Bowel Health
Course Description
Struggling with constipation, bowel pain, or haemorrhoids can feel overwhelming and isolating — but you’re not alone. This course is designed to give you clear, supportive guidance to improve bowel health in a safe and gentle way. You’ll learn how fiber, movement, pelvic floor exercises, and self-care strategies can make daily life more comfortable and help you feel more in control of your body.
Course Overview
Through simple lessons and practical tips, you’ll gain a better understanding of how your bowel works and what you can do to support it. We’ll cover nutrition, hydration, safe exercise, and pelvic floor health, along with step-by-step self-management tools for common issues like constipation, haemorrhoids, and fissures. This course is about small, realistic changes that can make a big difference in how you feel.
Who This Course is For
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Anyone experiencing constipation, bowel discomfort, or haemorrhoids
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Postpartum parents adjusting to new bowel changes after birth
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People wanting to take charge of their digestive and pelvic health naturally
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Anyone curious about safe, simple ways to support their body from the inside out
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will:
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Understand how your bowel works and why problems like constipation or pain can happen
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Learn which foods, fluids, and habits help keep your digestion moving smoothly
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Discover gentle exercises and pelvic floor strategies that support bowel health
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Gain practical self-care tips to ease haemorrhoids and fissures at home
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Know when it’s important to reach out for extra help from a healthcare provider
What’s Included
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Easy-to-follow video lessons
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Simple nutrition and hydration tips for everyday life
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Gentle exercise and pelvic floor demonstration videos
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Self-care strategies for comfort and healing
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Downloadable guides and worksheets to track your progress
✨ This course is here to empower you with knowledge, confidence, and tools to feel better and take back control of your bowel health.
- Introduction to the Pelvic Health Program by AFHT
- AFHT Course Overview
- Constipation Overview
- Introduction to Bowel Health
- How to Do A Fibre Diary
- Fissure Management
- Fissure Management
- Hemorrhoid Management
- Hemorrhoid Management
- Fecal Incontinence
- Step One: Assessing and Managing Pelvic Floor Muscle Tension
- Step Two A: Pelvic Floor Strengthening / Kegels Phase One
- Step Two B: Intermediate Strengthening the Pelvic Floor Phase Two
- Step Two A / B: Beginner and Advanced Pelvic Floor Strengthening for People with A Penis
- Step Three: The KNACK for Functional Control
- Step Four: Maintenance For Bowel and Pelvic Floor Health
- Bowel Health Education, Videos, Toileting and Handouts
- Bowel Health Hemorrhoid and Fissure Exercises
- Bowel Health Stretches for Those With No Mobility Issues
- Bowel Health Stretches For Those With Mobility Issues
- Strengthening Program: Step A for Beginner Kegel / Strength Training for Those with A Vagina
- Strengthening Program: Step B Advanced Kegel / Strength Training for Those With A Vagina
- Strengthening Program: Step A Beginner and Advanced Kegel / Strength Training for Those With a Penis