If you’re someone like me who spends hours glued to a computer screen, you’ve probably experienced that throbbing, nagging headache that creeps up behind your eyes. I used to think it was just part of the job until I realized my monitor setup was working against me. Yep, your workspace could very well be the…
Let me tell you, living in a tropical city has taught me a lot about how heat and humidity can mess with your body, especially when it comes to bacterial vaginosis (BV). If you’ve ever felt like your BV symptoms flare up during the hot, sweaty months, you’re definitely not imagining things. BV loves a…
If you’re like me, juggling work, family, and trying to squeeze in a social life, sleep often feels like a luxury. But here’s the thing — consistently skimping on sleep could be messing with more than just your energy levels. Let’s talk about a topic that’s not often linked to sleep deprivation but absolutely should…
Last month, I found myself squinting at my laptop, battling a creeping headache that felt all too familiar. If you’ve ever experienced migraines from harsh screen glare, you know how a simple email reply can turn into a full-blown battle against pounding temples. After years of trial and error, I’ve discovered some screen glare correction…
Ever noticed those tiny specks or squiggly lines drifting across your vision, especially when staring at glittery objects like sequins, tinsel, or shiny wrapping paper? Trust me, you’re not alone. The first time I caught them while wrapping a birthday gift, I thought there was dust in the air or something smudged on my glasses….
During my college years, I always thought I was just a perfectionist. Staying up till 3 AM revising assignments that were already good enough, heart pounding before presentations, avoiding group discussions because my mind would go blank — it all seemed like typical student stress. But in hindsight, what I didn’t realize was how anxiety…
Ever since I started spending long hours in front of a screen, those annoying visual disturbances became my unwanted companions. You know what I’m talking about—the squiggly lines, shimmering spots, and sometimes even a weird fog-like blur floating in your line of sight. At first, I brushed them off as just tired eyes. But over…
When you notice changes in your vaginal discharge, the immediate question that pops up is—am I dealing with a harmless pregnancy discharge or is this bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Trust me, I’ve been there, standing in front of my bathroom mirror, googling every possible combination of “BV discharge vs pregnancy discharge.” The confusion is real, and…
It’s funny how we always expect our mood swings or sudden bursts of anxiety to be “just stress” or “bad days,” but rarely do we connect the dots to what’s really stirring beneath the surface — our hormones. I’ve been there too, caught off guard by anxiety flare-ups that made no sense at all, only…