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Stem cells vs Platlet Rich Plasma (PRP) - Which is most effective? It turns out, regenerative medicine is context dependent. Dr. Gregory Lutz provides a rundown on what regenerative medicine and PRP is, the effectiveness of PRP and stem cell injections on disc and joint disorders, as well as the importance of white blood cell count in PRP. Through this discussion, Dr. Lutz highlights newfound research surrounding the spinal microbiome and how it may explain the presence of symptomatic and asymptomatic degenerative disc presentations on MRIs. Therefore, he dives into protocols to target the spinal microbiome, how PRP is made more successful, why patients have persisting pain following spinal fusion surgery, and whether there are any side effects to consider. Let's dive in! LMNT Electrolyte Discount: Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! (affiliate link) What You Will Learn In This Interview with Gregory E. Lutz, MD⁠ 01:38 - Regenerative Medicine - What is it? 02:35 - Why did Dr.Lutz redirect his clinic to regenerative medicine? 06:43 - What is PRP and how does it work in the body? 11:14 - What is degenerative disc disease? 13:38 - Protocol and diet measures to target the spine microbiome 17:23 - Why patients may have persisting pain after spinal fusion? 19:00 - How PRP is being made more accessible 22:36 - Are there any side effects to PRP? 24:19 - Can PEP help with other spinal disorders? 26:04 - The scenarios stem cells are most effective in 27:59 - Preventative measures for spinal and joint disorders as we age 31:04 - Learn more with Dr. Lutz To learn more about ⁠⁠Gregory E. Lutz, MD⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ht⁠tps://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode301/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to⁠⁠⁠⁠ subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's episode 300! In this episode, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dives into shoulder impingement, diastasis recti, and meralgia paresthetica - what it is, its potential causes, and what to consider rehabilitatively. Let's dive in! VivoBarefoot Discount: Some new styles are out - The Novice & Flats for Formal Wear. We cannot talk about back and knee issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠⁠⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠⁠⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There's one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code '⁠⁠⁠TOB⁠⁠⁠' to get 15% off your ⁠⁠⁠VivoBarefoot Shoes⁠⁠⁠! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. Free Sample pack for LMNT: Looking for well-sourced electrolytes? Get fully supported. hydrated, and replenished with LMNT water. No processed sugars and filled with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium help with efficient muscle contraction and communication within the nervous system!) Get a free sample pack with every flavor. Click here! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 04:15 – Shoulder Impingement 11:59 – Diastasis Recti 17:49 – Meralgia Paresthetica To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to ⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let's talk about Sex, baby! We have Dr. Jolene Brighten to uncover whether or not what our experiencing is normal! By sharing a practical tool to identify what symptoms may be affecting your health, she dives into what hormonal manifestations are normal and aren't. Then, we discover the world of libido and the current perspectives on how libido changes through the menstrual cycle from sexual drive to lubrication, and the chance of pregnancy, particularly around your period and upon ovulation. Dr. Jolene discusses discharge around the period and the theories around sex determination at the egg and sperm levels. Then, she explains the hormonal changes that occur in the sexual phase of the menstrual cycle, which is the latter half of the follicular phase. Finally, she describes the libido changes that occur using premenopause and post-menopause, as well as things to consider when optimizing fertility. Let's dive in! VivoBarefoot Discount: Some new styles are out - The Novice & Flats for Formal Wear. We cannot talk about back and knee issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There's one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code '⁠⁠TOB⁠⁠' to get 15% off your ⁠⁠VivoBarefoot Shoes⁠⁠! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn In This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jolene Brighten⁠ 4:26 - Is it normal? Common hormonal symptoms that aren't actually normal 5:41 - How to start identifying the root causes of your symptoms? 9:33 - Libido changes through the menstrual cycle 13:36 - Is discharge during your period bad? 16:06 - "Tell me how to have a girl or a boy" 18:24 - The sexual phase of the menstrual cycle 25:02 - How does libido change post-menopause? 30:54 - How to optimize fertility for females and males 39:32 - The truth about environmental toxins To learn more about ⁠Dr. Jolene Brighten and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode299/⁠⁠⁠ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to⁠⁠⁠ subscribe⁠⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The birth story. It’s here! DocJen and Dr. Dom walk the path of the birth of Dante one month after the labour process. Still fresh in their mind and feeling the emotions of birth, they describe the ins and out of how their hopes and plans for labour changed, describing the emotions and physical process surrounding the realities of the birthing process. Let’s dive into true emotional and physical vulnerability as we learn to explore the importance of intuition, education, and advocacy around pregnancy plans and the process of labour. