Chia Chia Sun, Founder & CEO of Damiva Inc., a brand of women’s wellness products aimed at breaking the taboos around talking about menopause, spoke at our What Mama Didn’t Tell Us event in Toronto last November. Recently, we caught up with Chia Chia to learn more about what happens as our bodies age, and the innovative Canadian company she founded. PF: I’m going to come right out … [Read more...]
At Damiva our products are inspired by our heroines and on International Women’s Day, I thought I would share some history about women we think about every day. Mae by Damiva is our vaginal suppository that was inspired by Mae West, who was a Hollywood icon, sex symbol and comedic writer. I love Mae West for so many reasons. One of her famous quotes is, “Is that a gun in your pocket or are … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
