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Male Incontinence and Bladder Control - Case Report (14)

BetterMAN, Bladder Control Problems, Bladder Control Treatments, Frequent Urination, Incontinence, Prostate, Prostate Cancer Surgery, urinary urgency No Responses »

Mar 222012

Prostate cancer surgery is one of the most common contributing factors to incontinence and bladder control problems in men.

Based on the data presented at 31st Congress of the Societe Internationale D’Urologie in Berlin, October 2011, 40-50% of patients developed incontinence immediately after prostatectomy; 10% developed long-term incontinence (over 12 months); and 30% developed over active bladder and 30% had sphincter damage. The level of the incontinence as measured by absorbent pad usage could vary from 1 pad a day to more than 10 pads a day. The bladder control issues include increased urinary urgency and frequency after surgery.

The current medical treatments for male incontinence and bladder control issues have been quite limited in terms of side effects, low success rates, and lack of long-term. Those options are not desirable to men of all ages who are still living an active life style.

There are some courageous men who dare to try different approaches to solve their problems. Today I am going to cite two letters from such men.

A letter from Bob R. (86, improved bladder control after prostate cancer surgery)

“I had advanced prostate cancer surgery 5 years ago. Ever since then I had to get up 7-8 times a night to urinate. I ordered 4 BetterMAN early last month and have been taking 4 capsules a day. Last night I slept 5 hours and 20 minutes before I had to get up! I haven’t gotten that much sleep at one time since my surgery 5 years ago. I have tried many other natural remedies, none of which worked. I was on Detrol for quite awhile and it did not help me either. I am glad I finally found BetterMAN.”

A letter from Rick P. (64, improved bladder control after prostate cancer surgery)

“I had prostate surgery 10 years ago. At that time, I tried BetterMAN for one year in conjunction with vacuum erection device to regain my erectile function. After 10 years, I decided to use BetterMAN again. I am now 64 and wanted a little boost. Also my urologist does not know why, I had a problem with frequent urination which is common for people who have had prostate surgery. What a great product you have! I now urinate less frequently, and my erections are stronger and more long lasting. Thanks for doing the research. You should be very proud of BetterMAN.”

My thoughts:

If you are not satisfied with your current state of bladder control, you should not stop there and give in to the adult pads. Give BetterMAN a try. Make sure you give the product enough time. If you had prostate surgery before, your recovery time may take longer than the average 2-3 months recommended to general public. Be patient and be persistent. You should see dramatic improvements in the quality of life down the line.

We are very much interested in your feedback, questions, comments, or stories.

To your health,

Peipei Wishnow, PhD

PS: As always consult your healthcare professionals before taking any new supplements.

I am diabetic and BetterWOMAN is my lifesaver - Case Report (10)

Better Woman, Bladder Control Problems, Bladder Control Treatments, Frequent Urination, Herbs and All Natural Treatments, Incontinence No Responses »

Jul 192011

Diabetes is one of the major medical conditions that can cause overactive bladder and incontinence. If you or a loved one is diabetic, you may find this case report worth reading.

I did not know I was diabetic

About a year ago, I started to experience very frequent urination and increased difficulty with bladder control

My work requires me to stand for 3-4 hours at a time without leaving my post, and the unwritten rule is to use the bathroom as little as possible. So when I read about all natural BetterWOMAN, I decided to give it a try as I wanted to get rid of the bladder control problems.

Within about one month, I began to see a difference. As I continued taking BetterWOMAN, things were getting much better. Before, by the time I felt the urge, it was almost too late. Now, if I felt the urge, I knew I could make it to a restroom in time!

Nights had always been the worst – I was up almost every hour just to use the bathroom. Slowly and thankfully, that problem had all but gone away. I hardly ever got up at night. An uninterrupted night’s sleep is a blessing!!

