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The Importance of Vaginal pH Balance for Preventing Infections
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Vaginal health is a delicate balance—one that depends on much more than just hygiene. At the heart of this balance is pH, the measure of how acidic or alkaline the vaginal environment is. When vaginal pH is in its optimal range, it supports a strong microbiome, discourages harmful bacteria, and keeps common infections at bay.
However, when pH becomes disrupted—due to hormones, hygiene products, medications, or lifestyle factors—it can lead to uncomfortable and recurrent issues like yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis (BV), and urinary tract infections (UTIs). In this article, we’ll explore why vaginal pH matters, what throws it off, and how to maintain or restore balance naturally and effectively.
6 Health Benefits of Cranberries
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Cranberries get a ton of press around the holidays, but for the rest of the year, we don't hear much about them. That is a shame, really, because cranberries are one of the top antioxidant-rich foods, packing in more antioxidants ounce-for-ounce than other "superfoods" like spinach, blueberries, or even green tea. Part of the issue is that we don't really know what to do with them if they aren't canned, jellied, or dried. Fresh cranberries are super-tart, and can seem more cumbersome to add to our diets than other fruits like blueberries or blackberries. However, in addition having more phytonutrients...