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The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the unsung hero of our physiological functions, silently orchestrating countless processes necessary for our survival. Whether it’s allowing us to flee from danger or ensuring we can peacefully digest our meals, the ANS works tirelessly behind the scenes. The autonomic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system…
Low pressure fitness, or hypopressive, training is an exercise method that includes postural movements and a specialized breathing technique. It was developed in the 1980’s in Europe initially to help treat pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Since then, this exercise technique has jumped in popularity and uses. Similar to yoga and Pilates, in that…
Have you ever stood up from the toilet only to notice you have a few drops of urine escape without your control? This has a name! It’s called post micturition dribble, or post-void dribbling. It is a common condition in which a small amount of urine gets stuck in the urethra and then once you…
Getting a UTI on rare occasions is common, but what if that starts to occur more frequently and is accompanied by negative results in your urine culture? Is it still an infection if the urine culture comes back negative for bacterial growth? Are the frequently prescribed antibiotics helpful or harmful when the assumed bacterial infection…
Some may argue that the occasional leakage of drops of urine during moments of coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, or running is a natural consequence of childbirth or menopause. This common occurrence is known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI), where urine is involuntarily lost during activities that momentarily increase intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). While SUI affects a…