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    7 Health Benefits of Gratitude
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    7 Health Benefits of Gratitude

    The week of Thanksgiving is a time when many of us consciously set aside time to count our blessings and take stock of all the things in...
    Pelvic Pain when Coughing or Sneezing
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Pelvic Pain when Coughing or Sneezing

    Why Does it Hurt to Sneeze? Pain with sneezing or coughing is unfortunately common. It can be a sharp pain in the lower abdomen, pelvic...
    What Happens When Endometriosis Is Not the Underlying Cause of Pelvic Pain
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    What Happens When Endometriosis Is Not the Underlying Cause of Pelvic Pain

    New research from the University of Calgary explores the role of endometriosis in chronic pelvic pain. They examined a group of more...
    Beyond the Lesions: Understanding Endo Pain
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS and Sharon Thompson

    Beyond the Lesions: Understanding Endo Pain

    Researchers are realizing that we have to look beyond the lesions when understanding endometriosis and pain. For women with...
    Endo and GI Symptoms
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Endo and GI Symptoms

    As we've reported in a previous article, GI symptoms like bloating, nausea, constipation and diarrhea are actually more common than pain...
    The Most Common Symptom of Endo that No One is Talking About
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    The Most Common Symptom of Endo that No One is Talking About

    Painful menstruation and general pelvic pain have always been considered the hallmarks of endometriosis. While pain is obviously common...
    Surgery for Endometriosis: Benefits and Caution
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Surgery for Endometriosis: Benefits and Caution

    Surgical removal of endometriosis lesions is a common treatment that has shown significant benefits for patients. However, there are some im
    Become an Endo Warrior - How Yoga Could Help Decrease Pelvic Pain
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Become an Endo Warrior - How Yoga Could Help Decrease Pelvic Pain

    Women with endometriosis or pelvic pain often feel helpless, at the mercy of their condition. But new research is challenging this idea,...
    A Supplement to Slow Endo?  Quercitin Shows Promise
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    A Supplement to Slow Endo? Quercitin Shows Promise

    Researchers are finding that the naturally occurring Quercitin may be an important tool in slowing the spread of endometriosis. A...
    Acupuncture and Endometriosis: An Alternative Approach
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Acupuncture and Endometriosis: An Alternative Approach

    Endometriosis is present in one out of ten women, often accompanied by chronic pelvic pain, painful intercourse, bloating, and pain with...
    Reducing Endometriosis Stress with Physical Therapy and Psychology
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Reducing Endometriosis Stress with Physical Therapy and Psychology

    An endometriosis diagnosis can be stressful, and rightly so. The condition is invisible and poorly understood, and it may feel like...
    10 Things to Know about Endo
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    10 Things to Know about Endo

    Endometriosis is a complex condition that can be difficult to understand, especially since it can be difficult to find trustworthy...
    Quercetin - This Simple Supplement Could Reduce Your Pelvic Symptoms!
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Quercetin - This Simple Supplement Could Reduce Your Pelvic Symptoms!

    Quercetin is a bioflavonoid -- a naturally occurring compound that is often found in citrus fruits, berries, tea, or wine. Bioflavonoids...
    L-Arginine may Clear Inflammation and Increase Circulation in Pelvic Pain Conditions
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    L-Arginine may Clear Inflammation and Increase Circulation in Pelvic Pain Conditions

    L-Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that is both produced naturally by the body and found in common foods like red meat, dairy, and...
    Pelvic Floor 301: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Pelvic Floor 301: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

    Now that we've discussed what the pelvic floor is and what the pelvic floor does, we need to talk about what can happen when the pelvic...
    Pelvic Floor 201: What Does the Pelvic Floor Do?
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Pelvic Floor 201: What Does the Pelvic Floor Do?

    The pelvic floor is important for the vital functions it performs. These muscles are active throughout the entire day and night,...
    Pelvic Floor 101: What is the Pelvic Floor?
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Pelvic Floor 101: What is the Pelvic Floor?

    The pelvic floor isn’t just a clever name; it’s literally the floor of your pelvis. The term is a shorthand for the muscles, ligaments,...
    Sipping vs. Gulping: HOW you drink may matter more than HOW MUCH
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Sipping vs. Gulping: HOW you drink may matter more than HOW MUCH

    Water consumption is something we hear a lot about. We all know water is essential for life, and being adequately hydrated has all sorts...
    Stop Sabotaging your Immune System (and Pelvic Floor)!
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Stop Sabotaging your Immune System (and Pelvic Floor)!

    During the cold months we often adopt new habits and unwittingly sabotage the immune system, making illness far more likely.  As we've...
    Three Ways to Cultivate Gratitude Throughout the Year
    Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

    Three Ways to Cultivate Gratitude Throughout the Year

    Cultivating a sense of gratitude can make us healthier, happier, and more connected to the friends and family around us throughout the...
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