by Barbara | Feb 25, 2015 | Hormonal Health
Vital signs help detect 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 for assessment, but it’s rarely discussed in much detail...
by Barbara | Feb 13, 2015 | Constipation, Digestive Health
The following is a conversation I had with Dr. Ron Mariotti about whether the colon can heal from chronic laxative abuse. I studied Visceral Manipulation™ (levels 1-5) with Dr. Mariotti. He is a natural teacher and skilled therapist. Seriously, I’m in awe of this...
by Barbara | Feb 10, 2015 | Podcast
Back in 2015, I was interviewed by Brooke Thomas of the Liberated Body Podcast. She’s since changed the name to the Liberated Being Podcast, and I’ve changed my name from Loomis to Horsley. I’m a huge fan of the podcast, so it was such a joy and honor to...
by Barbara | Jan 3, 2015 | Restorative Exercise
Youth ages 15-18 spend an average of 7 1/2 hours in front of a screen using entertainment media (4 1/2 of that is in front of a TV)! This CDC statistic 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...
by Barbara | Dec 15, 2014 | Constipation, Digestive Health
Definition: Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids)- swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and lower rectum. If you Google or ask your doctor, “What causes hemorrhoids?” you may get one of the following answers. #1 constipation #2 pregnancy #3, “No good reason at all! ” Here’s...
