Stop Chasing Pain

In this episode, we chat with returning guest Celest Pereira. Celest is a trained dancer and martial artist with a BS in Physiotherapy, and over 10 years yoga practice. Celest completed her Yoga Teacher Training in India in 2009 and has been teaching full-time since then. Celest's greatest passion is to teach Vinyasa Flow Yoga but these days she teaches anatomy and biomechanics.  (Editors note: Celest found yoga early in her life, she received her Yoga Teacher Training Certificate after University.) Highlights of this podcast include: Dance and healing Dance and athletes  Yoga and meditation  "Too Flexible To Feel Good" Hypermobility  Active and passive range  EDS (Ehlers-Danlos syndromes) Effects of language Stability  Reflexive engagement vs Conscious engagement  Air hunger breathing  Rituals To learn more about Celest please visit @celestpereiraphysio on Instagram and at celestpereira.com.

In this episode, we chat with returning guest Matt Maruca.  Founder & CEO of Ra Optics. Matt is also the creator of the Light Diet. This diet directly addresses the root of the modern, chronic disease epidemic and mitochondrial dysfunction.  Matt's mission is to remind the world that sunlight is good. This podcast episode was super fun to record.  Highlights of this podcast include: Yeah, you're just going to have to listen to this one!  To learn more about Matt, please visit @thelightdiet on Instagram and at rapotics.com.

In this episode, we chat with Jonathan Kipnis, Ph.D. - BJC Investigator. Jonathan Kipnis is a neuroscientist, immunologist, and professor of pathology and immunology at the Washington University School of Medicine. His lab studies interactions between the immune system and nervous system. He is best known for his lab's discovery of meningeal lymphatic vessels in humans and mice, which has impacted research on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis, neuropsychiatric disorders, such as anxiety, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and Rett syndrome. Kipnis is credited with the 2014 discovery of meningeal lymphatic vessels, a recently discovered network of conventional lymphatic vessels located parallel to the dural sinuses and meningeal arteries of the mammalian central nervous system (CNS). As a part of the lymphatic system, meningeal lymphatics are responsible for draining immune cells, small molecules, and excess fluid from the CNS and into the deep cervical lymph nodes. While it was initially believed that both the brain and meninges were devoid of lymphatic vasculature, the landmark Nature paper by Jonathan Kipnis and his postdoctoral fellow Antoine Louveau was published in 2015. By 2016, this paper was cited nearly 200 times. His discovery of meningeal lymphatic vessels was included in Scientific American's "Top 10 Science Stories of 2015", Science Magazine's "Breakthrough of the Year", Huffington Post's "Eight Fascinating Things We Learned About the Mind in 2015" and the National Institutes of Health's director Francis Collins year-end review. Other research has included the 2015 discovery that the immune system directly affects social behavior and that IFN-gamma is necessary for social development. This expands upon his work as a graduate student when he discovered that mice lacking T-cells had cognitive impairments.  (Biography reference - Wikipedia)  Highlights of this podcast include: Menigineal immunity and functions Functions of the glymphatics and meningeal lymphatics Neuroimmune system  Meningeal lymphatics draining the CNS Immune system affects on the brain  Pia, arachnoid, and dura mater Difference between the Lymphatic system and the Glymphatic system Aging and glymphatics Brain tumors  Sleep and glymphatic draining Alzheimers Immuno-therapies and combination therapies And So Much More! To learn more about Jonathan Kipnis PhD., please visit kipnislab.wustl.edu This episode is brought to you by Therasage. Use code: STOPCHASINGPAIN at checkout. 

In this episode, we chat with Gary M. Heri, DMD. An internationally recognized expert in orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders. He is the director of the Center for Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, which performs research and teaches this advanced field of dentistry focusing on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex chronic orofacial pain disorders.  Gary Heir has recently been appointed to the Robert and Susan Carmel Chair in Algesiology at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Over the past decade, Heir played a significant role alongside a committee of national orofacial pain program directors and the American Academy of Orofacial Pain to get orofacial pain recognized as the 12th specialty in dentistry by the American Dental Association in March 2020. He is also the signatory on the application to the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards for recognition of the American Board of Orofacial Pain as the official certifying board for the specialty. Currently, Heir directs the center at the dental school, one of only 12 postgraduate orofacial pain programs in the country accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). He stressed the need for more accredited programs, citing the millions of patients who require treatment but have difficulty finding specialists. In addition to his work at Rutgers, Heir is a highly sought-after lecturer, having delivered nearly 300 presentations on orofacial pain and related subjects in the region, in the country and throughout the world. He has served on the boards of many professional organizations, including as the president of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and the American Board of Orofacial Pain and as a member of CODA and the Council on Dental Education and Licensure. He was appointed by three of New Jersey’s governors for three consecutive terms as a member of New Jersey Governor's Lyme Disease Commission. Heir has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, chapters and abstracts on orofacial pain and TMJ disorders. He also serves as the section editor for Orofacial Pain Neuroscience of The Journal of the American Dental Association.  (Bio credit, Rutgers.edu)  Highlights of this podcast include: Orofacial Pain Musculoskeletal pain Neuropathic pain Neuralgia and palsy Nerve damage and neuropathy Trigeminal neuralgia Migraines Categories of Pain Fear and Pain - psychogenic  Placebo and nocebo effects Pain Management / Control Emotional component of pain Diagnosis And So Much More! To learn more about Dr. Heir, please visit rutgershealth.org. This episode is brought to you by Therasage. Use code: STOPCHASINGPAIN at checkout. 

