The Optimal Body

Gut health is all the rave and we have Dr. Jessie Hoffman on to artificial sweeteners, leaky gut, gastrointestinal distress, bloating, food intolerances and sensitivities, detox, and metal binders. With an overarching emphasis on diet diversity, movement, hydration, and sleep, Dr. Jessie hones in on the lack of conclusive evidence to suggest the negative effects of artificial sweeteners on gut health and diagnose leaky gut, as well as the flaws in food sensitivity testing. Furthermore, she clarifies the misconceptions around leaky gut and symptoms of exercise-induced gastrointestinal stress and how you can approach it from a movement and nutrition perspective. Moreover, she explains the difference between normal and dysfunctional bloating, what detox cleanses are actually doing physiologically, and whether or not the average person needs to take binders to prevent metal toxicity. Let's get clarified with Dr. Jessie!

What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Jessie Hoffman:

2:42 - Will artificial sweeteners destroy your gut microbiome?

9:36 -  What does a leaky gut refer to?

15:26 - Exercise-induced gastrointestinal stress

21:15 - How to address your gut symptoms.

22:55 - Normal vs Problematic Bloating

26:09 - Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities

31:21 - Do you need to detox?

33:55 - Should you take binders?

36:06 - Can you work with Jesse?

37:29 - Learning more with Jesse

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To learn more about Jessie Hoffman and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/237

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Will a strong core prevent back pain? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into what the true core consists of and the most effective way of bracing your core,  analogous to creating a natural weightlifting brace. They describe how the core is not the whole story and the role mobility plays in your back pain, emphasizing the need to build control and resilience through ALL motions of the spine. Furthermore, they mention how psychological and social influences impact back pain and how advantageous training rotation can be. Let’s dive in!

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What You Will Learn PT Pearl:

02:42 - Does a strong core prevent back pain?

03:15 - What is the core?

07:34 - Creating a natural weightlifting belt

13:17 - Why your core isn’t the whole story?

17:04 - Psychological and social influences on back pain

20:47 - The importance of rotational strength

22:57 - We have a solution for you!

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“The moment you make a better choice, you’re switching on a gene that is doing something wonderful to your body” Simplifying the mechanisms of genetics, Dr. Yael provides insights on the inability to change your genes, but the ability to impact the expression of genes. With a clear explanation of genetics, epigenetics, and nutrigenomics, Dr. Yael discusses medical genetics and the concept of "genes are destiny." Additionally, she dives into the heritability of injury, how genetic testing can be beneficial for behavior change, and how your genes are involved in your detoxification efficacy and inflammation regulation. Finally. Dr. Yael shares a case study on genetics and root-cause analysis to approach obesity. Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Yael Joffe:

6:16 - Genetics & epigenetics

12:52 - What is Nutrigenomics?

15:37 -  Medical Genetics vs “Our genes are destiny”

20:20 - Gene expression of injury

23:13 - Genetics and driving true behavior change

27:07 - Influences on genetic expression

29:11 - How your genes can indicate if you are more prone to inflammation

33:54 - Case studies on root cause analysis with genetics

44:11 - Get your genes tested!

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To learn more about Dr. Yael and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/235

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Pain around the ribcage? Diagnosed with Çostochondritis? DocJen and Dr. Dom break down what's happening in the body when diagnosed with costochondritis. They explain likely causes and what daily activities may exacerbate symptoms. With an emphasis on accessory breathing muscles, they provide insight into using different tools to approach and treat costochondritis.

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What You Will Learn PT Pearl:

02:22 - What is costochondritis?

03:37 -Why does costochondritis happen?

07:14 - Daily activities that might be exacerbating pain

08:20 - Approaching costochondritis rehabilitation

10:37 - What the research says

12:30 - First line of treatment

14:46 - Stretches for costochondritis

17:50 - Tools for breath awareness

20:22 - How you can rewire your breath pattern

22:00 - Active mobility for costochondritis

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“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 a few nutritional considerations to benefit your microbiome and reduce inflammation, whether or not there are good and bad bacteria, how health is not defined by the individual microbes present but by the overall metabolites different microbial strains produce and considers how fermented foods, prebiotics, and post-biotics can be more beneficial than probiotics. In addition, Dr. Heather discusses how plentiful and carnivore diets change microbial patterns and how midnight snacking impacts the microbiome too. Finally, she explains how not all sugar is equal, the effects of sugar on the microbiome, whether or not the dose of artificial sweeteners matters, and how you can approach your microbiome! Grab a notebook and tune in!

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What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Heather Zwickey: 

3:34 - What is the microbiome

4:39 - What affects your microbiome

7:03 - Does “all disease start in the gut”?

8:48 - Çan your gut microbial composition affect your mood?

11:43 - Exorphins

13:02 - How to benefit your microbiome and reduce inflammation

16:55 - Good vs Bad Bacteria in the gut

18:21 - Will testing your bacteria define how healthy you are?

20:09 - Supplements to help your gut health?

25:08 - What you should take for a GI upset?

