What is Bacterial Vaginosis?
How Did I Get Vaginosis?
Is there a natural and effecive treatment for BV and does it really work?
Probiotic Quality: Does it really matter which probiotics I use?
Rockwell BV Protocol: Our Complete BV Program
Part 1: Kill bad bacteria
Part 2: Re-implant the good bacteria
Part 3: Bind and excrete toxins, yeast, and bad bacteria
Part 4: Immune System Support
Part 5: Maintenance Protocol
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Natural Treatments for Bacterial Vaginosis (Vaginitis)
Bacterial Vaginosis is a bacterial infection of the vaginal mucosa resulting in redness, pain, and a vaginal discharge often with a amine or fishy odor. Yet, some women have very mild or no symptoms. The most common symptoms are:
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Abnormal odor, consistency, or odor of vaginal secretions
- Vulvoginal itching, burning, swelling, or irritation
How Did I Get Vaginosis?
The health of the vaginal canal is often a reflection of the condition of the entire body. A healthy vagina has a balance of many different kinds of bacteria. "Good" bacteria help keep the vagina a little bit acidic. This keeps "Bad" bacteria from growing too fast. A healthy vagina also makes a mucus-like discharge that may look clear or a little milky, depending on the time of a woman's monthly cycle. When the balance between the "Good" bacteria and the "Bad" bacteria is upset, "Bad" bacteria grow too fast and cause infections. Discharge may have a funny color or a bad smell. Sometimes these "Bad" bacteria and other germs cause vaginitis. Other things that can upset the balance of the vagina and/or cause BV are:
- Weakened immune system from:
1) antibiotics and medicine which upset the body's healthy ecosystem
2) unhealthy lifestyle & poor diet
- Altered pH balance in the vaginal from:
1) douching, vaginal sprays, lubricants, and birth control devices
2) semen
3) pregnancy
- Contact with unclean fingers or sex toys
- Overgrowth of bad bacteria in the intestines which spreads to the vagina through normal migration from the anus
- Damp underwear, tight pants
Is there a natural and effecive treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis and does it really work?
Yes! And we invite you to read all the testimonials. Most of our clients are women who have suffered with years of horrible symptoms and had no success with traditionally prescribed medications. The Rockwell BV Protocol has worked for the most difficult and resistant cases of BV.
The program consists of supplements and natural vaginal suppositories. It is an ideal treatment since it makes your body stronger and better able to fight against pathogens on its own. Commonly prescribed medications do the opposite since they may kill off some of the bad bacteria, but they also wipe out all the good ones which are critical to keep your vaginal immune system healthy. In the end, medications tend to weaken your entire system and destroy the good vaginal flora causing re-occurent infections and sometimes years of battling BV and/or yeast issues. It's time to stop the vicious cycle!
One of the keys to permanently eliminate BV is to successfully re-implant the beneficial bacteria in the vaginal canal and GastroIntestinal (GI) tract. This could take several months depending on the history of antibiotic use and severity of the condition. The BV protocol outlined below focuses on using the right strains and dose of HLC probiotics along with natural antimicrobials. It is also important to have a healthy diet and lifestyle in order to keep the immune system strong.
Probiotic Quality: Does it really matter which probiotics I use?
Yes! The quality of probiotics is incredibly important. Many brands have been tested and found to have literally no viable strains or the wrong strains which do not implant in the vaginal canal. Unless you use Human Micro Flora (HMF) from Genestra or Pharmax brand, you may be wasting your time. Genestra and Pharmax probiotics have been extensively researched over the last 10 years and have 5 published clinical trials. Taking the right probiotic can make all the difference in the world. Genestra's HMF probiotics are human source flora isolated from the healthy vaginal cells of a woman (and replicated in the lab over the last 15 years). My clients have gotten great results using HMF strains (when other probiotics failed) since these probiotics implanted and colonized significantly better than the standard dairy or animal probiotic. The vaginal canal and GI tract recognize its own kind of flora, so it makes sense that Human Micro Flora (HMF) would adhere best.
Part 1: Kill bad bacteria
A) Boric Acid (Yeast Arrest) by Vitanica (suppositories)
Days 1-14+
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The Yeast Arrest Boric Acid is typically used for 4-14 days and up to 2 months, once or twice daily, ideally before bed. Boric Acid can kill off some good strains of bacteria, thus Part 2 will replenish the flora. Length of time on Boric Acid depends on severity of symptoms. Some women have had success in just a few days while others have used Boric Acid for 1-2 months. Modify your treatment time based on symptom relief.
