Loss of structural support in the tissue of the vaginal canal from natural physiological changes like childbirth, menopause and ageing is referred to as Vaginal Relaxation Syndrome (VRS). This laxity in the vaginal walls causes the vagina to become wider and weakens the vaginal muscles which contribute to decreased sexual gratification and causes the development … Read more
A yeast infection can be downright uncomfortable, and for an estimated one billion women worldwide, this discomfort is a simple fact of life. But many of us also find it embarrassing to seek out help in the fight against that incessant itching in the nether regions, and when we do go to the doctor or pharmacy it’s … Read more
Since vaginal infections are easily misdiagnosed, it’s important to get confirmation that yeast is indeed the cause of your symptoms. Ask your healthcare provider to swab the affected area for culture and analysis by a microbiology laboratory. If possible, work with a lab, such as Genova Diagnostics (www.gdx.net), that can also test the organism for … Read more
Tea tree oil is one of the best natural cures a person would have. Also known as Melaleuca oil, the tea tree oil is collected from the Melaleuca alternifolia leaves. The secret behind its power and quality if often due to the fact that this oil consists of over 92 different components. Tea tree oil is … Read more
We are all slowly but certainly becoming pill poppers. In the last 12 years, the percentage of people taking five or more prescription drugs has almost doubled, from 8% to 15%. About 60% of American adults take at least one drug daily. That’s up from 51% just twelve years earlier. Big Pharma spends millions every … Read more
Gluten intolerance is not “just another food intolerance.” In fact, it is one of the most common genetically predisposed chronic inflammatory diseases driven by food. It is also frequently complicated by various metabolic disturbances and autoimmune processes. One of my patients, Mary, demonstrates the typical challenges people with this condition face. A 42-year-old woman dealing … Read more
I’m in a healthy, happy relationship, but my sex drive has started to lag in recent years. Why is this, and how can I revive my libido? It’s common for our sex drives to dwindle as we grow older—and the numbers tell the story. The Kinsey Institute notes that while 18- to 29-year-olds have sex … Read more
As we discussed in a previous article, to beat sugar addiction, first you’ll need to figure out which type of sugar addict you are. Consider this book as your road map to wellness. We include directions for your inner journey, a journey that will heal not only your body but also your mind and spirit. … Read more
I’m a healthy, athletic, middle-aged woman with an overactive bladder problem. I suddenly have the urge to “go” as many as a dozen times a day. What’s wrong with me? Overactive bladders can be more than a nuisance because they can interfere with living a normal life. While medications like Detrol can calm an overactive … Read more
If you’ve ever had a vaginal yeast infection, you’re all too familiar with the telltale symptoms that make it so miserable: itching, burning, swelling, painful urination, and an unpleasant white discharge. The majority of yeast infections result from an overgrowth of Candida albicans, a fungal organism that naturally inhabits the vagina, gastrointestinal tract, and skin … Read more