“Any bacteria can be good or bad. What matters is whether it's in balance” We have Dr. Heather Zwickey to provide you with Microbiome 101 education, explaining the 3 hallmarks of microbial composition and whether or not disease starts in the gut. Then, she explores mood and how different food compounds lead to the production of specific neurochemicals in the gut, from microbes. Additionally, she explains why some foods produce "food highs" and are craved during depressive states. Then, she lists...
Aug 17, 2022•45 min•Ep. 233
Cramping at night? Perhaps after a long stretch or a big workout? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into what cramping looks like, explaining the symptoms that might be experienced. Then, they name the potential contributing factors to muscle cramping, expanding beyond just the muscle itself. Furthermore, they provide insight into nocturnal cramping and how you can use breathwork, mobility, and a holistic approach to prevent or manage cramps. Let's dive in. Nerve cells may be hyper-excitable when there ar...
Aug 15, 2022•17 min•Ep. 232
What is the best lube to use? What tools could help you relax the pelvic floor? Can specific products help prevent STIs? We have Dr. Laura and Heather on to discuss the best tools for pelvic health. With a brief introduction to pelvic floor anatomy and building pelvic floor awareness, they discuss vaginismus and how pelvic wands with a quality lubrication product can support vaginal pH and maintain optimal vaginal osmolarity to prevent STIs and other infections. They speak to how pelvic floor wa...
Aug 10, 2022•42 min•Ep. 231
Can't bend down without a spasm attach? DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss what is happening when you "throw out your back." Using the concept of microtraumas and hyperexcitable neurons, they explain why spasms occur and what the potential causes of back spasms are. They explain which back muscles are most affected by spasms and what the current research suggests about management. With a large emphasis on relaxation, DocJen & Dr. Dom provide their best tools to promote relaxation, find stability, an...
Aug 08, 2022•27 min•Ep. 230
Can you trust the supplement industry? Dr. Levitan and Dr. Block unveil the truths about the supplementation industry, describing how vitamin deficiencies can manifest symptomatically or asymptomatically, indicating a basic requirement of trialling a supplement for 90 days to see or feel benefits in symptoms. Moreover, they explain how unregulated the industry is and what seals to look out for on supplements in order to determine quality. Then, they mention how calcium is best absorbed through d...
Aug 03, 2022•43 min•Ep. 229
Torn shoulder labrum? DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss the anatomy of the shoulder labrum and symptoms that may indicate a shoulder labrum injury. They discuss potential causes of the shoulder labrum tear, and the different types of tears: SLAP and Bankart. Furthermore, they describe tests for shoulder labrum tears, research on approaching shoulder labrum tears with physical therapy or surgery, and what your MRI scan may be indicating. Finally, they discuss how to rehabilitate a shoulder labrum injury...
Aug 01, 2022•24 min•Ep. 228
What truly is personal growth? We have Jake Kauffman to discuss the relationship between personal growth, beliefs, and identity. As Jake explains what drew him to personal growth, he dives into how you can re-discover your identity by navigating personal limiting beliefs and re-surfacing subconscious beliefs that were embedded throughout childhood. Jake offers tools along the way to help you approach the dynamics between emotional, social, and physical pain. Through these discussions, he offers ...
Jul 27, 2022•45 min•Ep. 227
Diagnosed with hip dysplasia? DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss what the hip dysplasia diagnosis is and how it presents in the body. They discuss its prevalence amongst females and newborns and what to do to support a baby's hip, especially considering the use of devices. Finally, they discuss safe management with a physical therapist in person with guidance on active mobility and strength of what is available within the hip. We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPA...
Jul 25, 2022•18 min•Ep. 226
Struggling with a disc herniation? Matt Hall discusses his perspective through rehabilitation and away from surgery. With a quick rundown of his previous symptoms throughout his professional baseball career, Matt explains his journey with different therapists and his hip restrictions. Then, he unveils his symptoms and the effect his beliefs had on his pain experience. With the use of epidurals, he provides insight into how his pain affected his daily life and his focus on disc herniation rehabil...
Jul 20, 2022•42 min•Ep. 225
Curious about Nerve Blocks? DocJen and Dr. Dom provide clarity about nerve blocks, explaining what a nerve block is, the pros of nerve blocks, as well as how epidurals work. They distinguish surgical and non- surgical types of nerve blocks, and how it’s effect in pain affects the duration of impact. Finally, DocJen and Dr.Dom dive into opioid use, and the importance of movement as a tool to inhibiting pain. Want to build foot strength? Research suggests wearing barefoot shoes increases foot stre...
