N of One

This is part two of our HRV series shines light of the importance of getting accurate numbers before analyzing the different stats that are presented. Source: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-rate-variability-new-way-track-well-2017112212789

We are discussing the basic approach of HRV, what is means and how we can use it as an objective way to measure our nervous system to be used as a guide to better health. Source: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-rate-variability-new-way-track-well-2017112212789

We are going to discuss inflammation, the details about what it is and how it occurs in our body. We will be taking a look into how inflammation is interconnected with the Endocannabinoid system. Lastly, we discuss how you can empower yourself.

This episode contains a review of the basics from last episode, adding more details about how the Endocannabinoid system interacts with our whole body and the reason why studying CBD is so special.

Understanding what it means to supplement CBD, what it means to supplement in general, the stigma surrounding CBD, the differences between marijuana and hemp/CBD and their production and the various products on the market.

Today will be looking at the large intestine and its relationship with the ileocecal valve, our immune system, hormones, the manner in which we digest food and the central nervous system.

We will be discussing why it is important to understand behavior in order for our bodies and minds to heal.

We have tools for you to use to understand the characteristics about ourselves and the people around us.

How does stress and trauma shape how we behave, learn and heal?

This episode will review and continue discussing:

The role of the stomach and how that affects our digestion.

What are signs, symptoms and a test to figure out whether or not your stomach acid is adequate

What processes occur after the stomach

How our emotions and neurology will affect how well we can digest our food.

Gut-Brain Insane

On today's episode we will continue on our journey on understanding how our bodies work and the relationship between our gut and brain.

Once you understand this relationship, you are able to understand how certain conditions like autism, depression, Alzheimer's, sleep, hormones and sport performance are affected by the gut and the brain.

Check out this article for more information:

https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/141/3/e20/4850980

We will continue on our journey of health by discussing manners in which our body heals by first discussing what are signs of disease/pathology/symptoms and what those signs mean.

What does it mean to have signs of disease/pathology/symptoms?

What does it mean to lack signs of disease/pathology/symptoms?