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Margo’s Book Review of Alignment Matters

by Barbara Horsley | Oct 12, 2013 | Alignment, Happy Uterus | 3 comments

The following is a review of Katy Bowman’s book, Alignment Matters: The First Five Years of Katy Says. As the title implies it’s five years of her blog posts nicely organized into a book. Pros: Everything is indexed in the back of the book, so it’s... READ MORE

How You Get There

by Barbara Horsley | Sep 1, 2013 | Alignment

I was fortunate enough to write a guest post a couple of years on Katy Bowman’s website. I’ve reposted it here…. A note from Katy: This is the first guest post ever on KatySays, which has allowed me to get some extra family time with the new baby.... READ MORE

Can The Uterus Be Trained To Stay?

by Barbara Horsley | Aug 26, 2013 | Alignment, Happy Uterus | 1 comment

One in 10 women misses one to three days of work each month because of debilitating menstrual cramps. “Sound Medicine” field producer Andrea Muraskin was one of those women. After trying every recommended medical treatment, Muraskin finally found relief from a massage therapist. Megan Assaf of Bloomington, Ind., specializes in the Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy®, which focuses on the idea that a displaced uterus can impede circulation, compromise nerve pathways and block the flow of energy through the body.

Pull-Ups, It’s OK To Ask For Help

by Barbara Horsley | Jul 23, 2013 | Alignment | 8 comments

This post is a follow-up to the pull-up journey I did last year. The theme, as always, is how you get there. This is the original video that demonstrates how to do a pull-up like a badass ninja wannabe and not like an actual badass ninja. Read original post here.... READ MORE

Abdominal Massage, Preconception Through Postpartum

by Barbara Horsley | Jul 20, 2013 | Alignment, Happy Uterus | 1 comment

“In the Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology, Field (2010) published a study demonstrating that regular massage during pregnancy results in: decreased anxiety, improved mood, reduced back pain, improved sleep patterns, reduced stress hormone... READ MORE

How To Use Your Dome

by Barbara Horsley | Jul 18, 2013 | Alignment | 11 comments

I’ve created this guide for my Restorative Exercise™ clients, so they have a handy dandy reminder of how to use their styrofoam domes. I love this inexpensive tool. Here are a few ways that I use this versatile little prop. I keep one at my standing... READ MORE

Margo Meets Dr Northrup

by Barbara Horsley | May 20, 2013 | Alignment, Happy Belly, Happy Uterus | 3 comments

Margo, the wandering womb, has a list of people she would like to meet in her lifetime: Dr Rosita Arvigo (check), Rosemary Gladstar, Katy Bowman (check), Dr Aviva Romm, Stevie Nicks, The Dalai Lama, Kid Rock* and Dr. Christiane Northrup (check). Dr Christiane... READ MORE

This Is Your Uterus On High Heels

by Barbara Horsley | Apr 13, 2013 | Alignment, Happy Uterus, pelvic floor | 19 comments

Margo the Wandering Womb tries to wear high-heeled shoes. Chronically wearing high-heeled shoes contributes to osteoporosis, weak pelvic floor, increased risk of falls, hammer toes & bunions, strain to the knees and hips, back & neck pain, and uterine health. Don’t let your uterus wear high-heeled shoes!

Reading List

by Barbara Horsley | Mar 16, 2013 | Alignment, Happy Belly, Happy Uterus

Here is a list of books that have inspired me and influenced the way I approach life, my work and health. I’ve separated the books into categories, but just as I don’t view my emotional wellbeing, physical health, or the work that I do as separate... READ MORE