Proven Health Alternatives

Original Strength Concept: Discover the importance of reconnecting with the natural movement abilities we are born with to enhance health and prevent pain.

Five Key Resets: Learn the five central movements of the Original Strength System—breathing, head control, rolling, rocking, and crawling—that can help reset the body’s functionality.

Importance of Breathing: Understand the critical role that proper breathing plays in reducing stress, improving movement, and enhancing body function.

Pain and Safety: Explore how pain is a signal from the brain indicating a need for movement safety and discover methods to reassure the nervous system to alleviate it.

Continuous Movement: Embrace the philosophy that integrating natural movements throughout the day leads to improved well-being and longevity.

Supplement Quality Indicators: Learn how third-party CGMP certification and brand credibility play critical roles in ensuring safe and effective dietary supplements.

Understanding Fillers and Forms: Dr. Viegas explains the importance of bioavailability in nutrient absorption, specifically how certain forms like chelated minerals are superior.

Top Supplement Choices: The discussion includes various popular supplements like magnesium, omega-3s, and probiotics, and offers insights into their best applications and benefits.

Role of Practitioners: Emphasizing the need for practitioner guidance in supplement selection, the episode discusses how healthcare professionals can integrate quality assessments into patient education.

The Danger of Misinformation: Tips on discerning credible supplement information from prevalent misinformation on social media platforms are provided, helping consumers make informed decisions.

Less than 7% of Americans are metabolically healthy, highlighting a critical national health crisis.

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by factors such as abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and elevated fasting glucose.

The gut microbiome plays a pivotal role in metabolic health, with antibiotics posing a risk to gut diversity.

CoQ10 supplementation is crucial for those on statins to prevent mitochondrial damage and related muscle pain.

Continuous glucose monitoring can provide detailed insights into blood sugar fluctuations, offering a more comprehensive picture than traditional tests alone.

Laser Dentistry: Low-level laser therapy is instrumental in reducing inflammation, postoperative pain, and healing time after dental procedures.

Oral-Systemic Connection: Poor oral health can lead to severe systemic diseases, including heart conditions, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, emphasizing the importance of oral hygiene in overall health.

Gum Health: Emerging studies suggest lasers could help revert gum recession non-surgically, enhancing gum health without invasive procedures.

Sleep Apnea: A focus on diagnosing and treating sleep apnea highlights its importance in maintaining not just oral health but overall well-being, with Dr. Rad offering insights on home-based sleep studies.

Preventive Measures: Essential daily practices like regular water swishing, strategic flossing, and use of non-fluoride products help in managing oral bacteria and maintaining oral health.

Lifelong Learning: Dr. Robins underscores the importance of being curious and continuously seeking knowledge to enhance mental health and personal development.

Physical Fitness and Recovery: Returning to competitive sports at an older age taught Dr. Robins valuable lessons about the importance of recovery and respecting one's physical limits.

Growth Mindset: Emphasizing resilience, Dr. Robins promotes adopting a growth mindset, confronting challenges to facilitate learning and personal advancement.

Community and Connection: The value of human connection and learning from others is highlighted as essential for a meaningful life.

Freedom and Adaptability: Dr. Robins candidly discusses reevaluating his life and career priorities, placing high importance on personal freedom and adapting to change.