I found this brown smudge in my underwear and the internet said it was old blood that took longer to come out of my body. Is it really blood and will I get my period soon?
It’s true that a brown “smudge” or brown spotting is blood and it is brown instead of bright red because it is flowing slowly. Blood is bright red when it […]
Read moreTrichotillomania
/Trichotillomania sounds like a made-up word but is a very real condition that involves an uncontrollable urge to pull one’s hair out. People who have this disorder often feel embarrassed […]
Read moreI have trichotillomania and I pull my hair all the time without even thinking about it. My mom gets frustrated about it but I tell her I cannot help it. Any advice on how to stop my hair pulling?
Thanks for your question. Trichotillomania is also called the “hair pulling disorder”. People with this condition have a strong, uncontrollable urge to pull out their own hair from their head […]
Read moreI eat a pretty well-rounded diet, not too much junk. I was wondering if I should still take a multivitamin?
/Good question! As long as you are eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy then you likely do not need to take a multivitamin. However, if you are […]
Read moreWhy is the area around my vagina and in between my butt cheek so dark? Is there a cure for this? Also, that area around my vagina that is darkened is very itchy. Please help.
It is natural for the skin around your vagina and anus to be a bit darker than the rest of your skin; however, it shouldn’t be itchy. Sometimes changes or […]
Read moreExercise: Strategies to Keep you Moving During the Winter
/Exercising during the winter months can be tough, especially if you live in a cold climate where it gets dark super early. This can make it hard to stay motivated. […]
Read moreOne of my nipples is itchy a lot, and has discharge but the other is fine. What’s wrong with me?
Thanks for your question. Itching is usually caused by dry skin, eczema or irritation from clothing such as your bra. Discharge from your nipple is not typical unless you are […]
Read moreI can’t go to sleep. I’ve tried teas, meditation, music, worry dolls and just about anything else I could think of. Falling asleep between 12:30-4:00 is common for me, and once I do fall asleep it’s only for just over an hour. What can I do?
Thanks for your question! Not being able to sleep well is frustrating for sure. You may have already realized that lack of sleep makes it harder to focus which can […]
Read moreHow many places in your body can hair grow?
Hair typically grows on a person’s head but also anywhere on the body except the lips, palms of the hands and the bottom of the feet. Our genes (that are […]
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Can you get sick if you go outside with wet hair?
Many of us have been told that if we go outside with wet hair, we’ll get sick; however, this is just a myth (not true). Since colds are caused by […]
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