After being diagnosed

This past winter my doctor told me I was diabetic. She also told me diabetes could cause frequent urination. After my diabetes became under control by medications, I assumed that my bladder problem was being controlled by the diabetic medications as well. I decided to experiment by not taking BetterWOMAN capsules.

Within 24 hours of going off BetterWOMAN, I could tell the difference with my bladder control. After one week, the difference was so dramatic that I was almost back to where I started. But I wanted to give my body a chance, so I stayed off BetterWOMAN for 3 weeks total to get a good reading. My situation deteriorated to the point that a couple of times at work, I did not make it to the bathroom and soiled my clothes (luckily, my uniform is black!).

I have been back on BetterWOMAN ever since, and I can’t imagine not taking it!

BetterWOMAN has been a lifesaver for me!

My name is Donna and I am 60 years old. You can use my name because I am a believer. BetterWOMAN has been a lifesaver for me! I hope my experience can help other people with similar situations.

Warm regards,

Donna, FL.

Donna’s emails always end with: “What You Dare to Dream, Dare To Do!”

That says all.

To your health,

Peipei Wishnow, PhD.

Nocturia and Anti-Diuretic Hormone - Frontline Report (1)

Anti Diuretic Hormone, Bladder Control Problems, Bladder Control Treatments, Frequent Urination, Nocturia, Prostate 1 Response »

Jun 012011

Recently I attended the American Urology Association Annual Meeting in Washington DC and learned many new developments in basic research and clinical studies related to bladder control problems. I will be selectively reporting information I think you may find interesting. Let’s call it Frontline Report.

Nocturia – Frequent Nighttime Urination

Frequent nighttime urination, or nocturia- the need to urinate more than two times a night, is mostly related to aging.

But why?

An enlarged prostate seems to be the common culprit for many men. However, studies have shown that for a majority of the men with enlarged prostate, nocturia remains to be a problem even after their prostate surgery. In addition, many men who have no prostate issues are also experiencing the annoying nocturia problems.

Now, how about women? No prostate! But millions of women have nocturia issues.

Studies have shown that for both men and women 50 years and older, the average number for nighttime urination is three times. This number tends to increase as people get older.

But why?

According to Dr. Jeffrey R. Weiss, MD, Professor and Chair at the Department of Urology SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY, one of the key reasons for nocturia is that the kidney produces more urine at night as people grow older. This is caused by decreased levels of Anti-Diuretic Hormone -ADH.

ADH is a powerful hormone that regulates water metabolism in the body. It has direct impact on the amount of the urine the kidney produces. The lower the ADH levels, the more urine will be produced.

In people 60 and older, the nighttime ADH level becomes barely detectable. For them, the urine volume produced at night (average 8 hours) is about 34% of the total volume for the entire day. The more urine produced, the more often you need to void.

As a comparison, younger people’s ADH level increases at night. The urine volume produced at nighttime in people younger than 25 years old is only about 14% of the total volume for the entire day. This means for young people, urine production is drastically reduced at night. That’s why their bladders can easily hold urine for the whole night.

Nocturia and ADH

So the older one gets, the less the ADH, the more urine production at night and so the nocturia.

To your health,

Peipei Wishnow, PhD.

I also had PMS relief with BetterWOMAN - Case Report (8)

Better Woman, Bladder Control Problems, Frequent Urination, Herbs and All Natural Treatments, PMS 1 Response »

Apr 272011

Although BetterWOMAN is designed mainly for bladder health, over the years we have received many intriguing anecdotes from our customers about its additional benefits. One of the most persistent comments is that BetterWOMAN has helped to relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What follows are excerpts from my recent interview with a long-time customer, Sally.

PPW: “Sally, you are pretty young, only 49. What made you start using BetterWOMAN three year ago?”

Sally: “I have suffered from overactive bladder since I was a child. I always had to go the bathroom. My family and doctors told me I had a small bladder.

As I got older, and after having my three kids, I found myself struggling more with the urgency problems. I was fine until I was on my way to the bathroom, but often I started to leak before I got there.