Jul 18, 2022•17 min•Ep. 224
Could your pain points be fascia related? We have David Lesondak, a fascia expert, on to discuss what fascia is and its physiological function. As an integrative network of connective tissue, David shares how fascial manipulation has its own method of maneuver and how issues related to fascia can affect areas above or below the symptomatic area. Furthermore, David explains how to establish long-term fascial results and the physiological mechanism of the sensation of "release." Moreover, he provi...
Jul 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 222
Diagnosed with a Biceps Tendinitis? DocJen & Dr. Dom break down what biceps tendinitis is and the paradigm shift from tendinitis to tendonosis or tendinopathy. Furthermore, they discuss the pathophysiology behind its prevalence amongst overhead or throwing athletes, how bicep injuries may be associated with rotator cuff injuries, and who amongst the general population is most susceptible. Finally, they explain the common symptoms associated with the diagnosis and run through a 5 step approac...
Jul 11, 2022•21 min•Ep. 222
#womenarenotsmallmen Wondering how to optimize your nutrition & training in and around menopause? Dr. Stacy Sims dives into what menopause is and how vital it is to consider the changes that occur through menopause. She speaks about hormonal replacement therapy and menopause therapy, as well as key behaviours to consider: nutrition and training. She discusses the cultural stigmatization around menopause and whether or not high-intensity exercise is putting excess stress on the body. Fear lif...
Jul 06, 2022•43 min•Ep. 221
Diagnosed with a Hip Labrum tear? DocJen & Dr. Dom breakdown what the hip labrum is and how a tear may have occurred. Explaining common characteristics of the diagnosis, they mention who is at most risk, symptoms of hip labrum tears, and explain the mobility and strength components of rehabilitation for a hip labrum tear. Let's dive in. Grab Jen Health Annual Membership at almost 50% off! Prevent muscle tears with the Jen Health platform . With 11 different plans to choose from and 3 phases ...
Jul 04, 2022•21 min•Ep. 220
Andrea Nakayama, functional nutritionist, explains her methods of strategically approaching symptoms from a root-cause based mindset. She discusses the 3 tiers of nutrition mastery and her best recommendation to identifying the source of your symptoms. With tracking in mind, she explains the importance of stool and elimination, and how the stool spectrum provides informative data about your health. Furthermore, she dives into gut bacteria, providing 3 key takeaways to allow the gut bacteria to f...
Jun 29, 2022•52 min•Ep. 219
Could it be a sprain or strain? DocJen & Dr. Dom differentiate sprains from strains, describing their experiences with strain in gymnastics and football respectively. They have into the pathophysiology of strain, explaining why or when they may happen, common systems, risk factors, and causes for strains. Finally, they list how strain grades are diagnosed and the four phases of healing for strains! Tune in to learn more! Grab Jen Health Annual Membership at almost 50% off! Prevent muscle tea...
Jun 27, 2022•25 min•Ep. 218
Movement and exercise is vital during pregnancy, but how informed do you feel? We’re bringing you this interview with Gina Conley to discuss lifting during pregnancy, as well as birthing positions. Gina explains her passion for pregnancy- specific exercise education as she felt uninformed during her pregnancy experiences. Then, she dives into the shifts that may occur between exercising in trimesters 1, 2, and 3, what to look out for, and how to optimize your training in each trimesters. Further...
Jun 22, 2022•54 min•Ep. 217
It’s time to change it up. DocJen & Dr. Dom preach changing up your position for at least 30 seconds every 30 minutes or 1 minute every hour. With the best posture being your next position, they describe 10 different sitting positions and how they are optimal! Brentwood Home Bundle: Is sitting on the floor uncomfortable? We highlight elevating the seat to make these sitting positions more accessible. Grab your Brentwood Homes Yoga Bundle for a non-toxic, versatile, and durable cushion! Click...
Jun 20, 2022•21 min•Ep. 216
Is a low fat diet the best diet for pregnancy? Does blood sugar have a generational impact? Lily Nichols, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, debunks misconceptions surrounding diet and gestational diabetes throughout pregnancy. Diving into generational impact and the importance of maternal nutrition for the baby’s lifelong health, Lily explains the importance of blood sugar control, pancreas health, and insulin production in pregnancy. Furthermore, she names the outdates guidl...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 215
Could you be overtraining? Estimates conclude that up to 60% of competitive athletes overtrain at some point in their career, however, overtraining can affect anyone. DocJen and Dr.Dom dive into progressive overload and how it relates to overtraining and functional overreaching. They explain the symptoms related to overtraining and how it can affect anyone. Futhermore, they discuss how acute chronic workload ratio and tracking can be used to understand if you are experiencing overtraining syndro...
