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This is the second episode of our newest series on... digestion!

In this episode we will cover:

0:36 Looking at IBD as inflammatory dysfunction within the digestive system; why it is important to share these and other symptoms you may think are irrelevant with your Osteopath.

3:06 What is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? And different triggers to this autoimmune reaction.

4:46 Signs and symptoms of IBD and the key differentiation from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

5:57 How Osteopaths treat patients coming in with an IBD diagnosis vs. traditional allopathic protocols, bio individuality and its role in how we respond to different treatment approaches.

7:38 Blood circulation's role in inflammatory diseases like IBD, the two main reasons why we believe blood supply is so important for a healthy digestive system.

9:07 What does our osteopathic principle of self healing mean within organ systems? Looking at the importance of self healing within the intestines, especially for leaky gut, and why we believe osteopathy’s role in freeing blood supply and drainage should be one of the first steps in gut healing protocols.

13:53 Where the blood supply to the digestive system is coming from, visualizing its path through the body, how movements of the spine, breathing mechanics, and muscular lines of force from the shoulders and hips can directly affect blood supply to the intestines.

17:43 Where we start when someone first comes into our clinics, in general and in regards to dysfunctional digestion. Why we don’t go directly to the area of dysfunction for longer lasting results, and why visceral work is often the final piece of the puzzle.

22:10 Why every tissue in the body and its functioning is related to the spine either neurologically or structurally.

Three Osteopathic Practitioners' Holistic Perspectives on Health, Mindset, Movement, Longevity, Beauty & more.



After taking some time away from recording to maintain our practices and professional development, we warmly welcome you to our newest series on... DIGESTION!

A highly anticipated, grossly underrated, and slightly taboo topic that is deserving of all the attention. In this episode we will cover:

0:30- Digestive stats, why our osteopathic structural approach should be the first step in tackling gut issues 

5:25- How the digestive system works: anatomy of the GI tract

7:25- Intro to IBS: importance of the rate of digestion, and how a spoonful of sesame seeds can flag and help track your own motility

10:12- The autonomic nervous system and its parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions control motility. Why a balance of the two is crucial for healthy digestion

11:58 What an excess sympathetic state looks like vs prolonged parasympathetic state; why both should be balanced before or alongside supplementation / diet changes 

13:40 Specific nerves of the PNS: the vagus nerve and pelvic (splanchnic nerves); how tech neck, neck tension/restriction could impact these nerves and in turn digestion

16:05 Why hip and pelvic dysfunction can disturb these nerves

17:25- Why the "fusebox" of the body should never be ignored when systems functions go awry! Would you buy all new light bulbs before checking the source of power?  controls all of our organs functions: the spine. 

18:24- Recognizing the brain gut connection (& why its legit!); vicious cycle of stress on digestion

19:54- Heightened stress states; what they tell us and what they don’t have to

23:40- At home tips we give to patients with IBS symptoms

25:03- Children’s digestion— potty training, constipation, the potential emotional stress or physical anatomical stress involved

26:20- Working all along the spine in different ways- utilizing inhibition and stimulation along the spine, the sympathetic nervous system’s means of communication along the spine and ribs in our mid back

29:08- Commonly diagnosed spinal issues (herniated discs, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis) and how they can be affecting your digestion more than you knew

32:50- Our tips on movements and hands on assessment post meal and in times of digestive upset, working to stimulate the vagus nerve via breath work, and inhibit sympathetic nerves energetically with mindfulness and expansion through the mid spine and body

And finally, how we can help balance our body’s pressure gradients



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This is the third (and final) episode of our New Year's Exclusive Series. We get right to the point and each give our one tangible take-away for how to set up the year to achieve all of your intentions, no matter how big or how small.



We're passionate about showcasing Osteopathy as an integral part of healthcare. As well as other alternative practices that share the common goal of staying proactive when it comes to health. Want to get inspired to take your health into your own hands? Discover how small, intentional changes have great effects on how we move through life. We are going to cover it all!

