I don’t know about you but my day can not really begin until I have had a poop. Not just any poop but a #4 poop on the #2 chart. If you don’t know what I am talking about stay tuned. In this article we will look at what constipation is, why it can happen, how we can tell if we are constipated (it...
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or a hormone specialist. I am nearing completion of my Menopause Support Practitioner Certification and am post-menopause myself. I follow the evidence and look to vocal advocates for female sexual health and wellness like Dr Kelly Casperson and Dr Rachel Rubin. Thi...
Whether you are about to become pregnant or have just had a baby, we have developed an app-based program that will help you strengthen your core to ease childbirth or help you recover faster post-pregnancy.
Buff Muff Prenatal
Preparing for a big event is essential. Would you run a marathon withou...
What Is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. Bone is a living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced, but when the breakdown is faster than the rebuild, osteoporosis is the result and leaves you at incre...
Did You Know?
3.3 million Canadians are affected by pelvic floor dysfunction every year.
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, and like any other muscles in our body, they benefit from movement that focuses on strength, endurance, and flexibility.
The pelvic floor is responsible for sexual resp...
Will Collagen Help Strengthen My Pelvic Floor?
The pelvic floor is an often-overlooked part of the body with regard to preventive health, but one of the most thought-about parts of the body for those suffering from common conditions such as incontinence and organ prolapse.
I speak from both person...
I recently had a great conversation with MCP Product Specialist Angela Yamaoka about pelvic health screening, incontinence, and what to do when you are experiencing the symptoms.
I will list the key points of our conversation, and you can watch the video below.
Key Points
- Incontinence is a real ...
Incontinence, chronic back pain, and organ prolapse are common challenges for women, but they are not something you need to live with or accept as normal.
As women, we want to prioritize our pelvic health and not accept common challenges like incontinence and prolapse or painful and unsatisfying se...
If you’ve heard the term plyometric before, it’s likely been associated with jumping movements like box jumps. But plyometrics actually applies to any exercise or activity that is short, fast, and explosive, allowing you to generate maximum force in the muscle in the shortest period of time.
Explos...
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A vaginal hysterectomy is performed when there is a prolapse of the uterus. A pelvic floor repair is suggested when a part of the vagina is prolapsing and causing bothersome symptoms.
A vaginal hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus through the vagina. One or both o...
