If you're wondering what the best type of protein is or how to present muscle wasting as you age, this one is for you! Dr. Lyon, the founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric-Medicine™, dives into the world of protein, strength maintenance, and muscle mass through age. By describing the necessity of protein as a primary metabolic driver, she names the types of dietary protein and which ones are essential to stimulating the muscle. Furthermore, she explains the differences in quality and volume...
Mar 15, 2023•50 min•Ep. 293
Waking up feeling achy, stiff, and sore? Thinking it may be your bed, mattress, pillows, or sleeping position? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive what it means to find your most optimal sleeping position. They describe the characteristics of their most optimal mattress and how sleeping position preferences change throughout life. Then, they identify the common pain points that arise with different sleeping positions and adjustments you can make to your sleeping environment to ease those symptoms. Tune i...
Mar 13, 2023•27 min•Ep. 292
Struggling with bad breath? Could your toothpaste and mouthwash be causing more harm than good? Trina Felber, founder of Primal Life Organics dives into the science behind remineralization and how we may be able to heal cavities on our own. Then, she proposes toothpowder as a successful alternative to toothpaste, suggesting how you can begin to create the most optimal environment for your teeth. Trina highlights the truth behind dental care products in the market and how they may be more similar...
Mar 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 291
Is your meniscus injury worrying you? Considering surgery but feel like there's a way out? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the current research on surgery versus conservative treatment in long-term symptom management and knee health. Dr. Dom shares his journey with his Meniscus injury on both legs, speaking about his mistakes and rehabilitation journey with surgery and no surgery. Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom highlight the importance of attempting rehabilitation before surgery, breaking down how mobili...
Mar 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 290
Eating disorders, emotional eating, IBS, SIBO, and weight loss. We're discussing it all with Tamar Samuels, co-founder of Culina Health. By distinguishing the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating, Tamar discusses common symptoms of disordered eating and whether or not emotional eating is bad? Then, she discusses the role of the FODMAP diet and the cautionary measures she advises when taking aboard the low FODMAP diet for IBS and SIBO. Furthermore, she discusses the role of b...
Mar 01, 2023•46 min•Ep. 289
Bump on the back of your heel? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy related to Haglund’s deformity and who is most affected. As Dr. Dom shares his experience with Haglund’s deformity, they explain the role high heels and conventional shoes play in the development of Haglund’s deformity. Finally, they discuss a three phase process to rehabilitating the deformity. Let’s dive in! Move2Improve Special Discount ends Friday March 3rd: MOVE2IMPROVE CHALLENGE! It combines strength workouts, mobility...
Feb 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 288
Did you know 17-53% of the population experience anxiety during relaxation and meditation? Jill Miller, author of Body by Breath and The Roll Model , and the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness, speaks about bringing awareness to breathing and what it means to modulate the nervous system according to different experiences throughout life. While explaining the autonomic nervous system, Jill describes the three zones of breathing and how they are manipulated through times of digestion and healing to exe...
Feb 22, 2023•56 min•Ep. 287
Feeling tingling/ numbness from the next through the arm? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of thoracic outlet syndrome and current perspectives on conservative versus surgery as treatment options for thoracic outlet syndrome. Then, they dive into a four-stage active process in addressing thoracic outlet syndrome: breath, nerve mobility, upper back mobility, shoulder blade and core awareness. Along with their best exercises, they ultimately explain how nerves move better with less infla...
Feb 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 286
Did you know 50% of Americans diet at least once a year? We have Ben Carpenter on to uncover the truths about weight loss. By diving into what drew him to follow a career path in weight loss, he points out where individuals tend to go wrong. Then, he discusses whether diet matters when it comes to fat loss, providing insight into marketing and how diets are really sold as habits that can only be maintained for weeks. Then, he explains the processes of self-monitoring and how food journaling may ...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 285
Have you heard the cues shoulder blades down and back? DocJen & Dr. Dom describe the problem with this cue in relation to flaring of the ribcage and enhanced stress signalling within the body. By explaining the predominance of the forward posture, yet how posture is dynamic, they dive into how you can "reverse" that forward posture and promote stability around the shoulder blades! Let's dive in! Hydration is vital (potassium, magnesium, and potassium) when it comes to cognition, mental clari...
Feb 13, 2023•26 min•Ep. 284
Permission to offend? We're about to get unfiltered and unafraid with Rachel Luna, author of Permission To Offend and Neuro Coach. Through her triple breast cancer journey, Rachel presents the statistics on the ethnic prevalence of triple breast cancer, bringing about awareness of medical accessibility and care to patients of different ethnic groups. She speaks to evolutionary influence on why it is difficult to have controversial conversations and what it means to speak your truth at the expens...
