24/06/2026
Heatwave got you sweaty AND clenchy? Here’s 3 things you can take away from it all feeling good 😊
1. Morning light ☀️
Get outside in the first hour or two of daylight. Light exposure boosts serotonin, and serotonin helps calm us and makes us feel better PMID: 24062970 — which matters because a being wired and stressed can (not always) filter down to a pelvic floor that won’t switch off.
2. Vitamin D check 💊
Most of us are low even in “sunny” months. Vitamin D plays a role in muscle function — including the muscles you can’t see. Worth checking your levels, not just guessing. The sunshine is a great source of vitamin D so get out there - but don’t burn 🔥 PMID: 39302338
3. Clothing 👙
Loose, breathable, no compression. Tight leggings in 38° heat = yikes. Tight clothing any time of the year can make it more tricky to get a good breath and allow for great core & pelvic floor movement.
None of this is a cure. Just fun to know 😁 and may help your symptoms.
Remember everyone is different,
Did you know I have a free Skool group? The BALME Lounge 🛋️💛
You don’t need to be on my programme to belong — bring your own exercises, your physio’s plan, or the one you found on the internet at 2am.
Doing your rehab solo is hard. Doing it with a room of people who won’t judge your leaks or prolapse? Easier.
Support, accountability, and extra tips — link in bio. 👆
It’s Your floor, your freedom,
Your BALM·e 🌙