Pursuing Health

Healthcare practitioners discuss the applications of using genomics to improve health and performance.  Panelists Dr. Matt Dawson and Dr. Mike Mallin provide background on the science behind genomics and precision care, describe how this cutting-edge form of medicine can inform lifestyle choices, and explain why genomics is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to optimizing health.

The panel was part of a series of conversations hosted by CrossFit Health at the 2021 CrossFit Games.

You can connect with the featured panelists via Instagram:

Julie Foucher, MD - Family Physician @juliefoucher

Matt Dawson, MD - CrossFit Precision Care @wildhealthmd

Mike Mallin, MD - CrossFit Precision Care @mikemallin

Ep 217 - Revolutionizing Healthcare: CrossFit Precision Care

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What is precision medicine? In short, it's a data-driven approach to healthcare that recognizes we're all unique and a one-size-fits-all approach to care doesn't work for everyone.

Mike Mallin, MD, explains how precision medicine providers take your genetics, epigenetics, biomarkers, and unique risk factors into account as they develop a comprehensive plan designed to help you achieve your overall health goals.

To learn more about CrossFit Precision Care and how to get involved as a healthcare provider or patient, visit care.crossfit.com. 

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Lucy Mailing is a microbiome researcher, educator, and passionate scholar of integrative, evidence-based gut health.

She received her Bachelor’s in Biology from Kalamazoo College and her PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Illinois. Lucy has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles related to the microbiome and health and was named an Emerging Leader in Nutritional Sciences by the American Society for Nutrition in 2017.

On her website, lucymailing.com, Lucy shares content dedicated to integrative, evidence-based articles about the microbiome, gut and skin health, and nutrition science. She is a nationally recognized speaker on gut health and one of the most trusted experts in the integrative health space.

I have been following Lucy’s research for years, and I was excited to sit down with her to discuss how the microbiome impacts virtually every aspect of our health.  We talk about factors that impact the gut lining, methods we can use to screen for intestinal permeability and gut dysbiosis, and actions we can take to support our microbiome.

You can connect with Dr. Mailing via Instagram @lucymailingphd

Ep 189 - Chris Kresser on HPA Axis Dysfunction and the Stress Response

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"The idea that CrossFit is dangerous is actually not supported in the scientific literature," says Amy West, MD. Her number-one tip for avoiding injury: "Check your ego at the door." Other suggested strategies include seeking out supervision to make sure you're moving properly, knowing your own limits, and paying attention to recovery.

Healthcare practitioners, cancer advocates and a cancer survivor discuss the applications of CrossFit for individuals diagnosed with cancer.  They share their personal connection to cancer, the impact of exercise on cancer prevention and treatment, and ideas on how we can build a bridge between fitness providers and healthcare to better support cancer survivors.  The panel was part of a series of conversations hosted by CrossFit Health at the 2021 CrossFit Games.

You can connect with the featured panelists via Instagram:

Julie Foucher, MD - Family Physician @juliefoucher

Fran Whitfeld -  Trainer with Stage IV Breast Cancer @franwhitfield

Allison Betof Warner, MD - Exercise Oncologist @jockmeetsnerd

Zionna Hanson - Barbells for Boobs Founder @zionna

Scott Britton - Battle Cancer Founder @battle.cancer

Ep 203 - Using CrossFit to Battle Cancer with Scott Britton

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Wearable devices can measure the variability between the beats of your heart and can indicate how relaxed you are-- "an objective measure of how chill you are," says Mike Mallin, MD. The more variability the better.  

Dr. Mallin and I discuss our top 5 tips to increase heart rate variability.

1. Sleep- a regular bedtime & at least an 8-hour sleep opportunity every night

To learn more about CrossFit Health and how to get involved as a healthcare provider or patient, visit health.crossfit.com. 

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Nick Ortner is the creator and executive producer of the documentary film, The Tapping Solution, as well  the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Tapping Solution: A revolutionary system for stress-free living.  Tapping is also sometimes referred to as Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT.  Nick began sharing this stress and anxiety-relieving method with others in 2007 after experiencing tremendous success using the protocol for his own personal pain relief.  He has gone on to become a highly regarded public speaker, presenting live tapping sessions at seminars, hosting an annual world summit, and appearing in numerous well known media outlets, such as CNN, Psychology Today, and The Dr. Oz Show.

In this conversation, we discuss what tapping is and why it can change emotions by calming the amygdala, circumstances in which tapping can be helpful, and the data being collected to objectively demonstrate tapping’s effectiveness.  As a bonus, Nick leads us through an interactive tapping session focused on relieving stress and anxiety.

You can connect with Nick via Instagram @NickOrtner

Research on Emotional Freedom Technique:

Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Improves Multiple Physiological Markers of Health

App-Based Delivery of Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques: Cross-Sectional Study of App User Self-Ratings 

Ep 215 - Mentally Fit: Tarryn Harvey

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What is primary care?

In theory, it’s a long-term relationship between a healthcare practitioner and a patient encompassing preventative health practices, acute illness, and chronic disease.

In practice, the insurance system has created an environment where physicians are incentivized to see more patients in less time, and the doctor-patient relationship is suffering because of it.

Julie talks with CrossFit CEO Eric Roza about the current state of primary care and why the direct primary care model gives hope for the future.

To learn more about CrossFit Health and how to get involved as a healthcare provider or patient, visit health.crossfit.com. 

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Healthcare practitioners and wearables experts provide insights on several different types of wearable devices for CrossFit and health, including trackers for workouts, sleep, recovery, and blood glucose.  The panelists share the most useful metrics to track, why personalized data and experimentation are so crucial for improving health and performance, and actionable tips individuals can use to improve their biometrics. 

The panel was part of a series of conversations hosted by CrossFit Health at the 2021 CrossFit Games.

You can connect with the featured panelists via Instagram:

Kristen Holmes - Whoop VP of Performance Science (@kristen_holmes2126)

Josh Clemente - Levels Founder and President (@josh.f.clemente)

Nick Nwabueze, MD - SteadyMD Physician (@thefittestdoc)

Mike Mallin, MD - CrossFit Precision Care (@mikemallin)

Katina Thornton, MD - Anesthesiologist  (@katinathornton911)

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Ep 210 - Shon Rowan on HRV + Pregnancy

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“Are you waking up rested and without an alarm clock?” asks Dr. Matt Dawson of CrossFit Precision Care.   His advice to get the rest and recovery you need? “Stick to the basics… cool, dark, and quiet.”

PMID: 31759934, 33879784, 27611440

To learn more about CrossFit Precision Care and how to get involved as a healthcare provider or patient, visit care.crossfit.com. 

If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday.