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"Apply the contents of a 400-IU capsule to the vaginal opening and inside the vagina once or twice a day. Allergy Sufferer Alert During or after menopause, it may be time to recheck your medicine cabinet. If you suffer from seasonal allergies and you are feeling symptoms of menopause, be aware that over-the-counter medications may trigger bouts of vaginal dryness. Decongestants and antihistamines, which control sinus congestion and postnasal drip, respectively, will also dry out mucous membranes in the vaginal area." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "Bottom line: Blood flow to the pelvis from rigorous activity (sex or exercise) aids the production of moisture in and around the vagina. • Herbal Remedy C/all it a naturopath's secret. Calendula cream applied to the vaginal opening alleviates vaginal dryness and any accompanying irritation. This herbal salve is available prepackaged at most health food stores. Follow directions on the label for safe use. • Opt for Soothing Vitamin E If the onset of menopause has caused vaginal dryness, a cure may be as close as your cabinet." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"The cells that line your vagina and urethra are believed to be the most sensitive to low estrogen levels. A vaginal or urinary infection is often one of the first signs that your estradiol level is too low. If your estrogen levels are chronically low, you can develop atrophic vaginitis. It is estimated that 40 percent of postmenopausal women suffer from this. When it occurs, the cells that line your vagina shrink, or atrophy, causing your vaginal wall to thin and become dry." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Garlic: Insert a garlic clove into the vagina in the morning and an acidophilus capsule in the evening for three to seven days. Combo douche: Prepare a retention douche (in which the preparation of substances stays in the vagina and is not flushed out) with equal parts bentonite clay, pau d'arco tea, yogurt, tea tree oil, and goldenseal, and douche two times a day for seven to ten days. Tea tree oil: Soak a tampon with diluted tea tree oil and keep it in the vagina overnight." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"The release of adrenaline also channels blood away from your vagina. With less blood circulating through the vagina, there's less blood fluid (plasma) to contribute to vaginal lubrication. That's why managing stress is so important to treating vaginal dryness. If you douche regularly, stop. I've already cautioned against douching as routine feminine hygiene. I'd especially discourage it if you have a problem with vaginal dryness. The repeated application of douche water eventually dries vaginal tissues by rinsing away beneficial lubrication. If you smoke, quit." - James A. Duke, Ph.D., The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young (Get the book.)

"Is this cream getting from the vagina to the rest of my body to control the hot flashes? And if so, what about the risk of breast cancer? A. Estrogen is easily absorbed from the vaginal lining. In fact, one study of Pre-marin and Estrace creams published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (December 14,1979) found that "estrogen vaginal cream preparations, as widely used in clinical practice for their local effects on the vaginal mucosa, actually result in sustained high estrogen levels in the systemic circulation." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"One of the major sexual impacts of decreased estrogen is a shrinking of the vagina and thinning of the vaginal walls, along with a loss of elasticity and decreased vaginal lubrication during sexual arousal. Some women experience only slight changes in sexual functioning, while others have dryness and pain with intercourse, or genital soreness for a few days after sexual activity, if they don't use a vaginal lubricant or take some form of hormone replacement." - Mark Sircus, Transdermal Magnesium Therapy (Get the book.)

