Ketamine, an anesthestic medication used for animals but also used by doctors for humans in some cases, has become an addiction problem; it’s considered to be a poor-man’s cocaine in some Asian countries and its use is spreading into the west.
Used as a party drug, young adults and teens (and reportedly children as young as 9 years old) snort the ketamine for a hallucinogenic high. Unfortunately, this temporary high comes at a very high cost for many people, resulting in life-long health issues, such as the inability to hold your urine for more than 15 minutes or so at a …read more

Pelvic health awareness may not be something people talk about very often, but it’s an important – vital – part of women’s health. Ranging from uncomfortable menstrual cramps to gynecological cancers, we can’t afford to ignore the areas “below the belt.”
To draw attention to pelvic health awareness, in particular urinary incontinence, Poise has launched its second annual Poise Passion Award.

Do you know a woman who has overcome a pelvic problem, who is inspirational, who deserves to be recognized? If so, you can nominate her to be like Linda Michaels , Poise’s 2008 Passion Award winner.
A Survivor and Pelvic Floor …read more

Women are much more likely to get stress urinary incontinence, leakage of urine, when they cough, sneeze, or make other sudden motions, than men. This is because of the way the bladder and urethra are located and because of the effects of pregnancy and childbirth, for many women.
Depending on the extent of the incontinence, or leakage, it can cause serious problems. If it’s bad enough, the woman may become isolated, afraid to leave the house in fear of an accident. And, even if it’s not a life-threatening problem, it’s one that can affect how a woman feels about herself and …read more