When you’re breastfeeding, your bodily needs shift, and so should your probiotic. There’s no shortage of options, but not every formula is designed with this phase of life in mind. And when you’re already stretched thin, reading long labels and comparing strains isn’t exactly what you want to be doing. That’s why we’ve done the…
Thinking about starting probiotics, or maybe you already have? Don’t be surprised if you notice a change down there. More vaginal discharge is a question that comes up a lot, even if most people are shy to ask. The truth is, probiotics don’t just support your gut. They can also shift the balance of your…
This happened back in 2023, I was so exhausted dealing with recurring UTIs, and bacterial vaginosis. My gynac kept putting me on low-dose antibiotics and that always contraindicated with my IBS. I tried to improve the symptoms with diet alone, but that didn’t help either. Eventually, my search for a natural solution led me to…
As many as 75% of women experience vaginal yeast infection or thrush at least once in their life. (learn more about this below) Thrush is a fungal or yeast infection caused by the yeast, Candida albicans. Because there’s actually yeast in some probiotic products, you might be wondering if these can cause thrush. Also, if you…
Like the gut microbiome, women also have a specific vaginal microbiome that protects and maintains their well-being. Hence, daily intake of certain bacteria like Lactobacillus species may help to treat and recover vaginal dysbiosis, which may help improve women’s health outcomes. Apart from this, like men, women can also benefit from the overall health-boosting potential…
While constipation and Diarrhoea remain one of frequent complaints of pregnant women, it isn’t surprising that you might consider using probiotics. But can you take probiotics during pregnancy? Although studies about probiotic use during pregnancy are limited, researchers found no association between probiotics and the incidence of C-sections, low birth weight, miscarriages, or malformations of…
If you’re a mom-to-be, you’ve probably heard all about the importance of probiotics. But what about taking it as a breastfeeding mom? Probiotics contain live, active microorganisms (often bacteria) that are beneficial to humans. But you might be concerned about whether the bacteria in these products might lead to systemic infections (infections in your bloodstream),…
Taking probiotics for the first time or after a very long time can cause cramping. The reason is because of the sudden changes to the intestinal microbial flora. Disturbance of the intestinal bacterial balance can lead to gastrointestinal problems. Probiotics are known to aid proper bowel movement and relieve symptoms of indigestion when used. However,…
There is a lot of debate surrounding the topic of probiotics and birth control pills. Some people believe that taking probiotics while on birth control can decrease the effectiveness of the pill. Others claim that there is no evidence to support this claim and that probiotics are safe to take while on birth control. So,…
Probiotics can massively affect your overall well-being, from gut functions to immunity to sexual/reproductive health. Hence, if you are using a probiotic supplement, you are highly likely to observe its effects on your periods. Contrary to the common belief, probiotics improve your menstrual health by regulating sex hormones, namely estrogen, and progesterone. Which in turn also affects the bleeding flow and menstruation…