C-section recovery
After Cesarean section delivery of a baby, most women are told that they can return to exercise and most activities after 6 weeks. Is there something magical about the 6-week mark after baby? Why is this the arbitrary time? And…
Nutrition in Pregnancy
We have all heard “Eating for two!” while we are expecting. This is not a good way to approach our diet during pregnancy, as you can probably guess. As you may already know, our dietary needs change throughout our pregnancies. …
Breastfeeding and Nutrition 101
Nutrition plays such an important role in our pregnancies and post-partum periods. Breastfeeding requires time and energy for new moms on top of our bodies healing after pregnancy and delivery. Because of that, it is important to pay attention not…
Constipation slowing you down?
If you struggle with constipation, you are not alone! Let's talk about some natural options for improving constipation and getting the digestive juices flowing! First, you want to make sure you are hydrated enough. You should drink HALF YOUR BODY…
What is the Coccyx (tailbone) and why is it so important?
Often during my conversations with patients, they will mention an old tailbone injury from a fall, an accident, or a challenging birth of a child. Many times, the injury is blown off with an “It was just my tailbone.” Oh, the little…
What is Pelvic Dysfunction?
There is more and more buzz on social media regarding the pelvic floor, which is really wonderful. But let's break down what it means to have pelvic dysfunction and why you may need a pelvic PT. Weakness of the structures…
Citorodynia: Burning Sensation in the Clitoris
Yes, it is a mouthful and sounds something like a prehistoric animal. But, it is a very disturbing condition that many women suffer from and it is often misdiagnosed or mistreated. The clitoris is a powerful organ of sexual pleasure…
Exercise in Menopause
During perimenopause and through menopause, estrogen levels begin to go down. Once you have not had a period for a full year, you are officially menopausal. It is pertinent to understand how the lack of estrogen affects your health. The…
Nutrition in the perimenopause stage
As women, our bodies go through many changes during perimenopause. Many women experience weight gain and decreased energy that affects their quality of life. Looking at how our bodies respond to the food we take in can help to mitigate…
Hormones and your cycle 101
Women often struggle with conditions that are related to our hormones, but we are really not educated about these hormones and what we can do to foster a healthy hormonal environment in our bodies. We are often just put on…
