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...]
The intricate mysteries of how to take care of your vagina and external genitalia 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 … [Read more...]
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...]
3 Important Things to know about Pelvic Health 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 … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Chia Chia Sun, CEO, Damiva4th April, 2017Being “green” probably means a lot of different things to different people. My green hero is Kermit the Frog and I really relate to him when he sings, “It’s not easy being green.” I remember recycling in Toronto in the 1990s before we had curb-side pick-up programs. I used to drive my compost, plastics and other recycling items to a far-away depot, hoping … [Read more...]
My family were Chinese refugees in the 1940s from the Red Army of the Communist party in China. My grandparents – along with 3 children including my mother – escaped to Taiwan with nothing but the clothes on their backs and the family gold sewn artfully into all their clothing. The gold was used to bribe officials along their escape route and none remains except for a bracelet I now own that was … [Read more...]
Sugar gives a whole new meaning to our sweet spots. You may think that sugar causes vaginal infections but it’s absolutely NOT true! In fact quite, the opposite, topical sugar has been shown to be as effective as an antibiotic, metronidazole, in curing bacterial vaginosis infections. The clinical trial data is available here. The study shows that in 560 women who were treated with one of three … [Read more...]