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEN HEALTH - 50% This week only, everyone will have access to 50% off the annual subscription. This is your last week, the last opportunity to get in at 50% off the annual membership. This is your chance to commit to your body, committing to a year and long-term goal. There’s no quick fix to your body unless you start to make active changes consistently to make you feel something different in the long term. With curated plans, movement challenges, webinars, and searchable quick tips! Discount ends this week (04/07)! To get your discount sign up here: https://jen.health/freetrial What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 5:39 – Pregnancy Plan A - How things didn’t go as plan 10:43 – Midwife experience & transferring OBGYNs 15:33 – Home birth, mental preparation for birth & Doulas: what setting boundaries looks like  21:32 – Braxton hicks vs prodromal labour 28:35 – Partner perspectives on early vs late labour + labour positions transition to labour  32:15 – Movement protocols to promote dilation of the cervix 41:15 – The physical and mental of true contractions and relaxation during  + The go bag  49:20 – Journey to the hospital to get an epidural  55:04 – Dr. Dom fainted! - vagal syncope experience & autonomic flip 59:50 – Epidural experience + consequences on baby 1:011:19 – The C-section process 1:17:16 – Microbiome seeding + grieving the process of labour not going to plan  1:20:19 – Four most important takeaways! 1:24:30 – Rapid fire question: Emotions of first-time mom, balancing business and labour, doctors advice for rehab, best parts of the to-go bag, surprises through the journey, what’s normal and of concern when addressing the pelvic floor around pregnancy, what we need to normalise as women in the medical system 1:46:01 – Dr. Jen’s words to Dr. Dom To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to ⁠⁠⁠subscribe⁠⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Unsure of your post-partum plan? Dr. Morgan Lee, the board-certified Sports Medicine Physician, walks the path of the experiences that drew her to creating postpartum pregnancy plans. Through these experiences,  she exposes the realities of the medical system regarding pregnancy and post-partum and what post-partum rehabilitation should look like. Then, Dr. Morgan describes the foundations of a healthy pregnancy and post-partum rehabilitation, regardless of financial and resource access, and how to navigate the fear of exercise during pregnancy. Finally, she dives into how to advocate for yourself at a 6-week follow-up. Let's dive in! Nutrisense Glucose Monitor Discount: Understand and learn about how our body regulates glucose to create an optimal internal environment. Get back to a primary marker of health and how it affects, fatigue, mood, and cravings. Get $30 off any subscription service and 1 month of free dietician support through the Nutrisense Continuous Glucose Monitor.  Use promo code 'OPTIMALBODY' to get this promotion! What You Will Learn In This Interview with ⁠Dr. Morgan Lee⁠ 3:36 - Why Dr. Morgan is passionate about pregnancy plans for active individuals 9:46 - Gaps in education around labour 11:27 - How the medical system needs to change for pregnancy. 12:47 - Rehabilitation through and after pregnancy 19:43 - Foundations that everyone needs to know regardless of finance and resource access 25:14 - Fearing exercise during pregnancy - what you need to know. 31:59 - How to advocate for yourself at a 6-week follow-up. To learn more about Dr. Morgan Lee⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode297/⁠⁠ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to⁠⁠ subscribe⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can mindset play a role in pain? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the psychology and neuroscience of pain, discussing how mindset may perpetuate or distract away from one’s pain experience. They dive into the role of mindset tools, why we get pain, the causes of pain, models and research that explain the link between self-beliefs, thoughts, stress, and pain, as well as effective psychological strategies to help navigate chronic pain on a daily basis. Let’s dive in! VivoBarefoot Discount: We cannot talk about back issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There's one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code '⁠TOB⁠' to get 15% off your ⁠VivoBarefoot Shoes⁠! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 03:49 – The importance of mindset tools  05:32 – Why do we get pain? 06:19 – Neuroscience behind the role of our thoughts and beliefs on pain. 08:48 – Mutual maintenance model. 09:58 – Causes of more disability and pain. 11:08 – Research on stress & inflammation  12:17 – Effective therapies for pain 13:59 – Mindset strategies to help the pain  20:03 –Language is everything & Dr Dom’s patient experience To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode296/⁠⁠ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to ⁠⁠subscribe⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Navigating injury and surgery as a professional athlete typically involved a whirlwind of mental, physical, and relational pitfalls. We have Paige Nielsen, a professional Angel City FC soccer athlete, to discuss the mental and physical aspects of professional athleticism and the story behind her comeback from her injury. After explaining her injury and Paget-Schroetter Syndrome, she describes her surgical experience and how she navigated the mental aspects of intense pain with simple activities, such as breathing. The talks through her post-surgical journey and speaks through the tools she used to navigate her frustrations. By focusing on what to do day to day, she found grace for herself through therapy. Finally, she speaks on her stand with the LGBTQI community and the values of the Angel City FC. LMNT Electrolyte Discount: Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! (affiliate link) What You Will Learn In This Interview with Paige Nielsen⁠ 5:32 - The physical and mental of a professional athlete 11:31 - The downfall of her injury 14:21 - What is Paget-Schroetter Syndrome & her recovery post-surgery 19:06 - Mental process through intense pain from surgery 24:41 - How long was her recovery and does she experience symptoms today? 30:15 - Focusing on what you can do day to day & the importance of feeling heard. 