What an L. iners vaginal microbiome may mean
We discuss why L. iners can be the dominant lactobacilli species in the vaginal microbiome and what to do about it.
The 6-week dairy-free and gluten-free experiment
If you aren't sure where to start when it comes to diet experiments, going gluten and dairy free for is as good as anything.
Lysine/arginine foods list (searchable)
A searchable low lysine high arginine foods list for anyone wanting to maximise dietary choices to fight herpes outbreaks.
Iron levels and vaginal symptoms
Here is a quick guide to checking in on your iron levels to see if it has anything to do with your vaginal symptoms.
Sulphate: the relationship between histamine and salicylate intolerance
If your low-histamine diet isn't doing the trick, you may need to look a little deeper into amines and phenols.
FAILSAFE diet: salicylates food list and information
Information regarding salicylate intolerance and a searchable foods list.
FAILSAFE elimination diet allowed foods list
The searchable list of allowed foods on the FAILSAFE elimination diet.
Instructions for doing the FAILSAFE elimination diet
Here is the overview of the RPAH/FAILSAFE elimination diet for food chemical intolerances.
How food becomes high histamine
A quick look at how a food becomes high histamine, including cooking methods that increase or decrease histamine levels.
Nightshades and your vagina
We discuss the impact of the nightshade family foods on the body, and why they can be a problem for some people.
Fresh ginger juice tea
How to make fresh ginger juice tea to improve efficacy of oral treatments.
Got vagina problems? Check for food intolerances
Food chemicals, even naturally occuring types, can throw your system out and leave you with continuous health problems, including vaginal problems.
How to use apple cider vinegar for BV
Apple cider vinegar is an old favourite for BV, but does it work? There isn't much research into ACV for vaginas, but we found some on microbes in general.
Using manuka honey for vulvovaginal infections
Manuka honey has some unique qualities that can make it an effective treatment for vulvovaginal infections, including BV and yeast infections.
How to use fermented foods to your vaginal advantage
Here's the rundown on fermented foods for your vaginal ecosystem.
How to plan ahead and eat well when you don’t have much time – PCOS
Tips on how to get more out of your food without compromising your diet.
Fermented foods for the gut and vagina
A range of fermented foods that contribute to your good intestinal (and vaginal) flora when eaten.
Am I allergic to milk kefir?
A woman is concerned she is allergic to milk kefir - what should she do?
Study: the impact of freezing techniques on lactobacilli survival rates
Can you freeze probiotic bacteria? We find out using a study from food science.
Study: Lactobacilli resistance to low temperatures – can we really freeze kefir?
Freezing kefir or other probiotics isn't necessarily a good idea - strain matters. Here's a small study on four popular probiotic strains and how they fared with freezing.