Pursuing Health

What is primary care? In theory, it’s a long-term relationship between a healthcare practitioner and a patient encompassing preventative health practices, acute illness, and chronic disease. In practice, the insurance system has created an environment where physicians are incentivized to see more patients in less time, and the doctor-patient relationship is suffering because of it. Julie talks with CrossFit CEO Eric Roza about the current state of primary care and why the direct primary care model gives hope for the future. To learn more about CrossFit Health and how to get involved as a healthcare provider or patient, visit health.crossfit.com.    If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

Healthcare practitioners and wearables experts provide insights on several different types of wearable devices for CrossFit and health, including trackers for workouts, sleep, recovery, and blood glucose.  The panelists share the most useful metrics to track, why personalized data and experimentation are so crucial for improving health and performance, and actionable tips individuals can use to improve their biometrics.    The panel was part of a series of conversations hosted by CrossFit Health at the 2021 CrossFit Games.   You can connect with the featured panelists via Instagram: Kristen Holmes - Whoop VP of Performance Science (@kristen_holmes2126) Josh Clemente - Levels Founder and President (@josh.f.clemente) Nick Nwabueze, MD - SteadyMD Physician (@thefittestdoc) Mike Mallin, MD - CrossFit Precision Care (@mikemallin) Katina Thornton, MD - Anesthesiologist  (@katinathornton911)   Related Episodes: Ep 183 - Pursuing Wild Health: Robb Wolf on The Case for (Better) Meat   Ep 210 - Shon Rowan on HRV + Pregnancy   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

“Are you waking up rested and without an alarm clock?” asks Dr. Matt Dawson of CrossFit Precision Care.   His advice to get the rest and recovery you need? “Stick to the basics… cool, dark, and quiet.”   PMID: 31759934, 33879784, 27611440   To learn more about CrossFit Precision Care and how to get involved as a healthcare provider or patient, visit care.crossfit.com.    If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

Healthcare practitioners and affiliate owners discuss limitations of the conventional healthcare system, the power of the CrossFit affiliate to transform health, and how we can make CrossFit more accessible to a broader population.  The panel was part of a series of conversations hosted by CrossFit Health at the 2021 CrossFit Games.   You can connect with the featured panelists via Instagram: Julie Foucher, MD - Family Physician @juliefoucher Pat Sherwood - CrossFit Linchpin Owner @sherwood215 Athena Perez  - Scaled Nation CrossFit Owner @athenamariebt Nick Nwabueze, MD - SteadyMD Physician @thefittestdoc Tom McCoy, DO - Vital Human Medical Director @vitalhumandoc Related Episodes: Ep 214 - CrossFit and Injuries   Ep 208 - From 450 Lbs. to Fit: Athena Perez   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes, and 84% don’t even know it.  Family physician Tom McCoy, DO, describes the mechanism behind insulin resistance, how to investigate whether you have it, and steps to take to reverse it.     To learn more about CrossFit Health and how to get involved as a healthcare provider or patient, visit health.crossfit.com.    If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

CrossFit CEO Eric Roza and Wild Health co-founder and CEO Matt Dawson, MD join me to discuss the evolution of CrossFit Health and the inception of CrossFit Precision Care, a personalized medicine practice.  We discuss why CrossFit is uniquely positioned to revolutionize healthcare, the importance of primary care visits, even for healthy individuals, what it will be like to experience CrossFit Precision Care as a patient, and how other practitioners can get involved. To learn more visit care.crossfit.com. You can connect with Eric Roza via Instagram @rozaeric and Dr. Matt Dawson via Instagram @wildhealthmd. Related Episodes: Ep 158 - Eric Roza: CrossFit’s new CEO on Health, Happiness, and Performance Ep 172 - Optimal Health through Genomics Based Personalized Medicine If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

“You want food that goes bad,” says EC Synkowski, CF-L4 and founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition. “When we’re looking at nutrition for general overall health, you really want quality AND quantity. What happens with processed foods is we tend to have a mismatch of that.” To learn more about CrossFit Health and how to get involved as a healthcare provider or patient, visit health.crossfit.com. If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

When Tarryn Harvey was in her early 20’s, an unexpected heartbreak left her struggling with depression, anxiety, and the early stages of anorexia. A friend helped her recognize she needed help, and connected Tarryn with a personal trainer who eventually introduced her to CrossFit. As Tarryn began lifting weights, she started eating to fuel her workouts, and soon, she began to feel empowered and strong. Her depression started to fade, she reconnected with friends, and she discovered the power of meditation and positive self talk. Tarryn credits CrossFit with saving her life: not only does it help her remain physically healthy, she knows she can count on the community and the workouts help her mentally reset on challenging days. You can connect with Tarryn via Instagram @wildandsassy1 Related Episodes: Ep 161 - An Unlikely Antidote to Anorexia: Becky Fox Ep 56 - Katrín Davíðsdóttir and Ben Bergeron on the Process of Creating a Champion If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

Healthcare practitioners speak on what drew them to CrossFit when their colleagues might have said it was dangerous, how the risk of injury in CrossFit compares to other sports, the risk vs. benefits of exercise, the most effective recovery modalities, how we can change the perception of CrossFit in the medical community, and more. You can connect with the featured panelists via Instagram: Sean Rockett, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon @321gomd Kelly Starrett, DPT, The Ready State Co-Founder @thereadystate Amy West, MD, Sports Medicine Physiatrist @amywestmd Jason Garrett, DC, Airrosti Chief Medical Officer @airrosti Related Episodes: Ep 132 - Healing Through Functional Movement with Dr. Amy West Ep 184 - A Neurosurgeon Healing Back Pain with Functional Movement: Dr. David Johnson  If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

After years of experiencing mysterious intermittent pain in his back, Scott Young was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, an inflammatory autoimmune condition that, over time, can cause the bones of the spine to fuse. In this episode, he shares how his physical therapist encouraged him to start CrossFit to improve his movement mechanics, and how, over time, that’s led to his realization that staying moving helps relieve some of the stiffness and pain he experiences as a result of his AS. We also talk about the mental benefits of surrounding yourself with a community that lifts you up, and the importance of focusing your energy on habits that lead to health and happiness in the long-term. You can connect with Scott via Instagram @scottyoungcf. Related Episodes: Ep 180 - Putting Scleroderma into Remission with Katie Spilka Ep 184 - A Neurosurgeon on Healing Back Pain with Functional Movement: Dr. David Johnson If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.