32:49 - What Paige stands for & wants to bring awareness for. 37:02 - Missions and Values of Angel City 39:31 - Resources for support systems! To learn more about ⁠Paige Nielsen and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode295/⁠ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to⁠ subscribe⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into what Ankylosing Spondylitis is and what could be contributing to your symptoms as a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease. With a large emphasis on individualization and supervision from a physical therapist, DocJen & Dr. Dom offer insight into the body of research surrounding Ankylosing Spondylitis and highly recommend that you seek personalized care for this diagnosis. Let's dive into how you can begin to think about Ankylosing Spondylitis more holistically! LMNT Electrolyte Discount: Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠LMNT⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! VivoBarefoot Discount: We cannot talk about back issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing VivoBareoot shoes to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There's one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code 'TOB' to get 15% off your VivoBarefoot Shoes! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 02:47 – What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? 04:59 – What could be causing Ankylosing Spondylitis & who is most affected? 10:25 – What we know about movement in relation to Ankylosing Spondylitis rehabilitation 13:20 – How you may slow the progression of this disability over 5 years. 14:00 – Could your mindset and nutrition be playing a role? To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode294/⁠ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to ⁠subscribe⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you're wondering what the best type of protein is or how to present muscle wasting as you age, this one is for you! Dr. Lyon, the founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric-Medicine™, dives into the world of protein, strength maintenance, and muscle mass through age. By describing the necessity of protein as a primary metabolic driver, she names the types of dietary protein and which ones are essential to stimulating the muscle. Furthermore, she explains the differences in quality and volume of required consumption between plant and animal protein. Then, she speaks about sarcopenia or muscle wasting and how you can stimulate muscle to reverse the ageing process, the truth about protein recommendations for aged populations, and why protein may be even more important for sedentary individuals. Moreover, she dives into how you can maintain muscle mass past 50 years, the importance of resistance training compared to cardio, her insights on how much lean muscle mass is expected, and the role of fatty acid metabolism as it relates to muscle mass and stimulation. Before providing 5 top strategies to stimulate muscle, she describes the effects of muscle stimulation and maintenance on inflammation. Let's dive in for the truth on all things protein and muscle. Our favourite aspect of Nutrisense is that it allows us to bring awareness to our breakfast and focus on food that helps fuel and energize us rather than causing energy crashes and associated cravings throughout the day. Plus, we have access to dieticians that provides tips and support as to how you can optimize your health using your glucose data! Use code 'OPTIMALBODY' to get $30 off and a free month of dietician support. Get to know your body and health based on what you are consuming (affiliate link). What You Will Learn In This Interview with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon 5:39 - Why do we need protein? 7:14- Types of dietary protein 13:00 - Does plant protein have the same effect as animal protein? 14:00 - Is sarcopenia the fate of ageing? 15:23 - What you should know about protein recommendations for aged populations 19:34 - Sedentary individuals might need more protein than active individuals. 22:13 - Can you put on muscle mass over 50 years old and what should resistance training at this age look like? 27:29 - Is cardiovascular training more important than resistance training? 32:32 - How do we know how much muscle mass to put on 38:21 - What about fatty acid metabolism & muscle metabolism 41:50 - How does muscle affect inflammation? 44:55 - Practical applications to stimulate muscle 48:33 - Buy Dr. Lyon's Book & Learn More with Dr. Lyon! To learn more about Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode293/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Waking up feeling achy, stiff, and sore? Thinking it may be your bed, mattress, pillows, or sleeping position? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive what it means to find your most optimal sleeping position. They describe the characteristics of their most optimal mattress and how sleeping position preferences change throughout life. Then, they identify the common pain points that arise with different sleeping positions and adjustments you can make to your sleeping environment to ease those symptoms. Tune in! LMNT Electrolyte Discount: Fuel every system within the body and the brain with LMNT! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! Brentwood Homes Discount: We can't go back! With environmentally friendly, soft yet firm mattresses and a pillow that can be adjusted the way described in the episode, we've never loved a mattress and pillow more! Get your Brentwood Homes mattress and pillow now! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 03:11 – Is there a "normal" sleeping position? 06:16 – Your mattress and pillow aren't all there is to blame 08:16 – What to look for when looking for a mattress 13:29 – How sleeping position preferences change through life 15:11 – Sleeping positions and common pain points 17:04 – Pillow position depending on sleep positions 20:28 – Is sleeping on your stomach adviseable 23:13 – Contraindications related to sleeping positions 24:19 – Tools to manage snoring and promote nasal breathing To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode292/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.