The itch-meets-ouch infection is caused by an overgrowth of bad bacteria. To "recolonize" your vagina, you want the good bacteria that's found there: lactobacillus acidophilus. Go the direct route. Use 2 to 5 billion CFUs in an OTC probiotic suppository, or wet an oral capsule to soften...
Once the liver processes estrogen for elimination, it is up to your digestive tract to move it out. If you are experiencing constipation, there is a good chance your estrogen exiting efficiently, and instead, going back into circulation in the body. Figuring out and treating the underlying caus...
11 (Remember how I mentioned it’s tough to draw conclusions from probiotics research? This is a good example of that.) So if you’re thinking of taking a probiotic for IBS, consider checking in with your gastroenterologist or a registered dietitian experienced with GI disorders about which ...
Menopause –Your hormones shift a lot during menopause, which causes issues in your digestive health like shifts in bowel movement, bloating, and gas. Undergoing hormone replacement therapy could complicate that even more. Post-menopause –Because of changes related to age and some medications, your...
Fiber is crucial for gut health. Stay hydrated. How much water you need depends on our body weight, environment, lifestyle, and other factors. Eat for gut health. Look after the community of “good” bacteria in your gut. Probiotic foods, like yogurt, kimchi, and kefir, can help. Move...
Bladder weakness What is it? Bladder weakness is where you can't control the bladder. What causes it? For women it is usually due to changes in pregnancy, childbirth and in the menopause which makes the pelvic floor weaker. For men it can be due to weakness of the bladder but also ...
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Magnesium is a game changer for me too. I suffer from chronic constipation and i now "go" more regularly. Quote Thanks Add post Share Report Bookmark reluctantbrit ·04/01/2023 22:13 Vit D as adviced by GP when I had severe muscle pain. Magnesium for sleep (menopause). ...
is a good way to avoid heat–related problems in controlling your blood sugar. In addition, people with diabetes should know that their medications, the glucose meter, and test strips could be affected by high heat such as the type of heat that can occur in a hot car or on a window...
'There's a collection of gut microbes called "oestrobolome" that can recycle oestrogen, allowing it to re-enter the blood stream instead of being excreted,' explains Dr Naomi Potter, a GP and menopause expert, who is working with probiotic milk drink, Yakult. ...