Every New Year comes with a long list of resolutions: lose weight, wake up early, eat clean, exercise daily, be perfect. And by February, most of them quietly fade—often leaving behind guilt and self-doubt. This year, let’s do it differently. 1. Choose progress , not pressure Your body has carried you through work, family, stress, hormones, and emotional ups and downs. It doesn’t need punishment—it needs care. Instead of extreme goals, choose small, sustainable habits : 20 minutes of movement instead of an hour at the gym One balanced meal a day instead of a “perfect” diet Consistency over intensity Small steps, done regularly, change health more than short bursts of motivation. 2. Make health about how you feel , not just how you look Energy, sleep, digestion, mood, periods, strength—these are powerful markers of health that often get ignored. Ask yourself: Do I feel less bloated? Am I sleeping better? Do I feel stronger, calmer, more in control? When you shift focus inward, confidenc...
If you’ve noticed that your headaches have a “monthly timetable,” you’re not imagining it. Migraines are three times more common in women, and for many, they flare up right before periods, after childbirth, or around menopause. The reason? Hormones — especially estrogen — have a direct effect on the brain’s pain pathways. Why Women Get More Migraines Throughout a woman’s reproductive years, estrogen levels rise and fall. These fluctuations make the brain more sensitive to triggers. Here’s how hormones influence migraines at different life stages: 1. Around Periods (Menstrual Migraines) Right before your periods, estrogen levels drop sharply. This sudden fall can trigger: One-sided throbbing headache Light/noise sensitivity Nausea Many women notice migraines 1–3 days before periods or on Day 1. 2. Pregnancy During pregnancy, estrogen stays consistently high — that’s why many women experience fewer migraines, especially in the second and third trimesters. But for some, especially t...