It’s Not Just Aging

It’s Not Just Aging

5 Fixable Causes of Urinary Leakage in Women For too long, women have been led to believe that urinary leakage (incontinence) is an inevitable consequence of childbirth or aging. This pervasive myth leads millions to suffer, despite the fact that incontinence affects an estimated 25 to 45% of women globally (Milsom et al., 2018). We…

Celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Train Smarter, Not Harder! February 5th is National Girls & Women in Sports Day, a perfect time to celebrate the power of female athleticism—and understand how to train correctly! While participation is soaring, understanding the female body’s unique physiology is key to avoiding injury and maximizing performance. Women shouldn’t train exactly like men. Female hormones…

Navigating Holiday Feasts

Navigating Holiday Feasts

Tips to Keep Your Gut Moving Through the Season The winter holidays are synonymous with indulgence—a season punctuated by large, family-style meals that tempt even the most disciplined eaters. While these festive gatherings nourish the soul, they can also challenge the digestive system, often leading to sluggish gut motility and uncomfortable constipation. Maintaining regular bowel…

Knee Health in Focus

Knee Health in Focus

Understanding Conditions and the Power of Balanced Strength The knee, a marvel of biomechanical engineering, is prone to a variety of conditions that can sideline even the most active individuals. From osteoarthritis and ligament injuries to tendinitis and patellofemoral pain syndrome, knee ailments often stem from a combination of wear and tear, trauma, and muscular…

September is Pain Awareness Month

September is Pain Awareness Month

Let’s Rethink How We Understand Pain “Pain is the sensation of threat,” explain David Butler and Lorimer Moseley in Explain Pain. Pain is also the number one reason people seek help from the medical profession. However, pain is not a straightforward indicator of tissue damage, but rather a protective output of the brain—an alarm system meant…