7 Questions About Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease can be an embarrassing condition, but it’s treatable and worth talking to your doctor about. Read below for some of the most common questions about Peyronie’s Disease. WHAT IS PEYRONIE’S DISEASE? Peyronies disease is a condition that affects men, and occurs when a scar-like tissue builds up in the penis. This extra tissue […]
What Is The Pelvic Floor? (And Why Should I Care?)
If you’ve never thought much about your pelvic floor, you’re not alone. Most people don’t give this section of the body much consideration until it’s too late – they become incontinent, or worse, suffer a pelvic organ prolapse as a result of pregnancy, obesity or chronic constipation. But the pelvic floor is one of the […]
5 Ways To Calm Yourself When You Start To Feel Overwhelmed
In today’s world, it seems that everyone is stressed out. And what’s more, many people wear it as a badge of honor. Being “so busy” makes us feel productive and in charge. And everyone else is the same, so why should we feel any different? But stress has a lot of negative effects that can […]
It’s All About The Base: How To Work Out Your Pelvic Floor
We all have health goals. They are often about being more health conscious and physically active. I’ve heard varying goals from “I want to lose 15 pounds” to “I want to be able to run my first marathon,” but rarely do I hear “I want a stronger pelvic floor” or “I want to be able […]
4 Moves To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Before Getting Pregnant
Thinking of trying for a baby soon? Now is the perfect time to start strengthening your body in preparation for pregnancy and childbirth. And even if you’re not quite at that stage yet, the moves listed here are great for anyone to improve pelvic floor and core strength. The pelvic floor acts as a basket […]
3 Tips to Support Your Husband’s Bladder Health Treatment
At NAFC, we are advocates for rallying behind men and encouraging greater awareness of bladder, bowel, and prostate issues men often face. Men have the capacity to struggle with many of the same bladder and bowel health concerns as women but often struggle to be open, honest, and transparent about those difficulties here you have […]
3 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW To Fight Incontinence
While most people wait until January to start making resolutions, we at NAFC feel that it’s always a good time for positive change. HERE ARE THREE THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW IF YOU ARE DEALING WITH INCONTINENCE. 1. WATCH YOUR DIET. Yes, we know it’s the holidays and this is probably the last thing […]
3 Reasons To Use A Mail Order Service For Incontinence Supplies
If you live with bladder leakage or care for someone who does, then you’ve been there. Walking into a grocery store or supermarket, standing in the incontinence aisle, completely overwhelmed by the number of options to choose from. “Which brand is the best? What style should I try? How do I know this product will […]
3 FREE Workout Apps To Help Get You Back On Track
Getting into a workout habit can be difficult. That’s why we love workout apps – they make it so much easier to stick to your workout plan. For the person who is short on time, looking for a way to count calorie-intake, or in need of some new moves, read below. This post is for […]
Ask The Doc: How Do I Set A Changing Schedule For My Elderly Mother
Question: How Do I Set A Changing Schedule For My Elderly Mother? My mother is 94 and has Alzheimer’s. She wears pullups at night and a pad during the day because of her urinary incontinence. We keep asking her care home to take her to the toilet and change her pad during the day, but […]
Healthcare Specialties And When To See Them
Have you been thinking about talking to a doctor about your bladder leakage problems, but just can’t muster the courage, or figure out exactly who you should talk to about it? You’re not alone. A recent poll from NAFC asked people who suffer from incontinence how long it took them to talk to their doctor. […]
Can Vaginal Hormones Help With Incontinence?
If you clicked the link to this post there is a good chance you are one of the 50% of women with urinary leakage that began or worsened around the time of menopause. Maybe you’ve mentioned it in passing to a friend when you rushed to find a bathroom at the department store or when […]
