Health and Nutrition

A Guide to Sustainable Menstrual Wellness (Part 6 of the Ultimate Guide to Menstrual Wellness) Over the past few weeks, we've been on an incredible journey together. We've pulled back the curtain on the science of our cycles, busted generations-old myths, and learned how simple nutrition can transform our well-being. We've even tackled the everyday, practical challenges of "pad problems" and discovered a world of comfortable, modern solutions. Now, for our final chapter, we're going to connect all of these dots to something much bigger than ourselves: our planet. Have you ever stopped to think about where your period products come from, and where they go after you use them? The truth is, the choices we make for our bodies every month have a direct and lasting impact on the Earth. This isn't a story meant to make you feel guilty; it's a guide meant to make you feel powerful. Because just as you have the power to take control of your health, you ha...

The Pad Problem Playbook: Your Guide to a Comfy, Confident Period (Part 5 of the Ultimate Guide to Menstrual Wellness) Let's be honest. Getting your period is one thing, but dealing with the nitty-gritty of it all is another. You've got the pads, you know the basics, but nobody really talks about the annoying, uncomfortable, and sometimes embarrassing stuff that comes along with it. That feeling of itchiness that makes you want to squirm in your seat. The constant, nagging thought, "Is it time to change? Did I forget?" The sudden dread when you open the door to a less-than-sparkling school washroom. And the quiet worry, "Can anyone else smell that?" If you've ever felt any of this, know one thing: you are not alone . These are some of the most common challenges girls face. But the good news is, they are all solvable. This isn't just another lecture on hygiene; this is your personal playbook, filled with science-backed secrets and real-life hacks...

Your Plate, Your Power: A Girl's Guide to Eating for a Better Period (Part 4 of the Ultimate Guide to Menstrual Wellness) Have you ever felt like your body has a mind of its own during your period? One day you could eat everything in the kitchen, and the next, even the thought of your favorite food makes you feel queasy. You might crave chocolate and chips but turn your nose up at the delicious dal your mom made. It can be confusing, but what if I told you that these are just signals from your body? Your period is more than just a monthly event; it’s a powerful conversation with your body. By learning its language, you can use nutrition as your secret weapon to feel stronger, happier, and more in control. Let's decode these mysteries together. “To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha The Mystery of the Vanishing Appetite Priya, a 14-year-old student, noticed a strange pattern. The day her...

Your Body's Secret Superpower: Unlocking the Truth About Periods, Myths, and You (Part 3 of the Ultimate Guide to Menstrual Wellness) Have you ever been told not to enter the temple during your period? Or to avoid touching the pickle jar? Have you ever wondered why you feel so emotional, or why your body does the things it does? For generations, especially in our Indian culture, the beautiful and natural process of menstruation has been wrapped in a thick blanket of silence, myths, and rules. We are taught to whisper, to hide, and to feel a sense of shame about something that is, in truth, a sign of health, strength, and life itself. Today, we're going to pull back that blanket and let the light in. This isn't just another biology lesson. This is a conversation, a story, and a guide to help you see your body not as a problem to be managed, but as a source of incredible power. It's time to change the story, together. "The greatest act of rebellion is to lo...

Own your flow: A Guide to Pads, Tampons, Cups, and Beyond (Part 2 of the Ultimate Guide to Menstrual Wellness) Imagine this:You’re standing in a brightly lit aisle, staring at a wall of boxes. There are pads with wings, pads without, pads for day, and pads for night. There are tampons with cardboard applicators, plastic ones, and some with no applicator at all. And then you hear whispers about something called a menstrual cup . It’s overwhelming, confusing, and for many, it’s the very first introduction to managing their period. If you’ve everfelt a wave of anxiety in that aisle, you are not alone. It’s a nearly universal experience, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful one. “The journey to finding the right period product is deeply personal. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. What feels like freedom for one person might be uncomfortable for another. The goal is to find what makes you feel secure and confident.” — Dr. Anjali Kumar, Gynecologist Wh...

Everything You Weren't Taught About Your Period (But Need to Know) Let’s be honest. For something that happens to half the population, periods are still treated like a top-secret mission. We whisper about them, hide pads up our sleeves, and silently panic when we feel that familiar twinge at an inconvenient time. “Menstruation is not a problem, it is a sign of health. The problem is the silence that surrounds it.” What if we could change that? What if, instead of confusion, you had clarity? Instead of anxiety, you had confidence? For too long, the conversation around menstrual hygiene has been a mix of outdated myths, awkward health classes, and confusing advice. We’re told what not to do, but rarely are we given a straightforward guide on how to manage our periods in a way that feels healthy, empowering, and completely normal. That’s about to change. I’m thrilled to announce a brand-new, six-part blog series: Your Ultimate Guide to Menstrual Wellness. This isn’t j...