PCOS Wellness Blog Index Things You Should Know About PCOS 1.1 Insomnia Explained: Causes, Symptoms, & Natural Healing Tips 1.2 A Food Guide for Insomnia 1.3 A Healing Lifestyle Guide for Insomnia π Understanding Insomnia Insomnia is more than just trouble falling asleep. It includes: Difficulty staying asleep Waking up too early Feeling unrefreshed even after sleeping It can be short-term (due to stress or travel) or chronic (lasting three nights a week for three months or longer). Sleep isn’t just rest—it’s restoration, so poor sleep affects mood, focus, metabolism, and heart health. --- π Causes of Insomnia Stress and anxiety (most common) Poor sleep habits (irregular schedules, screen time late at night) Caffeine or heavy meals before bed Hormonal changes (especially for women during menstrual cycles or menopause) Underlying health conditions (PCOS, thyroid imbalance, chronic pain) Medica...
π A Gentle Guide to Understanding Blood Pressure: Causes, Types, Symptoms & Prevention Your heart beats without asking for attention—but behind every pulse is the quiet rhythm of your blood pressure. It may not announce its presence with loud symptoms, but it plays a fundamental role in your energy, mood, sleep, and long-term health. In this guide, we’ll walk through what blood pressure means, why it matters, and how soft lifestyle choices and emotional awareness can help you maintain harmony in your heart and body. π What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against your artery walls as your heart pumps it through your body. It’s measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) using two numbers: Systolic pressure – the pressure when your heart beats Diastolic pressure – the pressure when your heart rests between beats For example, a typical reading might look like 120/80 mmHg , where: 120 is the systolic number 80 is the diastolic number To...