For the longest time, I never connected the dots between my gut and what was going on down there. Like many women, I focused on hygiene, soaps, probiotics, even lifestyle—but rarely questioned if my digestive health might be playing a role in recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV). Turns out, your gut isn’t just about digestion. It’s…
Honestly, I never used to think about gut bacteria—like, at all. It wasn’t until I had a weird phase of constant bloating, fatigue, and yes, recurring BV, that I realized something was off. After way too many late-night rabbit holes and some chats with a pretty amazing functional nutritionist, I started learning how our *good…
It’s easy to assume that taking probiotics daily is a “set it and forget it” kind of deal. I used to think the same. A few capsules every morning with my smoothie, no questions asked. But after a while, I noticed things felt…off. Bloating returned, digestion felt sluggish, and that familiar “balanced gut” feeling? Gone….
If you’re like me, you’ve probably raised an eyebrow at the idea that a glass of wine—or maybe three—could be throwing your vaginal balance out of whack. It wasn’t until I started noticing a pattern between my nights out and the uncomfortable symptoms that followed, that I began connecting the dots. Turns out, alcohol might…
For years, I struggled with migraines that seemed to come out of nowhere. They’d knock me out of my day, derail my plans, and leave me reaching for painkillers far too often. Eventually, I started wondering whether the problem was more than just stress or dehydration. That’s when I stumbled across something that sounded almost…
Years ago, when my migraines started getting out of hand, I was willing to try almost anything to get relief. After one particularly rough week of back-to-back attacks, a friend casually asked me if I had ever considered going gluten-free. I laughed it off at first—gluten? Really? But the more I looked into it, the…
Ever feel like your muscles are always on edge—tight, cramping, or just plain uncomfortable—and no matter how many stretches you do or massages you get, they keep coming back? I’ve been there. A couple of years ago, I was stuck in this weird cycle of muscle tension that wouldn’t let up, especially around my neck,…
I used to think my stomach just “didn’t like” certain foods. It wasn’t until I found myself skipping meals entirely—not out of diet, but fear of what might follow—that I realized something deeper was going on. Ever feel bloated, nauseated, or running to the bathroom after even the lightest lunch? If your stomach seems to…
Ever noticed those drifting specks in your vision—like little threads, blobs, or cobwebs? If you’re like me, you’ve probably shrugged it off the first few times. I know I did. But when floaters started showing up more often, especially after meals or during gut issues, I got curious. And what I discovered genuinely surprised me:…