The human gut, often referred to as the “second brain,” plays a pivotal role in our overall health and well-being. It is a complex ecosystem that includes trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes collectively known as the gut microbiota. The gut microbiota interacts with our bodies in numerous ways such asContinue Reading »
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Aging and Digestive Health – A Guide to a Healthy Aging Gut
What is Digestive Health and How Does Digestion Changes Over Time? What are the most common effects of aging on your gut, and is there anything we can actually do about it? These are many important questions that need to be asked about our digestive systems, and yet most of us only ask them whenContinue Reading »
Living with Crohn’s Disease
What is Crohn’s Disease? Many have heard the term, but most people don’t even know what it is. It’s a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Unlike ulcerative colitis, which primarily affects the inner lining of the colon, Crohn’s disease can impact any part of the digestive system. However, itContinue Reading »
3 Common Digestive Issues for Women Over 40
Let’s face it, common digestive issues are a fact of life. But for many women, these discomforts can become more frequent and frustrating as they age past 40. The good news? You’re not alone! And fortunately, there are ways and means of managing many of the problems we experience as we get older. Here’s aContinue Reading »
Improve Hip Mobility after Giving Birth
One of the best ways to improve hip mobility after giving birth, is to work with your body as naturally as possible. Pregnancy is a beautiful journey that transforms a woman’s body in many remarkable ways, and it’s invariably going to be an interesting journey for both you and your partner. To accommodate the growingContinue Reading »
Postpartum Exercises for New Moms – Not Just About Getting In Shape
Postpartum exercises are often overlooked by so many women. When you welcome a new baby into the world, they bring with them joy, love, and a whole new range of life experiences. However, the postpartum period is also a time of adjustment, healing, and caring for yourself and your newborn. So, if you’re a newContinue Reading »
Common Stomach Problems After Having A Baby
People seldom talk about the common stomach problems that occur after giving birth. It’s always just, Congratulations on your new little bundle of joy! Sure it’s an amazing time, but amidst the euphoria of new motherhood, you’re also likely to confront some bodily changes, particularly with your stomach. Many women experience a variety of postpartumContinue Reading »
Can Pelvic Floor Exercises Improve Sex?
The pelvic floor—the set of muscles that support your bladder, bowel, and uterus—plays a vital role in your health, including your sexual experience and pleasure. Strengthening these muscles is not only a matter of health but also of enhancing intimacy and sexual feeling. But can doing pelvic floor exercises really lead to better sex? Let’sContinue Reading »
The Trick to Managing Stress During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of incredible joy and expectation. Still, it’s also common for mother-to-be to experience stress during this critical period. From hormonal ups and downs to concerns about labour and the birthing process, there are numerous reasons why stress levels can run high. Stress is an inevitable part of life, and pregnancy isContinue Reading »
Virginia Physical Therapy – Postpartum Pelvic Pain Relief?
Our Virginia physical therapy clinic offers women relief from postpartum pelvic pain. When you worrying about your health as you get older, or you get concerned that your pelvic floor muscles aren’t as strong as they should be, then I’m the person you need to come and see. Pelvic floor physical therapy specifically targets theContinue Reading »