The Benefits of Castor Oil Packs and How to Use Them
Castor oil packs have been used for centuries as a natural remedy for various ailments. Known for their ability to support detoxification, improve circulation, and reduce inflammation, these packs are an easy and effective way to promote overall well-being. Let’s dive into the benefits of castor oil packs and how you can incorporate them into…
Keep readingWhy the GI-MAP is the Secret Weapon for Your Gut Health
If you’ve ever found yourself googling “why is my stomach so upset all the time” or wondering why medical providers have no answers for your symptoms, you’re not alone. Being diagnosed with IBS or acid reflux is not a root cause diagnosis and oftentimes I find patients stuck at a dead end in the healthcare…
Keep readingOil Pulling: A Swishy Solution to a Sparkling Smile?
Do you want fresher breath, whiter teeth, and a zen-like morning ritual that makes you feel like a health guru? Then grab a spoonful of oil, pucker up, and start swishing! Oil pulling, the ancient practice of swishing oil in your mouth, promises to do all that and more. Let’s dive into this slippery topic…
Keep reading3 Reasons I Decided to Run My First (And Only) Marathon
3 Reasons Why I Decided to Run a Marathon (Despite Hating Running) Approximately three weeks ago, I signed up for my very first marathon. I know, I know—me, the person who’s never enjoyed running and who’s definitely never experienced that mythical “runner’s high” everyone keeps talking about. But hey, why let a little thing like…
Keep readingSigns You May Need To See A Pelvic Health PT
Pelvic floor physical therapy includes strengthening, manual therapy (both internally and externally), muscle re-education and coordination training, education of specific pelvic floor disorders, dietary changes, and home exercise programs.
Keep reading5 Easy Steps for Bowel and Bladder Health
1. Maintain Good Toileting Habits 2. Keep Good Bowel Habits 3. Stay Hydrated 4. Take Care of Your Pelvic Floor Muscles 5. Seek Help If Needed If You:
Keep readingBlood Flow Restriction Training: What is it and how can it help me?
In the last few years, blood flow restriction training has started to erupt in conversation in both gym and rehabilitation settings. You may have wondered, “What the heck does that do?” or “Should I be doing that?” Let’s get started in understanding what blood flow restriction training is and why it may be something important…
Keep readingThe Importance of Exercise to Slow Bone Loss
In your mid 30s, more bone is being lost than it is being replaced. Osteopenia (weak bones) and osteoporosis (even weaker bones) will impact over 50% of people over the age of 50. Exercise has proven to be one of the main ways to reduce bone loss at any stage in life. Fractures are the…
Keep readingHolistic Approaches to Prevent Osteoporosis
Worldwide, every 3 seconds someone suffers an osteoporosis-related fracture with most of those fractures occurring in post-menopausal women. Bone and muscle loss are a natural phenomenon with aging and is often accelerated in post-menopausal women secondary to hormonal changes. When this process of muscle and bone loss is accelerated, it can lead to the development…
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