by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Mar 18, 2015 | Article, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Digestive Health, Endometriosis, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Gut Health, Integrative Nutrition, Pelvic Health, Recipes
There is a growing understanding that the microbial composition of the digestive system, urogenital system, and urine of women with pelvic pain conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), interstitial cystitis (IC), and chronic yeast infections varies from...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Mar 9, 2015 | Article, Back Pain, Breastfeeding, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gut Health, Hormone Balance, Pelvic Health, Postnatal Recovery, Pregnancy, Recipes, Reproductive Health
Recovery from birth or surgery both require similar care for the soft tissue to regain it’s strength. Collagen is important for healing from surgical incisions, C-section incisions, and episiotomies or tears. Collagen is also essential for maintaining bone...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jan 12, 2015 | Article, Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Fitness, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Health Coaching, Mindfulness
As clinicians we often think about how to treat a diagnosis. But, as we shift to thinking of our patients as clients and empowering them to take more responsibility for their health, we shift to thinking about how to help them build resilience in their physiologic...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Oct 14, 2014 | Anxiety, Article, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Health Coaching, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Stress
Yesterday I finally made it back to yoga. Actually, I put my toe in the water on Saturday by dragging my whole family to a family yoga class in the midst of a downpour. We were the only people there and it was a lovely bonding experience. Claire, my 10 year old,...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | May 14, 2013 | Article, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Endometriosis, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Integrative Health, Integrative Nutrition, PCOS, Pelvic Health
“I’m skeptical. My doctor doesn’t believe that dietary changes will reduce my pelvic or endometriosis pain at all” – very common client concern First of all, your skepticism is valid, I understand. We don’t believe that changing your diet is going to...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Apr 18, 2013 | Adrenal Health, Anxiety, Article, Back Pain, Cancer, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Endometriosis, Estrogen, Fertility, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Gut Health, Health Coaching, Heart Health, Hormone Balance, PCOS, Pelvic Health, Pelvic Physical Therapy, Recipes
