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3 Secret & Profound Benefits Of Exercise
In this video I share 3 profound benefits of exercise that not many people know about. Beyond strong muscles and cardio vascular health, exercise stimulates your cells to make more mitochondria, promotes a diverse microbiome and supports healthy brain function. This highlights just how fundamental exercise is for you overall health.
Neck & Should Tension Relief - Right At Your Desk
In this video I teach a simple exercise to relieve the neck and shoulder tension that builds up from too much time at the computer. This exercise can be done right at your desk and can be sprinkled in throughout your day to offset neck and shoulder tension as it builds up.
Oxytocin: The Love & Heart Healing Hormone
In this video I share a beautiful tidbit about the hormone oxytocin. Not only does it help us experience love and bonding but it's also fundamental in healing a damaged heart.
My Personal Struggle With Long Covid Symptoms
In this video I open up and share about my personal journey with long covid symptoms and some of the strategies that have been helpful for me. My hope is that this process will help me gain tools and insights to help others struggling with long covid.
Home Technique For Vagal Nerve Stimulation
In this video I teach a simple technique for vagal nerve stimulation using combination of gargling and an electric toothbrush in the ear. Vagal nerve stimulation can be a powerful way to reduce stress and anxiety, improve gut function, and improve your sleep. It's even been shown to lower blood pressure.
How Inflammation Amplifies Pain
In this video I'll teach you how inflammation amplifies pain and some simple things you can do to reduce your levels of inflammation. If you're struggling with pain reducing your systemic levels of inflammation can be super helpful.
Neck & Shoulder Tension Relief Workout
If you have stress and tension building up in your neck and shoulders this workout is for you. This is a series of stretches and exercises to improve the mobility and ease the tension in your neck and shoulders.
How Reducing Stress Can Reduce Chronic Pain
In this video I talk about how reducing stress can be helpful in reducing chronic pain. Chronic pain is a complex phenomenon with many layers. Stress can be a major factor that contributes to the experience of chronic pain. There are many methods of reducing stress. The key is to find a way that you enjoy and make it into a regular routine.
How Does Movement & Exercise Reduce Pain?
Movement and exercise and can be powerful in reducing pain. In this video I talk about the neurology behind how that works and some ways you can use movement to reduce pain. If you're dealing with an injury or chronic pain I encourage you to keep your body moving.
Why Gut Health Is Essential When Treating Hashimoto’s
When it comes to managing Hashimoto's (or any other autoimmune condition), minimizing inflammation is essential. In this video I describe how your gut can be a significant source of inflammation and some fundamental strategies to improve your gut health.
30 Min. Low Back Workout
This is a fantastic series of exercises to strengthen and stabilize your lower back. If you experience low back pain this will be a great workout for you. This workout is based on a style of exercise called Foundation Training. For more about Foundation Training visit foundationtraining.com
Abs Of Aluminum (16 min. Core Workout)
This 16 minute workout is a great combination of safe exercises to work the front and back of your core. I jokingly referred to this workout as "Abs Of Aluminum" because it's not meant for the hardcore athlete who's working on their 6-pack. It's meant for the average person who needs to improve the strength and stability of their core, which is most of us.
Short & Sweet 14 Minute Low Back Workout
When life gets busy it can be hard to find the time for self-care. This low back workout is short and sweet so it's easier to fit into a busy day. These exercises can be done anywhere with no equipment. If you have lower back pain and limited time to work on it, these are exercises I would recommend.
Exercise Routine To Fix Chronic Knee Pain
In this video I share the exercise routine I've been using for my own chronic knee pain. You'll learn 3 knee exercises and the specific sets and reps in the routine. These are simple exercises that are wonderful to create more strength and stability around your knees.
My 2 Favorite Neck Stretches
In this video I share 2 of my favorite stretches to relieve neck and shoulder tension. One of the stretches uses a lacrosse ball and the other can be done anywhere. If you suffer with chronic neck tension these stretches can be super helpful. Enjoy!
Lacrosse Ball Psoas Release For Low Back Pain
The psoas muscle is commonly involved with lower back pain and dysfunction. In this video I teach a method of releasing the psoas using a lacrosse ball and a yoga block. Releasing your psoas muscles is especially helpful if your life requires you to sit for extended periods of time.
Why You Have To Avoid Gluten & Dairy If You’ve Got Hashimoto’s
In this video I cover some of the nuts and bolts of autoimmunity and why it's critical to avoid gluten and dairy if you've got Hashimoto's. When it comes to managing Hashimoto's the name of the game is minimizing inflammation and avoiding triggers that flare up your immune system. Unfortunately some of the biggest triggers in Hashimoto's are gluten and dairy.
Complete Thyroid Panel vs Routine Thyroid Labs
In order to treat the nuances of thyroid conditions, comprehensive testing is essential. In this video I cover the lab testing that is needed for a complete view of thyroid function and how that's different than the routine thyroid tests that most doctors run.
Lab Testing For Hashimoto’s vs Routine Thyroid Labs
I've been really surprised how many of my patient have told me they have hypothyroidism and when I ask "Do you know if you have Hashimoto'" they say "I don't know, nobody ever tested me for that". In this video I cover what lab testing needs to be done to diagnose Hashimoto's and how that's different than routine testing for thyroid function.
What Is Hashimoto’s & Why Do Doctors Ignore It
In this video I talk about what Hashimoto's is and why it's largely ignored by conventional medicine. Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid gland. It is the most common autoimmune disease worldwide and it's responsible for 90% of hypothyroidism here in the U.S. Despite these facts, Hashimoto's isn't routinely tested for or treated in conventional medicine.