Author: trystan

  • How Hormones Dictate Sleep, Heart Rate, and Mood

    In the intricate orchestra of bodily functions, hormones play the role of conductors, directing everything from sleep patterns to heart rate and even our mood. These biochemical messengers wield significant influence over our daily lives, often in ways we may not fully appreciate. Let’s delve into the fascinating interplay between hormones and three vital aspects…

  • Nurturing Your Baby

    Welcoming a new member into your family is an incredibly joyous experience, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges, especially for first-time parents. From establishing a daily schedule to finding the right activities to engage your little one, caring for a baby requires patience, love, and a bit of trial and error….

  • Menopause and Obesity in Women

    Menopause marks a significant phase in a woman’s life, signaling the end of her reproductive years. Alongside hormonal changes and potential symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings, menopause can also bring about changes in weight and body composition. Obesity becomes a concern for many women during this transitional period, impacting not just physical health…

  • Prenatal Massages

    Pains and aches are part and parcel of every pregnancy. Physical discomfort, muscular tensions, headaches, backaches, and pains occur due to increased weight, shifting posture, and hormone levels. Prenatal massages improve circulation, alleviate aches and pains, ease muscular tensions and other pregnancy-related symptoms, and perk up expectant mothers’ moods and mental attitudes. Stress-related areas which…

  • Menopause and Heart Palpitations

    Menopause isn’t typically life-threatening, but it can bring symptoms like a rapid heartbeat in extreme cases. The occasional feeling that your heart skips a beat does not necessarily indicate a serious medical problem. For those with menopause, your doctor should monitor rapid heartbeat to check for a mitral valve prolapse, a mild heart valve deformity….