FINDING NEUTRAL PELVIS Let’s step back, even before the breath, and review posture, or the better word might be “alignment.” @belliesinc starts with the ABC’s: – Alignment, Breathing and Coordination. The manufacturer of digoxin recommends measuring serum digoxin concentrations prior to initiation of neomycin. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are … Read more
INCONTINENCE! (INC) “Oh I just a bunch of kids, I just pee a little sometimes so I’m pretty good! Just don’t make me jump or laugh too hard.” Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with pneumonitis. Maximum doses of transdermal and epidural clonidine in pediatric patients have not been established. It’s potentially life-threatening … Read more
A proper functioning breath is key to EVERYTHING! In good postural alignment, oxygen can come into the body and nourish the cells all around, to help with movement, exercises, body functions, which of course, leads to WEIGHT LOSS and MUSCLE GAIN! YAY! When you inhale, your diaphragm contracts and moves down, causing intra-abdominal pressure. The … Read more
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) – blog in progress I’m excited to talk about this one (excited..what?) because one of my clients experienced it and is what encouraged me to become a Core Specialist. Neither of us have heard of this, and it’s time for women to speak up and not be embarassed if they … Read more
If you need to brush up on your anatomy about the true core, refer HERE That’s what a Pelvic Floor Physiotherist patient said. He is a body builder, lifting heavy very often at the gym. He also does 300 crunches every day. He looks great, awesome physique, but one day, he lifted too much … Read more
To review your understanding of the Core, refer HERE. I’m working with a client who experienced pelvic organ prolapse after her baby. Thats essentially when you feel like your digestive or reproductive organs are about to fall out. Her physiotherapist gave us some amazing resources for our routine and I wanted to share this particular … Read more
“I have a strong core! Look at my 6 pack!” Actually…you may have a diastasis Ok, seriously though, let’s start from the beginning. Understand the make-up of our bodies before we move it. The True Core: @Belliesinc refer to the muscles of the core as the CORE 4. The true core is more than … Read more
This weekend, I completed the Core Confidence Specialist course with Bellies Inc. Kim, Sam, and Julia were phenomenal teachers with a vast amount of knowledge and experience. There could easily have been 5 more weekends added to the course with all the content we covered and then some, and I would walk out of every … Read more
February may be the shortest month of the year, but there sure is a lot going on! February is Heart Month, 50 Shades DARKER opens (super important right?), we have Family Day long weekend coming up for my fellow Ontarians and President’s Day for my American Homies, and Valentine’s Day is TOMORROW! Whether you are spending … Read more
Video and description below BUILD YOUR CORE: Hollow hold lesson #1 I’m not a gymnast but I love the hollow hold exercise and incorporate it to my yoga classes and exercise routines. It’s a great way to build core and upper body strength. Hollow holds are a great way to train for your … Read more
