{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e43fdd6e40bfc8e713b02ff/66521655a69a5600123bfd1c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why your UTIs keep coming back, with Dr Kate Stephens","description":"<p>Do you struggle with urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Dr Kate Stephens, a doctor of microbiology specialising in the human microbiome, joins Liz to share how we can better support our vaginal microbiome and avoid recurring UTIs.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Optibac, Kate and Liz discuss the common causes of UTIs and why perimenopause and menopause often leave us more vulnerable to them.</p><p><br></p><p>Liz and Kate talk through the best bacteria strains for intimate health, and address old wives’ tales - like whether cranberry juice can fight a UTI.</p><p><br></p><p>Links mentioned in the episode:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.optibacprobiotics.com/uk/supplements/lizpod?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=redirect&amp;utm_campaign=optibac\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Save 15% on the Optibac for Women supplement with code LIZPOD</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1399723677/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1695723884&amp;sr=8-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle</a></li><li>Email us your questions at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Liz Earle"}