Posture for Easier Bowel Movements

Posture for Easier Bowel Movements

No matter your background, lifestyle or career path pretty much everyone has something in common. We all poop.  Some indigenous cultures move their bowels while in a full squat. This is a similar position that toddlers naturally use, especially during the early potty training stages. Most moms who have gone through the potty training stage…

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. About 14,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year in the United States. Early detection is key as this particular disease tends to spread fast and quietly. Cervical cancer generally has no signs or symptoms until the later stages. Prevention and early detection has shown to dramatically reduce…

Abdominal Bloating and Physical Therapy

Abdominal Bloating and Physical Therapy

During the holiday season, there may be plenty of opportunities to overindulge and eat many foods that we would normally stay away from. This can result in changes in bowel function, leading to abdominal pain and bloating. Abdominal pain and bloating commonly lead to constipation.  Constipation There are two types of constipation:  How can Physical…

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition in which women of reproductive age have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone levels. The hormonal imbalance which occurs can affect ovulation and therefore fertility in women. PCOS is actually one the most common cause for female infertility. According to the World Health Organization…