The Functional Guide To Cycle-Based Care: Syncing Life to Hormonal Shifts For Peak Female Wellness

Eleven studies met criteria for being considered high quality, with nine studies indicating that rates of completed or attempted suicide were highest during menstruation and two studies indicating these rates were highest premenstrually.Handy, Ariel B et al. “Psychiatric Symptoms Across the Menstrual Cycle in Adult Women: A Comprehensive Review.” 

This startling revelation appears in an article published in the April 2022 edition of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry.

Notably, the study continues to connect specific phases of the menstrual cycle to psychosis, mania, depression, binge eating, and alcohol abuse – comorbidities rarely seen outside of severe psychiatric disorders.

Challenging the conventional view of the menstrual cycle as a mere monthly inconvenience, this research reveals hormonal fluctuations as complex physiological processes with a profound (and potentially deadly) impact on female physical and mental health – an impact that extends far beyond the commonly understood symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS.

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Unlocking Brain Health: The Glymphatic System's Role in Reversing Neurodegeneration

Deep Cleaning ‘Dirty Brains’: Reversing Neurodegeneration Via The Glymphatic System

Neurodegenerative diseases, with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at the forefront, pose a formidable challenge to global health. Affecting between 5% and 7% of the population in their lifetime, AD stands as one of the most devastating neurological conditions. In the absence of disease-modifying treatments, researchers have intensified their efforts to explore novel approaches to combat these illnesses.

Recent neuroscientific advancements have shed light on the critical role of the glymphatic system in maintaining brain health and potentially preventing conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease (PD).

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Low Expectations: Facing The U.S. Life Expectancy Crisis

Low Expectations: Facing The Facts On American Longevity

In recent years, a concerning trend has persisted that requires urgent attention from healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public: the United States consistently ranks below other developed nations in life expectancy. Raising critical questions about the efficacy of the U.S. healthcare system – and particularly its preventive care and disease management efforts – this disparity exposes inadequacies and oversights in the nation’s approach to population health.

Despite substantial investments in biomedical research and cutting-edge medical technologies, the nation faces significant challenges in translating these advancements into tangible improvements in population health outcomes. The evident gap between medical capabilities and realized health benefits underscores the need to reevaluate healthcare delivery models, preventive strategies, and public health initiatives nationwide.

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