by Beyond Basics | Jan 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD (pun intended), is a subcategory of major depression connected with one season only (varies per person). These symptoms include lethargy, hopelessness, social isolation, irritability, increased appetite and...
by Beyond Basics | Jan 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
At the 2012 International Society of the Study of Women’s Sexual Health Conference, the Interstitial Cystitis Association interviewed our own Amy Stein about IC and pelvic health in both men and women. Check out her awesome interview here!
by Beyond Basics | Jan 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil Burning pain with urination (dysuria)…urinary urgency and frequency…sounds like a urinary tract infection (UTI), right? Not necessarily! Even though UTIs are one of the most common reasons for women to visit their doctor (an estimated seven million...
by Beyond Basics | Jan 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Mary Hughes, PT, DPT Urogenital Triangle Ischiocavernosus: Primary Sexual Function: Obstructs venous return and maintains erection of clitoris Bulbospongiosus: Primary Sexual Function: initiates erection of the clitoris, also functions as a vaginal sphincter in...
by Beyond Basics | Jan 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil Happy Thyroid Awareness Month! The thyroid gland is an important component of the endocrine system which is located in the front of the neck. The thyroid gland itself is regulated by the hypothalamus, which releases thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)....
