Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Your Diet
A well balanced diet can contribute to healing your pelvic floor dysfunction! Eating well can promote health to your pelvic region, which will eventually lead to a decrease in pelvic pain.
Foods to Eat: Many of these foods are either anti-inflammatory (will cause less pain in the pelvic floor region) or foods that will aide in digestion.
- Drink plenty of water
- Herbal/Caffeine-free teas
- Low-acidic fruits and veggies: apricots, melons, bananas, and carrots
- Certain spices: turmeric, garlic, ginger, lemon zest, and parsley
- Fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids
- Healthy fats from olive oil, coconut oil, avocados, ghee, and nut oils
- Sweet potatoes
- Mushrooms
Foods to Avoid: Many of these foods can cause the bladder and other areas of the pelvic floor to become irritated.
- Caffeinated beverages
- Alcohol
- Highly acidic fruits and veggies: tomatoes, cranberries, and oranges
- Carbonated beverages: soda
- Spicy foods
- Artificial sugars and sweeteners: ex – Splenda