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Category: Exercise and Nutrition

Love your Pelvic Floor!!

June 9, 2011June 7, 2020 Shannon Forrestall, PT

The sun is shining, and summer is finally on it’s way here! That means it’s time for walks, bike rides, and  laughing until your belly hurts! Is your goal to do all of theses things this summer without being worried about accidents? Read More …

Exercise and Nutrition, Pelvic Pain

Mindfulness Meditation

March 30, 2011June 7, 2020 Shannon Forrestall, PT

True, stress, anger, disappointments, frustrations, and other negative emotions adversely affect our minds and even bodies. Such negative emotions and actions should be dealt effectively and set-backs should be accepted without injuring our health. Mindfulness Meditation is that medicine which Read More …

Exercise and Nutrition

The Five Tibetan Rites

March 16, 2011June 7, 2020 Shannon Forrestall, PT

The 5 Tibetans represent a great way to keep your body in shape when you have limited time for a physical workout or limited space for a complete yoga routine. You can easily do the exercises in the space at Read More …

Exercise and Nutrition, Yoga for the Pelvic Floor

Herbal Remedies for Overactive Bladder

March 10, 2011June 7, 2020 Shannon Forrestall, PT

Overactive bladder treatment has come a long way. Now you don’t have to live with the worry that you’ll have to rush to find a bathroom, or have an accident, when there are so many different options available to control Read More …

Bladder and Bowel Health, Exercise and Nutrition, Incontinence

10 Foods to Avoid if You Have an Overactive Bladder

January 28, 2011June 7, 2020 Shannon Forrestall, PT

Whether you’re plagued by stress incontinence, prostate issues, urge incontinence, or some other form of overactive bladder syndrome (OBS), try eliminating some of the following foods and beverages. Keep a food diary to see if the change makes a difference. Read More …

Bladder and Bowel Health, Exercise and Nutrition, Incontinence

Do the Kegel – The Pelvic Squeeze

January 19, 2011June 7, 2020 Shannon Forrestall, PT

It is important for women of all ages to maintain pelvic floor muscle strength. Some people even go as far as to say that ‘pelvic floor fitness is essential for lifelong physical, sexual and emotional health’. Pelvic floor muscle tone Read More …

Exercise and Nutrition, Incontinence, Pelvic Pain, Sexual Health

5 Excuses Women Use For Not Exercising Their Pelvic Floor Muscles

January 13, 2011June 7, 2020 Shannon Forrestall, PT

Many women know that strong pelvic muscles are vital for long-term physical, sexual and emotional health, yet they still don’t exercise them. There are five common excuses women use for not doing their pelvic floor (kegel) exercises, and five solutions! Read More …

Exercise and Nutrition, Incontinence, Pelvic Pain, Pelvic Prolapse, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Sexual Health

Pelvic floor health — Strengthening your core

January 5, 2011June 7, 2020 Shannon Forrestall, PT

The pelvic floor makes up a significant piece of your body’s core, the essence of your very being. The foundation for all movement, balance, stability and flexibility begins in the pelvis. And in times of change, such as during pregnancy, Read More …

Exercise and Nutrition, Pelvic Pain

How much vitamin D is enough? Report sets new levels

November 30, 2010June 7, 2020 Shannon Forrestall, PT

Vitamin D and calcium go hand in hand, and you need a lifetime of both to build and maintain strong bones. But the two-year study by the Institute of Medicine’s panel of experts concluded research into vitamin D’s possible roles Read More …

Exercise and Nutrition

Sex, Exercise, and Stress Incontinence

November 18, 2010June 7, 2020 Shannon Forrestall, PT

Workouts and romance may both trigger ‘accidents,’ but stress incontinence treatments can bring relief. Click here to read the full article! Pelvic Wellness Center 395 W. Broadway Eugene, OR  97401 P: (541) 515-6215 F: (541) 515-6216

Exercise and Nutrition, Incontinence, Sexual Health

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