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Posture and Longevity

Fri, 13 Sep 2024

Join me for an eye-opening conversation with posture expert Dr. Krista Burns, where we dive deep into how your posture impacts your longevity, health, and overall well-being. We’ll explore common postural issues like tech neck and share simple, effective strategies to help you maintain a pain-free posture right from home. Dr. Burns opens up about her journey from aspiring Olympian to chiropractor, offering real-world tips and exercises to boost your posture and wellness. Discover how better posture can enhance not just your physical health, but also your mental balance and ageing process. Don’t miss this engaging discussion packed with actionable insights to help you live healthier, longer, and better!

Key Takeaways:

Impact of Posture on Health: Proper posture is essential for optimal bodily function, affecting everything from organ health to mental well-being.
Technic and Forward Head Posture: Excessive use of technology leads to tech neck, significantly impacting the cervical spine and overall posture.
Postural Distortion Patterns: Common patterns like upper cross syndrome and anterior pelvic tilt can lead to chronic pain and dysfunction.
Home Exercises for Better Posture: Simple exercises such as neck retractions and posture angels can greatly improve posture when done regularly.
Children's Posture: The changing posture of children due to technology use is worrisome and requires immediate attention to prevent long-term health issues.

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Dr. Krista Burns is the founder of the American Posture Institute, author of the textbook The
Posture Principles, and TEDx Speaker. Dr. Krista has two doctorate degrees and is leading the
charge against postural decline as a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Doctor of Health
Administration. She is an instructor of clinical sciences at National University of Health Sciences
teaching doctoral students and an adjunct professor at Everglades University teaching public
health to masters students.

She has been featured on media including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News Radio, and Global Woman Magazine, and prestigious stages including the World Congress of Neurology and NeurologicalDisorders and the World Congress of Falls and Postural Stability. She was recognized as a Top 100 Doctor by the Global Summits Institute and is the host of the International Posture Symposium.

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How to Start a Sugar-Free Revolution in Your Life

Fri, 06 Sep 2024

Join me and health advocate Karen Thomson as she shares her personal journey from addiction to leading the Sugar-Free Revolution. Together, we explore the strong link between sugar and addiction, practical strategies to cut sugar from your diet, and the importance of community and authentic living. You'll also gain insights into effective dietary choices, the role of muscle mass in longevity, and the science behind lasting health transformations. Perfect for anyone ready to break free from sugar and start a healthier journey!

Key Takeaways:

The Impact of Sugar Addiction: Many Americans unknowingly consume excessive amounts of sugar, leading to severe health consequences that parallel addiction to substances like alcohol and drugs.
Actionable Steps to Reduce Sugar Intake: Clearing your kitchen of sugary foods, engaging in regular physical activity, and surrounding yourself with supportive people can significantly help in reducing sugar dependence.
Physiological and Psychological Connections: Addiction is not only about the substance itself but also about underlying emotional and psychological conditions that need addressing.
Community and Support: Having a supportive community is crucial in a successful sugar-weaning journey. This includes friends and family who encourage healthy eating habits.
Scientific Insights: Understanding the extensiveness and replication crisis in scientific research can help reframe how we approach diet and addiction treatment.

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Karen Thomson is a pivotal figure in the health and wellness industry, renowned for her innovative approaches to overcoming addiction and promoting healthy living. As the founder of the Sugar Free Revolution, she advocates for optimal well-being through comprehensive treatment programs. Her team of experts includes doctors, dietitians, and therapists, providing interventions like trauma therapy and nutritional guidance.

Karen's influence extends through her blog, the Sugar Free Revolution movement, and her bestselling book, "Sugar-Free: 8 Weeks to Freedom from Sugar and Carb Addiction." She also served as the Executive Director of CrossFit Health, where she integrated fitness with medical care to combat chronic disease.

Drawing from her personal journey, Karen embodies the transformative power of an addiction-free lifestyle, inspiring individuals worldwide to embrace health and vitality.

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Breaking the Infertility Cycle

Sat, 31 Aug 2024

Join me as I delve into the complexities of infertility with fertility expert Jessica Preston. We discuss the rising infertility rates, with a focus on male factors, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic issues. Jessica shares insights into the multifaceted causes of infertility, the importance of lifestyle changes, and the impact of genetic factors like methylation.

We also explore the gut-fertility connection and address recurrent miscarriage, offering valuable guidance on achieving optimal reproductive health. Discover our holistic approach, which includes nutrition, stress management, and relationship building, all aimed at improving fertility outcomes and overall wellness.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding Infertility Drivers: Jessica elaborates on the main causes of infertility, including hormonal imbalances, structural issues, metabolic disorders, and environmental factors.

Holistic Fertility Approaches: Emphasizes the importance of addressing nutrition, stress management, sleep, exercise, and relationship health in improving fertility.
Role of the Gut in Fertility: Discusses how gut health and the gut-to-fertility axis influence reproductive hormones and overall fertility.
Impact of Lifestyle Choices: Highlights the critical role lifestyle choices play in resolving infertility, with a focus on reducing inflammation and insulin resistance.
Epigenetics and Fertility: Explains how genetic factors and gene expression, such as through methylation, impact fertility and can be addressed through specific health measures.