Feb 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 283
Are your shoulders or neck constantly giving you trouble? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into what the upper trapezius muscle really is and why they’re so easily tensed. If you feel stressed over work, kids, the news, or anything really, this podcast will empower you to self-treat your tensed muscles and give you back the independence you deserve. Tune in to understand the foundations of the breath and how they increase your bodily awareness; all so you can live a more relaxed, tense-free...
Feb 06, 2023•24 min•Ep. 282
Did you know oral hygiene is linked to gestational diabetes, cardiovascular risk, cancer risk, and arthritis? Dr. Kami Hoss explores the depths of dental care and oral hygiene as it affects different aspects of the body. Dr. Hoss describes the knock-on effects of poor oral health on fertility, birthing consequences, respiratory issues, bone health, confidence, and stress. Furthermore, he describes the process of cavity formation, whether it has a genetic influence, and explains why brushing your...
Feb 01, 2023•54 min•Ep. 281
Have you ever been told you have a “stuck” or “unstable” SI joint? Struggling with SI pain? Tune in as Dr. Dom and Doc Jen explain what an SI joint, or a Sacroiliac joint, is and what it really means to have SI pain. They explain the research behind SI pain and the most beneficial ways, in their expert opinions, experiences, and current research, to help reduce your pain and get you moving again! Empower yourself with the tools and guidelines as they lay out how to help subdue that consistent lo...
Jan 30, 2023•27 min•Ep. 280
Have you heard of somatic therapy? Lauren redefines how unresolved trauma is stored in our bodies with Lauren Zoeller. To kick off this interview, Lauren defines what somatic experiencing is and examples of somatic tools. Furthermore, she speaks about how to identify an unresolved trauma and how attachment theory relates to finding deeper connections with others. She offers two tools to work through feelings and sensations at home, as well as how to not “scare anyone away” by being vulnerable. F...
Jan 25, 2023•37 min•Ep. 279
Diagnosed with IT Band Syndrome? Feeling pain on the outside of the knee? Rolling out your IT band? DocJen & Dr. Dom describes the anatomy of the IT bands, the muscles that connect into, and why it is said to be a “friction injury.” They discuss whether or not foam rolling is beneficial, the mechanism behind foam rolling, and how to optimize its use. Then, they explain the potential causes of feeling ITB syndrome-related symptoms, and how you can begin to address the root cause issue. After ...
Jan 23, 2023•29 min•Ep. 278
Diet apps and mindset. Let's dive into how Dr. Kyra is bridging the gap between technology and mindset to promote true behaviour change. As a medical doctor, she rediscovered the need for expertise and action regarding behaviour change. With an emphasis on the Habenula, a part of the brain associated with the "failure" mindset, she discusses the dual function of the Habenula and how to avoid its stimulation. With the Habenula as the underlying theme of this discussion, she distinguishes the iter...
Jan 18, 2023•43 min•Ep. 277
Should you fix your Anterior Pelvic Tilt? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss the misconceptions surrounding anterior pelvic tilt, particularly as it relates to low back pain. Presenting the current perspectives and literature on anterior pelvic tilt, they discuss how the description itself is not a pathology and merely just a structural state. Emphasising the importance of proprioception around the pelvis and low back, they provide their top tools to addressing how you can address your low back and fo...
Jan 16, 2023•19 min•Ep. 276
Is cancer preventable? Dr. Leigh Connealy, the founder of the Cancer Center For Healing, speaks to the flaws of traditional hospital cancer care and highlights how her institute offers a unique and holistic approach that takes into account the epigenetic factors of cancer development. Furthermore, she discusses the role of food in cancer development, describing the importance of the digestive system, and highlighting the importance of nutrient absorption and assimilation. Finally, she offers ins...
Jan 11, 2023•58 min•Ep. 275
DocJen & Dr.Dom defines the Scoliosis diagnosis, presenting the current perspectives on the causes of scoliosis and the determinants of scoliosis- associated symptoms. Furthermore, they discuss the Cobb angle measurement and when surgery is applicable for scoliosis. Finally, they present a 5 stage treatment protocol for scoliosis, touching base with the Schroth Method. Let’s dive in! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 01:24 - Is scoliosis lateral curvature of the spine? 03:29 - What is id...
