by Barbara Horsley | Aug 1, 2015 | 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.
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by Barbara Horsley | Jun 20, 2015 | Alignment, Happy Belly |
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.
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by Barbara Horsley | May 15, 2015 | Happy Uterus
Three quick tips in under three minutes for uterine health. So, simple everyone can do these. Make sure you transition wisely to totally flat shoes to give your tissues time to adapt. Check out the book, Whole Body Barefoot: Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear by... READ MORE
by Barbara Horsley | Mar 29, 2015 | Alignment, Happy Belly, Happy Uterus |
Chronically sucking in the belly collapses the internal organ fascial support from the abdominal wall and increases the intraabdominal pressure toward the pelvic outlet and diaphragm, leading to constipation, hernias, prolapse, and incontinence. Learn alignment... READ MORE
by Barbara Horsley | Mar 24, 2015 | back pain, Menopause |
Below you will find a video explanation of a possible cause of sacral pain. Severe Falls on your sacrum before age 25 can cause a shift in the growth plates and may haunt you later.
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by Barbara Horsley | Mar 15, 2015 | Alignment |
This is a 1-minute video breakdown of why these are my favorite minimal shoes. What to look for in a minimal shoe. Hoe Correct Toes™ toe speaders work in these minimal shoes.
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by Barbara Horsley | Mar 13, 2015 | Alignment, Happy Belly |
Costodiaphragmatic recess: Is a space between the respiratory diaphragm and the thoracic wall in each pleural cavity (compartments which enclose the lungs). The lungs move into this space in deep respiration. I learned about rib flare adhesions from my Functional... READ MORE
by Barbara Horsley | Mar 4, 2015 | Happy Uterus
Monica Owsichek interviewed me for the “The Facts of Your Fertility” Tele-summit. Listen to the interview here where I discuss some lesser known causes of fertility challenges. READ MORE
by Barbara Horsley | Feb 25, 2015 | Happy Uterus |
Vital signs are useful for detecting medical conditions. Pulse rate, body temperature, blood pressure, and respiratory rate are vital signs that every physician routinely checks. The menstrual cycle is another powerful tool of assessment, but it’s rarely... READ MORE
