Recommended daily intake to boost your general health, energy levels, bowel problems, recurrent vaginal infections and immunity
| Over the counter supplements | |
| PROBIOTICS – 10 Billion CFU daily or twice daily depending on the symptoms | |
| DHA- Omega 3 – 1000mg daily | |
| Vitamin D-3 – 1000IU daily | |
| Flax seed oil 2 capsules daily | |
| Evening primrose oil 2 tablet PO daily | |
| Daily Multivitamins 1 tablet daily | |
| Calcium citrate – 2 tablet daily 0f 600mg each | |
| Coenzyme Q 200mg PO dailyAlso – with Metformin for PCOS | |
| Glucosamine/ Chondroitin 2 tablets daily | |
| Chasteberry – for PCOS/ PMS/ Perimenopause (only after consultation) | |
| Saw Palmetto – for PCOS (only after consultation) | |
| Black Cohosh – for Perimenopause/ menopause (Only after consultation) | |
| Rhodiola, Ginseng – for stress | |
| Unisom – sleep aid | |
| Valerian root – sleep aid |
All or most of the above are available at routine pharmacies or health food stores. Our practice does not endorse any specific brands and has no financial relationships with any brand or stores.
DO’S
- Drink at least 15-20 glasses of water daily
- At least one serving of fresh fruit ( mainly berries, bananas etc) daily.
- Fresh tomatoes, yellow, orange sweet peppers are high in anti-oxidants
- Consume whole grain bread, rice or quinoa. These are foods with low glycemic index and help your weight in check and regulate your bowels.
- Plenty of greens like cauliflower, brussels, Kale
- Fresh plain yoghurt
- Cotton underwear
- Shower right away after work out or after being on the beach
- Wear loose fitting clothes and dress in layers.
- Daily brisk walking for minimum 30 min at least 4 times a week
- Use only water based lubricants like astraglide, pre – seed, slippery stuff.
- No perfumes or cleansing sprays down there.
DONT’S
- No white bread, avoid white rice.
- Avoid carbonated sodas and sugary drinks
- Do not drink caffeinated beverages before bedtime
- Avoid spicy, greasy foods if you have frequent heartburn issues.
- Cut down on your cheese and sugar intake
- Do not use aspartame and artificial sweeteners like splenda. They commonly cause stomach upset,
If you are under stress, taking antibiotics, traveling or simply want to promote your health, taking Probiotics daily will maintain the health-promoting good bacteria in your intestinal tract. This is important because the intestines are the largest immune organ in the body and promoting their health strengthens your body’s overall natural defenses. If the balance is disrupted, this can leave a comprised immune response. Fortunately, taking Probiotics supplements can help sustain the digestive tracks balance by re-introducing beneficial bacteria.