By Riva Preil Lichen sclerosus (LS) is an inflammatory skin disorder which can affect the vulva. The most common symptom associated with LS is itching of the skin. In addition, many women with LS report cracking of the vulvar skin which may lead to painful intercourse...
By Denise Vidal Now that you have mobilized your pelvis, let’s try a stability exercise. Using the breath that we discussed in blog #4, ‘The Infamous Core’, we are going to stabilize the pelvis and isolate our legs from the hip joint. This movement...
For Women Living with Vulvodynia and Related Gynecological Pain, There is a Local Support Group The New York VSA (Vulvodynia/Vestibulitis Support Association) has a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at 6:30 PM. It will take place at Seafarer’s...
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/moveforwardpt/2012/05/15/womens-health-across-the-lifespan Tuesday May 15th at 7pm Topics will include incontinence, pelvic pain, bowel/bladder problems, osteoporosis, chronic pain, lymphedema, pregnancy and post-partum conditions, and...
By Riva Preil It’s no secret that chocolate is extremely popular throughout the world. However, its reputation has long been one of a calorie rich junk food or candy with little or no nutritional value. The reason for this is the addition of so many harmful...
By Riva Preil Fortunately for all of us- Yes, it’s true! Unknown to most people, chocolate originated as a life-giving and energy-providing beverage. More than 2,000 years ago, the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and other Mesoamerican cultures consumed cocoa in the form of a...
