There are a number of bacteria that naturally occur in the vagina. These multiple species of bacteria aim to remain balanced in the body. A key role-player in this balance is hydrogen peroxide-producing lactobacilli in the vagina as well as anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that grow in the absence of oxygen). Assisting the body in maintaining [...]
The average person has about four million sweat glands! Sweating or perspiration is the body’s way of keeping a balanced body temperature. Just like an air conditioner, sweat evaporates from the body surface and this causes a cooling effect. Sweat is secreted from two kinds of sweat glands: Eccrine and Apocrine glands. Eccrine glands secrete [...]
The organs, tubes and muscles of the urinary system filter out excess fluids and waste products from the bloodstream, which is then expelled as urine. Proteins found in foodstuff such as meat, poultry and vegetables are broken down in the body into urea, which is then eliminated from the body via the urine. The sphincter [...]
It may be hard to think of something more unpleasant than discomfort and itchy sensations in the sensitive anal area. Any opening on the body that has exposed delicate membranes is a particularly sensitive area. Irritation of skin and membranous cells stimulate nerve endings that in turn, cause an itching sensation. This can prove very [...]
People often worry about bad breath, which can affect social relationships and result in embarrassment and low self esteem. There are many factors involved in ensuring your breath smells fresh and sweet. Oral hygiene, regular brushing and flossing of teeth, and visiting your dentist regularly will go a long way to contributing to good oral [...]
Body odor can be unpleasant as well as embarrassing, and for some people, it is a constant worry. The smell of waste products excreted by our bodies is also affected by toxins we have ingested or absorbed into our bodies. In a modern environment, our bodies are subjected to a host of chemicals and toxins [...]
Flatulence is another word for gas in the digestive tract, particularly the stomach and intestines. This can cause common bloating and digestive disharmony, belching and passing of wind. It is normal for a certain amount of gas to end up in the digestive system and be expelled by belching or flatus (passing wind). However, for [...]
Support healthy regular bowel movements and waste elimination. The body is essentially one huge filtering system – taking in solids and liquids, extracting the right nutrients from them, and then expelling the impurities of those solids and liquids again, in liquid and solid form. Regular bowel movements are essential for health. However, bowel habits vary [...]
