When I first “cracked the code” on stabilizing and reversing prolapse, and wrote and published Saving the Whole Woman, I set up this forum. While I had finally gotten my own severe uterine prolapse under control with the knowledge I had gained, I didn’t actually know if I could teach other women to do for themselves what I had done for my condition.
So I just started teaching women on this forum. Within weeks, the women started writing back, “It’s working! I can feel the difference!”
From that moment on, the forum became the hub of the Whole Woman Community. Unfortunately, spammers also discovered the forum, along with the thousands of women we had been helping. The level of spamming became so intolerable and time-consuming, we regretfully took the forum down.
Technology never sleeps, however, and we have better tools today for controlling spam than we did just a few years ago. So I am very excited and pleased to bring the forum back online.
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Surviving60
January 29, 2017 - 9:52am
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Hi Liss - Prolapse can be a
Hi Liss - Prolapse can be a factor in UTI if it makes it harder for you to empty your bladder completely. That's why Christine's posture and toileting practices are important. I haven't heard of UTI's being caused by kegels. Christine has written extensively on kegels, being the wrong anatomical concept, not doing any good, and actually making prolapse worse by pulling the organs in the wrong direction. I am living proof of this, having done them religiously for a long time. If you are continuing to do them out of habit, time to get some new habits! - Surviving
sevilla555
January 29, 2017 - 3:42pm
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Kegels
Kegels are not recommended as part of the WW work. They do more harm than good. They can't actually cause a UTI to happen though. Proper toileting can help in voiding and that information is on the WW site.
If you think you are having a UTI you should go to the doctor for a urinalysis and culture just to be on the safe side and if you do have one, then take the recommended antibiotic. I usually take Cipro when I get a UTI as I've become allergic to most of the other antibiotics, but it works for me. I actually have just gotten' over a UTI myself.
Good luck!
Liss'83
January 29, 2017 - 7:07pm
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Thanks for the replies. I
Thanks for the replies. I have read all but one blog on this site and I do read the forums and have watched the videos. I am using a squatty potty and I am properly voiding whilst doing a wee but my bladder is extremely overactive. I have to use the loo every hour, sometimes 10 minutes after I've been and it's extremely frustrating. I feel like I'll never be able to leave the house again :-( I have also had my urine sent for testing but it was quite diluted from all the water I was drinking to get rid of the suspected UTI. Not sure how much longer I can tolerate this incessant need to urinate.
Am glad your uti has cleared up. Not fun.
sevilla555
January 29, 2017 - 7:43pm
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Liss, try getting your 1st
Liss, try getting your 1st early morning (upon awaking), urine tested. That's when it's usually less diluted and more concentrated.
Aging gracefully
January 30, 2017 - 6:56am
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Here is Christine's take on
Here is Christine's take on squatty:
https://wholewoman.com/forum/node/4643
The best way to avoid bladder infections is through complete emptying, wether it is leaning forward half squat off the toilet or on all fours in the shower. If you need a refresher on really good toileting practices, you may want to look into the Whole Woman fundamentals. This one covers all the basics of posture and correct toileting.
p.s. Needing to urinate frequently is one of the signs of UTI, so the sooner you get that cleared up the better, and also start working on some better toileting practices, as what Christine teaches us.
Have you had a chance to look into her materials? I know we have given you many suggestions. Lots of great stuff here.