Gut Health

How to Build Better Bowel Habits
By Jillian Giannini, PT, DPT Imagine waking up to a calm morning. You stretch, take a deep breath, and head to the kitchen to make a nourishing breakfast. You sip your warm cup of tea, water, or coffee. Then, bam!…

5 Tips to Prevent Constipation
By Aliya Dhalla, Pelvic Health PT, Educator & Coach As a pelvic health physiotherapist, one of the most common problems I address with my patients is constipation. Whether it’s the main reason someone comes to see me for support or…

Natural Ways to Address, Treat and Prevent Constipation
By Elizabeth Stryker, PT, DPT, PCES Constipation can range from a rare occurrence to a constant, chronic issue for people.  It can crop up on vacation, from a change in routine, with dehydration or with an increase in stress.…

The Benefits of Arvigo Self-Abdominal Massage for Women’s Pelvic Health
By Dr. Christine Matheson, ND When I discovered the Arvigo®Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy (ATMAT) and started witnessing its benefits personally and in my women’s pelvic-health-focused practice, I was surprised more women weren’t aware of the value of this unique…

Understanding the Conversation Between Your Brain, Gut, and Microbiome
By Dr. Vivian Zhang, PT, DPT  Have you ever had a gut feeling or butterflies in your stomach? Such experiences demonstrate the connection between your belly and your brain. The communication between your brain, your gut, and the microorganisms…

Constipation: What Can We Do About It?
By Katie Ruebush PT, DPT What is Constipation? Bloating Abdominal pain Rectal pain Pelvic pressure Hard, small stools that require pushing and straining to eliminate If you’ve ever been constipated, these symptoms might sound familiar. Nothing feels good when you…

The 6 Stages of Toilet Meditation
By Shelly Prosko, PT, Yoga therapist, Pioneer of PhysioYoga Mindfulness practices are gaining popularity and even appear to be quite trendy these days. Perhaps it is because we know, and have experienced, that there is tremendous value in being present…



