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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.
Top 6 Supplements To Heal A Leaky Gut
What are the best supplements for gut health? In this video I cover the top 6 supplements that I recommend to heal a leaky gut. These include vitamin D, vitamin A, omega 3s, curcumin, butyrate and probiotics. This video is a little long but I wanted to give you all the details on the dosages and brands that I like.
Leaky Gut Part 2 (What Causes It & How Do You Fix It?)
What can you do to fix a leaky gut? In this video I cover some of the major causes of leaky gut and some powerful strategies to fix it. Leaky gut is a super common source of gut symptoms and systemic inflammation. Making specific changes to your diet and lifestyle can go a long way towards better gut health, less inflammation and more energy.
Leaky Gut Part 1 (What Is It & Why Is It A Problem?)
Leaky gut (aka intestinal hyper-permeability) has become a popular term, but what does it really mean? In this video I cover what leaky gut is and why it can be such a big problem for your health.
Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Fatigue? Here’s The Quick and Dirty.
Not only is insulin resistance the first step towards diabetes, its also a major cause of fatigue. How would you know if insulin resistance is causing your fatigue? In this video I cover the telltale symptoms that can let you know if you've got insulin resistance brewing.
Telltale Signs That Low Blood Sugar Is Causing Fatigue
Low blood sugar is a super common cause of fatigue but it's often overlooked because it doesn't present with obvious markers on blood work. In this video I cover the handful of telltale symptoms that make it clear that low blood sugar is a problem.
Is Low Thyroid Causing Your Fatigue? (Short and Sweet)
Low thyroid function is a super common cause of fatigue. In addition to fatigue there a number of telltale symptoms of low thyroid function. These include weight gain, thinning hair, feeling cold, and brain fog. If these symptoms sound familiar there is a good chance that low thyroid function is causing your fatigue.