I don’t like to take drugs. When a good friend of mine told me about this all nature BetterWOMAN, I decided to give it a try.”

PPW: “How has BetterWOMAN helped you?”

Sally: “I have had tremendous results! I don’t have to go to the bathroom all the time, I can sleep through the night, and I can hold it much longer than I used to. Occasionally I still have leakage issues, but I am able to maintain control most of the time.”

I have also found BetterWOMAN helps me with my PMS. My life becomes more tolerable during the week or two prior to my menstrual cycles. The cramping has been significantly reduced. My skin is smoother and rarely breaks out. More to the point, everybody in my family, especially my husband, has noticed that my temperament has been greatly improved. I am calmer and more even tempered.”

PPW: “Are you still taking BetterWOMAN?”

Sally: “Yes. Faithfully. It has been part of my daily routine for three years now.”

I appreciate Sally’s openness to share her experiences. That’s how we learn. Every one of us has unique stories to tell. Together we can improve one another’s journey to better health.

I will continue to report user comments like this in the future. So please write and tell me your story.

To your health and perhaps PMS improvement,

Peipei Wishnow, PhD.

My friends thought I was crazy when I tried BetterWOMAN Six years ago - Case Report (7)

Better Woman, Bladder Control Problems, Bladder Control Treatments, Frequent Urination, Herbs and All Natural Treatments 4 Responses »

Mar 142011

“But I proved them all wrong!!!” Back in 2005, I received a letter from Beth H., a brave 47-year old lady from Seattle.

Beth wrote: “BetterWOMAN has changed my life.”

“I could not remain at my current job if not for BetterWOMAN. I used to be in and out of the bathroom every 10 minutes in the morning after having a cup of coffee. I sit at the receptionist desk and could not leave it unmanned.

From the earliest memory, my life was literally in the bathroom. School was hell because I could not sit through a class. Teachers do not like you to go to the bathroom during class. Going to the movies? Take a ride in the car? Everything had to be planned around where the bathrooms were. Even worse, I had never had a full night’s rest.

I was desperate for a solution. I tried several bladder medications my doctor gave me. They were expensive, did not work, and the side effects made me uncomfortable. Then I did an online search and found BetterWOMAN. I read through the studies and testimonials and thought this seems to be what I need, it’s all natural, no known side effects, and less expensive than the drugs I was taking.

So, I decided to give it a try and ordered 4 bottles. The rest is history.

Now I can have my cup of coffee in the morning and wait until my 10 o’clock break to go to bathroom.

Now I can sleep much better and have more energy.

Now I can sit through a movie and go for a long distance car ride with no problem.

I am MUCH happier!”

Six years later, I received another letter from Beth.

“As an added bonus, I also enjoy the great side benefits for taking BetterWOMAN – I was in the midst of menopause, and Better Woman, coupled with another herbal remedy, helped arrest the horrible symptoms I had!

To this day, I still HIGHLY recommend this product.”

What we can learn here is the courage and determination Beth had to overcome her life-long bladder control problems. Nothing could stop her until she found a solution.

You can do this too. You are the master of your body and your health.

Peipei Wishnow, PhD.

Why BetterWOMAN did not help Cathy - Case Report (6)

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Feb 112011

I have reported many successful cases with BetterWOMAN. Today I am going to report a case where BetterWOMAN failed.

Several months ago, we received a very sad email from Cathy.

“It’s hard to believe I may be finding something that can help me. I am 78 years old, and have been getting up at least 5-6 times EVERY night for so many years that I cannot remember. Nothing but sleep interests me anymore. Friends no longer see me for get-togethers, potlucks, or whatever, as I am too exhausted to do anything. My poor husband has so much patience with me and he is 89. He does most of the shopping while I sleep in the car. I saw your BetterWOMAN ad in Guidepost. And now I am looking it up online.”

One of our customer consultants called Cathy immediately and explained to her that BetterWOMAN could help her reduce frequent urination, sleep better through the night, and relive the life she missed so terribly.