"Each serving should contain approximately: Serratiopeptidase 80,000 SU Protease blend 70,000 HUT Mineral blend 50 mg Supporting enzymes: Bromelain Papain BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a condition in which the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bacteria that are considered to be harmful to the natural state of the vagina. The most common symptoms are discharge, a strong fishy odor, pain, itching, and burning." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"It is placed in the vagina, usually so that it is comfortable or almost unnoticeable. Side effects: Stomachache, nausea, vaginal discharge, headache, insomnia Downside: Must pay for 3 months' treatment up front Cost: $100 to $150 for a 3-month ring have or have had breast cancer. Because the dose at any given time is lower than if a woman were taking estrogen orally, it might be used even by women who are nervous about using estrogen. Conclusions Although menopause is a natural process, hot flashes and night sweats can be bothersome. Vaginal dryness also may be uncomfortable." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Garlic: 600-900 mg per day, in divided doses þ FOR ADDED EFFECTIVENESS: Boric acid suppositories: Insert into vagina. Never drink boric acid. ALSO RECOMMENDED: Pau d'arco tea: Steep for five minutes and drink three times a day. A natural antifungal agent. Note: All the dosages above are daily and in pill or capsule form unless otherwise noted. a species of friendly bacteria that is an integral part of normal vaginal flora; consider it a guard dog for Candida overgrowth. Probiotics offer a baker's dozen of health benefits." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"However, she developed a complete loss of sexual sensation of her nipples and vagina. Touch and pain sensations were also impaired, but only to a lesser extent. This lead to decreased satisfaction with sexual life and consequently poor compliance with the medication. Even when she became briefly hypomanic on fluoxetine, the lack of sensation persisted. We substituted her fluoxetine with trazodone 400 mg. She remained euthymic. By the fifth week her vaginal and nipple sensations returned to normal. The frequency of sexual inter-course and satisfaction improved to premorbid levels." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Itching in the vagina, anus, or in other mucosal membranes. I prescribed Nystatin for Kyle's Candida overgrowth. Another choice could have been Diflucan, as I'll describe in the chapter on medication. These meds are typically given in very short courses for simple vaginal yeast infections, but require more prolonged use for chronic Candida overgrowth, with systemic symptoms. I also put Kyle on a yeast-free diet (see Chapter 17), along with probiotics and herbal antifungals (see Chapter 18)." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Fluoxetine-induced anaesthesia of vagina and nipples. A. Michael and C. Mayer - Department of Psychiatry, West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ. The British Journal of Psychiatry (2000) 176: 299 Antidepressant drugs cause a variety of sexual side-effects. However, antidepres-sant-induced changes in sexual sensations are rare. We report a case of fluoxetine-induced loss of sensation of vagina and nipples. A 48-year-old married woman with recurrent depression had good antidepressant response to fluoxetine 20 mg." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"The uterus is removed through an incision inside the vagina. This procedure includes removal of both the cervix and the uterus. It can only be performed on fibroids that are small enough to pass through the vagina. Vaginal hysterectomy can also be performed with laparoscopic assistance. Reducing Fibroid Risk Fibroids—benign tumors of the uterus—are dependent on the hormone estrogen for growth. To minimize risk... •Keep your body-fat percentage down through good diet and exercise. The more body fat you have, the higher your estrogen levels are likely to be." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"We report a case of fluoxetine-induced loss of sensation of vagina and nipples. A 48-year-old married woman with recurrent depression had good antidepressant response to fluoxetine 20 mg. However, her compliance with the medication was poor resulting in recurrences. While euthymic and on no antidepressants, her sexual function was normal. When depressed she has moderate decrease in libido. With fluoxetine 20 mg her depression remitted and her libido returned to normal. However, she developed a complete loss of sexual sensation of her nipples and vagina." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Each serving should contain approximately: Serratiopeptidase 80,000 SU Protease blend 70,000 HUT Mineral blend 50 mg Supporting enzymes: Bromelain Papain BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a condition in which the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bacteria that are considered to be harmful to the natural state of the vagina. The most common symptoms are discharge, a strong fishy odor, pain, itching, and burning." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Combo douche: Prepare a retention douche (in which the preparation of substances stays in the vagina and is not flushed out) with equal parts bentonite clay, pau d'arco tea, yogurt, tea tree oil, and goldenseal, and douche two times a day for seven to ten days. Tea tree oil: Soak a tampon with diluted tea tree oil and keep it in the vagina overnight. Caprylic Acid Caprylic acid is one of the fatty acids found in coconut oil and is also available as a separate supplement. Nutritionists and natural health practitioners have relied on it for years as a dependable yeast slayer." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Itching or redness in any of the mucosal membranes, or in any external body tissue that is in a warm, moist area, such as a boy's genitals or a girl's vagina. Recurrent vaginal infections; or "jock itch" irritation in males. Recurrent fungal infections of the toenails and fingernails; or recurrent athlete's foot. • Swelling throughout the body, particularly in the hands, face, and feet; or a tendency to suffer from chronic water retention. Fatigue, for no apparent reason. • Depression, for no apparent reason. Poor memory, poor cognitive function, and brain fog." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"In females, as with males, high blood glucose is often to blame, as well as damage to the nerves and the small capillaries that feed the vagina. According to one Swedish study, women with diabetes reported difficulties feeling desire, experiencing arousal, and achieving orgasm, and also reported pain during intercourse. One common complaint is decreased vaginal lubrication, which can lead to sexual discomfort. In addition, female diabetics also have frequent bouts of vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina) and yeast infections, both of which can affect their ability to have sex." - Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life-- and How YouCan Get Back on Track (Get the book.)

"The story is this: a male nurse felt uncomfortable assisting in a Marshall-Marchetti procedure, an operation which requires a nurse to place fingers into the female patient's vagina in order to support the bladder as it is being stitched by the surgeon. This particular urologist dismissed the male nurse for an early lunch and concluded the procedure. When the nurse returned, he was told that the operation was just beginning, requiring him to penetrate the patient's vagina with his finger for ten minutes, after which he was informed about the "joke." - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.)