In this episode, we chat with Louis DiGiovine PT, who is a clinically talented orthopedic manual therapist with 41 years of experience. Lou graduated from the very first class at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in June 1980 giving him the distinction of being one of the first eighteen physical therapists graduating in the State of New Jersey. He continued that “pioneering” spirit when he took his first position as a staff therapist at the busy and reputable Christ Hospital in Jersey City, NJ. Working and training in an urban General Hospital provided him with a strong background in medical and surgical knowledge.  In 1983 he became a co-founder of Hudson Heights Physical Therapy (one of the first few private practices owned by physical therapists in New Jersey).  Through that organization, he performed contract-hospital work at St. Mary’s Hospital in Hoboken, Palisades General Hospital in North Bergen, Meadowlands Hospital in Secaucus, Essex County Geriatric Facility in Belleville, The Industrial Medicine Center in Secaucus, Union City Visiting Nurse Association, and Christ Hospital  Homecare Agency for more than five years. During those early years, he attended many extensive training courses, workshops, seminars, in-services, study groups, and conferences throughout the country. Lou learned all of this extensive training to become the best physical therapist that he could be and provide his patients with the best care possible. Throughout his early professional years, his primary area of interest and goals was to become an orthopedic manual therapist with a specialty in spine care. In time, Lou became known as a “spine therapist” and as a result received many more referrals from spine care physicians, also helping him to accelerate his knowledge base in the treatment of spinal injuries, conditions, and surgeries. It was through the discovery process of learning spine care and treating many patients that Lou became acutely aware of the relevance and close interrelationship of back and neck problems, TMJ dysfunction, headaches, upper quarter dysfunction, shoulder problems, posture and pain, orthotics, body mechanics, ergonomics and lifestyle management. All of which he has received specific training and education. He has lectured on these topics to study groups, in-services, seminars, physical therapy students, industrial work sites, corporations, athletic organizations, and varied community groups. Throughout the past twenty-nine years, Lou has participated in various treatment programs and clinics including sports medicine clinics, amputee clinics, prosthetics and orthotics clinics, arthritis clinics, work hardening, worksite ergonomic assessments, pre-employment screens, and pre-season athletic screenings. In 1996 Lou founded Excellent Physical Therapy Back and Neck Care an orthopedic physical therapy private practice dedicated to the treatment of spine care. Within the practice, he developed and implemented administrative and treatment standards of care through policies, procedures, and protocols.  The interweaving of professional knowledge and experience with tested business practices is what made Excellent Physical Therapy a very unique facility where dedication to excellence was evident. Lou DiGiovine PT continued his training and education by establishing a working relationship with two recognized spine surgeons and performing rounds with the physicians and their patients six hours per week for eight years. This once-in-a-lifetime experience allowed him to gain an understanding of the complete spectrum of spine care treatment including medicine, pain control methods, epidural injections, spinal diagnostics, indications, and contraindications of spine surgery, types of surgeries alternative care, and spine surgery rehab. Lou is an active participating clinician of the New Jersey Spine Institute, North American Spine Society, and The American Physical Therapy Association. He is licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy. He has inspired others to follow his lead and with the addition of experienced and qualified staff over the years, he has expanded the scope of Excellent Physical Therapy to include all orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions including the treatment of knees, shoulders, fractures, joint replacement, pediatric and geriatrics.   (Since recording this interview, Lou's practice has been acquired by Jag-One Physical Therapy.  Lou continues to practice here and is also the Clinical Director.) Highlights of this podcast include: Upper quarter dysfunction Postural syndromes Orofacial pain  TMJ Trigeminal neuralgia Spine-health Back pain and rehabilitation  Progressing through therapy  Trigger Points (network)  Soft tissue release  Posture  Throat/Neck pain  Pterygoid muscles Tinnitus  Subclavius muscle Heat vs Ice And So Much More! To learn more about Louis DiGiovine PT, please visit JagOne.com.  Bedminister NJ Location.   To learn more about the sauna Dr. Perry and Luisa use, please visit Therasage.com use code STOPCHASINGPAIN at checkout for 15% discount. 

