Retroverted Uterus a Natural Solution
A retroverted uterus is when the uterus is tipped back. In this article, I explain the symptoms of a tipped uterus, its causes, and how they can be corrected.
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Dyspareunia: Painful Sexual Intercourse
There are many reasons for dyspareunia: painful sexual intercourse. Knowing whether the pain happens cyclically or noncyclically, with certain sexual positions, just at the beginning of penetration, or only with deep penetration can help you and your doctor figure out the root cause of your pain. In this article, I cover possible causes and appropriate therapies.
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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 MORE
Finding Your Uterus and Ovaries
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
Uterine Health A Manual & Movement Therapy Approach-Video
If you didn’t make it to the live Google Hangout you can watch it here. I answer questions regarding fibroids, uterine positions, painful period, prolapsed uteri, diastasis recti and how movement and manual therapies can help. We covered a lot of information in... READ MORE
Mechanical Causes of Heartburn
There are different schools of thought on the cause and treatment for heartburn. The mainstream medical model sees the problem as too much acid, which makes sense at first glance. “If I had less damn acid I wouldn’t have this problem!” But, if you look a bit deeper, you may come to the conclusion that you have too little gastric acid.
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Menstrual Health Q and A part 1
Questions answered regarding heavy menstrual bleeding, low progesterone, symptoms of a displaced uterus, clots in menstrual blood, lymph drainage
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Constipation AKA Log Jam
Constipation, also known as “farfrompoopin” in German has many causes. I cover several of the contributing factors in this post, many of which you may have never heard of.
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Uterine Mobility
Imagine sitting in one position ALL. Day. Long. …never moving out of that one position. The seat of the chair pressing against the back of the legs would compress blood vessels and result in pain and numbness. If you stayed in that one position long enough,... READ MOREAbout Me
Barbara Horsley, practitioner & educator of abdominal massage, Visceral Manipulation™ practitioner, certified women's health herbal educator, and mind-body therapies.
