The bemediq journal

Where women's health meets real life

Explore fresh perspectives on women's health, beauty, relationships, and everyday life. Thoughtful stories, practical insights, and credible science to inspire curiosity, confidence, and wellbeing at every stage of life.

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the five pillars of care

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Body

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Beauty

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Heart

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Life

Body

Explore expert guidance on weight, metabolism, hormones, sleep, nutrition, and the everyday changes that shape your physical wellbeing.

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BeMediq illustration of women exploring GLP-1, nutrition, the gut microbiome and the gut–skin axis.

Can GLP-1 Medications Affect Our Skin? Part 2

September 11, 2026
Body

Can GLP-1 Medications Affect Our Skin? Part 1

September 8, 2026
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Perimenopause and Insulin Resistance: The Metabolic Shift Most Women Are Never Told About

May 20, 2026
Body

Perimenopause or Iron Deficiency? How to Tell the Difference

January 7, 2026

Beauty

Explore expert guidance on skin health, collagen, hormones, skincare, and the everyday habits that support healthy, radiant skin.

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Beauty
BeMediq illustration of women exploring GLP-1, nutrition, the gut microbiome and the gut–skin axis.

Can GLP-1 Medications Affect Our Skin? Part 2

September 11, 2026
Body
Beauty

Can GLP-1 Medications Affect Our Skin? Part 1

September 8, 2026
Beauty
BeMediq illustration of a woman applying deodorant to her underarm, exploring how baking soda may affect skin pH, the skin barrier and microbiome.

Baking Soda for Body Odor: Does It Really Work?

September 2, 2026
Beauty
BeMediq illustration of researchers exploring skin pH, the acid mantle and skin microbiome and their role in skin barrier health.

Skin pH After 40: Can We Change Our Skin’s Acid Mantle?

September 1, 2026

Heart

Explore expert guidance on intimacy, sexual wellness, relationships, hormones, and the physical and emotional factors that shape connection.

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Why So Many Women’s ‘Hormonal’ Symptoms Begin in the Brain Part 2

November 17, 2025
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A diverse group of women of different ages standing together in soft natural light, symbolizing female vitality, hormonal balance, and connection across life stages.

Why So Many Women’s ‘Hormonal’ Symptoms Begin in the Brain Part 1

November 7, 2025
Heart

From Sleepless Nights to Stubborn Belly Weight Gain: How Hormone Tracking Eases Perimenopause

August 10, 2025
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How PMS Silently Sabotaged My Career – And How I Took Control Again

June 30, 2025

Purpose

Explore expert guidance on mental wellbeing, personal growth, stress, resilience, and finding greater balance and meaning in everyday life.

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Purpose

Why So Many Women’s ‘Hormonal’ Symptoms Begin in the Brain Part 2

November 17, 2025
Heart
Purpose
A diverse group of women of different ages standing together in soft natural light, symbolizing female vitality, hormonal balance, and connection across life stages.

Why So Many Women’s ‘Hormonal’ Symptoms Begin in the Brain Part 1

November 7, 2025
Body
Purpose

The Complete Guide to Perimenopause & Menopause

October 17, 2025
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Purpose

How PMS Silently Sabotaged My Career – And How I Took Control Again

June 30, 2025

Life

Explore expert guidance on healthy aging, longevity, daily habits, prevention, and the choices that support a healthier, more vibrant life.

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Life
BeMediq illustration of how everyday life — from nutrition and movement to sleep and skincare — can influence how our skin looks and ages.

HOW WE LIVE - How Everyday Life Shapes the Way Our Skin Looks and Ages

August 29, 2026
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Life
BeMediq Skin Compass illustration showing the interconnected worlds of skin biology, environmental influences and the skin microbiome.

THE BEMEDIQ SKIN COMPASS — A Guide to the Science Shaping Your Skin Through Life

August 26, 2026