2nd February 2021
Around 1 in every 4 pregnancies ends with C-section in the UK, and around 21% globally. This is an increase from around 12% in 2000. It’s a controversial topic for many, but what isn’t focused on so much is the repercussions and after care of the scar and the woman bearing it. Many scars heal […]
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23rd April 2020
It’s been four whole months since I gave birth to my little boy, and even longer since I closed Arcadia’s clinic in the Lace Market. Time really does fly when you’re having fun… and losing sleep! I did greatly miss my lovely clients and was extremely sad to close up what was essentially my blood, […]
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16th July 2019
I’m often asked to clarify whether ice or heat is appropriate (or correct) for treating injuries. For a long time P.R.I.C.E. has been the recommendation, and it makes a lot of sense: P – Protection: Logical. Remove your injured area or yourself from the location or mechanism of injury. If your hand has already sharply […]
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10th July 2019
Pain. Strain. Blood. Bad Smell. In any other part of the body, avoiding these goes without saying, and if they do occur we generally take steps to address them. But in the bathroom, these are so commonplace that they seem almost ‘the norm’, or ‘normal for me’. In my previous blog I described these common […]
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10th July 2019
Why is it so hard to talk about our toilet habits? It seems to be generally accepted that it’s not polite, a hangover from the Victorian age. For centuries the output of the body has been seen as dirty, shameful, and even associated with the devil (for more on that, listen to my podcast here!). […]
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7th November 2018
There is such a huge amount still to learn and be researched around women (and men’s!) pelvic health. Here are some fantastic places to start, from science, to spirituality, to comedy! Welcome to Arcadia’s resources: this page holds a range of videos to remind you of the technique for some of your exercises, as well […]
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7th November 2018
Welcome to our video resources: this page holds a range of videos to remind you of the technique for some remedial exercises we use. Head, Neck & Shoulders
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31st July 2018
In a solo session, Pamela discusses the negativity surrounding menopause and our tendency to treat it as a ‘problem’ or ‘disease’. She suggests the real reason for your hot sweats and other symptoms, and how some informed self-care can make a positive difference! Find out: – Why we shouldn’t be scared of our menopause – […]
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8th June 2018
Why is sex so difficult to talk about? Why, despite the wealth of information out there, are so many people unable to enjoy a happy sex life? Kathryn chats with former nurse Samantha Evans of sex toy website Jo Divine, busting myths, gaining fascinating insights and crucially loads of suggestions on where to find out […]
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30th May 2018
I often get asked “can I run if I have pelvic floor problems?” “When can I get back to running after having a baby?” My answer to these, as with all pelvic floor problems, is: it depends. I often get told: “I can’t run because I leak” “I’ll never run again, it’s too high impact” […]
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2nd March 2018
Do you have a vague collection of symptoms, that you can’t seem to shift, like overall fatigue, brain fog, weird periods, feeling emotional or angry but not sure why? This podcast’s guest, Maria Claps of Nourish and Flourish Health felt the same, and at 42, she started noticing signs of the peri-menopause and was unsure […]
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10th February 2018
Why don’t we talk more about breasts? There’s a lot more to them than we think. Quite complex structures, they have amazing capacity to change, grow, feed our babies and are an important sign of our overall health too. Kathryn sits down with Kerstine Herbert from KH Physiotherapy to discuss all things boob-related. In this […]
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