Pelvic Pain: An Overlooked Intersection of Systems

Pelvic Pain: An Overlooked Intersection of Systems

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May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month Each May, Pelvic Pain Awareness Month highlights a chronic condition that affects millions, yet remains stubbornly under-diagnosed and misunderstood. Often relegated to the margins of medical discourse, pelvic pain disproportionately affects women and marginalized populations—disrupting daily life with physical discomfort, emotional distress, and systemic dismissal. Most Prevalent Pelvic Health…

Is Accidental Bowel Leakage a form of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

Is Accidental Bowel Leakage a form of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

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What is Accidental Bowel Leakage? Accidental Bowel Leakage (ABL) — the unintentional loss of stool or gas — is a distressing but surprisingly common condition that affects nearly 6% of younger women and up to 15% of older women in the U.S. It is a form of pelvic floor dysfunction which leads to incontinence or…

What is Acupressure for the Pelvis?

What is Acupressure for the Pelvis?

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As America reckons with the fallout of an opioid epidemic, many are turning to time-honored, non-pharmacological therapies. Among them, acupressure—a healing art rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)—is emerging as a clinically backed and accessible approach to managing pain and stress. What is Acupressure? Acupressure, often called “acupuncture without needles,” involves applying targeted pressure to…

Living with IBS

Living with IBS

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When Your Gut Dictates Your Day For the millions of Americans living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the most ordinary parts of life — a morning commute, lunch with friends, or a work meeting — can become sources of anxiety and discomfort. IBS, a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and…