Every cell in our body is regulated in part by the circadian rhythm. This is a master clock that synchronizes our bodies within our environment, mostly related to exposure to sunlight. This clock helps to signal to our bodies when…
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…
10 years ago this month we opened Foundational Concepts. It felt like a huge risk, it was scary, but it was something that we felt very passionate about. Our mission was this: To provide comprehensive, evidence based specialty physical therapy…
Second blog on persistent pelvic pain, discussing some common questions to consider and where to begin in understanding your nervous system and lifestlye factors to help you heal.
Nourishment of the Gut Aside from the previous blogs that discussed nutrition, fluid intake and cultured foods for gut health, there are a few other dietary items to help your gut. The addition of bone broth, gelatin, or glutamic acid…
Cultured foods are foods that are full of life-giving probiotics (bacteria) and nutrients that help our bodies function optimally. A few of the beneficial effects are described below. Healthy bacteria keep the bad bacteria in check, protecting us from sickness…
TREATING CONSTIPATIONLast week we discussed constipation and its common causes. This week we are talking treatment. There are several ways to treat constipation, including:Increasing fiber and fluid intake in your diet Increasing physical activity Adjustments to the pelvic floor Learning muscle coordination Learning proper toileting…
Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint – about 4 million Americans experience constipation and make 2.5 million physician visits a year to get help for the problem. Constipation can occur when the colon absorbs too much water, the colon’s…
When it comes to normal bodily functions, often times we do not put much thought into them until something goes wrong. Today's blog will discuss healthy and normal bladder function and anatomy. This seems like a simple concept, however much can go…
This year I have committed to completing the Integrated Systems Model training with Diane Lee in Vancouver, BC. Diane Lee is well known in many movement systems models and for her books about the pelvis, thorax, and SI joints. The…