In this episode, we chat with Amber Kivett, educator and ambassador for LifePro.  Lifepro is a vibrant community where people striving to achieve their fitness goals can find all the equipment they need.  Amber Kivett, ATC, LAT, CSCS, FMS, FMT is a #1 Amazon Bestseller co-author to “Dear Her”, an Award-Winning National presenter recognized by Forbes Magazine, Pop Sugar, Prevention Magazine and Natural Awakenings Magazine. She is also a professional Ambassador for B3 BFR Sciences and Endless Rope by Axios. She has received endorsements from celebrities, world-class coaches, elite athletes, and the general population globally for her work with KIPRS (Kivett Instant Pain Relief Systems) and Kivett Kinetic Solutions, INC.  Amber graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in athletic training concentration and exercise science in 2002. She is certified in over 20 specialties including orthopedic technology, eastern medicine modalities, speed/agility/strength coaching, BFR training, mechanical vibration technology, IASTM, fitness, group training, and has created her own certification courses in massage gun application techniques and KIPRS (Kivett Instant Pain Relief Systems).  Amber suffered from 8 spinal injuries, a head injury, fibromyalgia, and several other injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident in 2005. After winning a 2-year battle of learning to walk again and rehabilitating herself back to a functional lifestyle, she began the journey of living each new day with the Devine purpose of transforming lives, delivering greatness, mentoring others, and changing the world one person at a time! She is referred to by many as the “Gatekeeper of Dreams”, “Magic Hands”, and the “Magic Lady”. When Amber is not delivering “MAGIC” to others, she LOVES spending time on the Kivett Family Farm in Monrovia, IN with her 10-year old daughter, Zoey, her husband, Adam, her dog, Jewel, and her closest family and friends. Highlights of this podcast include: Physical Trauma  Emotional Trauma Movement and healing  Manual therapy  Whole-body vibration therapy Lymphatic dynamics Pelvic floor health Holistic healing  Mental health  Fascia Autoimmune  Neuroreceptors  Vibration plates Vibration massage tools  Stress Hydration   Vagus nerve stimulation Lifepro models And So Much More! To purchase your own Lifepro vibration therapy tool, please visit Lifeprofitness.com. To learn more about Amber, find her on social media: Instagram - @kksmagik and LifePro: Instagram - @lifeprousa

In this episode, we chat with Lauren Mones, owner and creator of Fermenting Fairy.  A line of unique wild fermented foods.  Healing foods.  Lauren was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2014. At the time, she was what some people considered “Uber healthy”.  She was racing triathlons. A normal workout day consisted of running, swimming and biking for up to 6 hours per day. She ate a mostly clean diet and had a great career as a nationally certified Occupational Therapist.  Her personal relationships with family and friends were solid. But she began to show signs of terrible gut health.  She was sick. Very sick. When the post drug drowsiness wore-off, the physician whispered in her ear "this is a life-long disease with no cure. You will need to be heavily medicated for the rest of your life." She was then told to go home, take medication and eat anything she wanted, that food had nothing to do with the activity of the disease.  Her physician encouraged her that she would be able to “live an average life with Crohns”. But Lauren was not content with that.   She didn’t know anything about Crohn’s at the time, but what she did know, was that food, in particular plants, had always had a healing effect on her.  Never having been one to live an average life, that fueled her fire! She changed everything, eliminated inflammatory foods and added more foods that were closest to nature. She managed stress levels better with personal growth practices. She began making sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi, kombucha.  She started studying the microbiome in depth.  Not only was her body healing with these foods but she developed absolute awe for the microbial world. A world that is teeming with life. A world of balance, symbiosis and chaos.  Fermenting Fairy was born from this place of trusting her own inner compass and a deep desire to share these living, fermented, medicinal foods with you.  Highlights of this podcast include: Crohns Autoimmune disease Gut health Fermented foods Real (good) fermented vs the not so great stuff Feeding the good (gut) bacteria Cravings Hierarchy of fermented foods Kombucha, Kraut, and Sourdough Keifer vs yogurt Food labels Additives  Types of fermentation  Fermenting vs pickling  And So Much More! Use code SCP10 at checkout - FermentingFairy.com To learn more, visit Lauren on social media: Instagram - @fermenting.fairy 

