The tailbone, also called the Coccyx, is a set of fused bones that make up the very end of the spine and it might be the culprit contributing to a lot of symptoms you may be experiencing, like constipation, low back or pelvic pain. The tailbone acts as an attachment point for many pelvic floor […]
A lot of us know about personal lubricants, but do we really know why we use them? Who can benefit from using lubricants? Today I want to cover the benefits of using vaginal lubricants or moisturizers and in which scenarios we may use these products. Throughout a female’s reproductive years, our body goes through many
Are you pregnant with baby #2, 3 or beyond and currently have a toddler or another baby at home? Often times self-care goes out the window when we have to care for a little person and this is a very important concept while your body is creating another little life. It seems that our time
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. In Managing Constipation Part 1, we talked about the causes and indicators of constipation. Check that out here. In today’s post we are going to talk about
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 muscle contraction is slow or sluggish, and/or there is delayed transit time through the colon.