Ask The Doc: I’m Too Embarrassed To Ask My Doctor About Kegels
QUESTION:I’VE BEEN HAVING URINARY LEAKAGE AND MY DOCTOR RECOMMENDED THAT I PERFORM PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES TO STRENGTHEN MY PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS, I WAS TOO EMBARRASSED TO ASK HIM HOW TO DO THEM! I KNOW THAT SOUNDS SILLY, BUT NOW I’M CONFUSED ABOUT WHAT I SHOULD BE DOING. PLEASE HELP! ANSWER: Don’t […]
Ask The Doc: When Is Constipation An Emergency?
QUESTION: I SUFFER FROM CHRONIC CONSTIPATION, OFTEN GOING FOR SEVERAL DAYS WITHOUT HAVING A BOWEL MOVEMENT. IS THIS A HARMFUL? HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN CONSTIPATION IS SERIOUS, AND HOW LONG IS TOO LONG TO BE CONSTIPATED? Answer: Anyone who has experienced constipation (and let’s face it – most of us have at some point […]
Let’s Talk About Incontinence
Listen to this episode of The Life Without Leaks podcast using the player above or check it out on Apple Podcasts, iheart Radio, or Spotify. Summary In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we discuss the state of incontinence management and treatment today with Steve Gregg, the executive director of the National Association for Incontinence. […]
How To Relieve Constipation
Chances are that at some point in your life you’ve experienced constipation. It’s a very common condition. According to the American Gastroenterological Association, 16% of US adults have symptoms of constipation and about a third over 60 experience constipation symptoms. Between 1997 and 2010, the number of people admitted to the hospital for constipation nearly […]
How To Talk To Your Doctor About Bladder Leaks
Talking to your doctor about bladder leaks is an important first step in getting treatment started. It may feel intimidating, but opening up about incontinence is necessary in order to learn the cause of your bladder leaks and to find a way to stop the leaks for good. (Click here to download a FREE packet […]
5 Healthy Goals To Set In Honor Of The Summer Solstice
June 20th marks the summer solstice for 2021 – the longest day of the year and the official first day of summer. This day has long been steeped in mysticism and rituals, celebrating a time of year when we’re graduating from the renewal of the spring season, and the earth is at its peak of […]
Everyone Deserves To Live A Life Without Leaks
November is Bladder Health Awareness Month, and for 37 years the National Association for Continence has been working to increase awareness and promote treatments for those suffering from incontinence issues. Despite our best efforts, though, the stigma around bladder conditions still exists. That’s not entirely surprising – after all, most of us are taught that […]
Menopause And Incontinence
Many women experience bladder leakage during perimenopause and menopause, but it doesn’t mean you have to live with it. Learn why it happens and what can be done to treat symptoms of urinary incontinence during the Menopause And Incontinence. We’ve all heard the hallmark symptoms of menopause – hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats […]
13 Ways To Give Back And Make A Difference This Holiday Season
Looking for ways to make a positive impact this holiday season? This post explores 13 heartwarming ideas for giving back to your community, from supporting local families to spreading joy at nursing homes.
All About Fistulas
Have you just been diagnosed with a fistula? You’re in the right spot! Fistulas sound scary at first, and can be very unpleasant to live with. But treatment for a fistula is typically easy; there are many options for you, depending on the location of your fistula. First things first – what exactly is a […]
Patient Perspective: I Never Thought This Would Happen To Us
The day that changed my world was the day my husband was diagnosed with MS. We had been noticing signs and symptoms for a while, but when the doctors finally told us what was going on, neither of us could believe it. At first we were able to manage ok, but over the years, I’ve […]
5 Changes Men And Women Can Make To Reduce Bladder Leaks
It’s a fact – urinary incontinence happens to men and women of all ages. And while it’s something that no one wants to talk about (even with their doctor), it’s not a condition that should be neglected, and it’s certainly not normal. What Can we Make To Reduce Bladder Leaks? There are tons of treatments […]
