Preventing If you haven’t noticed yet, we are huge advocates for bladder health because we know a happy bladder means a happy you. Therefore, it’s important and beneficial to take a few extra steps in maintaining good bladder health. As you probably know, there are a ton of natural supplements out there that are said to improve our hair, skin, and nails. But, is there anything out there that also helps the bladder? It turns out that the answer is yes! Supplements have surprising benefits that help the bladder. If you struggle with incontinence and are interested in keeping your bladder happy (which you probably are if you’re on this…
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Make Collagen Your Secret Weapon For Leaks
Leaks and drips are no fun. The spontaneous little leaks and the urge to go can most definitely interfere with our daily lives more than any of us would like to admit. Luckily, bladder leaks and prolapse are not something you have to live with, thanks to the various new treatments out there. Collagen is one of those treatments that we’re going to uncover below. Collagen: The Holy Grail For Youth…And Leaks? You may have heard of collagen injections before. If not, let’s just say that collagen is the holy grail for gaining a youthful, glowing appearance. But, did you know collagen injections can also be used to aid in…
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The Scoop On Cranberry For UTI’s
Who doesn’t love a nice refreshing glass of cranberry juice on a warm day? Or a heaping spoon of cranberry sauce with Thanksgiving dinner? It’s crisp, yet sweet, with a touch of tang. Cranberries really have a lot going for them. Luckily, they’re also packed with all sorts of nutrients that are good for us. You may have even heard that drinking cranberry juice is a good way to fight off the all too common UTI (urinary tract infection). Here, we dig into this power-packed fruit to find out how to get the most benefit from it. History Of The Cranberry We’ve been eating cranberries for a long time. Native…
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Chiropractic Care And Your Pelvic Floor
Chiropractic care is something that many people hear about. But all too often, the idea gets pushed to the side for more conventional forms of medicine that don’t always work and leave us feeling defeated. Here today to discuss how chiropractic care can help with your pelvic floor is our friend and Chiropractor, Dr. Brent Wells. With more than 20 years of experience and raving reviews from thousands of patients, he founded Better Health Chiropractic & Physical Rehab. He offers his clients long-lasting relief through chiropractic care, physical rehab therapy, and massage therapy. Take it away, Doc! ______________ For women, the pelvic floor can go through serious trauma during childbirth.…
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Pumpkin Seeds: The Secret TO OAB?
The leaves are changing, and temperatures are dropping, which can only mean one thing. It’s that time of year again! I don’t know about you ladies, but I’m in the mood for anything and everything pumpkin. If you’re a big fan of pumpkin like me, and you’re looking to add a healthy dose of crunch to your diet, might I suggest a healthy big dose of pumpkin seeds? One of my favorite snacks happens to be pumpkin seeds, and you would not believe some of the benefits these little seeds can reap! Pumpkin Seeds And Bladder Leaks: What’s The Deal? Let’s get down to the good stuff, shall we? It’s…
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Leave Nocturnal Enuresis In The Dark
As you know, bladder leaks happen, and they even happen when you’re in the middle of an amazing dream. Maybe you’re in the middle of a recurring one where you meet your favorite actor, and he looks especially dreamy when…a bladder leak wakes you up. If something like this has happened to you, you’re probably wondering, “what is this?” If it’s just a one-time thing, it’s probably not a huge cause of concern. Maybe you just had too many glasses of wine before bed. However, if bladder leaks happen repeatedly during sleep, you might be dealing with nocturnal enuresis. Furthermore, you probably want to know what you can do about…
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Colposuspension: Stitching Up Leaks
We know bladder leaks are no fun, and after a while, it may seem like you’re running out of treatment options. But have you considered colposuspension? Colposuspension is a surgical procedure designed to help you keep bladder leaks at bay and live your best life. Read on for the basics on this procedure that is a lifesaver for people who suffer from leaks and spritz. What is a Colposuspension? Don’t let the tongue-twister fool you. To get an idea of how a colposuspension is beneficial, let’s do a quick refresher on incontinence. Due to many factors, like childbirth and aging, there may be damage to the structures around the urethra,…
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Overflow Incontinence: Half Full or Half Empty?
Imagine this: you’re having one of the best dreams of your life. Something concerning one of your favorite actors and a trip somewhere tropical. Yeah, that dream. When suddenly out of nowhere, you jerk awake and feel a wet patch. Suddenly, you’re transported back in time to when you were younger and used to wet the bed. But this isn’t anything like when you were a kid. If waking up to a wet patch is something happening to you more frequently than usual, you may be experiencing overflow incontinence. What is Overflow Incontinence? One of many incontinence types, overflow incontinence, is the inability to fully empty your bladder and it…
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Pelvic Floor 101: Everything You Need To Know
Here’s the deal: the pelvic floor is actually one of the body parts that holds us all together. And by us, I mean just some of the most essential parts of our anatomy. Let’s have a little flashback anatomy class session. Here’s the rundown on how it works and what happens when it acts up. So, What Is The Pelvic Floor? The floor of the pelvis includes layers of muscles and many other tissues. This floor reaches from the tailbone in the back of the body to our pubic bone. A woman’s pelvic floor carries the bladder, uterus, and colon. So it’s easy to say that these muscles have their…
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Belly Dancing Your Bladder Leaks Away
Ladies, did you know you could have fun and reduce bladder leaks at the same time? Typically, bladder solutions include Kegel exercises, avoiding bladder irritants, and sometimes surgery. However, today’s solution happens to be fun and sexy. Keep reading to see how belly dancing might be able to help you cease bladder leaks. What is Belly Dancing? If you ask an expert, they’ll likely say that belly dancing is the oldest form of dance. In ancient times, the exercise was done during fertility rites or parties preparing a young lady for marriage. The dance focuses on women doing movements from their torso instead of their legs and feet. Today, a…
