Uterine Fibroids: Natural Treatments That Really Work
By Stefanie Trowell, ND Uterine fibroids are a little different than some other pelvic health concerns. They vary in size, shape, number and location within the uterus. And while they’re incredibly common during a woman’s reproductive years, (some studies say…
Expert Tips for Managing IC Flares
By Callie Krajcir, Registered Dietitian Do you ever go from your bladder feeling happy and healthy to it feeling extremely angry and painful? Do you ever go to bed feeling fine just to wake up in the middle of the…
Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain: What does it have to do with the Pelvis?
By Sinead DuFour, PT, PhD Pain in the pelvic region of the body is common among pregnant women and can be experienced well into the postpartum period. The traditional thinking that has dominated implicates the hormone relaxin as a key…
Super-Strength Aloe Vera and Health Canada: What You Need to Know
By Heather Florio, CEO Desert Harvest Desert Harvest is seeking approval from Health Canada for use of its Super-Strength Aloe Vera Capsules in the treatment of Interstitial Cystitis (IC)/Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS). If approved, this could be a huge step…
How Vaginal Dilators Work & What They Do
By Amanda Olson DPT, PRPC Vaginal dilators, also referred to as trainers, are a helpful tool to train both the body and the brain to tolerate pain free penetration. For vagina owners with scar tissue, adhesions, post-cancer vaginal stenosis, vaginal atrophy…
All About PhysioYoga
By Shelly Prosko PT, C-IAYT, CPI What is PhysioYoga? An approach to rehabilitation that combines evidence informed physiotherapy and yoga therapy, resulting in a holistic or biopsychosocial approach to your rehabilitation experience. Physiotherapy is a well-respected healthcare profession that uses…
Male Pelvic Pain: The Prostate Gland has been “Framed”
By Carolyn Vandyken, PT, Educator, Researcher & Author We usually come across Shakespeare’s “What is in a name?” quote when people are trying to explain that names don’t really matter; that all you need to know is what something is,…
The 6 Stages of Toilet Meditation
By Shelly Prosko, PT, Yoga therapist, Pioneer of PhysioYoga Mindfulness practices are gaining popularity and even appear to be quite trendy these days. Perhaps it is because we know, and have experienced, that there is tremendous value in being present…
