by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Aug 20, 2017 | Article, Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Estrogen, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Painful Sex, Pelvic Health, Recipes, Toxicity
Enjoy my recipe for this Healthy Estrogen Detox Smoothie, which is perfect for anyone struggling with estrogen dominance. Estrogen dominance is a common issue for women with endometriosis, ovarian cysts, PCOS, PMS, painful periods, fibroids, and breast tenderness....
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | May 24, 2017 | Adrenal Health, Article, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Painful Sex, Pelvic Health, Pelvic Physical Therapy, Stress
Cortisol and Pelvic Pain Imbalanced cortisol levels throughout the day have been directly related to chronic pain, in general and in patients with chronic pelvic pain. High cortisol and pelvic pain is more often found in men with pelvic pain, and in women with pelvic...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Feb 11, 2017 | Article, Birth Control, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Pelvic Health, Preconception, Pregnancy
When my friend, Alex Jamieson sent me an email a couple of weeks ago asking if I would join her and 100 of my colleagues in taking a stand to support Planned Parenthood as a woman and women’s health leader who cares about the health of ALL women… I hesitated. You see,...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Feb 10, 2017 | Article, Celiac Disease, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Gut Health, Pelvic Health, Pelvic Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy
She’s been dealing with increasing pelvic pain symptoms for years. Newly married and ready to start a family, she worries about the effect that her pelvic pain will have on her relationship with her husband and whether she will even be able to get pregnant. She’s been...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Mar 7, 2016 | Article, Celiac Disease, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Gut Health, Hormone Balance, Painful Sex, Pelvic Health, Pelvic Physical Therapy
It is well accepted that the nervous system is the ultimate “decider” when it comes to an individual’s pain response in any given moment. You have surely experienced this yourself when a paper cut feels like your whole hand is on fire, or when you wake up with a...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | May 18, 2015 | Article, Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Estrogen, For Patients, Hormone Balance, Pelvic Health
Do sunscreen chemicals cause more damage or risk than sun exposure? Sunscreens are highly recommended by dermatologists, let’s talk about safe sunscreen options. According to Stotarczek and colleagues, modern sunscreens use completely insoluble compounds that...
