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A Healthy Power Portal: Taking Control of Your Vaginal Health with herbalist Kathie Bishop

Podcast: Herbcast · Herbal Reality

Opublikowano: 2025-11-27

In this episode of Herbcast, Marion Mackonochie talks with medical herbalist Kathie Bishop about vaginal health, why it’s so often overlooked, how the vaginal microbiome really works, and the herbal and holistic strategies that can make a difference. Kathie shares her personal story of recurrent thrush from childhood into her 30s, what finally helped, and why every person’s microbiome and needs are unique. In this episode: The vaginal microbiome 101 - lactobacilli, glycogen, and the powerful role of oestrogen across the cycle and life stages.Thrush vs. bacterial vaginitis (and aerobic vaginitis), why thrush often flar...