The Crooked Spine Show
Our goal is to give you the simple nuggets to relieve stress on your body by forming long-term habits to live a longer, healthier life.
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Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Through the pandemic most massage centers were shut down. Massage therapist who had a passion to help people during this time were able to adapt and (when it was safe) find ways to practice their craft. Monique Johnson was one of those people. I am fascinated by Monique’s story of resilience, and now success, in growing her personal massage spa, Total Body Bliss. As an expert in her art, I want to help us understand the different massage techniques and other services Monique uses to help her clients feel healthy. And then why Monique’s clients continue to use her services to stay healthy.
Checkout Monique’s Total Body Bliss knowledge, services and book an appointment—
https://totalbody-bliss.square.site/?fs=e&s=cl
https://www.facebook.com/20TotalBodyBliss20/
https://instagram.com/total_body_bliss_california?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/CgRlgl88Xic
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Highlights:
(3:20) How Monique built her experience over the last 18+ years; and grew her clientele during Covid.
(6:50) The benefit of having her massage center at her home property.
(9:40) Monique's self care helps take care of you, long-term.
(12:30) Monique explains how she customizes her many treatments based on your needs.
(15:40) Problems clients are coming in with now; how Monique is helping them.
(20:10) Help when chronic pain causes mental stress, anxiety.
(23:50) Starting Your self care routine in 2023 -Moniques's recommendations.
(26:00) Why Dr. Tony thinks you should make Monique part of your self care team.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
If you know someone that has a chronic illness (like long-term COVID effects), finding help is frustrating and usually disappointing. Suzan Jackson is my new advocate to help these people. She has suffered from ME (Myalgic encephalomyelitis) CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) for 20 years now and Lyme disease for about 15 years. She has learned to live a “new normal”. Suzan has helped guide people and their families in finding help for chronic illness by sharing her story on her blog and videos.
Connect with Suzan—
https://www.suzanjackson.com
https://www.livewithcfs.blogspot.com
https://www.facebook.com/livewithmecfs
https://twitter.com/livewithmecfs
https://www.youtube.com/c/SueJacksonDE/videos
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/waDfsC3wQXU
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Highlights:
(6:00) Sue's illness story; what she learned to help herself, to help you.
(12:30) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CF) is Sue's diagnosis. Finding out became her double-edge sword. Why she (and others) are more prone for this condition-like her sons.
(20:30) CF throws off your blood pressure, heart rate and sleep; how medications help.
(26:20) One of the causes of CF is Lime Disease (transmitted via ticks); how it is best diagnosed/treated; why it is missed; long term effects.
(30:30) How Sue gets through her day. I'm surprised what she adds in and eliminates.
(38:15) Sue's avoids the severe fatigue with CF by mindset and naps.
(40:30) Family/friends support can help or hurt.
(41:20) Exercise: how much help/hurts? Using beta blockers.
(45:50) Sues educational platforms helps you understand the sources of CF (long Covid, SARS, mono, etc.)
(49:30) Sue's book, "Finding a New Normal" helps emotional coping for long-term health conditions.
(54:30) My takeaway: Sue gives us how to see medical and emotional support to live a "new normal" quality of life.
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
My guest today is well known Orthopedic Physical Therapist Rick Olderman. With over 25 years of experience, he has learned how to resolve pain in almost any joint or muscle in the body. And most importantly he can teach it to his patients, peers and the community. He is a published author of Fixing You, book series (link on Amazon below). Along with his talks and podcast is looking to show people how to live completely pain-free without the need for medication.
Connect with Rich Olderman—
https://rickolderman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FixingYouMethod
https://instagram.com/fixingyouclinic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Checkout his downloadable home exercise videos--
https://go.rickolderman.com/
And checkout his Fixing You books series—
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rick+olderman+books (use code FIXINGYOU at checkout, they can get 20% off their purchase).
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/rD7qJETD_ck
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Todays show topics--
(3:40) Rick's background; why he created his unique assessment and treatment methods.
(6:00) Try Rick's assessment to find and fix your back pain; standing and lying down.
(14:00) Importance of keeping your body fixed by having good habits.
(18:10) Fixing compensation patterns for chronic sciatica and back pain; Changing your withdrawl reflex.
(24:40) Why chronic pain is NOT a disease; changing one's mindset to give hope.
(29:50) Why pain is a healthy signal from your body.
(35:50) Rick's books are titled, "Fixing You." Why? And how these books can help you.
(41:50) The fixing you method gets repeatable results fixing chronic pain. Taught and used by other clinicians.
(49:00) Rick has proven to me his passion to help people get well.
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
The human body is built to handle stress when it's healthy. Optimal health is achieve when we balance good nutrition and exercise with the stressors in our lives. When Stress (physical and mental) becomes overweight, then our body's alarm system (nerves) start to fire. This talk will explain how Chiropractic helps calm your nerves so you can return your optimal health. Listen in.
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/UenTrcfHss8
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Highlights:
(3:50) How the body connects together.
(8:50) Nerves health: healthy to irritated to low voltage.
(15:10) How to reduce/stop taking pain medications.
(19:30) Nerve chart (mapping your health conditions).
-Here is the link. Effect on muscle pain, nutrition.
https://www.euclidchiropracticinc.com/spine-nerve-chart/
(24:20) How sleep deprivation is a sign of being in a stress state.
(32:25) P.M.A -your motivation to get better.
(31:50) H.N.S. -#1 reason for health/sickness.
