Simplified tips to promote your vaginal and overall health.
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 astroglide, pre – seed, slippery stuff.
- Replens/ Rephresh are available for daily use as vaginal moisturizers and are pH’s balancing.
DON’TS
- No white bread, avoid white rice or simple carbs ( highly processed foods).
- 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.
- No panty liners
- No sprays/ perfumes/ powders/ douches or any chemicals down there.
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.
By
Adeeti Gupta MD, FACOG
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