Non-Anemic Iron Deficiency
Back in 2014 I started feeling more tired than usual and was having difficulty concentrating. So, my doctor (ND) checked my iron and ferritin (storage form of iron) levels and ran a CBC (complete blood count). Lab reference ranges have a much wider... READ MORE
Self Ovarian Massage
Proper circulation to, from, and around the ovaries is vital for optimal physiological function. All organs, including the uterus and ovaries, have unique motility and mobility. When organs lose their mobility due to adhesions, congestion, structural restrictions, or... READ MORE
Wisdom From Within-Internal Organ Synergy
Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine is a complex theory which evolved from observing nature and the five elements found in nature, fire, earth, metal, water, and wood. We are part of nature and a microcosm of nature encapsulating the elements are within us. No one... READ MORE
Fibrocystic Breasts
Fibrocystic breast is a benign breast condition that affects 60-90% of women. Fibrocystic breast tissue changes cyclically in response to hormonal fluctuations associated with the menstrual cycle. About eight years ago I had a golf ball-sized lump on my right breast. Here is what I did….
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C-Sections Scars & Adhesions
C-section scars and adhesions can cause abdominal and pelvic pain, fertility issues, bowel obstruction, trapped fluid, negatively affect the surrounding organs (bladder and intestines) and even change how the cells of an organ act via mechanotransduction (the conversion of mechanical stimuli into chemical activity). Severe adhesions can also affect posture.
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FlexiSpot Sit/Stand Workstation Review
I have the 27-inch model. They also have a 35 inch one. What I like about the FlexiSpot: It’s sturdy! Holds up to 35 lbs and doesn’t wiggle when you use it to write on. Well made Comes in black or white The smooth up and down motion Built in tablet... READ MORE
Chew Challenge
Do you wonder why you get gassy and bloated after meals? Do your friends refer to you as the easter egg nobody found? Well, it’s important to know that each stage of digestion only works as well as the stage that came before. In fact, the chemical process starts... READ MORE
Teen Menstrual Health Questions Answered
Thank you all for filling out the Survey! I’ve compiled the answers to your questions here for easy access. Keep in mind, I’m not a doctor. I’m a body worker specializing in reproductive and digestive health. My training as a Visceral Manipulation™... READ MOREAbout Me
I'm Barbara Horsley, practitioner & educator of abdominal massage, Visceral Manipulation™ practitioner, and certified women's health herbal educator. I teach self-abdominal massage & other abdominal therapies for reproductive and digestive health online. What lights me up is to see people connect with the inner beauty and wisdom of their bodies.
