Proactive Pelvic Health
February 22, 2018
5 Supplements to consider if you are living with endometriosis
Navigating the supplement aisle can be difficult if you're living with endometriosis or any other health condition. As a Naturopathic Doctor I often look at why a condition is happening, so I can address it along with the symptoms many of my patients experience. While...
January 25, 2018
Lube 101
"Lubricant", as defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary, is "something that lessens or prevents friction or difficulty" and "a substance...
January 23, 2018
Upcoming Mindfulness Meditation and MBSR Workshops
We will be hosting an Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Workshop as well as an 8-week MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) Program this spring. Please see below for details and contact us at info@proactiveph.com to register. ...
January 7, 2018
Labour Preparation Acupuncture
Acupuncture is becoming an incredibly common and safe way to prepare for and bring about labour, as it may help to shorten labour time and decrease the need for medical intervention. It can be used in two ways: first to prepare the cervix and pelvis...
December 20, 2017
Returning to Exercise Postpartum
Getting back into exercising after giving birth can be an overwhelming and daunting task. There is so much information and misinformation out there it can be difficult to navigate what to do and what not to do. It is important to recognize that every woman's journey...
November 29, 2017
Period Problems? Understand some factors that can affect the period
Dr. Alexsia Priolo and Anna Skura on 'Factors Affecting the Period' [embed]https://youtu.be/R6aqMbTi0DE[/embed] **Please Note: The information provided in this video file is for information purposes only and is not meant to replace professional medical advice from your doctor....
November 15, 2017
Understanding the Scope of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Pelvic health physiotherapy (a.k.a. pelvic floor physiotherapy) is a specialized and unique type of therapy. I often get asked how I found myself practicing in this field. My personal journey into the world of pelvic health is beyond the scope of this blog, so I...
October 24, 2017
Vulvodynia: Defining and treating chronic vulvar pain
There have been more and more articles in popular culture describing women's struggle with vulvar and vaginal pain. In an era where women's health seems to be making its way to the forefront, it is uplifting to see articles detailing what was once a taboo...
October 7, 2017
Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
I like to think of the menstrual cycle as the fifth vital sign. For women and people who menstruate, the menstrual cycle can actually tell you a lot about your health. The last time many women truly learned about their cycle was in the sixth...