Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+ Ep. 505 We’ve Been Treating Pain All Wrong – The Shocking Truth About Healing Chronic Pain Naturally with Dr. Stephen Hussey
I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Stephen Hussey today. He is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner who guides his clients back to health using the latest research and health-attaining strategies.
In our conversation, we explore the challenge of chronic pain, discussing how it is assessed, experienced, and managed. We unpack the concepts of coherence and heart rate variability, highlighting the value of optimizing circadian rhythm for managing hormonal changes and pain in perimenopause. Dr. Hussey also shares his perspective on chiropractic care, the nervous system, fascia, and the role of trauma, metabolic health, and environmental factors in healing.
Join us as we explore how to navigate chronic pain, support natural healing, and restore balance from the inside out.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
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Why is pain so difficult to treat?
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How the Flexner Report influenced medical education and contributed to pharmaceutical-based care
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The breadth and scope of the opioid crisis, and why people become addicted
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How our bodies perceive pain
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Why the fascia is so important, and its role in our physiological processes
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What is structured water?
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The link between cellular hydration, metabolic health, and the pain response
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How obesity and diabetes are directly associated with artificial light exposure
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How trauma rewires the brain and contributes to chronic pain
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Dr. Hussey explains the concept of coherence and its importance
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How pain changes during perimenopause and menopause
Bio: Stephen Hussey
Dr. Stephen Hussey, MS, DC, is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner. His story of personally healing heart disease using light and environmental health strategies has become an inspiration to many and a calling for change in healthcare. In addition to Chiropractic clinical practice, Dr. Hussey is a health consultant, speaker, and the author of three books on health: The Health Evolution, Understanding the Heart, and Pain Sense. Dr. Hussey guides clients from around the world back to health by using the latest research and health-attaining strategies.
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Social media:@drstephenhussey