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foods to help support the microbiome in particular the Mediterranean diet as shown in the image which shows hummus green leaves olives and olive oil

Can Food Fight Infection? A View On Diet, Behav...

Foundations of Nutrition & UTIs 1. From your perspective as a nutritional therapist, how does diet influence urinary and intimate health? We need a good foundation of nutrition for our...

Can Food Fight Infection? A View On Diet, Behav...

Foundations of Nutrition & UTIs 1. From your perspective as a nutritional therapist, how does diet influence urinary and intimate health? We need a good foundation of nutrition for our...

a patch of white and pinkish skin a lichens sclerosus patch

Understanding Lichen Sclerosus: Symptoms & Trea...

What is lichen sclerosus? Lichen sclerosus is an inflammatory skin condition that specifically affects the genital area in both males and females.   What are the common symptoms of lichen...

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Understanding Lichen Sclerosus: Symptoms & Trea...

What is lichen sclerosus? Lichen sclerosus is an inflammatory skin condition that specifically affects the genital area in both males and females.   What are the common symptoms of lichen...

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Thrush & Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Uncovered: Dr Phillip Hay's 30 Years of Insight Every Woman Should Know

Thrush & Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Uncovered: Dr...

Dr Phillip Hay, a Consultant in Sexual Health at Guys and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, sits down with our founder, Dr Chiara Board, to share his expertise and clinical...

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Thrush & Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Uncovered: Dr...

Dr Phillip Hay, a Consultant in Sexual Health at Guys and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, sits down with our founder, Dr Chiara Board, to share his expertise and clinical...

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a woman lying on her back doing pelvic floor exercises

Pelvic Floor Health: Causes of Weakness & Exper...

We asked Dr Rhiannon Bray, Lead for Urogynaecology at Kingston Hospital , about pelvic floor health, prolapse and the link to the microbiome. We're so excited she was able to...

Pelvic Floor Health: Causes of Weakness & Exper...

We asked Dr Rhiannon Bray, Lead for Urogynaecology at Kingston Hospital , about pelvic floor health, prolapse and the link to the microbiome. We're so excited she was able to...

our guide to uti treatments and supplements including hiprex, oestrogen and uti vaccines

How do I treat a UTI? What treatments and suppl...

Nobody likes getting UTIs, and if you’ve suffered more than once, you would probably do anything to avoid another. It's worth figuring out what your triggers are and why you...

How do I treat a UTI? What treatments and suppl...

Nobody likes getting UTIs, and if you’ve suffered more than once, you would probably do anything to avoid another. It's worth figuring out what your triggers are and why you...

scientist looking through a microscope

How to test your intimate microbiome

Testing your microbes If you are suffering from recurring or chronic infections, or discomfort, you might be interested to dive a bit deeper to better understand the composition of your...

How to test your intimate microbiome

Testing your microbes If you are suffering from recurring or chronic infections, or discomfort, you might be interested to dive a bit deeper to better understand the composition of your...