Jun 13, 2022•18 min•Ep. 214
Could your feet be related to your low back pain? Ben, functional exercise specialist, briefly describes his journey through transitioning towards going barefoot. Explaining the biology simply and briefly, Ben explains how a barefoot shoe can help your back pain, who barefoot shoes are for, and the role of barefoot shoes in sport. He explains how long it may take for significant changes in foot function to be seen and why research uses big toe flexor strength as a measure of foot strength. Ben d...
Jun 08, 2022•43 min•Ep. 213
Feeling tingling or numbness around the neck area? Been diagnosed with a herniation? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the different types of herniations, where it’s most prevalent around the neck, what symptoms correlate with the diagnosis, and contributing factors to the nerve-related symptoms. They explain nuances surrounding the herniation diagnosis, debunk myths about neck herniations and nerve-related symptoms, and provide their best tips to navigating your symptoms at home. Tune in! Barefoot...
Jun 06, 2022•32 min•Ep. 212
Can essential oils help digestion, detoxification, and recovery? We have Jodi Cohen, functional practitioner, author, and and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, on to discuss the science and research behind essential oils. After Jodi unveils her journey through her passion for essential oil, she discusses how impactful essential oils can be on the vagus nerve, and therefore the rest, digest, and recover parasympathetic nervous system. She provides research on its effects on anxiety, depression and mi...
Jun 01, 2022•35 min•Ep. 211
Got tingling hands? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss the Cubital Tunnel diagnosis including the anatomy of what could be contributing to the tingling symptoms and potential causes. Furthermore, they present risk factors and the few tests that contribute to the nerve compression associated with the tingling sensation. Then, they dive into more optimal positioning for the elbow and how you can introduce activate modification to ease symptoms. Finally, they provide insight on their top exercises, speci...
May 30, 2022•16 min•Ep. 210
Is posture linked to your pain? We have Lara Heimann, founder of the LYT method and physical therapist, to discuss whether or not posture matters. Lara provides insight on how posture is multifaceted and how it relates to energy, mood, movement efficiency, biomechanics, and pain! Debunking myths around how posture is the cause of all pain, Lara briefly discusses the neurology surrounding pain. Furthermore, Lara explains the research on the biochemical effects of posture and how it affects effici...
May 25, 2022•41 min•Ep. 209
Knee pain from running or jumping? Perhaps a knee tendonitis diagnosis? DocJen & Dr. Dom present current perspectives on understandings surrounding tendonitis and tendonopathy. As they describe the anatomy of the patella tendon, they dive into potential risk factors for tendonitis, stages of tendonopathy, and stages of rehabilitation for tendon re-modelling, Theu provide insight on whether or not ice is beneficial, the importance of activity modification, and the most optimal progressions to...
May 23, 2022•20 min•Ep. 208
Struggling with painful sex? Leaking issues? This podcast episode is for you! We have Dr. Sneha Gazi on to educate you and provide insight on how you can begin to take ownership of your health issues through simple steps. Using her approach that combines Eastern and western schools of thought to health, she speaks about how she navigates patient issues. With body awareness being a necessary first step to treating pain, she offers a simple tool you can use to develop body and pelvic floor awarene...
May 18, 2022•46 min•Ep. 207
Got corns? DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered with everything you need to know about corns. They explain what corns , how they develop, and how they differ from calluses. Then, they describe the differences between the 5 types of corns and how your footwear could be contorting majorly to the development of corn in your feet! Finally, they touch base with movement and how movement biases could be contributing to corns on your feet. Let's dive in! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 0:55 ...
May 16, 2022•16 min•Ep. 206
Is Bison more nutritious than Beef? What labels should you look out for? We're re-discovering the meat industry, deciphering the nuances in labels and how you can get the most ethically and nutritious sourced meats. Sean dives into what brought him to the Bison business, explains what ruminants are, and why grass-fed is important. Furthermore, he unveils the truths about buying meat by the weight and how organs meats can be a naturally sourced multivitamin. Let's dive into the perks of Bison mea...
May 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 205
Whether marriage is around the corner or you're in a marriage currently, this podcast provides insight into relationships and maintaining an optimal relationship. Through examples, DocJen & Dr. Dom explore the topics of scheduling, awareness for your partner, communication, and goal-setting, and how these topics create harmony in a relationship! Let's dive in! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 03:24 - Importance of Scheduling 09:54 - Awareness for partner 16:23 - Power of Communication 2...
May 09, 2022•28 min•Ep. 204
