How can I naturally reset my vaginal pH? What causes vaginal pH off? In this video, I talk about the 10 ways to naturally restore your vaginal pH Balance.
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0:00 Intro
4:12 Incorporate garlic tablets into your diet
6:17 Personal hygiene is the holy grail
6:35 Use protection while having sex
7:55 Control your urge to smoke or quit it
8:17 Try using boric acid
10:02 Declutter, destress, and rejuvenate
12:55 Increase your probiotic intake
13:42 Wear high-quality undergarments
15:18 Eat a healthy diet
15:57 Up your water intake
16:21 When to see a doctor
17:13 Recap and conclusion
1. Incorporate garlic tablets into your diet
Garlic has a plethora of medicinal properties. It helps fight bacteria in your body through its compound called Allicin.
In a 2010 study conducted by Parvin Bahadoran and his colleagues, it was concluded that using garlic in medicinal creams has proved to be very effective. Also, in 2014 a study, it was mentioned that garlic supplements help handle vaginal issues like BV and yeast infection with little to no side effects.
If you are on blood thinning drugs or have any other underlying issues then it is advised that you consult your doctor before taking any dosage of the garlic in a supplementary form.
2. Personal hygiene is the holy grail
The vagina is self-cleansing but still, there may well be some out there who still use intimate washes that may contain many different kinds of chemicals, including artificial fragrances and even dioxins. Various studies have proven that these washes can disturb the natural pH level of the vagina.
It is best to be careful while choosing your sanitary products. Always try and go for “fragrance-free” products if you can, today there are many products available that contain no chemicals, so check it out!
You should also always be gentle while cleaning your vagina. It is best to keep things clutter-free. It is best to just use clean warm water to clean your vulva and vagina.
According to a study by Rebecca M. Brotman and her colleagues, even douching can cause BV in women.
You also need to be very careful while choosing your sanitary products. Always go for fragrance-free products.
You should also always be gentle while cleaning your vagina. Use just warm clean water to clean your vulva and vagina.
3. Use protection while having sex
According to a 2008 study by Katherine A. Fethers and her colleagues, it was concluded that reducing the number of sexual partners and reducing the number of unprotected sexual exposures decreases the risk of incident and recurrent BV.
You should always be extra cautious when it comes to these things.
4. Control your urge to smoke or quit it
We all know how smoking hampers your overall body function. I do not need to stress the importance of staying away from it. Studies conducted by Tiffanie Maree Nelson and her peers suggest that cigarette smoking can alter the metabolic profile of the vaginal tract making it more vulnerable to infections and an imbalanced pH level.
5. Try using boric acid
Boric acid is a most underrated product available that has the potential to effectively treat BV and vaginal candida symptoms. It is inexpensive and highly effective. A study 3 conducted on intra-vaginal boric acid use for BV reported high satisfaction, even when used over several years.
6. Declutter, destress, and rejuvenate
Stress has been an underlying factor in various diseases, and it sure hampers your vaginal flora as well.
Studies have confirmed that increased stress leads to increased release of cortisol that in turn increases the chances of having BV. In a study by Tonja R. Nansel, Ph.D., and her peers it was concluded that increased psychosocial stress is associated with greater bacterial vaginosis prevalence and incidence independent of other risk factors.
7. Increase your probiotic intake
Lactobacilli is one of the key good bacteria that regulate your vaginal health. It keeps the Ph level of the vagina balanced. Studies5 have shown that women with BV tend to have much lower levels of Lactobacillus species.
8. Wear high-quality undergarments
Select the appropriate clothing for your underwear.
9. Eat a healthy diet
A nutritious and balanced diet will help you maintain your vaginal health.
10. Up your water intake
It is crucial to maintain hydration at all times.
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