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Isoflavones: What They Are, Benefits, and Risks
2025-03-27 00:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
Isoflavones belong to the flavonoid family of polyphenols. Fruits, vegetables, chocolate, wine, and tea are some familiar sources of flavonoids.Many different legumes contain isoflavones, but soybeans and other soy foods like tofu, miso, and tempeh are particularly rich sources.Media outlets sometimes refer to isoflavones as a "super-nutrient," claiming they possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer properties.However, there has been controversy around some of these claims.It's difficult to interpret research into the benefits of soy-rich foods. Studies often use different types of soy foods or look at different groups of people, making them hard to compare with each other.Equally, findings from non-human studies, or those with varying doses of isoflavones, can be tricky to translate into clear, actionable advice for people.In this article, we'll explore the research behind the health claims. We'll explain where the benefits lie and if there are any risks... [ more ]
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20 side effects of taking the oral contraceptive pill
2025-03-26 20:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Its the little round pill that opened up endless opportunities, safeguards andsexualempowerment to generations of women since it was introduced in the 1960s. But decades on, and with major advancements in technology, women are now starting to move away from the pill as a primary form of birth control due in large part to the colourful array of side effects andhealthrisks that often come with taking it. Think acne, bloating, sore breasts, weight gain, anxiety and even depression, to name but a few.AdvertisementWhat is the contraceptive pill?The combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) or the pill as most of us know it, is a form of contraception taken orally that includes the hormones oestrogen and progestogen that is aimed to stop a woman falling pregnant after sexual intercourse.How does the pill work?The pill works by stopping a womans ovaries from releasing an egg each month as well as thickening the mucus at the entrance of the uterus to prevent sperm from getting in. It also cha... [ more ]
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Birth Control Side Effects and Risks: Mental, Emotional, Physical
2025-03-26 20:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Hormonal birth control isnt without side effects. As with all drugs, there are beneficial effects and potential risks that affect everyone differently.Most believe that hormonal birth control serves one purpose: to prevent pregnancy. While hormonal birth control is very effective compared to barrier and lifestyle methods, the effects arent just limited to pregnancy prevention. Each type has similar benefits and risks, although everyone responds differently to the hormones. If youre interested in birth control, talk with a healthcare professional about which type is most effective for you. Effectiveness is based on how consistent your birth control use is. Common changesShare on PinterestMental and emotional side effectsAnxietyA 2004 review found that hormonal birth control users experienced higher levels of anxiety compared to non-users. Similarly, a 2018 study revealed that people using hormonal IUDs also had increased rates of anxiety.Combined pills, which contain synthetic versio... [ more ]
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