Piles of Piles

Piles of Piles

Did you know that in other parts of the world hemorrhoids are called piles? It seems appropriate, as anyone who has had a hemorrhoid knows it feels like a pile of something! Hemorrhoids are just varicose veins of the rectum and anus.  They are more common during...
Remedies for Minor Discomforts of Pregnancy

Remedies for Minor Discomforts of Pregnancy

You may have thought about how wonderful it would be to be pregnant…how your skin would glow and your hair would grow!  So, you might be a bit surprised that growing a tiny human affects EVERY part of your body, and some of those changes are a bit uncomfortable. BACK...
The Truth About Tearing

The Truth About Tearing

The Truth About Tearing Vaginal tearing can be a very scary subject, but it’s always better to be informed about your body than remain in the dark about your options. There are preventative steps and recovery methods available, fortunately, tearing is almost...