Most of us have been hanging out with our bodies for a while now so we can sense when something isn’t right. Such is the case when you have a UTI. After all, it’s hard to miss sudden lower abdominal pain, urge incontinence, and burning while you pee. Urinary tract infections account for over 6 million patient visits to the doctor per year in the USA. However, is there anything we could do to avoid a trip to the doctor? Read on to learn 5 home remedies for UTIs you may have never thought of. And the Prize for the Most UTIs Goes To… Ladies, aren’t we lucky? We’re much…
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Endometriosis: Shedding Light On Mysterious Pain
Many of us have heard the word endometriosis thrown around a few times here and there. But chances are, if you ask someone to break down what it is, they’d have a little trouble. Heck, even doctors have trouble diagnosing this painful condition that impacts approximately 176 million women worldwide. So right here and right now, we’re going to break it down for you. Understanding the Endometrium Before I jump into what endometriosis is, I think it’s important to address the endometrium. The endometrium, also known as endometrial lining, is sort of like wallpaper. It lines the inside of the uterus and plays a major role during the menstrual cycle…
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Exercises To Calm Frazzled Nerves & Lower Pelvic Pain
Sometimes bladder leaks come with both emotional and physical pain. If your bladder or pelvic pain just won’t go away and its getting on your nerves, our friend Evelyn could have the answer for you. She’s a pelvic physical therapist from New York and here, she shares with us how our nerves can sometimes wreak havoc with our insides. She also has some insights for how to work with (and not against) your nerves to calm the pain. So, if you’re looking for a few tips on how to relax your nerves (and who isn’t?), then read on! Persistent Pelvic Pain And Your Nerves If you’re experiencing pelvic pain, bladder…
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Interstitial Cystitis – A Painful Bladder Woe
When you think of a spasming bladder, what’s the first thing that comes to mind. Whoaaa or woe? Chances are, you probably think of both. Interstitial cystitis, which is a mouthful to say by the way, is a confusing and painful bladder condition. To make matters worse, it’s kind of hard to diagnose and to date, there’s no known cure. Nonetheless, it’s a condition that deserves some attention. Interstitial cystitis affects about 3 to 8 million American women, and fellas aren’t excluded from it either. While it’s traditionally been known as a women’s disease, both sexes are susceptible to its challenges. Wait…Pee How Many Times? If you’ve read some of…