Cathy sobbed over the phone and made the decision to start with 6 bottles of BetterWOMAN.

Usually it takes 3-4 bottles (2-3 months) to see BetterWOMAN dramatic benefits. So when Cathy called two months later, we were very much expecting to hear that she had finished 4 bottles of BetterWOMAN and was starting to see some good results.

Unfortunately, that was not the case. Cathy did not follow the instructions. Instead of taking the 4 bottle minimum recommended dosage, she only took 1.5 bottles. Instead of taking 2-4 capsules daily as the consultant recommended to her for her situation, she took only one capsule a day. Cathy insisted that the product was not working for her and wanted to return the rest.

“Cathy, you need to take at least 4 bottles to see results.” – “No, I know my body.”

“Cathy, you have had the problem for so many years and you should give your body a little more time to recover.” – “No, I know better.”

“Cathy, would you like to be able to sleep through a night?” – “It’s just not going to work. I just want to return it.”

So Cathy returned the unused 4 bottle of BetterWOMAN.

Two months later, the consultant contacted Cathy again to see how she was doing. Cathy hung up on her.

Sadly, BetterWOMAN failed in this case—not because its lack of effectiveness to help Cathy’s bladder, but its lack of opportunity to help her. Actually we failed. We failed to convince the owner of this troubled bladder – Cathy herself—to have enough courage and determination to get her life back.

In the past, when I have reported the success stories of BetterWOMAN, I put too much emphasis on the effectiveness of the product. In most cases, I neglected to give enough credit to the courageous women of all ages for their trust in BetterWOMAN, for their desire, determination, and focus to regain control over their bladder and their freedom.

In the end, you are the ultimate master of your health.

To your health and courage,

Peipei Wishnow, PhD

I can sing again - Case Report (5)

Better Woman, Bladder Control Problems, Bladder Control Treatments, Frequent Urination, Herbs and All Natural Treatments, Incontinence No Responses »

Jan 272011

“I am a singer. But I could not sing because of the terrible cottonmouth I got from the bladder medications recommended by my urologist. I really had no choice. I had been wearing pads for years because of my bladder control problem. I tried everything: one bladder surgery (Transvaginal Sling operation), and all different kinds of bladder medications – nothing worked. And my bladdder control just got worse and worse. It was very embarrassing. People want to know why I wouldn’t sing anymore,” 47 year old Beth said.

Incontinence can steal more life from younger women than from seniors

Bladder control problems can put immense emotional and economic toll on people and on their family members. In general, the emotional stress of incontinence problems to younger women can be considerably worse than that of less mobile seniors.

In the past year, we have had more young women contacting us to seek relief from incontinence.

Jane is a female police officer—she had a horrible time being in the public to direct traffics.
Gloria is a commercial truck driver- she was so stressed to find restroom stops along the highway.
Kathleen just got married and was nervous about her bladder control problems.
Mary is a school teacher and was horrified when she had an incident in front of her class.

Incontinence can steal more life from younger women than from seniors: for them, it not only presents problems with daily routines and hobbies, but with relationships, careers, and jobs.

“I can sing again!”

Beth’s father saw a BetterWOMAN ad in AARP magazine and sent it to Beth with a note “What do you have to lose?” Beth did give BetterWOMAN a try.

“I saw improvements right away and I have been on BetterWOMAN ever since June 2010. I am no longer taking those awful bladder medications; I am no longer wearing pads. And I can sing again!” she said.

To Beth’s credit, she did not stop searching for solutions when surgery and western medications failed. She is not willing to succumb to the challenges her bladder presented to her. She is open to new ideas and new options. She acted and she won!

Beth’s father was right, “What do you have to lose?”

MS Bladder Control Problems - A Physician’s Own Story - Case Report (2)

Better Woman, Frequent Urination, Incontinence, MS Bladder Control 4 Responses »

Oct 202010

Believe it or not, even physicians can have bladder control problems. Dr. Anderson is such a doctor: she had severe bladder control problems due to her multiple sclerosis (MS) condition.