In this episode we chat with Jim Girard (Research and Development) and Jim Law (CEO and co-founder) of Advanced Biotechnologies, LLC,.  In this exciting episode, they introduce us to the BioCharger NG.   The BioCharger NG is a hybrid subtle energy revitalization platform. The transmitted energy stimulates and invigorates the entire body to optimize and improve potential health, wellness, and athletic performance.  The BioCharger NG is completely non-invasive, and has proven to restore strength, stamina, coordination and mental clarity. The BioCharger NG utilizes four different energy types – Light, Voltage, Frequencies & Harmonics, and Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields (PEMFs).  As individual energies, each has its fair share of supported research, however the BioCharger NG is the first energy platform of its kind to incorporate all four of these beneficial energies into one platform Jim Girard brings more than 25 years of subtle energy research and development experience to the team, which led to the introduction of the original BioCharger concept in 1993. In 1988, Jim was privileged to have studied under Dr. Orville Fitz, a protégé of Nikola Tesla which led to Jim’s experimentation with Tesla coil and multiple wave oscillation (MWO) technologies.  Jim Law has served as a managing member of Advanced Biotechnologies, LLC since co-founding the firm in 2013. With a focus on strategy and business development, Jim’s entrepreneurial track record includes founding/co-founding two prior start-ups that implemented innovative and disruptive technology based solutions that changed the way their respective industries did business. Highlights of this podcast include: Energy Healing Nature Electric fields Frequencies and harmonics What is a BioCharger Rife Energy Cognitive awareness Hydration And So Much More! Use code PERRY500 or this link to save $500 off the purchase of your own BioCharger. https://biocharger.com/perry-nickelston/ To learn more, visit BioCharger.com and find more on social media: Instagram -@biochargerng.

  Dr. Beau Lotto joins us again.  A neuroscientist and world-renowned expert in perception; his research explores the ways in which we experience the world through our own versions of reality. As Beau puts it, "the brain never sees the world as it actually is, only the world that is useful to see." By illuminating these principles of perception he has helped individuals and companies transform their approach to creativity and innovation. Beau is a three-time main stage TED speaker. He has spoken at the G8, Google’s Zeitgest, Wired, Oslo Freedom Forum, Big Think and contributed to the BBC, National Geographic, Netflix and PBS. Beau is also the founder of the world’s first neuro-design studio, Lab of Misfits. Part lab, part creative studio, Lab of Misfits takes a disruptive approach to research, partnering with brands to blend science, art and performance to explore pivotal principles in current culture. Their "experiential experiments" invite consumers to engage with brands and offer brands science-backed insights that foster innovation. Previous and current Lab of Misfits partnerships include: Cirque du Soleil (awe and wonder), L’Oreal (empowerment), The Charles Koch Institute (tolerance), BCW Public Relations (insight) and The London Science Museum (curiosity). Beau's latest book, Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently, explores the surprising science of creativity and unveils the unexpected relationship between perception, reality and innovation. Highlights of this podcast include: Perception  Rules vs Principles Context Adaptability Perceptional intelligence Over praising Risk Uncertainty Change Love Feeling Relationships Assumptions And So Much More! To participate in the "The Map of Pain Experiment" visit here.  To connect with Beau on social media visit: Instagram - @beaulotto or at BeauLotto.com.  Previous episode with Dr. Beau Lotto. 

In this episode, join us as we talk with Patrick McKeown, international practitioner and author of “The Oxygen Advantage. World-renowned author and breathing practitioner Patrick McKeown was educated at Trinity College in Dublin, before completing his clinical training in the Buteyko Breathing Method at the Buteyko Clinic, Moscow, Russia. This training was accredited by Professor Konstantin Buteyko. From a young age, Patrick suffered from asthma and relied on an array of medicines and inhalers until he discovered the Buteyko Method at the age of 26, experiencing immediate relief from his symptoms. By applying the principles of the Buteyko Method, Patrick remains asthma-free since then, a feat that over 20 years of medication had failed to accomplish. In a career spanning 15 years, Patrick has since also become a bestselling author and expert on the topic of optimal breathing for improved health, well-being and fitness. Among the eight books Patrick has written, two have consistently remained in the top ten best sellers on Amazon.com: ‘Close Your Mouth’ and ‘Asthma Free Naturally’. His latest book ‘The Oxygen Advantage®’ is based on 4 years of scientific research and tailors breathing exercises for anyone seeking to improve their fitness and sports performance. Already in its 3rd print run in the UK since September 2015, ‘The Oxygen Advantage®’ is set to revolutionize how we train, by addressing dysfunctional breathing patterns and simulating high altitude training through specific breath-holding exercises as devised by Patrick. Patrick’s message is simple: how you breathe at rest and during exercise will affect your overall performance. Learn to breathe correctly and see immediate results in your training. Patrick’s passion for his subject enables him to continue developing and refining his techniques to improve the fitness, performance, and focus of professional and non-professional athletes alike worldwide. Highlights of this podcast include: Functional Breathing Body, Mind and Breath Sleep Women's breathing Breathing and circulation Light, slow and deep Nasal nitric oxide  Nose breathing Mouth taping Dentistry and breathing Sleep disorders Vagus nerve health  Flow state Functional movement  Bolt score And So Much More! To connect with Patrick on social media visit:  @oxygenadvantage , Facebook or on Twitter.