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Understanding the Dangers of Over-The-Counter Painkillers
According to Dr. Kimberly Sackheim, DO, a pain management specialist at NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation, casually popping OTC painkillers can actually delay your pain relief, trouble your stomach, and cause problems for your health. Below, we outline the two types of OTC painkillers (NSAIDs and acetaminophen) and the very real dangers associated with their continuous use.
Understanding Your Heavy Flow: When To See A Doctor For Excessive Bleeding
If you're someone whose flow lasts eight or nine days or longer and you're changing your super-mega-extra-strength tampon every one to two hours, you could be experiencing menorrhagia, or a profuse and prolonged period. Here's how to know when too much blood is really too much?
Understanding - And Breaking - the Cycle of Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is a natural process that allows our body to survive injury and infection. But when inflammation is long-lasting or chronic, it can affect many areas of our health (periods included). Here's what you can do about it.
Cycle Stories: Alexa
Hear from one of our clients, Alexa, an artist and creative living in Sacramento who found Elix on Instagram and is one of our first believers. We are so grateful that she's offered to share her journey. #notsponsored
6 Vitamins You Need to Glow From the Inside Out
Antioxidants help to reduce signs of sun damage, minimize the appearance of fine lines and improve overall skin texture. Vitamin C is required for the formation of collagen, which forms the foundation of your skin. Vitamin E can absorb the energy from ultraviolet (UV) light, helping to protect your skin by preventing UV-induced free radical damage.