Thanks to leva for sponsoring this post in order to initiate an open discussion about pelvic floor health and bladder leakage, a common problem affecting over 20 million women’s urinary health. Can’t control your bladder? You are not alone! Have you had a baby? Roughly fifty percent of women will experience some kind incontinence or pelvic floor weakness within the first year of giving birth and up to 1/3 to 1/2 will continue to have these problems five years later.1 But, it is not just a postnatal problem. High impact sports and prolapse can also lead to a weak pelvic floor. Accordingly, there is aRead More →

Life hacks, DIY tricks, and at-home devices that are meant to “mimic the effects of in-office skin care treatments are all the rage right now. They are posted on Instagram, YouTube, and all over the Internet. While some are very constructive and budget-friendly, others are ineffective or downright dangerous. We asked Dr. Gretchen Frieling, who is a Boston area Dermatopathologist, to highlight several highly publicized methods that should bear the warning, “don’t try this at home.” 7 DEVICES & PROCEDURES BEST LEFT TO SKIN CARE PROFESSIONALS 1. Dermaplaning Dermaplaning is a cosmetic procedure that removes the top layers of your skin. The procedure aims to remove fineRead More →

Thanks to “Below Her Belt” dinner series and leva® for sponsoring this complimentary dinner and post initiating a discussion about women’s pelvic floor health (but many are not comfortable speaking candidly about!). Can’t control your bladder? You are not alone! Find out why your pelvic floor matters and what you can do to treat your leakage. Join us for a complimentary dinner and information session where you can mingle with local women while you enjoy food and refreshments. You’ll learn more about how strengthening your pelvic floor muscles plays a role in bladder control – and how FDA-cleared leva® and digital health app, can help without surgery or medication.  The sessionRead More →

pelvic floor therapy

Did you miss this dinner? No problem!  You can still join us on October 24th, 2019! Thanks to “Below Her Belt” dinner series and leva® for sponsoring this complimentary dinner and post initiating a discussion about women’s pelvic floor health (but many are not comfortable speaking candidly about!). Can’t control your bladder? You are not alone! Find out why your pelvic floor matters and what you can do to treat your leakage. Join us for a complimentary dinner and information session where you can mingle with local women while you enjoy food and refreshments. You’ll learn more about how strengthening your pelvic floor muscles plays a role inRead More →

Did you miss this dinner? No problem!  You can still join us on October 24, 2019! Thanks to “Below Her Belt” dinner series and leva® for sponsoring this complimentary dinner and post initiating a discussion about women’s pelvic floor health (but many are not comfortable speaking candidly about!). Can’t control your bladder? You are not alone! Find out why your pelvic floor matters and what you can do to treat your leakage. Join us for a complimentary dinner and information session where you can mingle with local women while you enjoy food and refreshments. You’ll learn more about how strengthening your pelvic floor muscles plays a role inRead More →

Dinner hosted by renovia about pelvic floor health using leva

Did you miss this dinner? No problem!  You can still join us on October 24th, 2019! Thanks to “Below Her Belt” dinner series and leva® for sponsoring this complimentary dinner and post initiating a discussion about women’s pelvic floor health (but many are not comfortable speaking candidly about!). Can’t control your bladder? You are not alone! Find out why your pelvic floor matters and what you can do to treat your leakage. Join us for a complimentary dinner and information session where you can mingle with local women while you enjoy food and refreshments. You’ll learn more about how strengthening your pelvic floor muscles plays a role inRead More →

plastic surgery

Whether it is the little lines creeping across your face or you finally have time to think about nipping something your would like tucked plastic surgery is no longer reserved for the old and wealthy. Botox and fillers have snuck into the PTA. Now we regularly use terms like “preventative maintenance” and hear of people popping out on their lunch hour to have things frozen or rejuvenated. If you are heading into the holidays thinking about a tweak or just curious we have a great guest post today. He addresses those questions you didn’t know who to ask. With more and more plastic surgeons strivingRead More →