The Brain, Gut, Vagina Connection with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf

Episode Highlights With BetsyThe microbiome you might not have even known you have! How the gut and brain microbiome connection comes into playUnderstanding the vaginal microbiomeThe feedback loop to the vagus nerve. If vaginal microbiome is off this can affect fertility and libido as wellHow the vaginal microbiome is connected to birth and the baby’s healthThe direct fertility connection and how understanding this can help women improve fertility A connection between microbiome and obesity and how this can help women reach a healthy weightThe microbiome/inflammation/obesity connectionBacteria have DNA for human genes and can impact human behaviors What to know about vaginal microbiome testing and the different tests available A healthy vagina has a pH of 3.5-4.5 and should be acidic How boric acid can be helpful Her take on vaginal laser therapies and red light therapiesWays vaginal bacteria is connected to STDs, inflammation, and even virusesThe majority of things we think are yeast infections actually aren’t and why boric acid works Resources MentionedGet 10% off at the Pelvic Floor Store Boric acid suppositoriesHer Facebook, Instagram, X, Pinterest, YouTube, and TikTok