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Yeast Infection Diet Tips – Foods to Avoid and Eat
A Candida yeast infection (Candidiasis) is caused by an overload of the type of yeast normally found in low levels in the body and is resident in the intestinal tract, skin, rectum, mouth and vagina. Vaginal yeast infections are common among women and are caused by...
Yeast Infections And You: The Basic Facts
Everyone hates yeast infections. If you are lucky, you may not experience them often. Some, unfortunately, may be more susceptible to them. Regardless, most people will experience a yeast infection at some point in their lives. It is important that you know how to...
Restore Vaginal pH Balance Naturally
When your vaginal pH balance is disturbed you may experience such maladies as vaginal infections, cramping during menstrual cycles, viral illnesses, abnormal sensitivity, inflammation and acne. Different parts of the body have different pH ‘normal’ ranges. When the pH...
Exercises for a Healthy Vagina
All parts of the body benefit from exercise – and the vagina is an organ in the body which can benefit from certain types of exercises. Of course, keeping the entire body fit and streamlined is good for your entire body – including the vagina. There are strength and...
Frequent UTIs? Here’s Exactly How To Prevent Them Naturally
May 8, 2017 — 9:00 AM By Eva Selhub, M.D. Unfortunately, due to the design of the female genital tract, women are more likely to get urinary tract infections (UTIs) than men. And for some women it's a constant battle—especially after menopause or if they have a...
Signs Your Vagina is Unhealthy
Your vagina is an organ that you must keep healthy to ensure that your entire body is healthy. There are some warning signs to look for when your vagina has an infection or another type of problem that you should address right away. Discharge from the vagina is normal...
Natural Remedies for Vaginal Discharge
A vaginal discharge may be accompanied by burning, itching and pain from a vaginal infection caused by either a bacterial, fungal or parasitic condition, in and around the vaginal area. Types of vaginal infections include yeast infections and vaginitis. Whatever the...
Get A Leg Up On Yeast Infections
If you've got a headache or the flu, you wouldn't hesitate to ask a coworker or friend for treatment advice. With a yeast infection, however, people are more embarrassed to ask! This condition is not only uncomfortable but it's embarrassing and hard to talk about as...
Super Foods for Gut Health
The human gut is home to trillions of micro-organisms, and the population of bacteria in the gut is ten times more than all the cells in the body combined. Our gut flora plays a major role in our health and is responsible for regulating metabolism, protecting the body...
Herbs and Spices For A Healthy Digestive System
Seventy percent of the body’s immune cells exist in the digestive tract. Therefore, it makes sense to keep the digestive system healthy so that your body can perform its critical immune functions continuously. One of the best things you can do is eat healthy foods,...