another option that may help to improve pelvic pain. When pelvic pain is an issue, there is the possibility that it is caused by infl ammation throughout the pelvic region, creating diffi culty for the individual organs to function optimally. Pelvic infl ammation can lead to multiple challenges, including suboptimal bowel and bladder function, PMS and menstrual irregularities, and more. By switching to a diet that avoids infl amma- tory foods, the pelvic infl ammation can be reduced. One infl ammatory food is gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, rye, bar- ley and often, oat. When gluten is ingested, it can increase infl ammation in the body. Eliminating gluten completely from the diet can promote overall health for many people and help to restore normal pelvic function and reduce chronic pain.
Ayelet Connell-Giammatteo, PhD, PT, IMT,C is the President and Owner of Integrative Wellness and Physical Therapy in Bloom- fi eld, CT, a wellness center specializing in holistic Physical Therapy, Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT), and nutritional wellness. Dr. Connell-Giammatteo is a Physical Therapist and Certifi ed Integrative Manual Therapist. She has been practicing in the fi eld of IMT for over 15 years. Dr. Connell-Giammatteo is a graduate of the Institute of Functional Medicine’s program “Applying Functional Medicine into Clinical Practice” focusing on nutritional wellness. She has written many articles on the subjects of IMT, healthy living, natural parenting, and nutritional wellness. She has been living in the Greater Hartford area for many years, where she in- tegrates a healthy lifestyle at home with her wonderful family. See ad on page 21.
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