I’ve had countless conversations with women who quietly wonder if bacterial vaginosis (BV) is behind some of those nagging, gut-level sensations—like feeling oddly bloated or mildly queasy. It’s not exactly dinner-table talk, yet it comes up more than you’d think when you spend enough time discussing women’s health. From my own early twenties, when I…
I’ve always loved trying new things when it comes to food—kombucha, kimchi, miso soup—you name it. But after one too many throbbing headaches following a fermented snack binge, I started to wonder: could these seemingly healthy foods be triggering my migraines? If you’ve ever felt the same, you’re not alone. The connection between fermented foods…
Let’s talk real for a minute. After dealing with some frustrating episodes of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and feeling like my body just wouldn’t reset, I realized something crucial that no doctor, no forum, no friend was really hammering home — what you eat directly impacts how fast and how well your vagina heals. It’s not…
Ever felt like your stomach is about to burst after a stressful day, even though you didn’t eat a huge meal? Trust me, I’ve been there. It’s that weird, uncomfortable bloated feeling that seems to come out of nowhere. You might start wondering, “Wait, does anxiety cause stomach bloating?” Turns out, you’re not imagining it….
Let’s be real for a moment — if you’ve been dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV), you’ve probably heard “try probiotics” more times than you can count. But nobody really tells you which probiotic strains actually make a difference. I’ve been in that exact situation, standing in front of a supplement aisle feeling like I needed…
You know that awkward moment when you’re just trying to have a normal bathroom break, but instead, you’re hit with this weird, sharp discomfort? It’s not exactly a hot topic at dinner, but trust me, you’re not alone. Many women experience pelvic discomfort that feels like it’s coming from their gut, but surprise — it’s…
Let me tell you, when I struggled with recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV), no one told me how much my weight could be playing a sneaky role. It wasn’t until I started digging into the connection between body weight and vaginal health that the dots started to connect. So, can being overweight increase BV risk? The…
Imagine you’re sitting at a dinner table, enjoying a hearty meal, and suddenly, a dull ache creeps into your abdomen. It’s not just indigestion—it’s something deeper, more relentless. That was me a few years ago, before I discovered that abdominal migraines were a real thing, not just some fancy term doctors throw around when they…
One thing I never expected was how much my stomach would influence my head—literally. For years, I chalked up my migraines and digestive issues as unrelated annoyances. But when I stumbled across a study that connected the gut-brain axis to both migraines and IBS, it felt like someone finally turned the light on. If you’ve…