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Jessica Preston, MS, PA-C, has been a specialist in fertility, hormones, and women’s health for over 20 years. Her biochemistry background prior to practicing medicine was a gateway to functional medicine, where Jessica now partners conventional medicine with holistic wellness to increase fertility in both women and men. After her own infertility journey, with curiosity, science, and evidence-based practices, Jessica founded a nationwide fertility platform, Denovo Fertility, to help the increasing number of couples experiencing infertility find answers to their fertility questions. Her mission is to provide relief to this underserved community in helping them resolve their infertility challenges.

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Importance of Pelvic Floor & Core Strengthening

Fri, 23 Aug 2024

In this enlightening episode, I engage with Dr. Chelsea Barnes, a leading expert in physical therapy, to explore the proactive benefits of physical therapy. We discuss how regular PT can prevent severe health issues, much like routine dental checkups. Dr. Barnes delves into pelvic floor dysfunction, its prevalence, and the vital role of core muscles, sharing effective treatments and exercises for post-pregnancy and post-surgery rehabilitation. We also cover hip labral tears in athletes, highlighting both conservative and surgical treatments alongside rigorous prehab and rehab. The episode wraps up with a look into the expanding field of virtual physical therapy, as championed by Dr. Barnes through her practice, "Be On The Move."

Key Takeaways:

Preventive PT Importance: Regular physical therapy can prevent injuries and address issues before they become severe, much like annual health checkups.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Affects both men and women, often related to core dysfunction and hormonal changes; treatable through specific exercises and PT techniques.
Core Activation: Essential for improving pelvic floor health and overall stability; specific exercises such as 360 breathing, dead bugs, and bird dogs are recommended.
Hip Labral Tear: Increasingly identified in athletes, it can often be managed conservatively, though surgery may be necessary. Prehab and rehab are critical for recovery.
Virtual PT Growth: Post-COVID, virtual physical therapy has become a viable, effective option for many patients, offering comprehensive care and convenience.

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Chelsea is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy in the state of Connecticut. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from UConn and continued her education at Rutgers University, where she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is the current founder and owner of “B ON THE MOVE”, a virtual business that provides telehealth services and virtual coaching to individuals all over the world.

Chelsea specializes in outpatient orthopedics and loves to work with runners, weekend warriors, and new moms. After extensive coursework, Chelsea received her certification in Pelvic Floor Rehab through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. She is also certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling through the Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments.In her free time, Chelsea loves to play with her 7 month old son, Chase, travel, exercise, and spend time with her family & friends

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How to Live a Heart-Healthy Life: Essential Cardiovascular Health Tips

Sat, 17 Aug 2024

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jack Wolfson, DO, FACC, a board-certified cardiologist, who shares his expertise on heart disease prevention and treatment, focusing on lifestyle changes, diet, and natural interventions. We dive deep into the impact of cholesterol, the effectiveness of statin drugs, and alternative ways to assess cardiac risk. It's a comprehensive look at modern cardiology from a holistic perspective.

Dr. Wolfson challenges the traditional reliance on cholesterol levels as the main marker for heart health, emphasizing the importance of focusing on inflammation and oxidative stress instead. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Wolfson highlights how crucial lifestyle choices—like regular exercise and getting enough sleep—are for maintaining cardiovascular wellness.

Key Takeaways:

Cholesterol Myths: Understanding that cholesterol is essential for various body functions and is not the primary culprit in heart disease.
Alternative Testing: Utilizing advanced markers like HSCRP, oxidized LDL, apob, and lipoprotein (a) to better assess cardiac risk.
Lifestyle Matters: Emphasizing the importance of sleep, sunshine, diet, and physical activity in promoting heart health.
Questioning Statins: Highlighting the minimal benefits and significant drawbacks of long-term statin use.
Functional Nutrition: Advocating for a diet rich in whole, ancestral foods and the cautious use of supplements like berberine for cardiovascular benefits.

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Dr. Jack Wolfson is a board-certified cardiologist, Amazon best-selling author, husband, father, and the nation’s #1 Natural Heart Doctor.

In over twenty years, more than one million people have enjoyed the warmth, compassion, and transformational power of his natural heart health methods.

Dr. Wolfson is the founder of Natural Heart Doctor, the worldwide leader in cardiovascular health. People from all over the world reach out to Dr. Wolfson for holistic heart health consultations.

He has been named one of America’s Top Functional Medicine Doctors and is a five-time winner of the Natural Choice Awards as the Top Holistic M.D. Dr. Wolfson’s work has been covered by more than 100 media outlets, including NBC, CNN, and the Washington Post. His book “The Paleo Cardiologist: The Natural Way to Heart Health” was an Amazon #1 best-seller. He is also a contributing author to the Textbook of Integrative Cardiology.

Dr. Wolfson and his wife Heather have four children and are committed to making the world a better place to live. They provide for those in need (including animals) and support natural health causes through their philanthropic efforts.