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Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, will be on shelves soon here are some key things to know
2025-04-01 01:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
The Food and Drug Administrations 2023 approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, broadened the options for people seeking to prevent pregnancy. On March 4, 2024, the pills manufacturer, Perrigo Company, announced that it has started shipping Opill and that consumers can expect to see it on shelves by the end of the month.The Conversation asked Sarah Lynch, a pharmaceutical expert from Binghamton University, State University of New York, to answer some of the key questions people have about the new over-the-counter contraceptive.How does Opill work to prevent pregnancy?Opill contains norgestrel, which is a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone. Progesterone works in several ways to prevent pregnancy. First, it thickens the mucus in the cervix, which makes it challenging for sperm to enter the uterus and fertilize an egg. Second, it thins the lining of the uterus, making it less hospitable for a fertilized egg to implant. And third, it can prevent ov...
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We Put One Of The Best Microcurrent Devices To The Test: Foreo Bear
2025-03-31 23:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Disclaimer: Foreo sent us this product in exchange for a review, but all opinions are 100% honest and unbiased. By using the links in this post, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you.The Foreo Bear is hands down one of the best (and budget-friendly) FDA-approved devices that work with microcurrent to give your facial muscles a serious wake-up call and tighten your skin. Heres what you need to know before you hit that buy button and what the results look like after two months of regular use (with before and after pictures).Entering my thirties has lengthened my skincare wish list like never before. If I was a gua-sha girl in my 20s, now Im more eager to explore high-tech gadgets that promise to tighten my skin, contour my jawline, refine pores, and minimize fine lines. And since Im not quite ready to get into the injectables territory, Im all about non-invasive devices (hi, LED masks, and radiofrequency machines).However, amidst my skincare arsenal, one gem I havent tried so...
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Chinese Medicines for Eczema
2025-03-31 23:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
If you or your child suffers from eczema, youd try anything to stop the itch. From herbal creams to medication to special diets, there are many ways to reduce eczema symptoms. But no remedy has quite the effective and holistic approach of Chinese medicine for eczema.Chinese Herbs for EczemaIn Chinese medicine, all conditions are categorized by pattern rather than disease. So, while eczema is its own condition, we focus on the overall symptoms and state of health to match the best formula to you. Here well share our recommendations for Chinese herbs for eczema based on the most common presentations.Damp Heat-Type EczemaThis type of eczema is characterized by strong itching and oozing, red skin lesions. The affected areas tend to be thick, cracked, or scaly and may be prone to infections. It gets worse in damp or hot weather, or after sweating or being in the sun. Other symptoms include diarrhea, loose stools, indigestion, and other inflammatory skin conditions like acne.Plum Flower ...
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