What did you discuss with your healthcare provider at your last OB-Gyn appointment? Hard truth – there’s a good chance your answer depends on your skin color. The disturbing statistics about increased COVID risks for people of color shed much needed light on systemic injustice in our healthcare system; but you may not realize the […]
September is Healthy Aging Month! Curious about pelvic floor physical therapy for menopause? Read on. You’ve probably already considered a visit to your primary care doctor and your gynecologist. But what about pelvic floor physical therapy for menopause? About 6,000 women enter menopause every day in the US, usually between the ages of 45 and […]
Chronic pain doesn’t just happen to the body. It effects our thoughts and our feelings. When pain persists beyond the body’s normal healing range, 12-20 weeks (let alone over 6 months or even 6 years) it can make us worried and upset. That worry and upset can make the pain feel worse. In fact, studies […]
If you’ve trained for a marathon or half marathon, you’re well acquainted with the dangers of shin splints, pulled muscles, and joint injuries. And you probably take deliberate care to avoid them. But it may surprise you to learn female distance runners face a little-known health risk that can have serious, even permanent, consequences. I’m […]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – pelvic pain isn’t in your head, it’s in your muscles. But could it also be in your birth control? That’s one of many questions a team of scientists from the European Society of Sexual Medicine set out to answer recently by taking a comprehensive look […]
The History of Estrogen Therapy – A Cure for Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Vaginal Discomfort and More? Hello, menopause! If you’re experiencing any of those symptoms, your doctor may have recommended some form of menopausal hormone therapy. But is it safe? When should you start? And which therapy is right for you? Researchers have been trying to […]
You counted down the weeks until your baby’s arrival… now you and your partner are counting down the days until your doctor gives you the green light to have sex again. That’s a good thing; intimacy is an important factor in your relationship and your own well-being. But whether this is your first baby, or […]
If you’re facing a diagnosis of bladder cancer or a similar health concern, sex may be the last thing on your mind. However, your sex life after a cystectomy (bladder removal surgery) should be a major consideration for any doctor who recommends it. Sadly, research shows that’s much more likely to be true for men […]
Your Stress Levels Affect your Bowel Movements and Vice Versa Psychological stress affects your bowels. Perhaps you know this through personal experience, but research in the past decade has strengthened the link between stress and bowel problems including IBS, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and constipation (Chang et al., 2014). Chang et al. (2014) found that […]
Check out these yoga poses for working at home that you can do in your home office setup! Peform them at least 1-2x during your workday. Many people working from home with the COVID-19 pandemic are finding themselves sitting hunched over a computer in non-ergonomic work setups — kitchen counters, hard chairs or stools, or […]
