What is this Baby Doing to My Body? Nathan Lambert, DOMP During pregnancy, your body undergoes considerable changes, particularly with regard to the pelvis and abdomen. Because of hormonal changes that occur during this period, the cognitive tissue of the pelvic joints temporarily becomes more pliable. (this is true of all the connective tissue, including […]
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Relieving Pelvic Pain with Yoga
Relieving Pelvic Pain with Yoga Pelvic pain affects 1 in 3 women in Canada. Often, those who are experiencing pain feel more alone than the statistics reveal because pelvic pain is not as readily spoken about as other parts of the body, like the back or hip. Pelvic pain can disrupt bowel, bladder, digestive, and […]
I’m Not Ovary Acting: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Infertility
I’m Not Ovary Acting: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Infertility What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a common health problem caused by an imbalance of female sex hormones. The hormonal imbalance creates problems in the ovaries. The ovaries make the egg that is released each month as part of a healthy […]
What Does Glutathione Have to Do with Fertility?
What Does Glutathione Have to Do with Fertility? Glutathione is the body’s most powerful antioxidant. It Is produced in highest amounts by the liver, and in smaller amounts by every other cell in our body. It aids in liver detoxification and prevents cell damage from the free radicals that are produced by daily exposure […]
Help! I’m pregnant and I can’t get up!
Help! I’m pregnant and I can’t get up! Back pain during pregnancy is a common complaint — and it’s no wonder. You’re gaining weight, your center of gravity changes, and your hormones are relaxing the ligaments in the joints of your pelvis. Often, however, you can prevent or ease back pain during pregnancy. Consider […]
4 Ways to Better Recover From a C-Section
4 Ways to better recover from a C-Section A cesarean delivery is a surgery where a lateral incision is made down through the abdominal wall to deliver a baby. The surgeon will make another lateral incision low on the uterus and retract into the uterus to rupture the amniotic sac and remove the […]