! Natural and Sustainable Period Pain Relief

Ladies, we all know the struggle of period pain. It's time to ditch the discomfort and embrace a more comfortable cycle with natural solutions. That's where Hey Sister! comes in, and I'm here to sh...
No, No, No Bad... How to Silence Intrusive Thoughts and Embrace Positivity - Hey Sister!

No, No, No Bad... How to Silence Intrusive Thoughts and Embrace Positivity

"I only hear negative, no no no bad..." – Lisa Loeb's lyrics in "Stay" perfectly capture the struggle many face with intrusive thoughts. These unwanted, often negative, ideas can plague our minds l...
A World Menstrual Hygiene Day Message from Hey Sister! - Hey Sister!
Menstrual Cycle

A World Menstrual Hygiene Day Message from Hey Sister!

Hey Sister! On World Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28th), we're celebrating periods, ditching the shame, and empowering YOU to own your cycle and your life. Why Menstrual Hygiene Matters Menstrual h...
The Other "Silent Treatment" We Need to Talk About - Hey Sister!
communication

The Other "Silent Treatment" We Need to Talk About

So, I was casually doomscrolling when I stumbled upon a statistic that made me both gasp and nod in knowing agreement: Women are a whopping 96% more likely to be interrupted in conversations with ...
Sick Day Struggles: When "Powering Through" Isn't the Answer (And Why We Feel So Guilty) - Hey Sister!
mental health

Sick Day Struggles: When "Powering Through" Isn't the Answer (And Why We Feel So Guilty)

Ugh, this cold/flu combo has knocked me for six. My head is pounding, my throat is scratchy, and my body feels like it's been hit by a truck. As much as I want to "power through" (hello, Type A per...
The Gender Pain Gap: Why Menopause Demands a Workplace Revolution - Hey Sister!
Gender Pain Gap

The Gender Pain Gap: Why Menopause Demands a Workplace Revolution

The Gender Pain Gap is a harsh reality. Women's health issues, particularly menopause, are too often dismissed or minimised in the workplace. This has devastating effects on women's well-being, ca...
Hormone Hijackers: Protect Yourself from EDCs in Your Home - Hey Sister!
EDCs

Hormone Hijackers: Protect Yourself from EDCs in Your Home

Most of us are doing our very best every day, we do our best with what we have, with the time available to us and to the finances available. Your health isn't just about what you eat or how much yo...
Adenomyosis Awareness: I Was Misdiagnosed for Years - Hey Sister!

Adenomyosis Awareness: I Was Misdiagnosed for Years

Did you know that April is Adenomyosis Awareness Month? The bigger question is, do you know what adenomyosis (pronounced add-en-o-my-OH-sis) is? We wanted to shine a spotlight on this disease and g...