Help for Prolapsed Uterus
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.
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Preparing To Get Pregnant
As a bodyworker and educator of abdominal therapy, who specializes in reproductive health, I’m dedicating this post to fertility from a bodywork perspective. Whether you have fertility challenges, or you’re preparing to get pregnant, you should plan at least three months ahead before trying to conceive.
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Spooning the Restorative Exercise™ Way
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.
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Our Issues Are in Our Tissues
I’ve cried during a massage, not out of pain, but relief, as the sadness I carried around for years was finally released. I felt less guarded and lighter afterward (albeit confused about the salty discharge streaming from my eyes!). This is when I realized how our issues or emotional charges can be held in our tissues for a lifetime.
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Ayurvedic Remedy for Menstrual Cramps
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.
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Healing Menstrual Cramps, Naturally
I’m offering online classes to provide relief for menstrual cramps the natural way. This includes methods for dysmenorrhea treatment and you will learn self-care techniques on how to treat your menstrual cramps.
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“Down There” for Women
“Hey, why aren’t Kegels on this DVD?” This is a question I got from a client after she viewed the “Down There” For Women DVD for pelvic floor health. She didn’t expect a calf stretch to be an exercise for pelvic floor health. The... READ MORE
Unwind Your Belly!
Tension in the belly can affect the whole body and potentially inhibit how we move through life. Since your abdomen is your core—your entire body branches out from this focal point—it makes sense to release tension in the abdomen to promote overall health. Most people... READ MOREAbout Me
Barbara Horsley, practitioner & educator of abdominal massage, Visceral Manipulation™ practitioner, certified women's health herbal educator, and mind-body therapies.
