Infertility-A Manual Therapy Approach
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.
Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign
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 brought up...
Colon Healing: Laxative Abuse
The following is a conversation I had with Dr. Ron Mariotti about gut neuroplasticity and whether the colon can heal from chronic laxative abuse.
Head Carrying
I was surprised that I could carry the bag on my head without using my hands! Head carrying is another movement nutrient.
Free Uterine Self-Care ebook
Free uterine self-care ebook! Learn about: pelvic alignment for uterine health, signs of a displaced uterus, movement practices for uterine health
Growing Up Without An iPhone
Youth between the ages of 15-18 spend an average 7 1/2 hours in front of a screen using entertainment media (4 1/2 hours of that is in front of a TV)! This statistic from the CDC got me thinking about my youth and how I spent my time. I didn’t have a computer until I was 23 and didn’t own a cell phone until I was 29! Now I have Google Maps and was able to map out some of my old routes to see how much I walked as a kid.
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.
Today I turn 46
Today I turn 46. I made it my goal to be healthier and stronger than the year before. Last year I accomplished the unassisted pull-ups (see me doing a pull-up without pooping my pants).
Hemorrhoid, AKA Roy
As you already know chronic straining during bowel movements can lead to hemorrhoids. So, I won’t get into the proper diet and drinking enough water to avoid constipation. I want to look at a less-known reason for hemorrhoids…the liver.
About Me
Barbara Horsley, practitioner & educator of abdominal massage, Visceral Manipulation™ practitioner, certified women's health herbal educator, and mind-body therapies.
