by Barbara Horsley | Mar 17, 2013 | Happy Belly, Happy Uterus |
As a practitioner of abdominal therapy, I always start a session by tuning into the temperature of different areas of the abdomen. One common theme I see repeatedly with prolapsed organs, fibroids, thyroid dysfunction, low energy and emotionally “stuck” clients is a cold belly.
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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
by Barbara Horsley | Feb 13, 2013 | Alignment, Classes, Happy Uterus |
Join me for a FREE one-hour informational class. Where: PEOPLE’S FOOD CO-OP 3029 SE 21st AVENUE PORTLAND, OREGON 97202 in the community room upstairs When: Saturday December 13th, 2014 4-5PM Why align? “The uterus is the woman’s center. If her uterus is not in... READ MORE
by Barbara Horsley | Jan 27, 2013 | Happy Uterus |
Artificial white and blue light mimics the light from the moon and sun. Exposure to white or blue light at night inhibits the pineal gland’s production of melatonin. Melatonin is produced primarily at night and needs darkness to be produced.
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by Barbara Horsley | Dec 7, 2012 | Alignment, Happy Uterus
When you focus on the pelvic floor through vaginal weights or Kegels, you isolate only one piece of a complex system. By spot treating the pelvic floor, you leave out other very important players in pelvic floor health which are the respiratory diaphragm, multifidus, transverse abdominis, gluteus maximus, lateral rotators of the hips and the feet (yes the feet!).
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by Barbara Horsley | Nov 14, 2012 | Alignment, Happy Belly, Happy Uterus |
This class is Restorative Exercise™ for Pelvic Floor Health and Uterine Alignment. Although you don’t need a uterus to attend, you will need a pelvic floor. This class is for everyone. When: 9:30-10:30 AM January 12th, 19th, 26th and February 2nd 2013... READ MORE
by Barbara Horsley | Sep 18, 2012 | Alignment, Happy Uterus, pelvic floor |
Incontinence may be a sign that you have a weak pelvic floor because you’re not using your body the way nature intended. Excessive sitting, positive heeled shoes, cultural messages (walk, sit stand like a lady) have all shaped our bodies. We are how we move…or don’t move.
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by Barbara Horsley | Aug 27, 2012 | Alignment, Happy Uterus |
The title should read “Externally rotate the femurs (if your femurs are internally rotated) and align your pelvis to support your uterus,” But that would be too long a title. Slack muscles will respond by shortening, but short doesn’t equate to... READ MORE
by Barbara Horsley | Jun 5, 2012 | Alignment, Happy Uterus, uterine position |
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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