Question: “I am pregnant for the first time and overwhelmed about becoming a new mother. Despite the support I have in my life, I am feeling isolated and nervous about how my life (and my body) is already changing and especially related to the inevitable experience of giving birth. Do you have any suggestions on …
Days go by slowly, and the weeks go by fast; look up and the year is almost gone. This fast-forward motion can also happen with health-related issues that need to be addressed. We may see it, acknowledge it and set a goal for change; soon our goals and deadlines come and go, and we sink …
Over the nearly 20 years I have been a practicing physical therapist, I have worked in a variety of settings, from home health, to outpatient orthopedics, from pediatrics, to geriatrics. I am grateful for my education, training, skills, and experience to be able to assist individuals in attaining their heartfelt mission. This is one of my true passions—sharing what I know with …
Even after months or years of training, you look in the mirror and still don’t see any noticeable changes in your physique, which makes you utterly frustrated. You invest so much of your time, energy, money, and incredible effort and feel it’s all been in vain. I can help you identify some of the reasons …
The definition of a community garden can vary greatly. The only constant seems to be that it is a garden in a community. How it is managed, and its functions are variables as seen in these two articles. Up From the Earth would like to think another constant is that they are of great value …
Question: “I noticed recently that if someone doesn’t answer my text right away or doesn’t take me up on my invitations, I feel so dejected and lonely. I know my friends love me, and I think I am a fairly confident person, so why do I take it so personally and how can I overcome …
What comes to mind when you explore the thought of herbal medicine and taking control of your health? If it is fear and uncertainty, then you are not alone. When we find ourselves overwhelmed, flooded with imposter syndrome, and/or fearful of our next step, these should be taken as signs to realize you hold potential …
None of this is easy. If it were, we wouldn’t need to write about it. We wouldn’t be where we are at this time. It’s time, though. Time to peel back the curtain and feel around to what’s there in the shadows. Time to engage a subject that makes us all uncomfortable. Our lives, and …
Is there such a thing? I am of the notion, no, but there is a lot of talk about how direct and certain glute exercises are dangerous for the lower back, but I disagree. My clients have been doing the barbell hip thrust and its variations with great success for 3.5 years. Those clients include …
How can a small group of gardeners help with food insecurity in Siouxland? And what more can be done? Those are questions Up from the Earth (UFTE) thinks about each year. Up from the Earth is a small group of gardeners who encourage like-minded folks to grow an extra row of produce and share it …
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