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Monday, October, 06, 2008

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Kim Gillespie

Kim Gillespie

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posted 05/07/2008, comment (1)

Take the pressure off!

Lifting heavy items, holding our breath and pushing to have a bowel movement are common ways in which we "bear down" to get things done. Bearing down may seem harmless and maybe even necessary, but it's effects can be extremely detrimental. When we bear down, pressure is exerted within the abdominal cavity, pushing... Read moreChevron

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