Improving Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common problem that is often ignored. It can be embarrassing. It can be annoying. It can keep you from doing things that you would otherwise like to do such as jumping on the trampoline with your children and exercising. It can leave you looking for bathrooms everywhere you go. Nobody wants to talk about it, but did you know that an OB/GYN can help?
Preventing Sports Injuries
Preventing injuries starts with proper conditioning. In addition to regular aerobic training, working on strength training and flexibility is key to preventing future injuries. Mixing it up helps; cross-training, or participating in a variety of activities, helps keep you out of the ER or my office. Learn more...
Dental Health and Pregnancy
Oral and dental health is an often-overlooked part of a healthy pregnancy. While women often avoid seeing a dentist for treatment or a hygienist for cleanings out of concern for their growing baby, it is not only safe to be seen for regular cleanings and dental work; it is also recommended.
Get Moving!
My advice is straightforward - do something, do anything to be more active. It doesn't have to be complicated or highly time-consuming. Starting with small steps can get you there. Even just 5 minutes can be enough to build on. Slow and steady wins this race. Read more...
Got Milk? – Preventing Osteoporosis
No matter what stage of life you are in, you can make changes to improve your bone health. It’s so important I’ll say it one more time: make sure you are getting enough calcium! And don’t forget vitamin D. Live an active life and do some kind of weight-bearing exercise (like walking, running, aerobics, or resistance training) regularly to help keep your bones strong. Read to learn more about how to prevent Osteoporosis...