uterus Archives - Alignment Monkey

Finding Your Uterus and Ovaries

by Barbara Horsley | Dec 1, 2016 | Happy Uterus | 7 comments

Do you know where the heck your uterus and ovaries are? What I didn’t mention in the video was how deep within the belly the uterus is. The fundus (top of the uterus) is about 40% deep into the pelvis from the front. To get to the level of the uterus, you have... READ MORE

Under The Hood (Laparoscopic Video)

by Barbara Horsley | Aug 3, 2015 | Happy Belly, Happy Uterus | 7 comments

I just had to share this video. A physician captures beautiful views of the uterus, bowels, gall bladder and diaphragm during laparoscopic surgery. Notice the connections between the bladder and uterus. Also seen in this video are endometrial implants (when the lining of the womb grows outside of the uterus), varicose veins, and adenomyosis (endometrial tissue inside the muscle of the uterus).

Have You Walked Your Uterus Today?

by Barbara Horsley | Jan 20, 2014 | Alignment, Happy Uterus | 2 comments

Walking and other movements cause the uterus to passively follow your movements. “This promotes the natural and healthy mobility of the uterus. Simple inactivity, even without a structural problem, can reduce mobility and thereby predispose parts of the uterus... READ MORE

Nipple Fondling To Stimulate Labor

by Barbara Horsley | Mar 23, 2013 | Happy Uterus | 2 comments

There is a reason for all the smooching, love making and nipple fondling-to stimulate labor! Human semen contains prostaglandins (hormone-like compounds) that ripen the cervix in preparation for labor. “Stimulation of the nipples causes oxytocin to release, which in turn causes uterine contraction.

Warming The Belly

by Barbara Horsley | Mar 17, 2013 | Happy Belly, Happy Uterus | 4 comments

As a practitioner of abdominal therapy, I always start a session by tuning into the temperature of different areas of the abdomen. One common theme I see repeatedly with prolapsed organs, fibroids, thyroid dysfunction, low energy and emotionally “stuck” clients is a cold belly.

Align Thy Uteri Event

by Barbara Horsley | Feb 13, 2013 | Alignment, Classes, Happy Uterus | 4 comments

Join me for a FREE one-hour informational class. Where: PEOPLE’S FOOD CO-OP 3029 SE 21st AVENUE PORTLAND, OREGON 97202 in the community room upstairs When: Saturday December 13th, 2014 4-5PM Why align? “The uterus is the woman’s center. If her uterus is not in... READ MORE

Help for Prolapsed Uterus

by Barbara Horsley | Feb 16, 2012 | Alignment, Happy Belly, Happy Uterus | 20 comments

In this article, I look at natural and mechanical ways to improve prolapsed uterus. A prolapsed uterus is a result of a weakness in the supporting structures of the organs such as muscles, ligaments, and fascia. The weakness can be caused by a lack of proper alignment of the pelvis, sacrum, traumatic falls or accidents, emotional component/trauma, spleen qi deficiency, kidney yang deficiency, and from using the excessive Valsalva maneuver.

Spooning the Restorative Exercise™ Way

by Barbara Horsley | Oct 24, 2011 | Alignment, Happy Belly, Happy Uterus | 5 comments

I love watching a good movie but dislike sitting on the couch. I tend to tuck my tailbone under as I sink into the slouch couch. When the tailbone is tucked under it flattens the natural lumbar curve putting pressure on the discs of the low back. This C posture also cranes the neck forward and creates excessive abdominal pressure.

Ayurvedic Remedy for Menstrual Cramps

by Barbara Horsley | Sep 23, 2011 | Happy Belly, Happy Uterus | 4 comments

I tried this Ayurvedic remedy for menstrual cramps a while back and it worked like a charm. This remedy isn’t specific to any one dosha so it’s considered universal.