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“There’s almost no profession in the traditional healthcare model here in the United States that is set up for preventing issues from happening in the first place. It’s not proactive. It’s very reactive, right?” says Dr. Andrew Fix. In this episode, Dr. Fix shares a concerning story about a client […]
Key Takeaways: • Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a crucial role in muscle repair, immune function, and overall health. Consuming an adequate amount of protein daily, preferably around 1 gram per pound of body weight, can support muscle growth, fat loss, and satiety. • Animal-based protein sources provide […]
Key Takeaways • Mindset is key! When you change your mindset to be more open to growth and focused on the present, you become more resilient and can overcome more challenges and fears. • Diaphragmatic breathing can be used as a mindfulness practice to help you slow down, recover, and […]
Key Takeaways: • You don’t always have control over what happens to you in life, but you do have control over how you react. • Blaming others for your problems will not solve anything and will just make you feel worse. • Ultimately, you are in control of your own […]
Key Takeaways: • Get blood work done regularly (every 3, 6, 12 months) • Even if you have perfect cholesterol, you should still get your arteries checked for plaque • The first symptom of a heart attack is usually death. So don’t wait until you actually have symptoms to check […]
Key Takeaways: • While AI should not be used to completely replace a physical therapist, it can be used as a means of gathering data to determine the best treatment plan • Wearables and other data collection tools are now at the point where the data can be used to […]
Key Takeaways: • When the body does not have enough energy to support daily physiological functions, this can trigger RED-S • RED-S causes health complications like hormone suppression, bone stress injuries, and digestive issues • RED-S is most commonly seen in female athletes, but is believed to be underreported in […]
Key Takeaways: • Acupuncture affects the whole nervous system due to energetic intentionality, whereas dry needling is most helpful for localized areas of the body. • You can always retrain yourself to think more positively, no matter what has happened in your life. • You are your own best healer. […]
Key takeaways: • Control what you can and let go of what you cannot control. • After adversity strikes, take time to recover. Seek out resources to determine what happened and why it happened and get back out there. • Don’t compare yourself to other athletes, because your success may […]
Key Takeaways: • There is no such thing as the “perfect time” so stop waiting for one. • You can’t progress if you don’t at least start in the first place. Take the first small step forward, because if you get off track you can still course correct. • If […]