Vaginal dryness and UTI - #557

It sounds like you're dealing with a bundle of issues that might be making life pretty uncomfortable. Don't worry, Ayurveda can often help manage these things from the ground up! Frequent UTI and vaginal dryness could be linked to a vata imbalance. Vata, when aggravated tends to dry up the tissues including the reproductive system. You might want to focus on harmonyzing vata dosha for better balance. Try this: dine on wam, moist foods that are easily digestible, like soups and stews. Avoid dry, cold, or raw foods, as they can aggravate vata. Adding ghee to meals can nurture and moisten tissues—like a comforting internal blanket. Sip on some warm ginger tea too, really works wonders stimulating agni. For dryness specifically, applying a little organic sesame oil externally might be soothing. But, remember, gentle is key. It's always a good idea to do a patch test to ensure no irritation occurs. Irregular periods could have roots in different issues like stress or hormonal fluctuations. Meditation or gentle yoga might keep stress at bay, promoting a more regular cycle. Abhyanga, the self-oil massage can also ease stress, especially with warm sesame or coconut oil. It's like giving yourself a daily hug. Constipation might come from both diet and stress. Ensure you're getting enough fiber from whole grains and veggies. Drink water, lots of it, warm preferably. Triphala churna, taken at bedtime with warm water, can promote regularity. Not too much though, start with a teaspoon. For intimacy, sometimes it’s about fostering emotional and physical connection with a partner. Maybe, alongside working on these physical aspects, give attention to the emotional bonds. If symptoms don't ease, it’s important to get checked by a healthcare provider. Ayurveda is great but hey, it's a partnership with modern medicine sometimes. Give it some time, be gentle with yourself and always reach out when things escalate or persist!