A Pelvic Knowledge Primer

A Pelvic Knowledge Primer

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...
All the Pregnant Ladies

All the Pregnant Ladies

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...

Pinpointing Prenatal Pelvic Pain

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-...

Cracking the Colon Color Code

By Riva Preil Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss the medical information that can be gleaned from one’s urine (refer to What Version is Your Urine? April 11, 2014). Today, I have a similar opportunity to do so regarding … bowel movements! Warning: If you...
Getting to Know You: Alexa Peralta

Getting to Know You: Alexa Peralta

Their beautiful faces greet you in the office and their lovely voices answer your questions on the phone. And NOW, you will have the opportunity to be introduced in more detail to our amazing administrative staff! Please enjoy the following series of interviews with...
The Pelvic Wizard Meets Oz

The Pelvic Wizard Meets Oz

By Riva Preil Mark your calendars and your Tivo, because Beyond Basics’ very own Amy Stein will be featured the Dr. Oz Show this coming Tuesday (4:00 PM, on Fox 5)! After the eye opening article in Prevention last month, pelvic floor dysfunction has been on more...