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Shoe Review- XERO Shoes
I'm super excited about these shoes from XERO. I love that they have a wool upper and are charcoal grey. They also meet the four requirements I look for in a shoe. They're zero-drop (the ball of the foot is at the same altitude as the heel), they're flexible, don't...
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 integration Slots...
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 works as well as the previous stage. The chemical process starts before we even put food in...
Fertility Case Records
The following are case reports of a few of my fertility clients. Keep in mind this is not a controlled scientific study, it’s just a record of treatments and outcomes. It would be impossible for me to do a valid controlled study. I never use the same treatment for everyone. I treat the person, not the condition.
Topo Mat Review
I’ve added the anti-fatigue Topo Mat to my dynamic workstation. As we all know by now, standing in one position all day long is not good for the body. The Topo Mat is an anti-fatigue mat that keeps you moving with its varied terrain surface. The video below is a sped up version of me using the Topo Mat. You can reverse the mat to vary your terrain even more. The teardrop in the middle is great for stretching the feet from several angles.
Are Those Really Your Hamstrings?
In this video, I troubleshoot the double calf stretch. I know this Restorative Exercise™ seems super simple, but I find most people who learn it from reading a blog post aren’t doing it correctly. I’ve noticed some folks aren’t moving their pelvis at all!
Walking Like a Duck- Foot Alignment
Foot turnout is not the position our feet are designed to bear our weight. If we walk with our feet turned out it creates unnecessary stress on the joints. Below I outline the smart way to correct your walking like-a-duck habit.
Visceral Manipulation™ The Thorax
As of June 2015 I’ve completed the fourth level of Visceral Manipulation™ (VM4) training through the Barral Institute. In VM 4 we learned techniques for releasing restrictions in the thoracic cavity (lungs, heart, pleura, diaphragm) as well as the cervical fascia, ribs, clavicles, esophagus, trachea and bronchus. Visceral Manipulation™ was developed by world-renowned French Osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral.
About Me
Barbara Horsley, practitioner & educator of abdominal massage, Visceral Manipulation™ practitioner, certified women's health herbal educator, and mind-body therapies.
