Raising Awareness for FGC

Raising Awareness for FGC

Female genital cutting (FGC), also known as female genital mutilation (FGM), is a deeply entrenched practice affecting millions of women worldwide. Performed for non-medical reasons, often without consent and in unsanitary conditions, FGC leaves lasting physical and psychological scars. The consequences range from chronic pain and infections to severe complications during childbirth. Despite being outlawed…

Endometriosis Doesn’t Just Affect your Pelvis

Endometriosis Doesn’t Just Affect your Pelvis

Have you ever been told that painful periods are normal? Have you ever heard that excessive bleeding during your period is part of womanhood? These things and many more are actually cardinal signs of a condition called endometriosis. More on Endometriosis Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue that’s similar to that in the lining…

Nourish the Battle Against Endometriosis

Nourish the Battle Against Endometriosis

As we prepare to dive in March, which is Endometriosis Awareness month, we are brought back to using a hollistic approach to help manage symptoms of this chronic pelvic health condition. Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide. Endometriosis can lead to debilitating pain, fertility issues, and a range of other symptoms. Emerging research suggests that…