Health + Wellness

Frozen Shoulder at Midlife: What to Know and How to Manage

September 20, 2021

With a frozen shoulder – also known as adhesive capsulitis – movement of the shoulder causes pain, range of motion becomes very limited and it can even interfere with sleep. This post will discuss what a frozen shoulder is and what you should know.

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NSAIDs And Your Heart: How To Minimize The Risk

August 30, 2021

Studies show that NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can increase the risk of a heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation, but the risk is much greater in those who already have heart disease. Because NSAIDs are so commonly used to treat pain and inflammation, it is important to understand the warnings and how…

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Pelvic Floor Exercises for Menopause: Why You Should Be Doing Them

August 30, 2021

Menopause brings lots of changes to your body, but one of the least talked about and most challenging is the weakening of your pelvic floor.  Pelvic floor laxity can cause urinary incontinence, uterine and bladder prolapse (bulging into the vagina), intimacy problems, and more. In this post, we’ll talk about the benefits of pelvic floor…

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6 Things Women Want Men To Know About Menopause

August 19, 2021

There is a lack of knowledge and a lot of misinformation about menopause, but not just for women. Surveys show that men know very little, if anything, about menopause. The transition from the reproductive years to menopause is a natural stage of a woman’s life, but we don’t tend to prepare and talk about it the…

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