Over Active Yeast


Updated 06/06/10 7:28 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Over Active Yeast

Here's the deal. A few years ago, the U.S. changed the rules so we didn't need prescriptions to get cures for yeast infections. The drug companies started bombarding us with hype about their yeast infection products, and suddenly everyone was hyper-aware. Women started to assume that every time they got an itch "down there," they had a yeast infection. So they rushed to the store to buy the Read more

DrSugar on Dealing With an Unplanned Cesarean Birth


Updated 03/24/11 4:03 PM · Posted by DrSugar · 12 comments

Details on Unplanned Cesarean Section

DrSugar is in the house! And this week she's discussing how to deal with an unplanned cesarean birth based on her own experience. Hello to all the readers out there! After a six-week hiatus, I’m back after having a beautiful baby boy and ready to answer your questions! However, this week, I’d like to share my birth story, which includes an unplanned cesarean section, so I will be offering Read more

DrSugar: Antibiotics, Probiotics, and Yeast


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 5 comments

Yogurt and Probiotics Can Help Prevent Yeast Infection When on Antibiotics

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I am on antibiotics (Clindamycin) to clear up an infected tooth before having a root canal. Good times, I know. I haven’t taken antibiotics in years, but know that they give me a serious yeast infection. I have upped my yogurt intake to twice daily and have been taking a probiotics pill twice a day too. Is Read more