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It’s time to get personal about a very important but little-talked-about area of your health: your pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a part of the body that many women have heard of but aren’t sure where it is or how to find it — or why it’s critical to many bodily functions. Let’s start with a rundown of the anatomy. Your pelvic floor is a group of three coccygeal muscles that sit at the bottom of your core, acting like a sling at its base. The pelvic floor connects to two other deep-core muscles: the transversus abdominis, which is the part of your cor...

Most women have experienced how the menstrual cycle affects day-to-day functioning, from emotional and energy fluctuations to pesky PMS symptoms like cramps and cravings. While PMS is certainly a time where you may experience the most symptoms, it’s not the only point in your cycle where your body is experiencing changes. Your hormones fluctuate throughout your entire cycle in phases and influence how you feel from week to week as the month goes by. Your body’s responses to the hormonal changes associated with your cycle are an opportunity for you to lis...

What’s the secret to a happy, healthy pregnancy? Dr. Emily Guilfoy, chiropractor and acupuncturist at PALM Health, gives her top 10 tips to keep your body and baby in great shape throughout your pregnancy. Nourish your body and baby well. Eat a whole-food diet consistently, loading up on protein, organic vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats. “One of my favorite books is Lily Nichols’s Real Food for Pregnancy for evidence-based dietary information,” says Dr. Guilfoy. Take a high-quality prenatal vitamin. While a healthy, whole-food diet i...

There are hundreds of vitamins and dietary supplements out there, and it can be overwhelming to navigate which ones are best for you, which ones you need a doctor’s recommendation for, and which ones are the best quality. That’s why our doctors and supplement experts at PALM have put together a guide with 7 staple supplements that everyone should consider taking to support everyday health. When it comes to your general, day-to-day health, some top areas to focus on include sleep, energy, inflammation, muscular health, immunity, and gut health. These supp...

You’ve probably heard of acupuncture before, or even have some experience with it. You may have wondered, why are needles used? What do they do? Does it hurt? It may seem like an intimidating treatment at first glance, but the benefits of acupuncture and acupressure extend far beyond what you might think — and so does the science behind it. Acupuncture involves penetrating the topmost layer of skin at precisely-chosen points with very thin needles. Because the needles are so thin, patients typically experience little to no pain. The needles are then care...

“Longevity” has become something of a buzzword in the health and wellness space. So what is it? Longevity is, by definition, a long life or existence. When we talk about longevity as it relates to health and wellness, specifically, we are referring to the length of your years when your body and mind are as healthy, fit, and high-functioning as possible. There are several components that make up your general well-being, including stress, mood, sleep, energy, detoxification, focus, memory, and more. Keeping these areas strong and thriving will help you not...