Jan 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 274
What does it mean to master your emotions? Is bottling up your emotions the solution? Neeta discusses her journey of healing and how she found emotional release from psychological traumas through her upbringing. Neeta explains how she found release, considering the psychosocial expectations associated with emotions, which include the 4 components of the bounce factor: upbringing, good stress, emotional capacity, and radical self-awareness. Then, she defined what it means to be in the middle of t...
Jan 04, 2023•51 min•Ep. 273
What are your SMART goals for 2023? DocJen and Dr. Dom breakdown SMART goals, describing what specificity, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely goals entail. Yet, they expand the SMART framework, discussing how to create sustainable, meaningful, accountable, realistic, and task oriented goals! With examples of how to make progressive and smaller goals, DocJen & Dr.Dom discuss how to set yourself up for success in the new year! THE CHALLENGE HAS BEGUN! Hop on the Jen Health Mobility P...
Jan 02, 2023•28 min•Ep. 272
What is tissue work actually doing? Is physical touch your only"fix"? Aaron Alexander, manual therapist, provides the truths about manual therapy and its therapeutic effects on the nervous system rather than the soft tissues themselves. By describing his journey through his passion for helping people with their pain, Aaron's provides his current perspective on tissue work, describing the relationship between structure and function. Then, he dives into the concept of mechanotransduction and how t...
Dec 28, 2022•52 min•Ep. 271
How much does mobility matter? DocJen & Dr.Dom explore the realms of mobility and how it sets the foundation to your physical health. With applications to aging, enhancing integrity and tolerance within the body, and helping the development of resilience, they describe how mobility can be used as a warm up, what is meant by ‘mobility’ and how to stay on track in the new year. Let’s dive in! The new year is coming up and we have the most OPTIMAL tool to help your movement journey stay consist...
Dec 26, 2022•18 min•Ep. 270
To separate truths from myths, we have Ryann Kipping on to discuss nutrition myths surrounding nutrition. She provides insight into safe caffeine consumption and whether the source of caffeine matters. Ryann shares the impacts of sugar consumption during pregnancy and how to navigate sugary cravings. Furthermore, she provides insight into the research surrounding fish consumption and how the recommendations differ from raw shellfish. She briefly discusses fruit and whether eating for two is a ne...
Dec 21, 2022•50 min•Ep. 269
Pain in the buttock? Feeling shooting/tingling sensations in your low back or glutes? Perhaps a deep buttock pain? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the how deep gluteal syndrome and piriformis syndrome are related, discussing possible physiological causes for symptoms. Soon after, they discuss what you can do to alleviate your symptoms, targeting nerve glides, postural considerations, inner core coordination with breath, hip rotation, and dynamic load finally. Learn about the stages of rehabilitativ...
Dec 19, 2022•26 min•Ep. 268
Can you lose weight with a sustainable diet? We are reconceptualising and re-framing weight loss with Lisa Moskovitz. Lisa provides perspective on what it means to combat popularized diet culture and who intuitive eating is for. With disordered thoughts around food for some individuals, Lisa emphasizes the importance of structure and how intuitive eating can be applied to different circumstances sustainably. Then, the provides insight into food journaling and why it is recommended, offering tips...
Dec 14, 2022•55 min•Ep. 267
Got plantar fasciitis? Heel pain? DocJen & Dr. Dom describe what is happening physiologically during plantar fasciitis, especially when the symptoms are present. Then, they present new research that provides insight into the current perspectives on the cause of plantar fasciitis. They discuss how the conventional show may be correlated with the increased prevalence of plantar fasciitis, as well as three phases of rehabilitation to control those symptoms. Finally, they speak about how ankle m...
Dec 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 266
Does manual therapy fix you or put structures back into place? We have Dr. Erson to discuss the truths about manual therapy and how we can optimally use manual therapy to create long term change. Firstly, Dr. Erson discusses the difference between softer approaches and bruising to determine a successful treatment. Using the analogy of hip displacement before pelvic trauma in car crashes, Dr.Erson discusses what it means when you pelvis is “rotated,” and the physiology of what is happening during...
Dec 07, 2022•53 min•Ep. 265
Back pain when you lay down? DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered! Firstly, they dive into how pelvic positioning affects different biases within the body. Through pelvic tilt talk, they explore why you may not be fully relaxing and how pain is an output of protection. They provide insight into how you can lay down and promote safety within the body, while exploring different positions that re-gain pelvic tilt awareness! Let's dive in to learn more! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 01:09 - Pot...
Dec 05, 2022•16 min•Ep. 264
