Pelvic Pain
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Tuesday, Apr 26th 2011
Go Below the Belt for Pelvic Health
Laughing so hard you wet your pants is one thing, but female incontinence is no laughing matter.
As women, we face a variety of issues that can affect our pelvic floor throughout the years: childbirth, shifting hormones, the aging process and even trauma can cause unpleasant complications.
Tuesday, Jul 06th 2010
What Your Urine Can Tell You About Your Health
When Something Goes Wrong "Down There"
You probably don't think much about your pelvic health unless you're having your annual gynecologic exam, getting a Pap test, or experiencing a problem. But no matter what your age, the health of your reproductive and urinary organs—your pelvic organs—is important. If something goes wrong "down there," it affects your overall health and quality of life.
Looking for a cure-all?
Looking for a cure-all? Tea tree oil, a natural derivative of the melaleuca alternifolia plant, might be the closest thing to it. This disinfecting, tangy-smelling oil can help clear up acne, heal cuts and scrapes, fight athlete's foot and treat a wide array of other ailments. It's also widely available in personal care and household cleaning products.
As a supplement to other kinds of treatment, some health care providers use art therapy to help patients heal from both physical and emotional trauma
As a supplement to other kinds of treatment, some health care providers use art therapy to help patients heal from both physical and emotional trauma. Like talk therapy, art therapy helps patients release emotions and thoughts about their condition and their experience, and sometimes the results are incredibly enlightening...and beautiful.
Ready to try something new?
Ready to try something new? Be sure to use care when exploring alternative and complementary medical treatments. Professional organizations offer many practitioners training and certification, but some service providers might not be up to snuff. Speak with your health care professional about options and referrals.
Get connected! Mind-body medicine is just what it sounds like: a health practice that examines - and takes advantage of - the connection between mind and body
Get connected! Mind-body medicine is just what it sounds like: a health practice that examines - and takes advantage of - the connection between mind and body. Through practices like biofeedback, relaxation methods, cognitive behavioral therapy and more, health care providers teach patients how to find those connections and use them to heal.
Prayer as medicine: A recent survey shows that many people believe in the power of prayer and other forms of spirituality to help heal
Prayer as medicine: A recent survey shows that many people believe in the power of prayer and other forms of spirituality to help heal. They may pray for themselves, participate in prayer circles, or ask others to pray for them.
Ah, the healing power of yogurt
Ah, the healing power of yogurt. Actually, it's what's hiding in yogurt that can heal: a naturally occurring ingredient called acidophilus. This probiotic helps regulate digestion and prevent (or treat) yeast infections. Not a yogurt fan? You can purchase powders, capsules and other forms of acidophilus to supplement your diet.
