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Why Kegels Could Be Bad For Some

December 9, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun Leave a Comment

  Originally posted on enoughbeatingaroundthebush on February 17, 2015 Michelle Fraser, PT, BA, BScPT, FCAMPT, CYT, MEd and Chia Chia Sun, BSc, MSc, MBA For decades doctors, trainers, therapists, you name it, have been hammering away at women that if they want a strong pelvic floor, they MUST do their kegels. However, there is a much healthier and safer way to develop the pelvic … [Read more...]

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I Just Slept 8 Hours And I’m Still Tired

December 7, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun Leave a Comment

Explanations for fatigue and energy levels in perimenopause and menopause. You used to be an awesome sleeper, the type of woman that could sleep through just about anything and have felt well rested in the day.. But now, in your transitioning years, things have become different. You find that on days when you sleep less, it’s really hard to make up for the lost hours. And on top you got plagued … [Read more...]

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Why Preservatives Are Bad for the Vagina

October 6, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun 1 Comment

Chemical preservatives have been shown to disrupt hormone function in animals. However, recently, there has been a study confirming the same disruptions involving human tissues.  Should we care about this study?  Well it depends - but if your health is important to you or if you are concerned about your health issues that can result from chemical preservatives - The answer is yes: The Cedars … [Read more...]

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3 Key Things to Know About Vaginal Dryness

October 5, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun 1 Comment

Vaginal dryness affects 85% of women. While it can occur at any age, it is much common with women going through menopause and perimenopause.   Normally, the vaginal walls are hydrated by a thin layer of clear, odorless fluid. Estrogen influences the pH of the vagina and vaginal secretions. Without enough moisture, vaginal tissue becomes fragile and has the propensity to tear. These fragile … [Read more...]

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I Thought pH Was For Science Class, Not My Vagina…

September 28, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun Leave a Comment

You probably first learned about pH in middle school, when you used pH strips on different common household substances, such as baking soda, orange juice and soapy water. In your later years, chances are you haven’t thought about pH very much. But what if you learned that having the right pH in our mucous membranes is central to our health? That means the nose, mouth, gut, and vagina. To make … [Read more...]

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After Effects of Childbirth

August 21, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun 1 Comment

And you thought crowning was painful.... The facts about vaginal dryness after childbirth   In prenatal classes, you learn about contractions, pushing, crowning...and then that life-changing moment of birth! You  are also taught the how to’s of breastfeeding and diaper changing.   However, no one ever talks about what happens to your vagina after birth.   In addition to the … [Read more...]

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3 Key Things to Know About Pelvic Health

August 3, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun 1 Comment

Pelvic health for women is a relatively new concept that very few women have knowledge about. It's the idea that women need to maintain good health of their reproductive and urinary tracts during our entire lifetime. It's a weighty task given that, in a study conducted by Summer's Eve, as many as 70% of women cannot identify the 6 major parts of theurown reproductive anatomy ovaries, fallopian … [Read more...]

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Speak to Your Daughter, She Needs to Know

June 19, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun Leave a Comment

The discussions about vaginal dryness needs to be out in the open.   It turns out that having a healthy vagina is key to women's health as we age - so why are so many women (and doctors) having a difficult time discussing the topic of vaginal dryness? It’s time to gain knowledge, spread the word and share your newfound information with your sister, mother, daughter, friend or health … [Read more...]

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Coconut is for Piña Coladas, NOT Your Vagina

May 25, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun Leave a Comment

  The pH of coconut oil is too high for the vaginal lining Many individuals have tried a lot of food "trends" over the years. This includes South Beach, ketogenic, paleo, gluten-free, anti-oxidant, carb-free, high-protein - and the list goes on and on. Coconut oil has even seen a surge in popularity in recent years - and for good reason. Everyone knows coconut oil and what a fantastic … [Read more...]

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To Remove or Not to Remove: Should I Keep My Uterus?

May 8, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun Leave a Comment

By age 60, about 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will have had a hysterectomy. A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a woman’s uterus. A partial hysterectomy removes just the uterus, leaving the cervix intact. A total hysterectomy removes both the uterus and the cervix. The astonishing thing is that 20% to 40% of these surgeries may not be needed. There are many reasons why women absolutely … [Read more...]

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