by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jul 3, 2023 | Article, Back Pain, Chronic Illness & Pain, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Endometriosis, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Menstrual Health, Painful Sex, Pelvic Health, Reproductive Health, Sexual Health, Stress, Women's Health
If you’re confused about the difference between two common gynecological conditions: endometriosis and adenomyosis, you’re in the right place. And, don’t worry… patients and practitioners alike are frequently confused about both of these conditions and the...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Apr 20, 2023 | Anxiety, Article, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Hormone Balance, Hormones 101, Menopause, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Perimenopause, Sleep, Stress, Women's Health
Nearly 50% of midlife women ages 35-55 years have struggled with poor sleep and sleep issues. (1) For the clients in my practice, there are many common complaints associated with poor sleep, including: Difficulty falling asleep Getting a second wind late at night...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Feb 28, 2023 | Article, Back Pain, Chronic Illness & Pain, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Endometriosis, Menstrual Health, Pelvic Health, Stress, Urinary Health, Women's Health
One of the most frustrating challenges that our clients with endometriosis face is how to relieve the chronic bloating known as “Endo Belly.” Over the years, my practice has seen thousands of endometriosis warriors struggling with this, and we have developed an...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jan 27, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Exercise, Exercise & Weight, Fitness, Heart Health, Mindfulness, Perimenopause, Stress, Women's Health
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a measure of the variation in time between consecutive heartbeats. A higher HRV indicates a strong and resilient cardiovascular system, while a low HRV can be a marker of poor heart health. Women’s Health & HRV In women,...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Aug 19, 2022 | Adrenal Health, Article, Chronic Illness & Pain, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Endometriosis, Estrogen, For Patients, Hormone Balance, Pelvic Health, Pelvic Physical Therapy, Stress
Sleep issues and endometriosis often go hand in hand. Patients with endometriosis frequently struggle with a variety of sleep issues, including insomnia, pain-insomnia, poor sleep, chronic fatigue, restless leg syndrome, and more. But…why is it so common for people...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Aug 5, 2022 | Article, Birth Control, Breastfeeding, Clinician Resources, Fertility, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Mental Health, Postnatal Recovery, Reproductive Health, Stress
For moms and parents in your practice who decide to breastfeed, there is so much that you can do to encourage them to build a healthy breast milk supply. Supporting your clients to build a healthy breast milk supply is beneficial to the newborn babies as well as the...