"This silicone ring is inserted into the vagina, where it releases estradiol at a low but steady rate for 3 months. Like other forms of estrogen, it's not appropriate for women who "^'tr'tc Estring Estring is a vaginal silicone ring that contains estradiol that is released at a steady, low rate over 3 months, which minimizes fussing. It is placed in the vagina, usually so that it is comfortable or almost unnoticeable." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"According to anthologist of erotica Gershon Legman, "sophisticates often insert into the vagina fruits such as strawberries or cherries" (those with false teeth or a dental plate, he added, should resist the temptation). Figs have been used as sexual charms since Babylonian times. Today, at Montreal markets, hawkers cry out that each fig contains five grams of Viagra. Over coffee one morning, Montreal artist Billy Mavreas was telling some friends and me how he'djust returned from a trip to Greece, where he'd observed old men jostling each other to get at the first figs of the season." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"Threadworms typically cause coughing, bronchitis, gas, itching anus and vagina, stomach pain and loose stools. iv. Ascarids are one of the most common roundworm infections. It is common in third world countries, warm climates and rural communities. In some cases, no symptoms are noticed. Lung symptoms may appear such as bronchitis, shortness of breath and wheezing. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weight loss and fatigue. 2. Tapeworms are larger parasites that range from an inch up to 30 feet." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"However, some activities or behaviors can upset the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina, including douching, using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception, and having a new sexual partner or multiple sexual partners. It is important to treat BV because it can increase a woman's risk for pelvic inflammatory disease, increase her susceptibility for contracting other diseases, and cause problems during pregnancy. Pregnant women with BV more often have babies who are born premature or with low birth weight. If you suspect you have BV, you should see your doctor." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.) "Under certain conditions this fungus proliferates, weakening the immune system, causing infections, and leading to a wide host of symptoms, including thrush (yeast infection of the mouth), yeast infection of the vagina, depression, congestion, digestive tract disturbances, acne, muscle and joint pain, heightened environmental sensitivities, hypothyroidism, and adrenal insufficiencies. Individuals who may have a higher risk of developing yeast infections include diabetics, those suffering from chronic diseases, individuals who are obese, those who take antibiotics, and oral contraceptive users." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"It is a symbolical male vagina. The hero has become, by virtue of the ceremonial, more than man. 98 93 Infra, pp. 278-280. 94 Compare James Joyce: "in the economy of heaven . . . there are no more marriages, glorified man, an androgynous angel, being a wife unto himself" (Ulysses, Modern Library edition, p. 210). 95 Sophocles, Oedipus Tyrannus. See also, Ovid, Metamorphoses, III, 324 ff., 511, and 516. For other examples of the hermaphrodite as priest, god, or seer, see Herodotus, 4, 67 (Rawlinson edition, Vol. Ill, pp. 46-47); Theophrastus, Characteres, 16. 10-11; and J." - Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces Joseph Campbell (Get the book.) "It symbolizes at once the menstrual blood of the vagina and the semen of the male, as well as urine, water, and male milk. The flowing shows that the old men have the source of life and nourishment within themselves;100 i.e., that they and the inexhaustible world fountain are the same.101 The call of the Great Father Snake was alarming to the child; the mother was protection. But the father came. He was the guide and initiator into the mysteries of the unknown." - Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces Joseph Campbell (Get the book.)

"A person who lacks sufficient energy here or chronically stores a lot of negative energy in this center might suffer from impotence or infertility or be prone to disorders of the reproductive organs: dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, prostate dysfunction or cancer, fibroid tumors in women, or even cancer of the vagina, cervix, or uterus. A third, important energy cenrer encompasses the digestive system, pancreas, and liver. This is where we store emotion and hold our sense of personal power." - Rick Levy and Lou Aronica, Miraculous Health: How to Heal Your Body by Unleashing the Hidden Power of Your Mind (Get the book.)

"Trillium entered through my vagina and went through my whole body and became my blood so that I was filled up, and then Trillium went further and went deeply into past lives and my ancestry as if she wanted to know me completely because I am a result of who I was in the past. I found that I started to remember who I was because my blood, which was Trillium, held the memory. I felt my feet and legs getting heavier, grounding me down, taking me out of my head and into my body as I enjoyed what seemed like my animal instinct that was bridging my headiness with the sexual essence of my body." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.)

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