Pelvic Floor Party Trick

As a counseling student, I've become aware of valuable information about pelvic floor relaxation in trauma work and in bodily health (the idea being that if we live in a constantly stressed state, in the "fight or flight" sympathetic nervous system, our bodies will burn out, hence the need for an effective way to relax). The pelvic floor is the only part of the body completely surrounded by muscle, so by relaxing the PF for 20-30 seconds, the rest of the body is triggered to relax and switch into the parasympathetic nervous system. "Being able to live in a state of 'non anxious presence' (NAP) is key to managing future potential crises and traumas. NAP is not something that can be mastered in one session, but is something that needs to be practiced and used when life is not traumatic. It is a technique used to facilitate the PNS, so that we may stay relaxed and calm. Good gauge of a NAP is a relaxed pelvic floor. Being in this state allows one to be empathetic, compassionate and bear witness as a spectator. It is about relaxed mindfulness and comfort in ones own body." (Noel Holdsworth DNH, APRN-BC, CTS www.ejhealers.com)

As a health practitioner, I have followed this blog with some interest. In an intelligent discussion, Anonymous provides an odd voice, without the self-respect to identify the source of strange and illogical arguments backed only by having identified one’s self as “a scientist.” Where Bowman has presented a logical, coherent and viable solution for a pervasive health problem, your contribution has been to question the scientific validity of the approach by comparing PFD with stretch marks (ladies) and "inherited bad teeth."

It’s a sad state of affairs when a “scientist” - real or self-perceived - is so quick to dismiss an unfamiliar therapy when the “correlation” evidence is compelling, the contrary evidence is non-existent, and the cost of implementation is zero.