How to have healthy bones
In a practice that specializes in women's health in Kansas City, we see many women with osteoporosis. Many of them are unsure as to what they could have done to prevent the loss of bone. As a women's health physical…
Wake up your “Core” the benefits are phenomenal!
I asked our fantastic Pilates instructor, Lee Anne Jester to talk about how she thinks about and approaches bringing "The Core" into our body's daily awareness and function. I asked because I often learn from her amazing cues and ability…
Yoga and Stress for Women with Breast Cancer
For women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy, yoga offers unique benefits beyond fighting fatigue, according to a study by Chandwani et al published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. While simple stretching activities counteracted fatigue, patients who participated in yoga…
Fix Your Baby Belly and Stop Doing Crunches – Forever!
What is Diastasis Rectus Abdominus? A Diastasis is a separation, the Rectus Abdominus is the abdominal muscle better known as the six pack muscle. A separation, or tearing of the fascia in the center of this muscle, the Linea Alba,…