Dr. Anderson found out about Better WOMAN when we met at a medical conference. Then she said: “Let me tell you this. If your Better WOMAN works for me, I would let down my professional standard and give you a big kiss.” What do you think? Of course I took the challenge.

Here are Dr. Anderson’s comments two months later:

“I was diagnosed with MS 15 years ago. My bladder control problem had become so bad that I could not sit through a single session with my patients – I needed to go to the restroom every 15 minutes. If I had a glass of wine at dinner, I would be up every hour the whole night. I wore pads – I had no choice. Honestly, the bladder control problem put more stress on my life than the MS condition.”

“I tried all available bladder control medications and had no results. The side effects of those medications were awful. I am already on many other medications for my MS condition, so I really did not want to add more pharmaceuticals into my body. I was desperate. I would try anything to help.”

“After taking Better WOMAN for only one month, I started to experience reduced urgency to urinate. After 2 months, I have no problem lasting 75 minutes. In the last 15 years, I had to get up multiple times during the night. One day last week, I woke up to the daylight! My God, I was in tears… ”

“Better WOMAN is now part of my life. I have also advised many of my patients, especially MS patients, about this wonderful product. Thank you very much. Oh, I owe you a big kiss!”

As you can imagine, I was very happy to hear Dr. Anderson’s heartfelt story. I am even happier that more and more physicians are judging natural remedies based on their own or their patients’ testing results, rather than another way around.

Incontinent Senior - Happy Solution - Case Report (1)

Better Woman, Bladder Control Treatments, Frequent Urination, Incontinence 2 Responses »

Oct 142010

If you or your loved ones are suffering from incontinence problems, this story from Maria from Wisconsin should cheer you up. Maria is a happy Better Woman user.

“I am 92 3/4 years old and have never tried an herbal product until now. My whole family is in medicine – doctors, nurses, P.A.’s, therapists. Naturally, they think I’m in my dotage trying herbs! I am not – I have a good, active mind, interested in living and plan to be at least 100! I have been in same home for 70 years, am an avid gardener, with two children, three grandchildren, six great grandchildren which I adore and am constantly in touch with.

My trouble is extreme dizziness – twelve years of it – all kinds of doctors – no results. Have artificial knees which hurt most of the time. No heart, lung, whatever, problems. I eat well, but have to use canes, a walker and a Hoveround due to dizziness. I use Volterna Gel and Lidoderm patches on my knees.

And I am incontinent. I have always taken what the doctors told me to. But when I took a bottle of BetterWOMAN to my doctor, a young woman, very smart, she looked at it and set it aside and would not say Yes, No, or Maybe! So I decided to just take it.

Since starting BetterWOMAN two months ago I feel 100% better. I think more clearly, my memory has improved. Dizziness is less, and the incontinence is much better. I feel super! I am only using 1 pad at night instead of 6! I am sleeping very well at night.

We just waste too much of the wonderful plants God gave us by spending too much time on chemicals and things. Thank you.”

I love stories like this. I am happy to hear that more and more seniors are becoming their own health advocate and taking over the control. Those seniors, like Maria, will be so happy when they live beyond their tender age of 100!

Male Incontinence and Bladder Control - Case Report (14)

I am diabetic and BetterWOMAN is my lifesaver - Case Report (10)

Nocturia and Anti-Diuretic Hormone - Frontline Report (1)

I also had PMS relief with BetterWOMAN - Case Report (8)

My friends thought I was crazy when I tried BetterWOMAN Six years ago - Case Report (7)

Why BetterWOMAN did not help Cathy - Case Report (6)

I can sing again - Case Report (5)

MS Bladder Control Problems - A Physician’s Own Story - Case Report (2)

Incontinent Senior - Happy Solution - Case Report (1)

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