B) Allisyn by Genestra (Allium sativum extract and Cinnamon Oil)
Days 1-30+
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This powerful plant antimicrobial combination will help kill off pathogenic strains of bacteria and yeast in the GI and vaginal canal without upsetting the body’s beneficial bacteria. Take 1 capsule twice daily with meals. After symptoms improve, a maintenance dose of 1 capsule daily can be taken.
Part 2: Re-implant the good bacteria
A) HMF Candigen Suppositories by Genestra (HMF Acidophilus suppositories) NO LONGER SOLD. Use HLC Candiclear by Pharmax instead
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Days 14-30 (or after finishing Part 1A boric acid)
HMF Candigen suppositories contain two strains of Acidophilus isolated form healthy human vaginal cells. Daily use will directly target the cells in the vaginal canal, helping re-establish the good flora. These suppositories are not messy
B) HMF Powder by Genestra (HMF Acidophilus, B. bifidum, B.lactis, and FOS)
Days 1-90+
Active dose: 1/2 tsp. twice daily after meals.
Maintenance dose: ½ tsp daily.
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OR
HMF Intensive capsules by Genestra (HMF Acidophilus, B. bifidum, and B.lactis)
Days 1-90+
Active dose: 1 capsule twice daily, after meals.
Maintenance dose: 1 capsule daily.
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Both these Human Micro Flora (HMF) probiotics will colonize in the GI and vaginal canal to re-establish a good balance of flora in the system. Dysbiosis and pathogenic bacteria in the gut spread to the vaginal canal via normal migration, thus intestinal health must be targeted. Any imbalance of the of the gut flora could lead to an imbalance in the vaginal flora.
* Note: For more aggressive re-implantation, consider doubling the above doses of HMF Powder or HMF Intensive for the first 2 weeks.
Part 3:Bind and excrete toxins, yeast, and bad bacteria
(suggested but optional)
Days 1-30+
Herbal Bulk- fiber blend- 1 scoop daily (i.e. 30 min before bed)
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and/or
Phyto Greens capsules or powder- 3 capsules twice daily between meals
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Both Herbal Bulk and PhytoGreens help excretion of toxins and pathogenic bacteria in the system:
Part 4: Immune System Support (optional)
Days 1-60+
People with a weaker immune system are more prone to Bacterial Vaginitis and yeast infections. These supplements will help boost the immune system:
TIM Immune Forte by Genestra
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Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with meals
and/or
PhytoGreens by Genestra
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Dosage: 3 caps twice daily between meals.
Part 5:Maintenance Protocol
Once the Bacterial Vaginitis is under control, you can begin the maintenance program. Take one HMF Intensive capsule daily after meals (or ½ tsp HMF Powder), and use an HMF Candigen suppository 2-4x per month or during the times in your cycle you feel you are most likely to get a reoccurrence. Keep Yeast Arrest Boric Acid on hand in case you do see any signs of re-occurrence. Keep your GI healthy and bowels moving regularly to eliminate toxins.
HMF Intensive: High potency probiotic capsules
HMF Candigen: Probiotic suppositories
Boric Acid (Yeast Arrest) suppositories
Other Tips:
*If it seems that sexual activity brings on a Bacterial Vaginitis reoccurrence, you may want to use a Candigen suppository after intercourse when possible since this would help re-establish good flora and balance pH in the vagina. The suppositories can be used once or twice daily.
* If you notice a faint odor, use a Yeast Arrest Boric Acid suppository. You may use one every 12 hours until symptoms subside. Follow with HLC Candiclear probiotics suppository to replenish the good bacteria.
* Take an apple cidar vinegar Sitz Bath twice a day. Read more about Sitz Bath Here. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of organic raw apple cider vinegar in the sitz bath. If you are using a regular full bathtup, you'll need 2 full cups. When symptoms of BV are under control, you can cut back the baths to once a day.
*Diet and lifestyle are important when dealing with Bacterial Vaginitis and Dysbiosis in the GI including Candida. Dysbiosis can result from consuming too many refined carbohydrates and sugars including table sugar, honey, molasses, maple syrup, fructose, corn syrup, candy, soft drinks, wine, beer, flour products, fruit (except cranberries and lemons), and fruit juices. Avoid these foods to keep your beneficial flora in balance, and to keep your immune system strong. Optimal health is attained through a lifestyle approach. |
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