How to Encourage Fiber in Your Child’s Diet
By Erica Mitchell, PT, DPT Encouraging fiber in your child’s diet is a great step toward preventing constipation and promoting overall digestive health. Here are some child-friendly ways to incorporate fiber: Fruits and vegetables: Offer a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. Berries, apples, oranges, bananas, carrots, broccoli, and sweet potatoes are excellent choices. You […]
Why Do I Need To Pee All The Time?
Let’s start with some facts about Urination: Normal urination frequency typically ranges from 5 to 8 times a day. The usual interval between voiding should ideally be every 2 to 4 hours. During urination, the flow of urine should be smooth and discomfort-free, occurring in a steady stream until the bladder is fully emptied. It’s […]
Exercise to Help With Constipation
Experiencing constipation can be uncomfortable and frustrating, but did you know that exercise can be an effective way to relieve constipation? Physical activity helps to stimulate the muscles of the digestive system, improve bowel movements, and promote overall digestive health. In this blog post, we will explore how exercise can help decrease constipation and improve […]
Elimination Diet for Interstitial Cystitis
Many people with Interstitial Cystitis (IC) find that diet changes and an elimination diet are great tools to manage IC’s frustrating ups and downs. Soon after starting an IC diet, most people find that certain foods are worse for their bladder than others. While the IC diet lists many foods to avoid, IC patients often […]