by Beyond Basics | May 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil Forgot where you put your car keys? Do you find yourself blaming those “pregnancy hormones†for occasional forgetfulness? Believe it or not, it might not be the hormones talking…rather it might be your diet. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and...
by Beyond Basics | May 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
In case you missed them, here are a few great resources and insights about pelvic health from the last few weeks. Sex Therapist Talli Rosenbaum on The Pelvic Messenger, Interviewed by Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, LPC On The Pelvic Messenger radio show, internationally...
by Beyond Basics | May 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil “Pelvic Floor†is the new buzzword. You have read about it in Elle and Prevention, you saw Amy discuss it on the Dr. Oz Show, and you do your Kegels religiously, as you have been instructed by your OB-GYN. But really now, what the heck IS the pelvic...
by Beyond Basics | May 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil Beyoncé has given a shout out to all the single ladies, and now I will do the same for all the pregnant ladies. Last week I discussed acupuncture for pregnant women, and today I will take the opportunity to discuss EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY. The...
by Beyond Basics | May 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil As any expectant or previously pregnant woman can attest, the body undergoes major changes during the nine glorious months of pregnancy. One noteworthy change involves a particular hormone called relaxin. Relaxin is a very appropriately named hormone-...
