Eating Healthy: an easy place to start!
As we all start a new year with new goals, let’s look at some ways to improve our diets. This is NOT a suggestion to go on a diet, or that one particular DIET is the answer. To be successful,l…
Diabetes and Bladder Health
As we continue to discuss bladder health, we need to look at the role of diabetes in bladder health. November is Diabetes Awareness month, as well as bladder health month. I wanted to share some interesting information about how diabetes…
What is Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)?
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is the disorder formerly known as Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine system disorder. PMOS/PCOS presents with increased insulin and testosterone production. It is also associated with chronic, low-grade inflammation. Many women with PMOS…
Are Your Vulvovaginal Concerns Normal? Yes!
We have all been there before – seeing, smelling, or feeling something on our vaginal tissues and thinking “Is THAT normal!?”. The topic of changes in our vaginal tissues, secretions, and smells isn't exactly common dinner conversation and it's easy…
Exercise During Pregnancy
Did you know that research shows it is safe and recommended to continue or even start a new exercise routine during your pregnancy? Exercise has been shown to provide many benefits to pregnant women and their babies. Even those who…
Treating Erectile Dysfunction
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is often treated by Physical Therapists; however, Occupational Therapists also have a role in treating pfd. As an Occupational Therapist I have been trained to address sexual activity and dysfunction for improving quality of life. Many people…
Sleep is Elusive.
Sleep is elusive. Balancing life responsibilities, leisure activities and sleep seems nearly impossible. Even if I make it to bed in a timely fashion, my brain oftentimes works overtime, and falling to sleep is challenging.I am not alone in facing…
Are You Deficient In Vitamin D?
Recently, I had routine lab work done. For a second time I had a vitamin D deficiency. What does vitamin D do? Why does my body need it? And why am I deficient? Many of us are at risk for…
