When women support each other, incredible things happen! Learn more about the Pelvic Awareness Project and what is being done to promote pelvic health education to women around the world! ๐ฉ๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ช๐ผ
Blackberry Cookies ๐ช
These tasty #cookies from nutritionist Reiley Scheil bring out the best in one of the most flavorful berries: #blackberries. You won't even notice that there's no dairy, #gluten, or refined sugar!
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Sadly, one of the most common #myths about #incontinence is that the only way to manage it long-term is to resort to wearing adult diapers. Wearing #diapers is not a solution but a band-aid to a more significant issue.
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Nutrition hack for a healthy #pelvis: Incorporate salmon into your diet!
Some studies have shown that #women with higher levels of #Vitamin D have significantly lower risks of getting pelvic floor disorders. Salmon is a food high in Vitamin D!
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Q: Can #Endometriosis Cause Hair Loss?
A: #Hormonal treatments for endometriosis can lead to hair loss. Hair loss is also a symptom of another similar condition called #PCOS, and it is possible to have both PCOS and endometriosis at the same time.
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A: Will #UTIs go away on their own?
Q: Yes. #Antibiotics only reduce the amount of time you have an active infection, but most healthy patients can clear a UTI on their own.
Visit our #blog for more UTI FAQs.
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What if we told you that you could have this classic Snickers candy bar in #smoothie form, and it would be pretty #healthy? Itโs true! You can enjoy the delicious peanutty, chocolatey drink without filling up on refined sugar. ๐ซ
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A comparative study found that most #women with a #hysterectomy reported sleep disturbances three weeks after their surgeries. Their #sleep quality was related to their age, level of education, and whether theyโd had a vaginal or abdominal surgery.
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Some studies have suggested that women whose family members have endometriosis are more likely to develop the disease. While most doctors believe all #women will experience some endometrial tissue, women with #immune problems will develop #endometriosis.
Q: Can I Run With #Pelvic Organ #Prolapse?
A: #Running may not be good if you suspect you have a prolapse. You may also want to avoid strenuous activities like jumping, step aerobics, and heavy lifting exercises.
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#Pelvic floor physical #therapy works to recondition the pelvic floor muscles by strengthening and stretching them to alleviate #pain and dysfunction.
Check out our complete guide to pelvic floor physical therapy!
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#PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects the ovaries of women of childbearing age. Like #endometriosis, it is pretty common, affecting 5 to 20% of women.
It is possible to have both endometriosis and PCOS, and they share many symptoms, such as heavy bleeding and #pelvic pain.
Nutrition Hack for a Healthy #Pelvis: Eat Bananas and Avocados! ๐ ๐ฅ
Food containing citric acid and sugar has been known to cause #bladder irritation. When looking for that breakfast or snack, consider bananas or avocados with little to no citric acid or mix it up a little.
How Common is Pelvic Organ #Prolapse?
One in four #women over the age of 18 reports suffering from a #pelvic floor disorder, including pelvic organ prolapse, and approximately 50 percent of women have some degree of prolapse.
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"The success of every #woman should be the #inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you're very courageous: be #strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble." ๐ซ
-Serena Williams
If you're looking to make a #healthier kind of cookie dough, this delicious recipe for #Vegan White Bean Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is precisely what you should whip up.
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What is #Adenomyosis?
Adenomyosis is a #gynecological condition where the uterine lining begins to grow into and break through the uterus muscles. It can cause heavy menstrual cramps, abnormal menstruation, #pelvic pain, etc.
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How much #water should you drink per day? How do you know if you're #hydrated?๐ฐ
Hear from one of our #physicians, Dr. Cannon-Smith!
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