January is Cervical Awareness Month

January is Cervical Awareness Month

At Body Harmony Physical Therapy, we specialize in pelvic health and orthopedic conditions. This month we are highlighting Cervical Cancer. Later this month we will publish blogs related to premature ejaculation in men and tips for male pelvic health. Cervical cancer remains a significant health concern, with around 14,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the…

Can Food Really Help With Stress Reduction?

Can Food Really Help With Stress Reduction?

The answer is absolutely. Food can help your body fight off stress and the inflammatory response it causes in your body. At Body Harmony Physical Therapy, we understand the intricate relationship between inflammation and stress. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how anti-inflammatories play a pivotal role in stress reduction and their significance in…

Physiological effects of stress and sleep deprivation

Physiological effects of stress and sleep deprivation

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an all too common companion, often wreaking havoc on our sleep patterns. According to a National Sleep Foundation survey, 43 percent of people aged 13–64 have reported lying awake at night due to stress at least once in the past month. While stress is a natural response that…

National Women’s Health Week: Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

National Women’s Health Week: Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

As women, we all want to stay healthy and prevent illness. In honor of National Women’s Health Week, we’ve put together a list of five simple guidelines to help you promote your own health and well-being. Get a Well-Women Check-Up Preventative screenings for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and colon cancer can save lives when caught…

Black Maternal Health Week Is April 11-17

Black Maternal Health Week Is April 11-17

Black Maternal Health Week is held annually on April 11-17 to bring attention to improving Black maternal health. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 1,205 women died of maternal causes in the United States compared with 861 in 2020 and 754 in 2019. Higher Mortality Rates The maternal mortality…