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Three Osteopathic Practitioners' Holistic Perspectives on Health, Mindset, Movement, Longevity, Beauty & more.



This is the second episode of our New Year's Exclusive Series. We discuss lessons from last year and intentions for this year. Rather than "resolutions", we lay out the path to our goals, flip the script on messiness in the pursuit & how to reframe to find contentment within.

Today's episode unpacks our GIRLY goals, focusing on nails, limiting toxicity exposure in self-care activities, cycle tracking, hormone balancing and pre-pregnancy planning. It's all about finding key ways to create an environment conducive to the habits and behaviours you want to promote.



We're passionate about showcasing Osteopathy as an integral part of healthcare. As well as other alternative practices that share the common goal of staying proactive when it comes to health. Want to get inspired to take your health into your own hands? Discover how small, intentional changes have great effects on how we move through life. We are going to cover it all!

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Three Osteopathic Practitioners' Holistic Perspectives on Health, Mindset, Movement, Longevity, Beauty & more.



Todays episode is the first of our New Year's Exclusive Series. We sit down and reflect on the past year, lessons, themes and the opportunity that comes with a new start.

We're passionate about showcasing Osteopathy as an integral part of healthcare. As well as other alternative practices that share the common goal of staying proactive when it comes to health. Want to get inspired to take your health into your own hands? Discover how small, intentional changes have great effects on how we move through life. We are going to cover it all!

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Joining us for today’s discussion is Holly Webster. Holly is a highly respected Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. She is a fellow member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association, the owner of Still Dynamics Osteopathy (Brantford and Oakville Locations) and colleague of Lauren’s, and an associate professor at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy. 



Today we discuss where osteopathy fits into a patient's journey to health, our medical system, and the greatest gift our profession offers. 

 

Together we sit down to reframe the definition of disease to highlight the impact of anatomical structure. We explain how using structural diagnosis as a process of elimination when searching for the root cause of disease can reduce tax on an already stressed body in lesion, decrease unnecessary stress on the liver for metabolizing drugs, and prevent avoidable side effects and dependency on pharmaceuticals for temporary symptom relief. 



We invite listeners to think differently about pain and use it as information to guide our intervention decisions, seek osteopathy to prevent larger issues caused by compensations, and allow you to optimize performance in all areas of life! 



This episode includes:

1:00 Osteopathy as a point of primary acute care, a spin on your typical Walk-In clinic  

2:50 Manual Therapy as a means of healthcare (not just aches, pains and acute care) 

3:30 Complimentary forms of care and how their approach treating the patient makes osteopathy more effective

5:25 Changing the narrative from musculoskeletal treatment to addressing an array of idiopathic and allopathic symptoms 

7:25 The greatest gift of osteopathy is body awareness and the ability to advocate for yourself 

9:30 Case Study: Osteopathy and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Treating a viscero-somato lesion

15:30 Treatment goes beyond being symptom based to look at contributing factors

15:45 Treating the mental and emotional association with  disease; The mindset behind illness and injury  

18:30 Osteopathic intervention over the lifespan— when is the best time seek care? 

19:00 How does osteopathy play a role in fertility, conception, fetal and infant development? 

21:30 Putting out the fire. Early intervention helps prevent larger issues due to compensations 

21:45 The relationship with your practitioner  

26:30 Osteopathy after birth for colic, Eustachian tube in newborns

28:15 No two patients or lesions are the same



Still Dynamics Classical Osteopathy: https://stilldynamics.ca/services/osteopathy/



We're passionate about showcasing Osteopathy as an integral part of healthcare. As well as other alternative practices that share the common goal of staying proactive when it comes to health. Want to get inspired to take your health into your own hands? Discover how small, intentional changes have great effects on how we move through life. We are going to cover it all!



Find us on Instagram & TikTok @WellAndBack

Please consider Rating, Reviewing & Subscribing to our Podcast. 



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