Warming Up with Dynamic Stretching
Dynamic stretching is a movement-based type of stretching that uses the muscles themselves in order to bring about a stretch. Unlike static stretching, in which a stretch is held for a period of time, dynamic stretches can be functional and even mimic the movements of the activity or exercise you’re about to perform. Both static […]
The Mental Health Impact of Fibroids
Studies have found that women with symptomatic uterine fibroids can experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and self-direct harm. This is especially true for women experiencing physical pain, and for women who are experiencing emotional difficulties as a result of a hysterectomy. In 2022, the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health published the results of a […]
PAE and Sexual Function
Prostate artery embolization does not carry the same risk of sexual dysfunction as other treatment methods for an enlarged prostate. Prostate surgeries such as transurethral resection of the prostate, also known as TURP, can result in damage to the nerves and muscles surrounding the bladder. This, in turn, can result in a condition where during ejaculation, the semen flows backward […]
Benefits of Static Stretches
Static stretches, which are stretches that are held in a set position for a short amount of time, can benefit people with knee osteoarthritis. This type of stretching, where one holds a particular stretch for 20-45 seconds, is one that is usually done before a workout, such as going for a walk, a run, or […]
Feeling Better with Help
The physical and emotional toll that fibroids can have on a woman, can adversely affect how a woman feels about herself and how she feels about her body. It can also affect how she walks, how she sits, and how she stands. All of which can make her appear lacking in confidence and can send […]
PAE and Improvement in Sexual Function
Studies have found that treating benign prostate hyperplasia with prostate artery embolization can improve erectile function. One of the studies that found this to be true, appeared in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. The researchers conducting the study followed 53 consecutive patients both before and after their prostate artery embolization procedure. What they found was […]
Benefits of Stretching
Regular stretching can help reduce osteoarthritis knee pain and increase mobility. However, the key word here is “regular” and not just once in a while. Studies have found that the best way to become someone that practices any type of exercise regularly (this includes stretching) is to develop an exercise habit. In developing an exercise […]
The Power of Non-Verbal Communication
According to a study, published in Healthcare magazine non-verbal communication makes up 65-90% of what we communicate to others. In fact, the messages that our body language sends to others and to ourselves are incredibly powerful. So what does this mean for those of us suffering from the pain and uncomfortable symptoms of uterine fibroids? […]
Avoiding Sexual Side Effects Through PAE
Surgical treatments for benign prostate hyperplasia, such as TURP can result in significant adverse sexual effects, while prostate artery embolization, does not carry this same risk. TURP can result in a condition known as retrograde ejaculation. Some research studies have estimated that 65-75% of men have retrograde ejaculation post-TURP. While other studies, such as this […]
Natural Pain Relief Through Exercise
Exercise can be as beneficial to reducing knee pain as over-the-counter pain relievers. Yet the idea of exercising to reduce knee pain for those of us with osteoarthritis might sound a little crazy. However, it’s not. And studies such as this one, prove it. Land-based exercises such as walking, moderate cycling, and strength training can […]