25:08 - Plantful vs Carnivore diet

29:42- Midnight snacking & sleep on the microbiome

33:29 - How does sugar affects your microbiome?

38:01 - Does the dose of artificial sweeteners matter?

39:41 - Figuring out YOUR microbial journey

42:17- Learn more with Dr. Heather

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To learn more about Dr. Heather and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode233/

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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.

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What You Will Learn PT Pearl:

01:17 - What does cramping look like?

01:49 - Why does muscle cramping happen?

03:33 - What causes muscle cramping?

09:48 - Nocturnal cramping

11:21 - Preventing cramps

Watch Episode 232 on Youtube

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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 wands are beneficial to those in pregnancy and those in need of pelvic floor relaxation, educating you on how they can be used in men and women, Furthermore, they describe an alternative, but external, product that is analogous to an at-home perineum massage. Finally, they explain their specially curated and safe aloe vera products for Interstitial cystitis and provide insight into pelvic health education for the pelvic health community! Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Laura Meihofer and Heather Florio:

4:38 - How did start Dr Laura Meihofer and Heather Florio working together?

7:51 - Pelvic floor anatomy & building pelvic floor awareness

9:15 - Pelvic floor wands, lubrication products, and STI prevention

13:24 - Resources to educate using a pelvic floor wand

17:50 - Who are pelvic floor wands for?

21:04 - At-home external options for pelvic floor soft tissue mobilization

23:39 - Specialized aloe vera capsule for Interstitial cystitis

28:01 - Pelvic health education for the LGBTQ community

33:59 - Finding credible pelvic floor physical therapy

38:08 - Learn more with Dr. Laura & Heather

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To learn more about Dr Laura Meihofer and Heather Florio and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode231/

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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, and address environmental factors that may be contributing to your back spasms. Let's dive in.

Nerve cells may be hyper-excitable when there are unregulated sodium and potassium levels within the body. Bring those levels back to normal levels by staying hydrated this summer with LMNT water. No processed sugars and filled with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and magnesium promote that neural communication and muscle relaxation) Get a free sample pack with every flavor. Click here!

What You Will Learn PT Pearl:

01:21 - What is it?

02:51 - Why do spasms occur?

05:24 - Potential causes of spasms

06:48 - Where in the back do back spasms occur?

12:28 - Research on back spasms & effect of physical therapy techniques

15:46 - Top tool to promote relaxation

20:32 - What core exercise works?

21:17 - What mobility can you find?

22:30 - The effect of environmental factors

Watch Episode 230 on Youtube

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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 diet, and how multivitamins may be unnecessary, highlighting the advantages of personal supplements. Additionally, they discuss how some vitamins, such as Vitamin D, need to be supplemented and what micronutrients may be of more importance throughout life or with different diet choices. Finally, they discuss why you may need to supplement, how going organic can be advantageous if feasible, and how often you should re-assess your vitamin needs.

We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPACT PLAN together. You're getting strength, mobility flows, core activations, and muscle activations - a well-rounded view starting from the foundations and educating up to move optimally and efficiently. We're moving, educating, and providing the opportunity to win prizes! Every Sunday, you'll get to ask DocJen questions regarding health, movement, and how to navigate your aches and pains! We've never had a challenge this low before - $24.99. It's not too late to join - JOIN US!

What You Will Learn In This Interview with

:

4:06 – Why are Dr. Levitan & Dr. Block passionate about vitamins?

6:48 – Personalized vitamins - what YOU need

13:25 – Symptomatic vs Asymptomatic Deficiencies

17:57 – Determining the quality of vitamins & vitamin combinations

18:29 – Unregulated vitamin industry

24:01 – Dangerous vitamin combinations

25:57 – What vitamins are better received through the diet

27:57 – Can you get enough vitamin D and iron from diet?

30:20 – Vitamin supplementations for vegans/ vegetarians vs carnivore diet

32:40 – Vitamin differences for women through life

36:33 – Should you go organic?

37:18 – How long should you try a supplement?

29:34 – Do you re-assess your supplement intake?

41:01– Where can you find the survey & learn more?

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To learn more about Dr. Levitan & Dr. Block and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:

https://jen.health/podcast/229

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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, including mobility, isometric exercises, and dynamic strength. Let's dive in.

We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPACT PLAN together starting TODAY, August 1st. You're getting strength, mobility flows, core activations and muscle activations - a well rounded view starting from the foundations and educating up to move optimally and efficiently. We're moving, educating, and providing the opportunity to win prizes! We've never had a challenge this low before - $24.99. Let's do this before it's too late!

What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

03:57 - Anatomy of shoulder labrum

05:31 - Symptoms of shoulder labrum tear

06:07 - Causes of shoulder labrum tear

06:44 - Types of tear

10:57 - Tests for shoulder labrum tear

12:45 - Conservative vs Surgery

14:32 - Does your MRI explain your symptoms?

15:14 - Has Dr. Dom had labral issues?

16:20 - How to restore external rotation function?

18:01 - Active Range of motion & loading

20:37 - Should you ice and rest?

Watch Episode 228 on Youtube

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