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
When you want to get healthy, where do you start? There are so many physical fitness programs and diet out there it’s overwhelming. Then your friends have their ideas too. Mollie Ferguson is a registered dietician and functional medicine clinician. She helps clients improve their physical health and adjust their nutritional intake for better results. Mollie also uses genetic and other lab testing to understand your unique strength and weakness when training and eating.
Connect with Mollie by connecting at--
https://www.functionalwellnessrd.com/services
mollie@functionalwellnessrd.com
https://www.instagram.com/functionalwellnessrd/
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/kJtrY15zuAA
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TOPICS TODAY--
Your exercise steps.
Eating a balanced plate.
Mindset of grace; small steps when creating a lifetime routine.
Reverse dieting.
Importance of fiber, hydration, sleep, your proteins, the right oils.
Genetic testing: how to get it done to find out way to improve your food absorption and best ways to exercise.
And more.
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
When you are stressed, how to do feel? Do you have habits/routines that calm you down? In this workshop we explain how your body's nervous and hormonal systems respond to movement to help you feel relaxed. Then we give you a few exercises to start a daily routine to handle the stress of your day and still feel healthy.
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/-PXYqmQw3YU
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OUTLINE FOR THIS WORKSHOP
How do you feel when your (1) Relaxed (2)Stressed?
What hormones are activated when you are stressed or relaxed.
-cortisol/catecholamines
-serotonin/endorphines
Which nerve branches (located in your spine and brian) are related to being relaxed or stressed.
-sympathetic
-parasympathetic
What joints of your body have a high amount of nerve density.
*Putting it together: Joint motion → nerve stimulation →hormone release → how you feel.*
Simple Ways to Improve Motion
-Walking
-Ankle motion (ex: rotation while sitting,
-wrist motion (rotation, tossing a ball,
-Shoulder motion (rotation with elbow bent, straight
-pelvic tilt (while sitting)
-and whatever YOU like to do.
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Did your doctor tell you having Type 2 Diabetes (or being pre-diabetic) is forever? Liars! Expert Layne Vanlieshout can empathize with your anxiety, and how she (and you) can cover naturally. In this interview Layne breaks down what to eat and when to eat them. She links specific carbohydrates can help or hurt your recovery. Also, how your lifestyle (especially sleep and stress) effects your blood sugar; including our mindset toward food. Learn this and more with Layne today's interview, and her daily tips on your Instagram and TikTok.
Free Guide to Balancing your Blood Sugar on her Website: https://www.lvwellnessconsulting.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/layne_vanlieshout/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@layne_vanlieshout
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ijzPCtbiXlo
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The big topics today—-
-The importance of blood sugar stabilization
-Signs of imbalanced blood sugar
-Insulin resistance as an early marker of impending diabetes
-What labs tells us
-Hacks to stabilize your blood sugar, and more.
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Feeling constant fatigue? Unexplained weight gain, overly stressed? Your doctor may diagnose you with a thyroid condition. In this interview with Maria Merlo of Splend Health LLC is our expert in abnormal thyroid function recovery, naturally, to avoid medication-based side effects. Learn how recovery through changes in your diet, environment, stress and more can help you regain your vitality and quality of life.
Connect with Maria to learn more:
mariamerlo@splendhealth.com
https://linktr.ee/splendhealth
https://www.instagram.com/splendhealth/
https://www.facebook.com/splendhealthllc
And the Thyroid Nutrition handout— https://go.splendhealth.com/thyroid-form
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/RnEBuQ1rhrg
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Highlights today’s interview--
What does the thyroid do for the body; what is normal and abnormal; a
-Symptoms of an abnormal thyroid.
-How is your thyroid affected by your environment (foods, stress, activities, household products).
-How an imbalance can present as a hormonal imbalance.
-What is a healthy food and why is absorption important?
-Simple steps to regain vitality instantly.
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Henry, founder of ABS Therapy has been a body therapist for over 15 years and has helped so many people. He is one of one that I know who uses PEMF (Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Frequency) therapy and other therapy techniques perfectly to help his clients improve their health.
Connect with Henry, ABS Therapy.
https://www.asb-therapy.com/
https://instagram.com/asbtherapy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.facebook.com/henry.hamby
250 W First St Suite 246 Claremont, California
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ILW94W1Mp9E
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Highlights today’s interview--
-why Henry started using PEMF.
-how does it work? It is natural?
-what conditions, body dysfunctions does PEMF treat. Acute or Chronic injuries?
-what results have your clients experience short and long term.
-how do your other therapies treatments do you use in conjunction or separate to PEMF?
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Meet Rachel Horton. She is a Lyme Disease & Chronic Fatigue patient, managing complex diagnoses by taking back her health. Now Rachel pays it forward by helping people understand how to regain their health when dealing with any medical condition.
Check Rachel’s free Sleep guide⤵️
https://www.rachelhorton.me/freesleepguide
Connect with Rachel for a consultation:
https://www.rachelhorton.me
https://instagram.com/rachelhortonwellness?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdg5p6oK/
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Fc2fjmh9oME
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes:
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Highlights:
(3:30) Rachel's own health recovery story 14 years ago.
(8:30) Finding hope through others and a positive community; how Rachel started hers.
(18:20) Example of Rachel's personalized way to help a client move more.
(20:15) Helping clients create their health journey by answering these questions.
(21:25) How Rachel starts with her clients; when a client's mind and actions shift.
(29:00) The core elements Rachel focusses on with clients.
(33:50) The small things that add up for better longevity.
(35:00) Rachel explains her FREE sleep guide (link above).
(39:00) How Rachel helps you build a health team and why it is important.