Since I had 3 of my websites go down this past weekend (they tell me I was "hacked" but I'll never know for sure), I got all "spun up" into a sugar burning, carb craving, poor sleep quality state of health.
So to balance my body, mind, and spirit, I headed to the park for a trail run/walk. The clarity was immediate so I decided to share what was on my mind.
Today is a "3 Pillars of Core Wellness" Episode:
Mindset - How to use nature to reduce stress and create mental clarity plus words of wisdom from Joseph Campbell about risk and following your bliss.
Nutrition - Learn which foods trigger inflammation and how to get it under control so you don't end up living with pain, fatigue, and degenerative disease
Movement - Learn the reason why a full 1/3 of people have a higher chance of developing strain and pain from Crossed Posture Syndrome.
BONUS: Big lesson from the spring peepers! Why stress keeps you from fully expressing yourself and your true potential and what to do about it.
This extremely simple shoulder exercise is theMOST IMPORTANT exercise to do to both treat and prevent rotator cuff tendonitis and tears, impingement syndrome, bursitis, arthritis, and even frozen shoulder!
Although I didn't mention it in the video, doing this important shoulder blade exercise also helps relieve tight and tense shoulder and neck muscles. The bottom line…the better your shoulder works, the less strain you have on your neck!
One important caveat: in order to create good "ball and socket" shoulder movement, you first need to have good motion in your mid to upper back. After watching the video below, be sure to check out THIS VIDEO where I show you a way to get mobility back in that area of your spine as well. Then you'll be on your way to less pain and better movement. I believe those 2 things will make your entire life more FUN! Try it and I'll think you'll agree!
Let's face it…you've got to bend over to do stuff.
So you might as well learn how to do it in a way that doesn't chew up your joints, muscles, and tendons in the process.
Today's episode of Core Wellness TV goes step by step process to "injury proof" your stooping process.
I think about it every time I plug-in and unplug my laptop into the power strip under my desk.
I actually had a janitor ask me to do this one because he does this exact process hundreds of times a day when he reaches under cubicles to change trash can liners.
If you work with little children (teachers, daycare, etc.) this is HUGE for you as well.
how to bend and reach correctly
But, like I said, we ALL do it more than we could possibly realize. So you might as well learn how to protect your body in the process!
Join me and my geese friends at the gazebo on an amazingly energetic sunshiny day and get your stoop on!
And although I'm mentioning it here now, you could be missing out on other timely tips and resources if you haven't "liked" us yet at www.facebook.com/corewellnessinstitute !
The 2 exercises you'll learn today may amaze you because even though they are 2 dynamite low back pain exercises, neither one of them really exercises your "back muscles".
The new paradigm says this, "Stop Treating The Site Of Pain!"
You have to look for the movement and posture PROGRAMS you're using that are repetitively damaging your tissues! So take a load off your back with these 2 moves and let me know your results in the comments!
Dr. Steve reveals the powerful secret of "Organic Posture"
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Since there's been such a positive response to my recent episodes on how to protect your spine with hip hinging and hip mobility in general, I put this this episode together to take it to another level and help you reverse the "old looking" and damaging "Forward Head Posture".
This combination move is a "must do" for you if you want to stay upright and pain free so you continue to do the things you love to do!
You'll be using the ultra ninja trick that I call the "Push Away Phenomenon" of "Organic Posture".
This special method bypasses all of your brain's faulty wiring and corrupted movement programs and "taps in" to your brain's perfect posture program that you developed from the time you were born to the time you were 6 years old.
Think about it. You don't see many 4 to 6 year olds with bad posture, do you?
So go ahead and use the "push away phenomenon" I talk about in this video to re-awaken your confident, youthful, "organic" posture! Your back, your hips, your neck, your shoulders, and even your knees will thank you!
The most common question I get when someone starts in on our exercises to reverse Crossed Posture Syndrome is…"What if I have a low back disc issue?"
Today's episode gives you the same advice I give to my private clients suffering from disc related pain. You'll also learn where you can get the most important handout my private clients receive.
