by Barbara | Aug 3, 2015 | Digestive Health, Hormonal Health
In the following endometriosis surgery video, a surgeon captures beautiful views of the uterus, bowels, gallbladder, and diaphragm during laparoscopic surgery. Notice the connections between the bladder and uterus. This video also shows endometriosis scar tissue,...
by Barbara | Mar 29, 2015 | Constipation, Digestive Health, Uterine Health
Chronically sucking in the belly collapses the internal organ fascial support from the abdominal wall and increases the intra-abdominal pressure toward the pelvic outlet and diaphragm, leading to constipation, hernias, prolapse, and incontinence. In the following...
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 | 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...
by Barbara | Mar 16, 2014 | Constipation, Digestive Health, Hormonal Health
The first step to balancing your hormones naturally is to ensure you have daily bowel movements. The colon and liver may not be the first things to come to mind when you think about hormonal balance. But if it weren’t for the liver inactivating hormones such as...
by Barbara | Dec 27, 2013 | Digestive Health, Restorative Exercise
Kyphosis is the natural curve of the thoracic spine. The abnormal excessive anterior curvature of the thoracic spine (think rounded upper back) is referred to as hyperkyphosis, acquired or excessive kyphosis. Excessive kyphosis can lead to osteoporosis, headaches,...
