UTI, Yeast Infection, BV––Oh My! By Dr. Kira Halak
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View ArticleThe Benefits of Cranberry
The material provided below is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional. You should always seek medical advice...
View Article8 Steps to Good Vaginal Health
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View Article5 Things That Trigger a Yeast Infection
Yeast infections are not a girl’s best friend. With symptoms like vaginal itching, burning and discharge, they are the absolute worst. To understand why we are burdened with the occasional bout of a...
View ArticleHow to Know If You Have a Yeast Infection
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View ArticleAre You Basic?
Balancing Vaginal Ph Is Anything But Basic. Welcome to the pH scale, which measures how acidic or alkaline (basic) a substance is on a scale of 0 to 14. On this scale, water has a pH of 7. Anything...
View Article3 Ways to Help Ease the Burn of a Urinary Tract Infection by Dr. Mike Roizen
Over 50 percent of all women will experience at least one UTI during their lifetime, with 20–30 percent experiencing recurrent UTIs.1 While women are more likely to develop UTIs than men due to their...
View Article5 Things that Increase UTI Risk
Learn the risk factors so you can help minimize your chances of getting a UTI! Let’s face it—urinary tract infections are the WORST. And for many women, they’re just a fact of life. As many as 80% of...
View ArticleSigns of a UTI and STI
Did sex cause my UTI? A frequent topic of confusion is the difference between a UTI and an STI. I’m often asked whether one can contract a UTI from sex, and whether this may lead to an STI. THE ANSWER:...
View Article10 Things You Need to Know About Cranberry
The information provided herein is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be construed as medical advice or to replace professional medical care. You should always seek the advice of a...
View ArticleThe Hectic Holiday Is Crummy for Yeast Infections
We all feel the effects of a busy holiday season—from late night gift-wrapping sessions to last minute power shopping—we’re overstretched and often unhealthy during the holiday rush. These high levels...
View ArticleQuiz by Dr. K:
Do You Know the Ins and Outs of How Sex Can Impact Vaginal pH? What’s up with my vaginal pH? I’m guessing this might be the last thing on most women’s minds during sex. Believe it or not, the two are...
View ArticleLearn how to protect the urinary tract
Healthy habits that go a long way Once you experience a urinary tract infection, you’ll do whatever it takes to avoid another UTI. Unfortunately, there’s no foolproof way to prevent a UTI no matter how...
View ArticleThe Science behind Cranberry
Small, but Mighty: the original Super Fruit Every year, a new “superfood” seems to dominate the conversation. But, cranberries, dubbed the “original super fruit” have been on center stage since before...
View ArticleThe vicious cycle of UTIs, Yeast and other Vaginal Infections
The material provided below is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional. You should always seek medical advice...
View ArticleYeast Infection Symptoms: Pain During Sex
Yeast. Yeesh! Like we women don’t have enough to worry about. Fortunately, as things go, a yeast infection is a very treatable condition. But, as with any health issue, the more you know, the more...
View ArticleUTIs: A Guide for Men
Urinary tract infections…not for the faint of heart and not just for women. That’s right, men can also experience the pain, burning and urinary urgency associated with UTIs.1 Because UTIs are not as...
View ArticleUTI Symptoms—Nausea and Vomiting
UTI SYMPTOMS Anyone can get them, but urinary tract infections (UTIs ) are especially common among us ladies. The symptoms of painful, frequent or urgent urination are all too familiar, and usually,...
View ArticleUTI Symptom Treatment
There’s no doubt about it—a urinary tract infection (UTI) can really mess up your style. For instance… UTI SYMPTOMS It may hurt or burn when you pee. You may feel a continual urge to go, even after you...
View ArticleUTI Symptoms: Pain in the Lower Back
A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) can be a pain. Several pains, in fact. You may feel UTI pain when you urinate, in your urethra and in your back. Pain has a very basic role–it’s your body’s way of...
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