Even if you don't have a current problem, download it, print it, and put it in your first aid kit…seriously.
You'll also learn how to handle the inflammation that comes along with the injury and how to "calm the fire" with natural supplements that don't impair your body's tissue healing process.
Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxin sodium (Aleve), Tylenol, etc all have nasty side effects that can adversely affect healing as well as mess up your gut and liver. So now you'll at least have another option.
Please share this important information on Facebook and any other social network you're a part of by clicking the facebook button at the bottom of this post and go "Like" the Core Wellness Institute!
It truly can save a lot of unnecessary suffering. Have an AWESOME weekend and a safe Halloween! Be sure to look below the video for more resources and links!!
QUICK HALLOWEEN SURVIVAL TIP!...Remember that sugar suppresses the immune system so PLEASE take it easy and stay healthy!
We actually buy our kids' junk candy with cold hard cash and give them a couple of organic dark chocolate bars to savor. It saves us a lot of belly aches, colds,and flu.
Last week a private client came in because her shoulder was hurting from dragging her books and computer around campus (she's a professor) as you would pull a suitcase through an airport.
Well, she had a revelation when I gave her one very small piece of advice about "pulling vs. pushing".
Immediately she "got it" and sent me two enthusiastic emails telling me what a big difference it made in your shoulder pain and overall posture.
I thought I would share it with you, too.
Please forward, share, or tweet if it's helpful to you!
And, as always, I want to hear your questions and comments so leave them below!
Thanks!
Dr. Steve
P.S. Yes, you can still get the current exercise series to reverse Crossed Posture Syndrome at www.gettoyourcore.com/cps. But soon it will be coming down and be replaced with a brand new free program. So make sure you grab it if you haven't already!
Connect Your "Bubbling Spring" and Put Out The Fire Of Stress!
Today's episode reveals how activating the Chinese medicine point called "The Bubbling Spring" will send a "Spiral of Power" through your entire body.
This is because when you connect the K1 Kidney Acupuncture point to the earth, it unleashes one of the most powerful anti-aging secrets ever. It's a SUPER way to "wake up" your FEET!
You see, your feet give your brain a LOT of input which it uses to make decisions about whether to protect your knees, hips, low back, and on up the chain. It's called AFFERANCE and it's VERY important! So watch closely!
Please forgive the crazy cricket, the wind, and the top of my head being cut out on occasion. The content was just so good that I decided to put in some subtitles and let it fly! (But I'll let you be the judge of the content
This whole concept can very realistically be a game changer for you. You can feel the power of youth and vitality literally at every moment when you use this concept.
Dr. Steve
P.S. Don't miss the "Butt Squeezing" caveat at 5:20. It's the missing link for lots of people.
P.S.S. One more disclaimer…I am NOT versed in Traditional Chinese Medicine but some of these "Anti-Aging" basics, even if they are not "spot on" with TCM, will be very helpful to you.
This one leg "hip hinge" exercise is crucially important for sparing your spine and helping you avoid disc injury and the life altering sciatica that often comes along with it.
Actually, this is one of the best herniated disc exercises ever because it fixes one of the main CAUSES of disc bulges or disc herniations…too much spinal flexion (bending forward so that you low back becomes rounded).
I think you'll also be pleasantly surprised at how it makes everyday movement like bending, lifting, and even walking soooo much easier.
It's really a test of your balance. Be sure to leave a comment and tell me how you do!
Although I'll be talking more in-depth about this vitally important tip in the upcoming "Do This First" program, I couldn't wait.
This is the #1 mistake I see…not only when people are attempting to correct their posture, but when they attempt to do ANY exercise.
It also holds the key to re-awakening the true "deep" core system that makes pain free, excellent posture seem effortless and look amazing!
Outside of my colleagues (still very few and far between) associated with the Prague School method of rehabilitative exercise…NO ONE is talking about this!
Yet it's EVERYTHING!
LEAVE A COMMENT and let me know if you make this mistake or if you see it in those around you!
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